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| Across the street from Los Mangos hote, Montezuma, Costa Rica
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beefsteak w veggies and mash
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Ranked #1 of 24 restaurants in Montezuma
4.5 of 5 stars 171 Reviews
Price range: $8 - $20
Cuisines: Mediterranean
Good for: Romance, Local cuisine, Special occasions, Scenic view
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night
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Good for: Romance, Local cuisine, Special occasions, Scenic view
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night
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Toronto
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
“No air kisses for touristas.”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 23, 2013

The setting of this restaurant is fantastic as is the food... Though you won't find a salad on the menu or much in the way of vegetables at all. The various versions of fish carpaccio are dynamite and almost everything I've tried I've really enjoyed. The dishes are inventive and tasty. The service is ok but the attention from the top verges on disdain. This is off putting. The experience is better at lunch.

  • Visited February 2013
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Food
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Cobourg, Ontario
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27 reviews 27 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
“Best in montezuma”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 22, 2013

The chef is Italian and he is not afraid to cook! The flavours are amazing! The menu changes every day.The location, on the beach, is stunning. Even the bathroom is gorgeous!

Visited February 2013
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Saskatoon, Canada
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29 reviews 29 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
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“Wow”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 22, 2013

The setting of the restaurant on the coast is beautiful and the food was amazing. Different specials every night. Had seafood soup that was delicious and a greek chicken and broccoli pastry. Excellent. Gin and tonics are huge and tasty!

Visited January 2013
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Standard AB Canada
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
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“Beautiful”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2013

We scored the best table in the house...just the two of us enjoying and undisturbed ocean view. The food was delicious, fresh ideas and super unique. We are experienced eaters and know good quality. We loved the setting and presentation.

Visited February 2013
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“a real treat”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 11, 2013

Delicious food and a beautiful, relaxed setting. Special occasion dinner or just stop in for a coffee or a drink.

Visited February 2013
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