Fab fab patio and welcoming staff! Boom + Batten is eye catching from the outside with its curved metal exterior taking the shape of a boat above the water. We stopped here from brunch after walking the WestBay walkway on Canada Day. We got a seat easy on the patio and had a great view of all the fancy yachts and harbour traffic. Our waitress was lovely and complimented us on our Canadian inspired outfits. We ordered two cesars - non alcoholic and gin. The garnish 2 olives and 2 beans were awesome but my Cesar lacked ice which you can't skimp on, you want that clam juice cold! Their Cesar also is on the sweeter side almost like a ketchup flavour whereas I like a spicy savoury Cesar leaning heavier on horseradish. For brunch we had the smoked salmon mousse bagel with fresh greens and the beet and ricotta Benny with hashbrowns. Both dishes were excellent and beautifully presented. The salmon mousse was rich and decadent - not sure I could have had both sides as it was quite rich but my husband and I were sharing dishes so it worked well! The beet and ricotta benny was really nice - light and creamy. The only thing lacking was seasoning to the hashbrown patties - they look better than they taste. All in all this is a spot to stop at whether you're going for a coffee and treat, a full on dinner or a nice weekend brunch! High recommend! read more

Boom + Batten - Salmon mousse bagel with greens and beet and ricotta Benny with hashbrowns - Pizza Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

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A fantastic upscale restaurant on the marina. This is on the opposite side of the marina to Fishwarman's Wharf, so not a concern with finding parking. With the weather warmed up and the patio opened, you cannot hope for a marina view any better than this. An amazing view from every seat whether you are seated inside or outside. Staff is very warm and helpful. This is the kind of place where you go for a date night - and get a nice cocktail and the chat the night away. We managed to get a reservation on short notice on a Friday night. We went as a family of 3 - 2 adults, 1 fiver-year old. Things we got - 1. West Coast Fish Chowder - nice but can be skipped. I ordered it for my son as a safe option and yes, he liked it very much. 2. Chicken Liver Parfait - very good! Must try!! To be honest, I am not a fan of chicken liver in general. I have had it a few times in other places and have never been able to go beyond the first bite but my spouse really likes it. We checked with our server before ordering this and she was very encouraging to give it is a go and I am so glad we did! It was very well made and was served with a orange/lemon marmalade which really complimented the pate. 3. Duck Confit - Good! 4. Smash Burger - Must have been very good. My five-year old swiped it clean without one word. 5. Boom Margarita - nice! 6. Earl Grey Sour - Very very nice - must try!! 7. Pasta with spicy arrabbiata sauce - Flavors were good but the pasta came caked from the get go which was very unfortunate since the dish had the potential to pack a punch. Just our luck I guess! I was too shy to bring it to their notice and ate whatever I could. The staff and ambiance made sure we had a great time and we will be back for sure to try more of their menu, perhaps during brunch or an early lunch to take advantage of those amazing marina views. read more

We went twice to Boom +Batten- on the same day. It was that good and we were running out of time for our stay. Service is exceptional. I have an annoying food allergy and they made sure I was safe. The menu is fun and should have enough variety to make just about anyone happy. For lunch 3 of us had smash burgers - they were delicious. The other person had the Lamb burger - also delicious. The fries are very good and so is the market green salad. It has a lovely vinaigrette. Ambiance is upscale and the view is fantastic. I love the lighting choices and the interior decoration. Happy hour was also fantastic and we wished we'd known about it sooner because we would have gone every day. I happen to try shaft cocktails everywhere I go, and this place has the best one. Happy hour is from 2-5 and you'd be doing yourself a favor to try it. I recommend the pizette! read more

They're known for their wines, but we came for the food and a great sunset harbour view. The food was great, we shared family style and everything was great. The service was good and our waiter was able to suggest some good locals places to check out around the city. read more

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Visited again for a late night birthday dinner with a friend! Food was good, tried the same gnocchi as before and the portion seemed much larger this time around! My friend got the Margherita pizza which was also great but a little chewy! Service was good no issues! Very nice restaurant on the water with an amazing view from almost every seat in the place! Check it out if you're looking for an upscale casual dining experience! read more

