Dining at Kantu restaurant was a delightful experience from start to finish. The food was exceptional, the staff attentive, and the ambiance was perfect for a cozy evening. Highly recommended . From the moment we walked in, the ambiance was spot on. Our server Luis was very professional , He recommended the most iconic Peruvian dishes to us, as well as the Pisco Sour and some signature cocktails. What a hidden gem! It feels like dining in a friend's home if your friend happens to be an amazing chef". The Lomo saltado was a flavor explosion, and the ribeye was cooked to perfection". I will definitely return with family and friends. read more

My sister and I visited Kantu Peruvian Cuisine on August 16, 2026, and this was our second time here. The food was AMAZING the first time around, so I was really hoping they would deliver again. And when it came to the food--they absolutely did! We ordered ceviche, tostones with guacamole, drinks, and our entrées. Everything was coming out and we were enjoying ourselves. I went to the restroom--which, by the way, was very clean--and when I returned to the table, I happ5ened to look up in the corner. That's when I noticed the restaurant had a PENDING letter grade. Now I'm concerned. I asked our server if she could find out from the manager why the grade was pending. She came back and told us it was because of a leak, but they couldn't remember the inspection score. That answer didn't completely sit well with me, so you know what happened next... I started digging. The last time I visited, they had an A, so seeing "Grade Pending" definitely caught my attention. When I looked into the restaurant's inspection history, I couldn't find the specific reason for the current pending grade, but I did see that an earlier inspection in May 2025 resulted in a B. I understand that even a restaurant with an A can have violations or issues, and a pending grade doesn't automatically tell you what the problem is. But when I'm eating somewhere, I definitely want to know what's going on. Our server was super sweet and reassuring, and the restaurant had plenty of customers dining there. The restroom was also extremely clean, so I'm hoping that same level of cleanliness carries into the kitchen. And trust me--I'll be driving by next week to see what letter is in that window! I'm rooting for an A! Now let's get back to that FOOD because they deserve their credit. The flavors were so good. My steak came out medium-rare exactly the way I ordered it, the asparagus was delicious, and that GUACAMOLE?! EVERYTHING! The food here really is excellent. The servers have been welcoming, attentive and sweet during both of my visits, and I was especially happy that I was able to enjoy my meal without having an allergic reaction. That's why I really need Kantu to keep it together! The food is too good, the service is too welcoming, and I'd love to see more people in the area experience their excellent Peruvian cuisine. MIXED BAG THIS VERDICT: MIXED FOOD: KISSES! Flavor: Service: Cleanliness I personally observed: Pending Grade: I'm watching... The food gets my kiss of approval , but that pending grade keeps this review firmly in the MIXED category for now. Kantu, I'm rooting for you. Now let's get that A back in the window! read more

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5/5 chicha morada $6.50 - sweet, sour, spicy gingery kick in the end, wish it was a bit less sweet, but amazing nonetheless 4/5 cappuccino $6.75 4/5 panacota $10 - passionfruit jelly is nice & tart, passion seeds add a nice crunch 3/5 choco flan $10 - flan is really good, altho i wish it was a bit less sweet, chocolate cake is extremely sweet, drowned in sugar syrup or something 2.5/5 service- only 2 servers at 1st & it's really busy, we had to ask for them to take the order cuz nobody checked on us after giving the menu, everything took forever- ordering, getting out for & drinks, & getting the check & paying read more

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First time here and I don't know why I didn't try sooner! It's such a beautiful ambiance inside! They actually have new additional side now that a friend who frequents this restaurant. The food was pretty good though I may still have not have all of my taste buds sback yet since I was sick so definitely want to return. We chanced upon ladies night which is for every entree you get a free drink. Choices was margarita or a pisco punch. I got the pisco punch but a few of the ladies got the margaritas and they looked good as well. Everyone got their own dish and everyone enjoyed themselves mentioned they haven't seen till our dinner. We got various dishes but 3 of us myself included got the recommended seafood with white sauce from waiters suggestion. Others was salmon with quinoa, chicken, fried rice and steak. Since we had a group of 7, 18% gratuities is added automatically to bill. read more

