Was in the area and decided to go check out lunch at Lure and I'm so glad we did. Although the restaurant offers outdoor dining, it was a bit toasty so we elected to eat indoors. The interior dining area is large and open. As more folks came in, the noise level rose. Something to keep in mind if you're looking for a quiet place to eat. I chose the grilled rockfish filet which was served with miso glazed Brussels (delicious) and cilantro corn salad. Food was excellent! The bread was typical white rolls, admittedly as a baker, they were alright although nothing out of the ordinary. Service was attentive and prompt. Was pleasantly surprised and would return. Only regret was being hungry and not having taken a picture . Just going to have to return again soon! Ample parking in lot surrounding the restaurant. read more

Food was great. My parents come here often and it was my first time. I can see why it's their favorite. Prices are reasonable. Menu was fantastic. Enjoyed everything we had. Why the two stars? Employees are disrespectful, rude, and need anger management training to name a few. My parents are very old. They are hard of hearing. Server came to drop off an order of clam chowder. She asked whose it was. My parents were slow to respond. She had little patience and set it down hard on the table where you hear the dish clattering. If it wasn't a thick soup it would've splattered on the table. Our food arrived and plate setting still haven't. So we sat there staring at our food with no utensils to eat it with. Server gave us the wrong check. I always have confidence they get it right so I paid it using my phone. After I paid it I realized they made me pay for someone else's bill. So I let the waitress know and all the sudden her manager comes to me upset like I'm the one who made the mistake. So they shrug it off and just said it's ok we transferred your payment to your real bill. I'm like well can you show me what the real bill looks like???? They just wanted me to trust them again? Seriously. So they show me the bill and they had the audacity to apply the tip I had originally given on a larger bill to this smaller one. Really???? You guys think you can decide the tip? You think you still deserve tip? After being rude to my parents. After making all these mistakes. Really? Then I told the manager you guys are the ones that made the mistake. I should also be shown my actual bill and what I was charged considering you made the mistake. And you're going to come at me with all this anger??? She responds with you're the one who's angry and walked away. These people are terrible. But the food was good read more

Love Lure's. Whenever I see a location I make it a point to enjoy a meal there. From their Spicy Bloody Mary's with a dozen oysters to an old fashioned with their grilled salmon with double pineapple Cole slaw entree. Service is always good there. The wait can be long for a table but the bar area is just as good. Looking forward to many great meals and drinks at Lure's read more

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Had an amazing lunch at Lure in Camarillo. Jonathan was our stellar server. Jonathan was professional, attentive, efficient and kind. We started with drinks. My wife had a small salad and her favorite virgin mojito and I had an Arnold Palmer. Jonathan also brought out some fresh baked bread. For our entrees my wife ordered the halibut entree with spinach and corn and I ordered the lobster ravioli. The lovely Ana brought out our food and was professional, kind and friendly. The ambiance is always positive and the place was definetly hopping. Our favorite GM Oriana "Ory" was off today and we missed her as she is always a bright light shining in this wonderful establishment. Highly recommended read more

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This place exceeded most of my expectations! Came here with a large group and we had our own isolated room and yet our server was super nice and checked in frequently. The bread and butter that was provided at the beginning could have been a little softer, but as an on the house app, i'll take it. Also had the New England Clam Chowder, and as with most places, this chowder could do with a few more clams. The linguine with clams was solid, very filling, with plenty of clams that tasted fresh and added a lot of flavor to the dish. The Pacific Rockfish took the cake though, perfectly cooked, super fresh, got a nice sear on it without being overcooked. Well done. The other fish on the menu looked very promising and pleased most people in the group. I would love to come again to try the rest of fish! read more

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Service was impeccable from the friendly hostess to the wonderful server. Good was very very tasty. I was bummed when I saw that you couldn't choose any flavor in the fish just grilled with oil period but it was so tasty and flaky. The miso Brussels sprouts were so good I can't stop thinking about them. The parmesan potato cake was glorious. The ambiance was very nice nearly upscale but you still feel ok being in a spring dress or even nicer jeans. I highly recommend read more

Lure Fish House - Halibut with (divine!) Miso Brussels sprouts and parmesan potato cake - Seafood Near Me - Camarillo, California

I'm from San Diego, but for the past 9 years, whenever I'm on a California road trip, I've stopped at Lure for Sally's sand dabs. They're always fantastic--melt in your mouth soft, buttery, and and reasonably priced for a sit-down meal. I suggested that my boyfriend consider getting Sally's sand dabs too but he got the Pacific rockfish instead. To be clear, the Pacific rockfish was well prepared and good, but he admitted he also liked the sand dabs more. So, if you're considering it, get the sand dabs! You won't regret it. For sides we had the parmesan potato cake, cilantro corn salad, lure fries, and miso Brussel sprouts ($2 upcharge). The miso Brussel sprouts were the clear standout--the cilantro corn salad was a little bland, but overall fine. You can't go wrong with fries/potatoes. The service was super friendly and accommodating. We sat in a booth but my boyfriend was using a knee scooter since he is injured. To avoid blocking the walkway, Cassidy and Brooke (who was in training and also helping us), put the knee scooter elsewhere and kindly got it for us at the end. It was a great experience overall. read more