Boom + Batten - Gnocchi (white sauce) - Pizza Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

We enjoyed a lovely evening at Boom & Batten on Mother's Day. The restaurant is by the water. Some parking is close by. There was only indoor dining available as outside was still chilly and windy. Our server, Johanna, was very nice and attentive. We liked her. We started off our meal with the Thai curry mussels. Very flavorful and tasty. Highly recommend. For the main course, we ordered the sablefish. The sablefish dish unfortunately turned out to be very bland. Could have had more flavor added to the dish. Suggest eliminating the white cream sauce as it adds nothing to the dish. More substantial portions of bok choy and potato puree would have been appreciated. We were disappointed also that the sablefish itself was cool. Wasn't hot. We requested the dish be served hot. The restaurant nicely accommodated our request by remaking the sablefish dish, for which we are very appreciative the restaurant did that for us. We finished off our meal by sharing a chocolate mousse verrine for dessert. All very nice. And the cappuccino at the end of our meal was one of the best cappuccinos we've ever had. Boom & Batten is run by the same Top Shelf Management Restaurant Group as is the Med Grill, another of our favorite restaurants in Victoria. read more

You won't find a better location on the Island, but the food is terrific. This was our last day in Victoria, and we took a nice walk to the B&B. We initially just sat at the cafe for coffee, but when we saw the food coming out, we decided to make a reservation for lunch. This place feels upscale and is nicely decorated. Our lunch was delicious, and we tried the spicy Chicken Sandwich and a seasonal cocktail. The Sandy might have been one of the sandwiches, cooked to perfection and served on, and it was a nice brioche bun. And the view! Wow! What a great way to end our wonderful trip. read more

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it's a modern glass structure overlooking the harbor. some patio seating. It's connected to piers, so bring your boat. Came here at c the recommendation of a local, Hayden, service advisor at the mini cooper recommended this place. Sat in the bar, at a high top. Had a delightful experience with Mia serving drinks and food. The food was quite tasty, and Mia was engaging. This is my new favorite place in Victoria. read more

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We came on a Friday for happy hour. We ordered the mai Tai and it was okay. A little too sweet and didn't have enough pineapple in it. The smoky pepperoni pizza and Margherita pizza were disappointing. The pizza wasn't chewy enough and not crispy enough on the outside. The pepperoni had lots of pepperoni on it. Wouldn't order these again The prawn + pesto pizette was much better. It felt like the dough was almost fried. The flavour was much better The tuna tataki was disappointing. The tuna didn't taste like much but I did like the alfalfa sprouts The burger was really disappointing. The beef patty was dry. The bread was boring and the condiments were a bit lacking. The dessert Mystic forest was the highlight of happy hour. There wasn't enough matcha flavour but I liked the blueberry mousse with the blueberry confit. The chocolate crumb added that saltiness to it. Overall the service and ambiance was great. It reminded me of a cactus club or milestones but with a great view. The food was pretty boring but the view makes up for it. The dessert was pretty good though. Tip; I saw a lot of people order the meatballs. Maybe try that or the fried chicken or the fries from the happy hour menu instead of the items I got (oh but do get the prawn + pesto pizette) read more

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Overall good experience, the service and staff were top notch and very friendly! We sat on the patio and watching the sunset over the marina was beautiful. Very quiet and peaceful. The food was very good, and the mocktails were great as well. My only negative is really the value, I just think overall the pricing is a little high for what you get. I'd revisit under certain circumstances but would likely go elsewhere in Victoria at the same price point. read more

Boom + Batten - Halibut - Pizza Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

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beautiful restaurant, lovely staff. I ordered the halibut dinner. the food was swimming in a puddle of butter/oil. The halibut had no flavour....i had to add salt. All of it was overcooked. The vegetables were few and mushy. It also took 45 minutes for our meal to arrive. I was awake most of the night with indigestion. Perhaps it was just an 'off night'? This was our 25th wedding anniversary. I thought they could have offered us a complimentary dessert to share. read more