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I'm start of with the one and only negative her. These cookies we got for dessert. So dry and stick to the roof of your mouth front like moist and can't wait to bite again--- but dry and you'll choke on the powdered sugar dry!! Love these type of cookies just not here . But the service was very good The rest of the food especially the meat was all super great and would come back again. Ceviche was as good maybe a bit to citrusy but to each their own read more

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Super cute space with beautiful decor and a great ambiance. The food was tasty and well presented. Drinks were good as well, though they could use a bit more liquor. Prices are affordable, and the location is great--parking wasn't hard to find at all. Our server was friendly but could use a bit more experience. The empanadas were my favorite dish. The yucca fries had good flavor but were a little overcooked. The fish ceviche was well prepared and fresh. Desserts were delicious, especially the tres leches and churros. read more

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What a beautiful spot, nicely decorated with pleasant servers. The food and mocktails were delicious. I don't care too much for white beans but they were ok. Overall a nice restaurant to enjoy a date or with friends n family. Ample dining area a bit pricey but what isn't nowadays. read more

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The omelette was ample and had a good infusion of quinoa throughout; felt like a salubrious meal overall. read more

Kantu Peruvian Cuisine - Peruvian Near Me - Queens, New York

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We will be back. I enjoyed the food and service. Would try to go earlier in the evening since it does seem to get loud. Service was friendly and attentive. Food was good. Enjoyed the guac, tostones, ceviche, fried seafood and grilled octopus. And the desserts. The only thing I wouldn't get is the grilled chicken since it was dry the previous time I came. The whole steak was cook to the desired medium rare, the pieces of steak in the other order was a bit well done. read more

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The restaurant was quite busy for a Friday lunch, but the space felt clean and spacious, and our server was efficient and polite. We started with the leche de tigre as an appetizer, which was very tasty. I especially enjoyed the marinated raw crab leg and appreciated the bright acidity of the dish. For our mains, we ordered the costilla al horno (pork ribs with rice and beans). My husband really enjoyed it, though I found the ribs a bit dry, but I'm also generally not a fan of dry rubs. The fish soup that it came with was delicious. I ordered the shredded hen lunch special. While I thought the portion was a bit small, the hen itself was very flavorful, and I did enjoy the salad that came with it. Overall, it was an enjoyable meal. read more

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Well now, this is a follow-up review that is long overdue lol, waaaay back during covid my wife and I ordered delivery, might have been the best delivery meal we ever had and we swore when covid was over we were going to have to go check them out, somehow that only happened now and man ..we were definitely missing out! What can I say about Kantu? The food , cocktails, ambiance all top tier. The staff was warm ,friendly and inviting..our server Daniel was outstanding and totally understood our vibe lol. The food was impeccable, cant find one thing to complain about, everything was well prepared and delicious, the servings are absolutely huge and can easily feed 2 people, a great place to order a bunch of different things to share, which is just about my favorite thing to do The cocktails are next level and their sangria is top notch as should be the case with any Peruvian place worth its salt. Dessert was just as yummy as the rest of the meal, I could eat a dozen of those churros Thank you and congratulations to the entire staff on a job well done , I eagerly await my my next visit. read more

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Tucked away in Forest Hills, Kantu is bringing bold Peruvian flavors and cocktails that hit on another level. From classic favorites to chef-inspired creations, every dish is a photo-worthy craving waiting to happen. Whether you're here for a night out with friends, a party, or just good vibes and great food, this spot delivers. The seafood mix with lobster tail? Absolutely next-level. The grilled chicken is also so delish. read more

