Our journey: a story of togetherness, the sea and tradition
It all began with a deep love for the sea and a shared dream of mother Marija, daughter Milanka and three sons — three fishermen — to open a family restaurant. We made a fateful decision: instead of setting off on the boats, we stayed home to keep the family together. We started modestly, with just a few tables and a simple menu of small fry, sardines and squid, where every member of staff was family and nothing else.
We expand the space and enrich the menu, and every family member takes on a role. Mother Marija made the fish stews (brodet), while aunt Anđelika made the risottos and soups. Brothers Žarko, Ilija and Branko fished diligently with nets, rod and longlines, perfecting their craft to the professional level that has earned us a reputation as top fishermen across the whole country.
Our team grows to fifteen employees. We slowly turn the restaurant's interior into a real museum, decorated with paintings of the sea, seashells and mementos that bear witness to our tradition. We're proud of our warm atmosphere — some of our staff have retired from here, and many still work with us today, with 25 to as many as 40 years of service.
We switch to year-round operation with a clear goal — to keep our trusted people through permanent employment and preserve our distinctive quality of service. We drive the continuous growth of the business out of a wish to keep our team together, content and motivated, because they are the backbone of this house. That stability and family spirit have allowed us to keep the same authentic taste of home cooking across the decades.
The second generation of the family steps onto the scene — Irena and Kristina — and a few years later Božo, Milena and Anđelika join, bringing new energy. Our team proudly introduces homemade pastas and spaghetti to the menu. Alongside local and well-known guests, our restaurant draws a growing number of international visitors and earns a top reputation throughout Montenegro. An ever-full terrace and happy guests become the best — and only — recommendation we need.
As passionate fishermen who are still out at sea every day, this year we set a historic record with a tuna weighing an incredible 266 kg. This feat drew huge media attention, and news of the catch echoed across the whole country and the region. Our menu thus cements its title as the place to eat the best dentex, monkfish, lobster, red mullet and the famous, prized scorpionfish.
We proudly marked 40 years of successful work and endurance at the very top of the hospitality scene. To mark the occasion we held a grand celebration where we hosted our many regular guests as a sign of deep gratitude for their loyalty. It was an unforgettable night woven with emotion, stories from days long past and toasts to the future.
After a major renovation, we proudly open the doors of a completely new and expanded venue under the same recognisable name. With a capacity of 150 tables, a beautiful terrace, a garden and tables on the beach, we're fully booked from day one. Interest is enormous, and throughout the whole season a free table is hard to find.
We keep pace with the times and introduce a modern online booking system to make planning your visit as easy as possible. This digital upgrade is designed solely to delight our guests and give them an even more comfortable stay with us. And yet, no matter the technology, the heart of our restaurant stays the same — warm family togetherness, a fisherman's passion and the scent of the sea.
