Over the last decade the Hvar hotel landscape has witnessed the erosion of some of its more humble family-style resorts in lieu of glitzy harbor palaces popular with western European tourists. Before there was a Riva or an Adrianna, there were hotels like the Podstine that lured moneyed Yugoslavians to this island resort. It wasn't long after that the rather small Podstine Restaurant expanded onto a lavish outdoor terrace where today, despite the area competition; it remains one of the town's best eateries. A laidback atmosphere of flip-flop wearers and chatty children tuck into one of the table located under a pine tree forest with blossoming citrus trees and jasmine.
The Food
An all-day menu of regional appetizers includes platter of oysters, raw fish specialties and family-style meat dishes that are rather unidentifiable by the western eye. Main course is a medley of sizable pasta entrees heavy on their Italian influences, with grilled beef and lamb, daily seafood catches and occasional vegetarian dish. During the summer, weekly events like BBQ night and Romantic night offer hotel guests and local a more lively dinner scene that linger sinto the late night. A staff of 20 or so lifetime workers offers a family-style of service that’s not shy of what to steer clear of during tougher seafood months.
Last Word
By day, guests of the restaurant are also invited to use the swimming pool and private beach before and after meals.