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A nice neighborhood spot for Peruvian food. Nice bar and cocktail selection but the food is the way to go here. Wonderful juicy tender tasty steak. The ceviche is fresh with wonderful citrus and variety of seafood. The guacamole appetizer was also tasty with great plantain chips. Festive atmosphere and good service. Will be back. read more

Service was great, very friendly. Ambiance is very nice. 2 stars for food this time. They changed their chimichurri sauce which was the best ever with fresh pieces of garlic, fresh herbs. Now it's a light green paste with no garlic pieces just a mushy cream sauce. Literally the whole reason I picked to go there for my birthday dinner. Since I did not want that without there original sauce, I ordered the Camarones al ajillo instead and there was not one piece of garlic in that, the sauce didn't even have a strong Garlic flavor. 5 burros makes it amazing. This one I ate 2 shrimp and wrapped it up to to fix it and make more flavorful at home. If something was delicious the way it was, why change it and make it worse? Used to love coming here but can't say I'll be back anytime soon sadly. read more

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Second time coming here for a celebration because the food was so memorable. This time around we came on a Thursday night around 6:30 and we were pretty disappointed in the service. We ate our entrees around 9 pm and we we're all starving. Thankfully the food was all delicious, just wish the food came at a more reasonable hour. read more

Kantu Peruvian Cuisine - Tallarines Verdes con Grill Steak - Peruvian Near Me - Queens, New York

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I wud love to go back and try their menu desserts. I had the cheesecake with golden berryy which was just fine. Tres leche was just ok too I need some strawberries on that. Ceviche was fresh and spicy but could be more, love the corn tho. Tostones was yummy and my saltado was delishhhh!!!!! Love that flavor, and the baby pork ribs was nicee and tender, duckk was weeekend special and got a bit dry in cooking but good with the ajillo sauce i think. Fried rice had good temperature and texture but missing elements of something idk. Cilantro rice was fragrant and yummmm. read more

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Went for a Sunday brunch because I was craving the Jalea. Our group of four also ordered the Weekend trio of stewed things (can't remember the name) and the others had the pulled hen dish. Everyone was happy with the food. I really liked my fried yucca but felt my shrimp was over cooked- very dry. Glad I had the tiramisu and coffee to end my meal. Ambiance was nice and service was great. read more

Kantu Peruvian Cuisine - Trio Criollo - Peruvian Near Me - Queens, New York

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Was pleasantly surprised to see how lovely this restaurant is in terms of decor - love the ambiance! Food was decent. The ceviche was great, perfectly acidic. The rice dishes were just okay, not bad but not great either. Great local spot but not a place I'd trek out for. Lomo saltado was disappointing compared to places in Manhattan. Service was lacking though, could have been more attentive - we didnt get a water refill at all. read more

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If you love Peruvian food you will definitely love this place . It has a modern vibe located in forest hills queens the restaurant is pretty big and very spacious. We did make a reservation ahead of time but honestly, I'm pretty sure you could walk in. On Thursdays they do an all day happy hour so of course we got our $10 cocktails which were delicious. We ordered only seafood dishes and they were all fantastic . The seafood tasted fresh the dishes were well seasoned and flavorful and the staff was so friendly . The ceviche is a must have . I really wanted the churros for dessert, but they were sold out, I might have to go back to try them. read more

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Modern take on Peruvian food. Very nice decor. If you're in the area recommend to stop by. The staff is friendly. While on the more $$ side if you want to go on a date or enjoy a drink I recommend stopping in. read more

Kantu Peruvian Cuisine - Peruvian Near Me - Queens, New York

Had a great time at Kantu. It's beautiful outside & inside. The waitress & bartender were really attentive & nice. The food was very tasty it was a bit drier than I like or expected. The drinks were good I had the tamarind margarita & it was very good. I would go back to try other ite read more

