Reviews Billfish Cafe

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Susan Hislop
+5
A delightful lunch in a perfect venue for a fabulous autumn day. We booked a table, which was perfect and were greeted by several staff on arrival. The table setting was very attractive and we relaxed into a nice glass of Sauvignon blanc, as it was International Sav Blanc Day, while we perused a new (to us) and sophisticated menu . But our hearts were set on the truly outstanding fish and chips Billfish serve. We were not disappointed! Melt in the mouth beer batter on fresh terakihi with plenty of lemon wedges and golden chips. Loved it ! No room for dessert but we had a great afternoon, excellent food and very attentive staff!
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Bonnie Lynch
+5
It's a very relaxing hidden gem of a place to meet up with friends. Whether for dinner or lunch or just a coffee break the staff look after you and the chefs create amazing fresh seafood dishes to tempt your palate. Treat yourself and try it out. You will keep going back time and time again. Plenty of parking too.
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Tony Forlong
+5
The chef Deano is great his food is awsome. The deck is a great place to sit in the sun and enjoy the magnificent food
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Rob Martin
+5
Love this place. Always a must spot when we are in Auckland.
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Ley Bushnell
+5
The meal was amazing, the staff were great, had a wonderful night meeting up with friends from the UK we had not seen in 49 years!!
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Warrick Mane
+5
The best place to be, a must see to experience the true beauty of bill fish the biggest brightest snapper in Auckland. Cheers Scottie and team..see you guys in the near future again..
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SueRay Lindsay
+5
Fabulous location by the port , excellent food and excellent service. No hesitation in recommending a visit to enjoy the mainly fish menu.
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Tracy Hurst
+5
Beautiful location on a perfect night for a Xmas party - fab staff, service & divine food!!
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Lorraine Mike Selvey
+5
We have not been there for a while as we now live in northland Outstanding as always , thanks guys
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Márcio Gadoti Cardoso
+5
Amazing fish curry! Lovely place, lovely service, lovely music.
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Alex Howieson
+5
Brilliant venue and fantastic food! Fabulous place to hold an event as well!
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Vanya Hetariki
+5
Gorgeous :D ideal spot outside with lovely views, excellent beverages and food, very nice, ideal really.
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Fiona Samuels
+5
Fabulous location. Staff very attentive. Food was fresh & delish. Left my jacket hope it's still there for family to pick up on Saturday. Thanks Billfish cafe for a lovely birthday celebration lunch
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Lenny Rameka
+5
For everyone's info, dined here probably once a year for last 7/8 years. Food was ok.
Could get similar from maccas. Well, dined there Friday evening, WOW! asked staff why, their reply, they have a new Chef. Me n the missus will be regulars.
Feb 24, 2019
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John Holloway
+5
As good as it gets location right by the water, lots of parking. Food is great and so is friendly staff.
Sizzling Prawns was my favourite and the Fish n Chips and Pan Fried Shnapper was also very good. They say the Bluffie season is coming soon
I will be back.

Feb 24, 2019
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Beto Colen
+5
Great food and good spot.
Love the Market fish plate and salads.
Lovely staff, cozy and one of my preferred places to
Have lunch.
Amanda and Luisa. who is part of the team, are very kind.
Feb 23, 2019
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Amanda Teixeira Bovo
+5
Lovely place. I should say, it’s the best mocha ever. ;) I love to have my coffee by the water watching a beautiful view, boats and sky. Happy and excellent staff.
I’ll be back next week for sure. 💜
Feb 23, 2019
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Carmelia Ng
+4
I always have great experiences here. I've organised a few Xmas work functions previously as well as had personal experiences here and I've always had attentive and helpful service. Food is always fresh and delicious and the location is beautiful especially on a nice sunny day. They have a fantastic outdoor area which can hold functions and inside is just as good. Would highly reccomend coming here especially if you're out to have good food and see Aucklands beautiful marina.
Aug 12, 2018
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Diogo Reck
+3.5
Good sea views and nice food makes this place a great choice for a sunny day. Been there once with my partner and another friend.

