Mother and daughter charged $990 by Mykonos restaurant in Greece

A mum and daughter were left in shock when they were given a $990 bill for just two cocktails and a plate of food at a restaurant on the Greek island of Mykonos.

The women were charged almost $900 for two drinks and a plate of food.

A mother and daughter’s holiday on the Greek island of Mykonos took a shocking turn after they received a restaurant bill for almost $900 for two cocktails and one share plate of food.

The British pair had ordered the drinks and one serve of crab legs at the restaurant while sitting on deck chairs outside for a few hours. However, when the bill arrived, they were charged €520 ($A775) with a €78 ($A116) tip added on.

In disbelief, they refused to pay and tried to leave but were stopped by staff members.

Unable to understand how the bill could have amounted to so much, the mother claimed she would file a police report after locals said it happened often to unknowing tourists.

She then told her travel agent to warn future customers about it.

“We knew that the bill would not exceed €200 ($A300); suddenly they asked us to pay €600 ($A900),” the mum said.

The use of the restaurant deck chairs could have incurred a cost, but she said she didn’t understand how the price could have been so high.

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The women got charged a hefty price for the two drinks and a plate of food.

Tourism is a major source of employment in Greece, with one in four people working in the travel industry.

However, like any popular tourist spot, there can be occasional traps that tourists fall into.

In 2019, a group of British tourists at a restaurant in Rhodes was charged €82 ($A122) for eight soft drinks, while a tourist in Mykonos was hit with a bill for €591 ($A880) for six pieces of calamari.

But when confronted about prices, restaurant owners have stood firm, claiming tourists can eat elsewhere if they are not happy with paying a premium.

Tourists are advised to always order from a menu and confirm prices for dishes beforehand. If food or drinks are brought out without being ordered, like sparkling water or olives and bread, check if they incur a charge as well.

This article originally appeared on the New Zealand Herald and has been republished with permission