Kantu Peruvian Cuisine - The front - Peruvian Near Me - Queens, New York

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I've been here a few times now and the food never misses. Every dish I've tried tastes fresh and authentic, and it's clear they put a lot of care into what they serve. The staff is always so friendly and welcoming, which makes the experience even better. The atmosphere is also a big plus. The decor is really cute both inside and outside, so whether you're sitting down for a full meal or just stopping in casually, it feels like a place you want to spend time in. Kantu has definitely become one of my go-to spots, and I'm already looking forward to coming back read more

Kantu Peruvian Cuisine - Outside of the restaurant - Peruvian Near Me - Queens, New York

We were somewhat in the area so I decided to dine here.. the place is modern.. and the drink menu was extensive. Too bad they don't have HH on Fridays... L picked 2 drinks to try..they were too sweet for my taste..not enough alcohol. One of the drinks literally tasted like bubblegum. I doubt I'll ever ask him to choose for me again. L ordered the steak and a seafood rice with ceviche for me. The rice had a nice texture, like a paella ...but after a few bites I got pretty full. It had shrimp, mussels, squid and maybe clams. Shrimp was overcooked. I liked the rice more than the seafood; the ceviche was good. Very fresh. I took most of everything home. L's steak wasn't cooked medium like he wanted but he didn't want to complain. It was still seasoned nicely. He loved the fried rice that comes as a big side. It's a nice, modern restaurant in an area we usually don't go to since we stick to the main streets of Queens Blvd. We did like the food here, so we might come back one day.. It's one of the better Peruvian restaurants we've been to in Queens. read more

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order a chauffa(not sure is is the right spell) for pick up, and at home just found out that, beef was over cooked, hard and dry. No yummy at al. read more

Vibrant Peruvian gourmet restaurant with the most extensive food and drink menu I've seen at any Peruvian restaurant. Warm inviting staff with quaint yet upscale ambiance. Fresh ceviche. Inventive cocktails. The rigatoni huancaina was flavorful and a unique mix of Peruvian and Italian cuisines. read more

Kantu Peruvian Cuisine - Leche de Tigre - Peruvian Near Me - Queens, New York

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This by far the best Peruvian food I have ever had. The fried calamari were so tender and delicious. The Arroz Chaufa with beef was incredibly flavorful . It was a generous portion and the beef was tender and got some in every bite. The Lomo Saltado was very good. The Service was friendly and the place was cute and clean. A+ read more

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Food is very tasty here. We stopped by right before the breakfast was going to be over and ordered chorizo and eggs, and a tenderloin stew. Each meal came with unlimited coffee. They were both very good altho the tenderloin stew was def the star it was so savory and hearty. We loved dipping the bread into the broth it came in. The place is also very nicely decorated with plants. They have high chairs and were very accommodating to my toddler. She loved the food here too. Definitely want to come back for dinner. read more

As a local I really love Kantu. Their interior space is so nice - so much greenery and a skylight. Would be great to host a party here (which I tried to do once earlier this year but never heard back!) They have a great happy hour and extensive cocktail list, all of the drinks are great. Love the lomo saltado and the chicken and cilantro soup. Lunch specials have great pricing but be aware they are smaller portions. Great local addition to metro! read more