Stopped by mid week for Happy Hour. Boom + Batten sits on piers over the water with amazing views across the inner harbour. The interior is very modern with plenty of natural light...loved the room and the ambiance. The Happy Hour menu has plenty of options for food and drink. I opted for a glass of the Mission Hill Cab/Merlot, the tuna tataki and the prawn/pesto pizza. The presentation of the tataki and pizza were both great as was the taste. But there were only 3 very small pieces of tuna on the tataki plate and the pizza was quite small given the price. There was no issue with the service and it was a positive food experience. read more

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Went for lunch on a work trip! Views of the water were awesome! Ordered a mimosa and a prosciutto and arugula pizza! Wow! Delicious the crust was cooked to perfection! Server was very attentive and gave good recommendations for other night time places since i was visiting! Very kind. Pricing was in line with others but with a more luxury/ lax feel! read more

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The location and view are both amazing. Food is some of the best I've eaten in the city- and always delicious. Servers are friendly and helpful with dietary restrictions and suggestions. Try to drop in every few months. read more

Nestled by the majestic ocean, Boom+Batten restaurant is a true gem that combines breathtaking views with a delightful culinary experience. The first thing that captures your attention is the stunning panorama of the ocean that stretches out before you. But it's not just the captivating ambiance that makes this restaurant special; the food is equally impressive. From the fresh seafood delicacies to the expertly grilled meats and vibrant vegetarian options, there is something for everyone to enjoy. We ordered the Margherita Pizza, broccolini and the spicy frites with togarashi mayo. They were all phenomenal. The shaft was the best I've ever had. Moreover, the service is exceptional, with a friendly and attentive staff that ensures your dining experience is nothing short of perfection. They are knowledgeable about the menu, offering recommendations and catering to any dietary requirements or preferences. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, enjoying a romantic evening, or simply looking to indulge your senses, this restaurant offers an experience that is sure to create cherished memories. So, treat yourself to a visit and savor the exquisite flavors while surrounded by the beauty of the ocean--it's an experience that will leave you wanting to return time and time again. read more

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The food was outstanding and consistently exceptional ! We ate there last week and came back again. My halibut was perfect. My husband's flatiron steak perfectly cooked and tender. Our waitress Kayla was wonderful and attentive that we asked for her section again. The view was stunning. We will make this a MUST place to eat on our next trip here. read more

We were disappointed in this place. We chose it for my birthday celebration (which was not even acknowledged) while we were in Victoria for the weekend. The ambience is very nice. The food was not good. I ordered my steak rare. It was served to me well done on a massive plate of French fries. As I cut into it, the fries spilled off the plate because it was a ridiculously heaping portion. My fiancé ordered the salmon which was overcooked and dry and ate alone as I waited for my new steak. It still came back around medium. At this point I had lost my appetite. The quality of the beef was extremely cheap. We also started with the tuna tartare which was disgusting. You couldn't see or taste any fish because it was all aioli. It was not edible. Our waitress could care less that we didn't care for our food. We spent quite a bit of money here too as we also ordered champagne and a bottle of red wine. It would have been nice to have my entry comped for the inconvenience of having to eat separately or at least a complimentary dessert but absolutely nothing was done. We quite enjoyed Finn's and Little Jumbo this weekend and would suggest you try these establishments . I would not return to Boom & Batten read more

Boom + Batten - low quality beef with a ridiculous amount of French fries. - Pizza Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

We took a chance on coming here without a reservation for an early lunch, and we got the loveliest table by the window, overlooking the harbor. Fabulous location, and the interior of the restaurant is stunningly beautiful. It is laidback but also sumptuous. (Also, THE most beautiful and clean bathrooms). Our server, Johanna, was just the sweetest and made excellent recommendations for eats and drinks. The experience was so chill and beautiful. We would have happily stayed all day if we hadn't had stuff to do. read more