I had the kumara hash and it was awesome. One of the best brekkies I tried in Auckland! My friend's choices were also good but the eggs were overcooked.
Dec 02, 2017
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Pinny Quinlan
+4
We went on a Sunday... Live entertainment.. food was fresh and yum. Fish of the day was snapper ...
Nice spot, nice food, relaxed atmosphere.
Oct 11, 2017
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Lukas Montecristo
+4.5
If you know me.... you know I'm a fan of eggs benedicts and if you want a good one, this is the place to be!

Billfish is located right in front of the harbour (the water and boats are literally in front of you). Perfect for a weekend brunch in the city.

The Staff are super patient, friendly and helpful (especially the current restaurant manager ✌🏽).

Check out the photos and surely you will be convinced to visit the place.

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Sep 02, 2017
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Patrick Tong
+4
Came here once with my wife ages ago. My memory is great. This time it is also great. Ordered Soup of the day, Seafoo Pasta, and Bloody Mary Oyster. All excellent. All flavoursome. All tasty. Service was attentive, helpful. Will come back again. Shame they close at 8pm only someday.
Jul 09, 2017
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Nathalie
+3.5
Dined here for dinner on a Saturday night and the place is very romantic. We sat outside and the view is beautiful. Staff were attentive and friendly. We ordered oysters, fish and chips and steak plus glasses of wine and desserts. Overall food was pretty average, my fish and chips was "okay" and steak was cooked well but again flavours were average. However oysters were delicious and fresh. A bit on the pricey side but the views are worth it, if you ever want to take someone on a romantic date then this place is not bad for it!
Nov 09, 2016
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Faisal Hassan
+4.5
I had the best fish curry in my life! Succulent pieces of fish, aromatic flavours and just impeccable service to go with it.
Reasonably priced and adequate amounts, but definitely left wanting more! Keep up the great work.
Sep 15, 2016
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Harrison Davidson
+5
Bill fish is a great place. From the beautiful view out over the Marina to the friendly staff and amazing food.

Often come down for a few lazy drinks most days. Great watering hole ☺.

Highly recommend.
Mar 10, 2016
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Richard Sharpe
+3.5
Great location. Great service. Fast attentive perfectly mannered by all the staff. The entrees were nice. Had the shrimps and calamari. The sauce for the shrimp was particularly nice. Darling wife had the grilled fish I had the fish and chips. The wine, a sav blanc was really good. Can't remember the name of it but it was the most expensive one. If I have a complaint it was the out of a bottle tartare sauce that came with my main. Tasted like Watties from a bottle. Overly vinegary and not what you'd expect from a good place. I want to go back because overall it was good and there were plenty of other things on the menu that looked nice and sitting down by the water in summer time is a great experience.
Jan 31, 2016
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Maryana Hamilton
+4
What a gorgeous location! Very friendly staff. Good food but the black pudding was cold on the Kiwi Breakfast. The smoothies are worth having, especially the Mixed Berry.
Jan 23, 2016
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Vanessa Morris
+3.5
Beautiful spot overlooking the marina . Has just been freshened up inside. Nice food, friendly waiters but.....
Didn't offer cocktails! A big no no for me as I was there for a birthday celebration which called for cocktails! Bar was well stocked so just couldn't understand why not.? The positioning of the cafe is way over on Z pier. A bit of a distance from anywhere but I did notice a water taxi out front..perhaps that's an easy way to get into town without driving?
Jan 22, 2016
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Chloe
+3.5
Great little café, delicious pastrys and muffins both sweet and savoury. Very lovley staff :) would love to return and try out the restaurant.
Nov 30, 2015
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Hung Quoc Bui
+3.5
the food is quite average. We had to wait a bit long for the food to come out, we had egg benedict and work omelette on the day. The restaurant was not that busy at all on a Saturday morning, but the chef looked a bit confused when we asked the waitress when our food will be ready. Bacon was overcooked and the hollandaise sauce didn't tasted that fresh to me at all. However, the location is impeccable and the waitresses are quite friendly. Food 2.5/5 Location+ Atmosphere: 4.5/5Service: 3.5/5
Nov 12, 2015
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Barb&Ted
+3.5
Had brunch on a Sunday morning . The surroundings are awesome, great and efficient service. Good coffee and the food is good although quite pricey. Definitely the view and surroundings is the winner here! Very friendly staff who made us feel very welcome
Oct 04, 2015
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Aj Maglaqui
+5
Lovely food with a pretty view! Lovely staff! The eggs bene with smoked salmon is amazing! I like that it was proper salmon piece unlike most cafes! Was very filling but very satisfying!
Sep 26, 2015
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Halfpie Job
+4
Had a business lunch here during the week. We were a table of 6. Location and view is excellent. The service was prompt and attentive from the young bubbly asian waitress who served us. Ordered a round of drinks which came out quickly. The seating was a bit cramped as most of my colleagues are ex rugby players but we were snug.
Had the seafood fettuccine, it was creamy with good portions of fish and shellfish and good amounts of cheese and pasta. I like to eat my pasta dishes with fork and spoon so surprised no spoons were supplied. The waiter was quick to resolve that so that was a good save. The staff are sharp here so full credit to them
The others were very happy with the meals and they went down a treat too. After the meal we had a round of various coffees and they were well rec'd too. This is a lovely place to eat out at and we could've all kicked back and got into drinks etc on a beautiful day like we had!
May 18, 2015
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Extra Boon
+4
What really makes Billfish a hidden gem is not its food or service but its bump for their spectacular view of the Auckland Harbour. This is definitely a place to go to if you would like to impress that special someone. It's worth being seated outside so you can enjoy the marvels of the view while dining, making it one of my hidden gems found for viewing pleasures. It overlooks the harbour bridge, the waters, the marina/viaduct and the yachts. After your meal you can enjoy a stroll along the marina below to marvel at the yachts. Abit of an exploring voyage for the romantics or for the leisure-seeker.