Kantu Peruvian Cuisine - Bar area - Peruvian Near Me - Queens, New York

Huge DISAPPOINTMENT !!! New to the neighborhood searched for a Peruvian spot.. too tired ordered via Grubhub.. food came .. ordered lomo saltado and other stuff .. got chicken instead .. no biggie .. called the restaurant .. told the woman the name and attempted to tell her we got the wrong thing.. and she would not let us talk.. kept repeating the order.. yet we tried to tell her we got chicken versus steak... she literally hung up the phone on us ... completely baffled .. we called back and obviously she didn't answer.. we called back from a different number enroute to the establishment .. the gentleman answered and declared he'd rectify the issue .. we get there she greeted us and asked if it was her we spoke to and the argument ensued.. she didn't even let me talk and proceeded to tell me she had two people with the name so she was only trying to verify.. but given her standoffish defensive demeanor .. I highly doubt two orders with the same name and same order with the exception of one being chicken and the other being steak existed .. but stranger things have happened.. I said to her "you're in the business of service .: you could have simply listened to the issue before chirping off and making excuses... she is incredibly rude Yasmin R.. who I then realized is the owner which made this entire debacle of a first impression experience even more disturbing .. you were rude and lack etiquette and couth! You were dismissive and simply "wrong and strong" I mean damn.. I can only imagine what you must have said to your staff about us .. not knowing who we were or even what the actual issue was .. or even taking the time like a good business person to listen to concerns of customers ... I would give the place 2 stars because the food was decent. And I would never want to take away from your hard working staff, but you miss, should learn some decorum especially where your business is concerned .. so you were right .. this is a free country and one that holds people accountable..and while our meastly $80 order may not mean much to you .. creating good relations with customers and community matters most.. not your pride and impatience.. so with this I thank the gentleman who was kind and understanding and patient .. and did his utmost best to correct and calm the wrong .. we are not unreasonable .. but it's incredibly unreasonable that you feel customers are like "whatever" and that you can just dismiss them because your establishment was wrong .. and this is truly a lost maybe not for you cuz you clearly couldn't care.. it's a lost for us because we were excited to be patrons .. but like the free country it is as you stated ... we will take our business and recommendations else where ! read more

Kantu Peruvian Cuisine - Wait my go our order to be corrected !!! Rude manager /owner! - Peruvian Near Me - Queens, New York

Great good and one of the best places to get ceviche. The tres leaches is bomb! The weekend special - the stew goat is really yummy read more

Kantu Peruvian Cuisine - Tres Leches - Peruvian Near Me - Queens, New York

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Solid 4 stars for Kantu Peruvian, which pulls off feeling fresh and modern, yet homey and warm at the same time. The colorful, well thought out decor could almost feel upscale, while the vibe, staff and menu are relaxed and familiar. On a few visits we found staff on point; the right mix of attentive, but no pressure. We saw lots of families at large tables, clearly having a great time. All menu items were prepared with care, fresh and delicious. Prices are reasonable - without drinks $40pp within reach. We did love and enjoy their sangria, Pisco sours and other signature cocktails. There are drink specials and happy hour deals so if you're on a budget would suggest looking into them. Have had no issues finding free parking on the street. Recommend! read more

Kantu Peruvian Cuisine - Adorable crispy corn with spicy salsa...thank you! - Peruvian Near Me - Queens, New York

Kantu delivers on taste and service. Having had take-out and dine in, both are good experiences. The dining room is nice and clean. Staff is friendly and attentive. Food quality varies: Fish Ceviche - great Empanadas - pastry is good, chicken is a little dry Pollada - spatchcock chicken is dry, but flavorful Roja Sangria is very good Panna cotta - passionfruit special was so tasty read more

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Sexy cocktails, great Peruvian cuisine in a lush, tropical setting! Excellent service too. Bring a crowd to this festive restaurant! read more

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From the minute we walked in we were greeted and sat right away. They were very welcoming and we chose our seat and didn't like how the table was unbalanced and had us sit elsewhere. The place has two dine in areas, we sat in the main dining room. There was so much food to choose from that's on the menu but we chose the Guacamole Kantu to start off with tostones. Ordered the cerviche mixto very spicy, arroz chaufa, Lomo Saltado and tres leches. The cerviche was a good portion size and i enjoyed the taste. They had a good mix of different seafood inside of it. I asked what the waiter recommends for entrees so those two we already had in mind and so that was ordered. The tres leches was tasty. Be sure to bring cash as they charge a 3% fee if you pay with card. read more