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Ordered a pizza to go last night since we wanted to sit on our boat and eat while watching fireworks. I know they said it'd be 'thin crust' but I was kinda hoping it'd be something one could hold on to. It was so limp the we had to fold/roll it up in order to eat it! It was a good size pie for the price. It seems so many of the other meals are really pricey. My take is that the other dishes are probably better, that pizza just isn't their forte. May have another chance to test that theory at a later date. I want to try their short rib hash, frankly... read more

The elk carpaccio ($17) is a lighter choice with paper thin slices of lean meat (don't worry, it's not gamey) that's topped with black garlic aioli, puffed rice, and what seems like a lot of mustard seed but works. Eat the carpaccio on its own or on top of the lavash crackers, both create a great snack. The meatballs ($16) and spicy clams ($16) both incorporated a lovely sauce that had us reaching for the grilled sourdough to sop up. While the pork and beef meatballs were large, they broke apart easily and were wonderfully tender and delicate. I thoroughly enjoyed the smoked tomato butter and romesco sauce that covered the spicy clams but found that they could up the chili peppers as its heat just began to tickle the tongue. It wouldn't be a B.C. resto bar without pizza; Boom & Batten showcases their pizza oven prominently at the front of the restaurant where we watched the chef prepare pie after pie as we waited for our reserved table. The show enticed me to try the prosciutto pizza ($23), which oddly uses a cream sauce as its base yet, when combined with roasted pear and truffle honey creates a sweet and sticky element against the cured ham and peppery arugula. This pizza is made for sharing as it's also fairly heavy. Of course, trendy restaurants also need to feature local ingredients and the wild sockeye salmon ($36) was a good dish. While the fish appeared to be overdone upon arrival, it was nonetheless moist and flaky. The dish could have done without the rye crisps as it already included blocks of crispy potatoes that could rival McDonald's hash browns any day. Instead, it would have been nice if the main had another vegetable, other than just roasted beets, to balance out the meal better. This is a long review, visit Gastroworld for the rest. read more

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Fantastic views and great ambience. The food was decent. Gorgeous place on the water that has especially spectacular views around sunset time. One can linger here and lose sense of time. The music is more of a new York swanky lounge style. MUST GET: SPAGHETTI ALLA VONGOLE WAS FANTASTIC. IT WAS ACTUALLY THE CHEF'S FAVORITE DISH ON THE MENU. A LITTLE BIT OF BACON TO ELEVATE THE FLAVOR AND A BIT DRIER TEXTURE THAN THE STANDARD VERSION BUT FANTASTIC IN ITS EXECUTION SOLID: Sausage and pepper pizza. A bit soggy even though we asked for extra crispy. I like the flavor. Quite a bit of meat on the pizza (more than I would prefer) SKIP: Tuna tataki: the fish wasn't that fresh. It needed some more citrus overtone to bring out the flavor. I would recommend to skip. I had the hibiscus cocktail because the cocktail menu looked so enticing. Quite spirit forward. Didn't like it. read more

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I've been to Boom many times and today it was for my birthday! I enjoy going there for special occasions and also for morning coffee - it always seems special and the views of the inner harbour are amazing. Our server was lovely and didn't push us to finish quickly - we had a lot to talk about! We each had a glass of the Mission Hill Chardonnay - very ripe red apple with lime zest. My sister and I each opted for a different salad with prawns which were grilled beautifully - super fresh. The salads were also fresh and not over dressed. If there's anything to criticize about Boom, the prices have really skyrocketed over the past couple of years. This is not completely their fault, but it is a little much to spend $32 on Mussels and a piece of toast - especially when ordering Mussels is always a crap shoot anyhow. The wine list is one of the better ones in the city, but it's crazy pricey too. I didn't have a cocktail, but they make some wonderful ones with local spirits in particular. So do consider that list. Also, consider going during happy hour - the deals are quite good and it will bring down your bill. Overall, nice ambiance and the food was great. We enjoyed ourselves. It was $100 plus tip though so be prepared to be separated from your wallet (2 salads with prawns and 2 glasses of the cheapest wine). read more

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Service is top notch Food is very good Location is right on the water and the faculties are well kept. Prices are on the high side but not unreasonable. Overall really great except for the relatively higher prices but in line with the overall ambiance. read more

Boom + Batten - View from inside the restaurant. - Pizza Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

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Cool spot to hang out and have a beer! Good service at the bar. We had a couple drinks and some appetizers. All good and would recommend.