Sometimes if you're lucky you can catch a live music performance outside on the deck which makes it a bonus to dine to. The restaurant brings sophistication in a classy al fresco style. It is a popular demand to be seated outside, I suggest booking if possible but it might be challenging to book for 2 as there is more seats for larger groups. 

The menu has an extensive range in seafood but not all is fairly priced for its portion. I particularly enjoyed the Seafood Chowder, creamy and generously full of seafood surprises. If you plan to go with a big group, be sure to order the Seafood platter as it contains a bunch of seafood wonders fit for a king's feast.
Oct 21, 2014
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Ana Butterworth
+4
We had lovely brunch. Great hidden gem of a place in terms of location - especially sitting outside on a sunny day with great views of the marina. I loved the hotpot, and although on the small side, the flavour was intense and delicious. My family ordered omelette, pancakes and fish cake. All looked good, but nothing particularly spectacular. Note - free parking in the blue marked bluefish cafe parking - so don't pay for parking elsewhere in the marina like we did!
Apr 17, 2014
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Kim Wallace
+4
I made a booking at Billfish for a group of 13 for lunch on a Sunday, then I made the mistake of reading the reviews on here, which now, after dining here, seem petty and irrelevant. I feel sorry for the owner of this restaurant, as it's silly reviews about the price of coffee and petty complaints about a special not being available etc that can ruin a business. I felt obliged after dining here today to write a genuine, fair and good review of this restaurant.