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It was a storm and I was craving ceviche so we came back to Kantu . (I came here once before but didn't remember the food at all) The place was surprisingly busy . Birthdays and dinner dates but we were seated without delay . Theres alot of food options . Alot . We ordered our ceviches and calamari and explored the menu . We actually couldn't choose an entree so I decided to pick one to share. The ceviches were mid (not great but not terrible) they were entirely too sour for my liking . The bowl tasted like a literally bowl of lime juice . Especially the tigre leche ceviche . The pescado a lot macho was delicious. One thing about this place they do not skimp on food , and I appreciate that . Over all the cooked food is great ! I would definitely come back to try other dishes but honestly, I didn't like their ceviche (and I typically love Peruvian ceviche) We weren't rushed to order, we weren't rushed to eat and service was very friendly . read more

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I am so happy I was finally able to eat at Kantu tonight! Food and service did not disappoint. A true 10/10 and I can not wait to be back! What I ordered: Appetizer - Chicken empanadas. Delicious and perfectly crispy! I overheard both tables next to us ordering it at the same time that we started eating, so it's definitely a favorite on the menu! Main Dishes: Arroz chaufa de pollo and a weekend special, Seco de Cabrito (goat stew). Portion sizes are great and plates are definitely shareable, especially the arroz chaufa, which was so good! The goat stew was also really good with great flavor. Drinks: Lemonade and Mango Mojito. Perfect and tasty! I think one of the best mojitos I've had from a restaurant in Queens! read more

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HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE !! We were referred by a relative to order from this restaurant since we are having a family gathering. I was interested in their catering menu which is on their website with prices. My fiancée and I agreed on this so we contacted them 2 weeks ago via their website. A week passes by and no contact. I decided to call them and one of their staff informed me the manager is the only who deals with this and to call back two days later still no response from the first attempt. We understood and waited. I called two days later and the manager was finally in, only to find out she CHANGED THE PRICES !! The prices she was giving me were different than the ones on their website. I told her to give me a few minutes to consult with my fiancée and she said ok. We called back 5 minutes later and was informed by one of their staff she had left ..... We couldn't even get our questions answered by said staff because SHE was only one to take charge of that ??!!! When we explained our concern the staff said you can call the day before ... no that's the point !!! My fiancée and I like to plan ahead hence the communication from 2 weeks ago. We were left appalled by the unprofessionalism and lack of communication. If you want to change the prices update them on the menu and don't change them like you're making it up as you go !!!!! Please be aware of this restaurant. read more

Ohhhhhhh myyyyyyy goodness. The food was succulent & well cooked to perfection. The service was so warming & inviting. We came there with a decent size party and were quickly accommodated & seated. The ambiance was so welcoming and definitely introduced our eyes to a tour of Peru. The ambience was appealing and set the mood to enjoy the time that was spent there. read more

Good place. We have been patrons of this site late since it was a small location on metropolitan in middle village. Owner is a nice lady who sued to hook us up with free shots and stuff because we used to go a lot. I ordered from here for the first time since the place moved to forest hills. My wife had the chicken cutlet. She said it was excellent. I had the steak but was not impressed. The delivery and presentation was not up to par for a $44 steak. I ordered the rib eye with asparagus and yuca. The steak was a 7. Asparagus was not edible. I would eat here again but onto in person. read more

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This place is so pretty from the outside and inside. I love the skylight they have inside - the vibes are just so comfortable. i've been here twice and have enjoyed the food each time. Seating is comfortable. Food is plentiful. They are kid friendly and give plastic cups (with lids) of water for children. Reservations are recommended if you have a larger group for more comfortable seating. Pollada - great sharing dish with a large piece of chicken, yuca (I think) and french fries. Tallarines Verdes - tried it twice with grilled chicken and salmon. I enjoyed the salmon a lot. The fettucini is coated with the sauce and is delicious. Very popular with the kids. Some of the dishes come with salad which is filling in itself. We also tried a grilled chicken breast dish and a shrimp dish that was really good. Overall, the prices may seem higher but the food you get is quality and worth it. Going to come back and try their brunch! read more

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