Great setting and service. Good food options- all tasty. Nice to have the blankets outside!

The service was great. The drinks were solid. The Crispy Cauliflower was good too. We ordered the Capricciosa Pizza was less than expected. That is the reason for the 4. Would I come again? Yes, but not for the pizza. read more

Boom + Batten - Capricciosa Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

I should have looked it up before sitting down, but my Airbnb host recommended this place when I asked and I trusted her a little more than I should have. I asked for seafood... this place is a huge MEH on that front. They have plenty of shellfish - oysters, mussels, clam chowder. They have salmon (everyone everywhere has salmon). They do have live streamed Dungeness crab but this isn't the down to earth crab shack type place I like to eat crab. The special was sea bass, which is not a local catch or at least not one of note. They did NOT have halibut, which just came into season locally. Apparently they were maybe going to change the menu at week's end and it might contain halibut then. The entire menu though was just so boring. Nothing jumped out as being from an inspired chef. You do you, but this place isn't for the Bourdain eaters of the world. It's more up the alley of suburban Sally who likes to eat the same thing at every restaurant and will enjoy this one for the views. read more

Great food, views and service. Patio is dog friendly as well. I had the cinnamon bun and they do not skimp on the Icing. Texture was also fantastic as they were cooked perfectly. Their Mocha was ok. read more

Average food sold at high prices. It would be great to improve the quality of the food to justify the prices. Great location for the restaurant and generally nice decor. read more

Service outstanding and great food. The view over the water and watching water planes taking off was very interesting to watch. We had a great evening there for our first night in Victoria read more

Have been to Happy Hour and breakfast many times. Foods is OK, but the water views are great. Booked two months ago for Mother's Day morning by phone and was confirmed. Today, two weeks before Mother's Day received a phone call stating they are now only going to serve a set menu at $50 per person. The menu is most definitely not worth the price. When I originally booked no mention was made of any set menu at a set price. I was told that the person phoning me wasn't the one who accepted the booking. The only option left to me was pay $50 per person for a very limited selection of items or cancel. I cancelled, but I am extremely unhappy about the way this was handled. Now I have to scramble to try to find a place for breakfast on Mother's Day. This restaurant will not get my business again and we do support our local restaurants quite frequently! read more

The drinks were well priced and the atmosphere was lovely to enjoy with some friends. The wait for a table was over 2 hrs which was not worth the wait. Very busy spot, but can easily get a place at the bar. The manager is talkative but almost overly friendly. Other than that it was a very pleasant experience for a mid day cocktail read more

Boom + Batten - Beer and aeperol spritz - Pizza Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

Very underwhelming experience the multiple times we have gone here and we live in the neighbourhood. $24 for a glass of wine is outrageous, the food we sent a back due it to be undercooked and the plating/flavours were lacklustre and underwhelming. I had the halibut and it was terribly under-seasoned and bland. The saving grace was our server part visit, Tamara, she was lovely. Sadly, we aren't returning. 4 years ago this place was amazing, not so much now. read more