I couldn't fault this place today, the service was perfect, the food came out quickly given our group size and the fact that there was another very large group beside us and the food was great!!! The majority of the table ordered fish and chips, fish was beautifully fresh and everything presented perfectly. Sure fish and Chips are easy, and in a restaurant like this you expect them to be done well and rest assured they were perfect. The grilled fish (which I had) was beautiful and the Moa battered fish also got rave reviews. Others ordered the chicken sandwich, which was more like a burger, no complaints there, and the Cajun fish was also delicious. My little girl had fish bites off the kids menu, and the plate was huge! A kids version of the adults fish and chips, so really good value. Food is a little on the pricey side, but hey, so is pretty much every restaurant in Auckland these days. Wine list was extensive and the location just topped off what was a great lunch. Staff were friendly and incredibly attentive, not once did we have to ask for anything, they were ahead of us the whole time. I would definitely dine here again.
Mar 16, 2014
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Marlee Craig
+4
Well we had breakfast here, loved the food, my fish hotpot had a lot of taste, loved the smokiness of the fish. It was a small serving of a small bowl and two ciabattas but I found that the flavours made up for that. The portions were just right for me. Were happy to be the only customers there at the time, and we're happy that we had billfish cafe to ourselves for that moment. My friend had the salmon with eggs benedict and she loved it. The wait wasn't long for our food. Lovely Views of the Marina and yes we would go back again.
Jul 22, 2013
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Grant Christianson
+4
We had dinner at Bill Fish . An outside table on a beautiful summers evening . The location is great on the edge of marina. The service was very good . I had Cajun fish (Hapuka) which I had enjoyed on a previous visit and again it was excellent . My wife had the "Sizzling Prawns " These were rubbery and very bland tasting - a real dissapointment . The blackberry and marscopone torte was good and the coffee excellent . We will return as it is a great spot but will stick to ordering fish as a main course
Mar 09, 2013
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Julie Cleghorn
+5
To all of you, we have supported this secret z pier location for three years and without doubt every single time the service, standard of food and owner commitment has been without question. We take great pride in bringing our visitors from outside Auckland and indeed beyond our shores to this wonderful venue. The standards, food ,and service make us proud to be able to offer this experience to our friends and family as an unrecognised Auckland icon. Having travelled the world many times it is hard to complete the trident. This being food, service and location. Thank-you Billfish, for helping us to fulfil our lifestyle John and Julie
Nov 22, 2012
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Courtney Maloyd
+4
Impromptu visit as we just happened to be passing by yesterday on Fathers Day, we were there late in the afternoon so just had coffee and a selection of mixed dishes (Prawns, Squid Rings, Chips & Garlic Bread) as a late lunch/early dinner to share between four of us. The king prawns were divine! Calamari was nice and light and the chips were crisp. Garlic bread was nice but couldn't eat alot of it. We found our coffees were really good too. Only downside could have been to have a jug of water on the table? As we were having constant refills.
Great live entertainment too, we couldnt see her but she had a amazing voice.
Sep 03, 2012
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Greg
+5
We hosted a birthday party for 60 people. We cannot thank the staff enough for an evening that exceeded our expectations. The food was superb. Our drinks lady was very attentive, and the feedback from our guests, on our choice of location, was positive. I am sure many of our guests will be going back to Billfish, on their own account.
Thank you.
Aug 01, 2012
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Barb Burgess
+5
Mother's Day brunch. Married children hadn't been b4 so I suggested we go. Fabulous. Had complimentary glass of bubbly and a choc to celebrate Mum's day. Once again had the Kumera mash patties which are so delicious. D-in-law's fish cakes also really tasty and the baked bean breakfast a real wow with my husband. Hope this place stays a secret location. Service really friendly...feels as if you are part of a family.
May 09, 2011
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Tasha Stokes
+5
Excellent service very very comfortable surroundings made me feel at home, love the charter boats and the view is perfect!! Fish n chips, squid, mussels are absolutely beautiful!! oh and the young chef is a hottie xx but very very beautiful place I recommend to anyone and everyone to try out.
Mar 27, 2008
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Tim Hayward
+5
Very large and tasty portions of Fish and Chips. Great setting on waterfront. A bit hard to find. Salty nautical characters all around.
Mar 14, 2008
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Kate W
+3.5
