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Ylang Ylang Restaurant

10-12 minute walk on the beach north of Montezuma | at the Ylang Ylang Beach Resort, Montezuma, Costa Rica
+(506)2642-0636
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Ranked #3 of 24 restaurants in Montezuma
Price range: $5 - $25
Cuisines: Seafood, Vegan, Vegetarian, International
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations
Restaurant details
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations
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East Lansing, Michigan
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 9, 2013

The jungle ambiance is amazing, and the service was impeccable. The food was good and the magic mocha chiller was so good I almost ordered 2. The hotel is awesome too, and it's cheap if you have 2 people stay in the room.

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Baltimore
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 31, 2013

My wife and I had dinner there 2 days ago. We had the shrimp appetizer, she had the chicken curry dish and I had the Caribbean rice dish. The food was very flavorful and the location is great. By two in the morning we both had diarrhea, and were both vomiting by the afternoon the following day. So go there... More

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uumatter, Owner at Ylang Ylang Restaurant, responded to this review
June 10, 2013

Thank you for trying our restaurant and for mentioning how tasty our food was and the excellent ambiance. Regarding your title "food poisoning", please be aware that we take such claims very, very seriously. First off, after going over your claim with our head chef and kitchen staff, we found all of our food handling procedures to be categorically faultless.... More

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4 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013 via mobile

Food here had a promising sound to it but was frankly disappointing, especially given the setting and the prices. My tuna was cooked through even though the waiter asked me how I wanted it and I said 'sellado' which basically means cook for 2secs on either side as tuna should be. It was an extremely fresh piece so a waste... More

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Steamboat Springs, Colorado
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14 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 25, 2013

To start off, the setting was ideal! It was very peaceful and you could see the beach from almost every table in the dining area. We did not stay at the resort so the grounds blew us away! The flowers, the grass, the view!!!!! The service was very plesant as our waitress was super nice and spoke English (which is... More

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Lakewood, Colorado
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52 reviews 52 reviews
39 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2013

My husband and I happened upon this restaurant when walking by on the beach. We decided to sit down for an apetizer/tapas to see how delicious the food was. Well, it turned out to be amazing! The presentation and taste were unbeatable. However, the prices were quite high. We had been staying in Santa Theresa so the prices in Montezuma... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 11, 2013

This hotel, including the restaurant/bar, is beautiful, personal, romantic, and special. We didn't stay here but frequented the restaurant often, as our friends were staying and got married there. It was hands down the most beautiful wedding I have ever been fortunate enough to attend, and the staff I'm sure has a large hand in making this possible. But, I... More

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malonetravels2
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31 reviews 31 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 3, 2013

We had lunch here two years ago but we LOVED having dinner here. SO romantic, great food. Worth the splurge !

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Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 24, 2013

What an amazing place. Great staff and great food! I went to Ylang Yland Restaurant for my birthday dinner. The view was absolutely to-die-for. Something straight out of a travel brochure. I got there just in time for Happy Hour - had a Bloody Mary and a Margarita. Both were well-made. Had the fish strips for dinner and Banana Flambe... More

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Winkler
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26 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 4, 2013 via mobile

Came here before the supper rush. This place was reserved from 530, for the rest of the evening. We read the reviews on tripadvisor and thought we should try their food. Wow! Amazing food! Their shrimp was the most amazing we have ever had. The tables all have an amazing beach view. It is a little walk and we almost... More

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Toronto, Canada
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30 reviews 30 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 28, 2013

We ate their buffet dinner and it was nothing short of incredible. They had the best seared tuna steaks I have ever had. They also make a dish with palm hearts that I loved. Their smoothies are excellent.

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