Boom and Batten was a lovely surprise today, when I walked inside today to meet my two friends for Happy hour. Our reservation thru Open Table had us at a lovely window seat where we could gaze out into the harbour and at the gorgeous yachts moored there, watch the coming and going of the Clipper to Seattle and the Coho to Port Angelas. In between we saw kayakers paddle by, Harbour air land and take off and the cute little pickle boats coming and going. They were making a stop not too far away so this could be a destination restaurant from the inner harbour. Happy hour is from 2:00 pm till 5:00 pm Reservations suggested thru Open Table as on this Friday it was steadily busy. Come warmer weather you can sit on the deck but be aware the small harbour planes leave a fuel odour that might not be pleasant with a beer. The interior is nicely decorated and the matching lava black dishes were a striking back drop for the food. We ordered happy hour fare and two of us ordered a half salad which came in a nice sized bowl. The wait staff were awesome and right there for water, drinks. orders, And the check. The food was delicious especially those parmesean truffle with lemon aioli. I had the generous prawn and pesto flatbread and my friend had the somewhat small falafel balls. The french fries were a good size worth sharing and my other friend ordered the ginger chili chicken which she said was delicious. All in all between the great service staff, hot and tasty food, awesome view and excellent ambiance, I'll be going back and keep it in mind when I get visitors to Victoria. read more

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Started off a little rocky with service, but ended up being a good dining experience. For a Monday afternoon, I was surprised how busy it was. We were seated promptly, but it took a fair time for someone to ask if we had been helped and to bring water. They were apologetic, and after that, service was great. We stopped by for happy hour and tried a few dishes. We tried the falafel, parmesan truffle frites, margherita pizza, and smash burger. I ended up getting a cocktail, which was presented nicely. Our favourite dish was the truffle frites. It was crisp, well seasoned, and a good size portion. The smash burger was tasty. It was simple, but done right. The margherita pizza was okay, nothing special, but a decent pizza. I did like the flavour of the crust and that it had a bit of chew to it. The falafel was crisp and tasty, but the overall portion was very small. I was surprised that it only came with two. However, the plating was beautiful. Overall, it was a pretty good dining experience with good food and a view. read more

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Obsessed! This place is so beautiful and away from all the tourists. Absolutely beautiful restaurant and wonderful food. Their vegan options are delicious! read more

Resturaunt looks great, has beautiful views but the staff are extremely arrogant and borderline racist. We asked one of the male servers for a chair and he said "oh not me" and walked away without care or help. Haven't experienced this much sass in a long time. And it also took them over 15 minutes to find an extra chair so I was standing the whole time, there was one wonderful lady who was serving us. Everyone else seemed to be self absorbed and extremely judgemental. .... As the night progressed the service did get much better. read more

Sadly, my first visit here will be my last. While it looks beautiful and likely has good food, we were told flatly upon arrival for Sunday breakfast that no high chair would be offered for our 1-year old. When we asked for the manager to discuss this, she confirmed it and said they don't carry them because they are an "adult-oriented" restaurant and they "discourage customers from bringing small children", which I honestly have never heard of unless it is a bar. The manager added that their partner restaurants do the same, but at least one of those - Med Grill - has served us on multiple occasions and always had a high chair ready without hesitation. Obviously, we were disappointed and had to leave. In my view, the establishment has some soul searching to do. read more

I loved the vibe of this place. It has a beautiful interior with a modern style and amazing views of the water! The staff is so friendly and they have so many aspects to the restaurant. There's a bar, stools, booths, window tables, a bakery, and a lounge-like section by the bakery. I wasn't impressed with their pepperoni pizza because it was too thin, too floury, and not enough sauce. The pepperoni was unique though and high quality with some spice. I liked their crust too. Their ceviche was incredible!! That was my favorite dish here because the crunchy chips added a salty component to the limey tuna. I loved how the tuna was tossed in avocado - it added great taste. It was an incredible combination of flavors and left me wanting 10 more plates of it! My mom enjoyed her halibut but said it should've been a larger dish for the price, and considering it's a main course. She thought it was a very large plate for a small portion. Even though It was pretty small, it was very crispy and tasty. Definitely worth stopping by! (Get the ceviche !!!!) I can't give it 4 stars only because I didn't fully enjoy my main dish which is the most important part for me. read more

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Love this place! I have been here for brunch and dinner, as well as popping in to grab an afternoon java. Their food and drink menu has shrunk in the last few years but I can always find something to enjoy. The water views are so nice on a bright calm evening. It was the perfect setting to take my parents out to celebrate their 40th anniversary. read more

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