TOURISTS were left baffled after being charged a whopping £690 for two drinks as the infamous “tourist trap” DK Oyster strikes again.
The holidaymakers say they’re now having to dispute the eye-watering transaction with their credit card company.
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DK Oyster in Platys Gialos, Mykonos, has been consistently bombarded with negative reviews from furious diners due to their “inflated” prices.
But one reviewer wrote a lengthy paragraph titled ‘AVOID AT ALL COST’ about how they were deceived into sitting on the “free” beds – but on the condition they ordered food or drink.
The user said: “No problem…ordered 2 drinks which we afterwards saw were 51 euros (£43) each.
“If that wasn’t crazy enough we returned to the states and had a $876 (£690) charge on our account. FOR 2 DRINKS!!!!!
“BEWARE and avoid this place!!”
But Dimitrios Kalamaras, DK Oyster’s manager, defended their high prices.
He responded: “Our sunbeds come with minimum consumption, so we encourage all visitors to check the menus, before placing their orders.
I would like to note that our menus are displayed on blackboards near the entrance, showing the prices of our food and drinks to keep our guests informed.”
Despite some customers sharing very positive reviews about the beach bar, DK Oyster Bar has made headlines previously for their high prices.
In a similar tale, an American tourist was left fuming after she was charged £450 for two cocktails and “disgusting” squid when she visited the party island.
Amber Pace was island hopping with the friend Aubrey when they decided to stop at the beach bar, unaware of the accusations.
Amber told The Sun: “I just saw the price £17 (€20) for the fried calamari I got and my friend got the king crab legs that said £28 (€32).
“We got our food and it was disgusting. Even before we knew the prices.
“My fried calamari was rubbery and had no flavour, and my friend’s crab legs were super salty.
“Our server gave us a paper receipt that said £85 (€98) for fried calamari and £160 (€185) for king crab legs. We nearly lost it.”
The pair had been roped in to the beach bar in Platys Gialos with the offer of a free sunbed with the purchase of a drink.
Amber said: “We decided that was a great deal considering we planned on drinking anyway.
“My friend ordered a Pina Colada and I ordered a Strawberry Daiquiri.
“We were not given a drink menu, the server was just naming out drinks without telling us the prices.”
The two friends eventually received a sky-high bill of £450 (€520) for the two cocktails, two appetisers, and a 10 per cent service fee.
Furious, they decided to return to the venue the following day and speak to the manager.
But they were left disappointed, claiming the manager dismissed their complaint and blamed them for not paying attention to the menu.
The owner, Mr Kalamaras, has continued to defend his high prices.
In the past he has accused many of his reviewers on TripAdvisor of lying, and said following “dozens” of similar “false” claims, he had installed three blackboards at the entrance to the restaurant displaying his prices.
He said: “In DK Oyster, we have advertised in the ways we consider suitable for our restaurant and we will not succumb to the influencers who have been attracted to the beautiful island of Mykonos.
“We believe that the value of the offered experience is high and we have no intention to explain why we charge more than a supermarket or a traditional taverna, which can be quite wonderful but is surely a completely different concept than ours.
He admitted that some “may find our prices beyond their budget,” but said they “do not appreciate the value of our services, cuisine, concept and experience”.
The Sun has reached out to DK Oyster Bar for comment.
Is it against the law to charge such high prices?
It might seem like daylight robbery, but it’s not illegal to charge high prices for goods and services.
DK Oyster is back in the headlines for the exorbitant prices, and while it’s not illegal to charge for services, it is illegal to not advertise the price.
According to EU regulations, when you buy goods or services in the EU, a customer must be clearly informed about the total price, including all taxes and additional charges.
Tourists in Greece are being targeted by a new campaign being run by Greece’s Independent Public Revenue Authority (AADE) that encourages them to demand a receipt before paying.
Under Greek law, all suppliers of goods and services are obliged to issue receipts to their customers. It goes on to say that the consumer is not obliged to pay if a receipt is not issued.
Companies in Greece can also be fined if they are found guilty of unfair commercial practices, such as misleading or aggressive marketing communications.
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