Apparently the best fish and chips in Auckland...well, it is pretty good. and the other dishes are great too - very fresh fish which changes depending on what's at the market that day (good sign) and the squid salad is surprisingly good too. Oysters the sixe of your hand last time we went and a pretty good wine list. grreat in the summer and winter as they have blankets when it gets cold if you're sitting out on the terrace. Twinkling lights against the boats in the harbour are a wonderful view on a summer's evening.
Nov 18, 2013
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Jccn Z
+4
We had a wonderful time here, the place is quiet, nicely located in the front of the harbour bridge, and facing the charters, smell of fresh sea water, lunch or dinner is just relaxing. We had lunch there the food menu is just enough, the have Chef Special available. I had Seafood Pizza, it was great, topping is fresh salmon, squids... Just nice, but personally find it the filling sauce is a little sweet, the other had Thai Curry and Fish and Chips, they are as nice, very recommend. Free parking available, disability friendly
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Taz Karim
+5
It's one of the best cafes that has a seafaring atmosphere. Absolutely friendly staffs. I booked a table for two via their website twice but then for some odd reasons the website thanked me for the booking. But I did not receive any confirmation as such. So, I assumed that the booking has gone through and I can visit the café. I, go in with my friend the next day but found out that my name wasn't there in their reservation list. But the staffs were very good who went up to their manager and managed to give us an amazing seating. I really appreciate that which makes us feel valued. I would definitely return to this place with more of my friends and have a great time. You guys rock in hospitality. Cheers!🥂
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george jose
+4
Awesome ambience. Nice view to the harbour. Good for a date 😀😀. Food is good but quite expensive. One try is good. Plus great and helpful staff.
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Anthea Houpapa
+5
Bill fish never fails to surprise us. We've loved this place for many years. So good that we hosted our Wedding Party here. This winter they had a world class Crayfish Bisque Soup with Garlic soft bread ... all for $14!!! It was a magnificent dish.
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Blanche Mclean
+5
This is a delightful cafe situated right beside the water with lovely outdoor seating under umbrellas, in the fresh sea air. On a warm sunny day and even an overcast day the environment is idyllic. The menu has a definite seafood slant and my fish curry was the absolute best I have ever eaten, but if you prefer simple battered fish and chips then they also do that beautifully. I’ll definitely be back
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Michael Corrigan
+4
Attended this restaurant for private dinner event. A set menu offered a selection of seafood pasta, sirloin steak, or fresh snapper. The meals were very good and the portions generous. Friendly waiting staff looked after us very well. I will visit again.
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John Lee
+5
Dropped my ASB platinum card last Sunday and staff were kind enough to safe-keep for me for the entire week. Excellent coffee and views to die for too! Will definitely be back to try the oyster and prawns.
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Duncan Macnicol
+5
Love this cafe! Beuitful location great service good food. Five stars...
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Gillian Millward
+4
Great fresh fish. Lovely atmosphere by the marina. Outdoor dining the best
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Evana Corric
+5
Have visited a few times now; Best Fish n Chips I have ever had in Auckland! Super fresh and good batter and thick cut chips. The ambience is lovely, nice view and great service; the managers/owners are lovely. Look forward to visiting again!
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Flora Carl
+4
Great service. Extremely friendly. Quantity of food reflects the prices. I ordered the Seafood Chowder. The seafood was cooked to perfection. Soup a little watery for my liking. Overall experience, extremely pleasant. Would I come back? Definitely!
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Nikita Merrick
+4
Great food and coffee Nice environment, right near the water.
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Rob Clarke
+5
We had a very nice brunch here, service was great. The coffee was good enough to warrant a second, the eggs benedict was very good, but I was brave and had the smoked fish hotpot and it was very, very good. It was quite cheesy, but in a good way, and wasn't padded out with mashed potato like they can be. I was pleased I went out of my comfort zone, and I will have to return to have it again.
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Angus Ogilvie
+4
The service is good. The food is fine but why can't you have crispy bacon? So I asked. You have to request crispy bacon apparently. And I thought there was no other type. But they discounted our bill which was a lovely gesture and quite unexpected.
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John Wang
+4
very good. food is yummy.
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Tania Stoyanof
+4
One of the best hidden gems in town and a firm favorite of mine, right on the water with amazing views and a sun trap. Service is great, friendly attentive staff, their food while not high end/ fancy is just honest and fresh. Come here for the freshest fish while soaking up the sun and views away from the hustle and bustle
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