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Genuinely, one of my favorite restaurants ever. If you're a lover of seafood, I would 100% recommend that you come here. The complimentary sourdough bread and butter are something I dream of. They have amazing fresh oysters and the best clam chowder. Their cocktails are delicious. No matter what you get here, you will likely never be disappointed. I love coming here during happy hour and sitting at the oyster bar. The staff here is wonderful. Everything is kept nice and clean and the decor adds to the coastal vibe. I love Lure! read more

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Lure fish House is my favorite places to eat at. I have been to many of their locations and Ventura is always going to be my favorite. But I have been to this location many times and I have always enjoyed their food. We had Cassidy as our server this last time and she was so helpful, quick to bring stuff and had good recommendations. Shout out to Cassidy for outstanding service! Our favorites are pop rock shrimp, raw oysters, new favorite is the sliders which Cassidy has recommended. We used go love spicy seafood ceviche and the one with mango until they no longer have this and changed recipe for the spicy seafood ceviche. Nevertheless the food is never a disappointment! Will return soon read more

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I've always told people Lure Fish House is my favorite seafood restaurant, and since I was in the area for a work trip, I was thrilled to have the opportunity to get dinner here. I stuck to my old favorites, the clam chowder that is a perfect match for the complimentary sourdough bread. The chowder is hearty and I was almost too full to have the tequila lime shrimp pasta for my main entree, topped with a piece of toast covered in red chili peppers. The waitress was amazing, and although their QR code to pay didn't work, she was ready for me with her card reader. Overall, Lure Fish House is still my go to spot for seafood on the west coast, and I can't wait for my next visit! read more

Lure Fish House - New England Clam Chowder - Seafood Near Me - Camarillo, California

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The food and service was incredible. Honestly, they seem to come by every 10 minutes and ask me questions. I had the Ahi tuna appetizer. I've never had such a good one and it's the thinly sliced jalapeños. And I like the healthy chips. Had something sparkly and it was good. My coworker had ceviche and a watermelon Mojito that he really liked. so glad that my coworker recommended this to me Much better than the aloha steakhouse read more

What a wonderful dinner my husband and I were able to enjoy! We've frequented Lures for years, but it's been awhile since we have been to the Camarillo location and it didn't disappoint. The restaurant is beautiful and very clean. The staff is welcoming and kind. The food was great and the service was efficient. My husband was really happy with his Seafood Grill Platter. It had a little bit of everything. read more

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One of the best happy hours around especially for seafood lovers. Fantastic food and drink specials. The Lure Martini is the perfect elixir for happiness without the high sugar count. Charbroiled oysters with freshly baked bread is the American equivalent of escargot. Seafood tower is the perfect sampler for two for only $29. Cheers! read more

Lure Fish House - Lure Cioppino - Seafood Near Me - Camarillo, California

Since having a great meal at the Ventura location, other Lure Fish House locations have been on my radar. To our surprise, the weekday earlyish dinner experience here was even BETTER than our great first impression in Ventura. The reason? Our stellar server Dan! Dan is if the soothing vocal affect & detail orientedness of Kelsey Grammer's Frasier Crane, + the compassion of Dr. Phil, + the genuine caring of your bff who really gets you all got infused into the body of a tall, tanned, actor-handsome golfer. We joked that Dan could heal anyone's daddy issues bc he was SO perfectly attentive & thoughtful in his details. From helpfully comprehensive explanations of the best of that day's daily fish, to the bringing us CHILLED spoons to eat some of our to-go blueberry cobbler before the ice cream could melt on the drive home, to bringing us new glasses of club soda mid meal - level thoughtfulness. When they say it's the little things, it really means it's all the little things that add up to a big thing. Green flags like crazy. Yep, that's our Dan! Dan was a totally unexpected surprise, but the comfy booth seating, cool decor & awesome food was not. We have come to expect a level of consistent excellence at Lure. This visit further reinforced this impression. Wild Cod Fish & Chips - likely some of the best - lightest & crispiest - cod we have had - ever, & I'm talking in the world (When we told Dan we'd share that dish, he offered to bring it first, so we could share it as an appetizer. Another green flag!) Sally's Sand Dabs - my 2nd time ordering this bc it's so perfect - pineapple slaw is always great & the garlicky spinach was buttery textured, simple, & fantastic Blue Eyed Trevalla - true to Dan's recommendation, a spectacular fish & cooked perfectly House salad - worth a special mention bc it was surprisingly great w/crispy raw corn kernels & a yum balsamic dressing Blueberry Cobbler a la mode - big enough to enjoy w/the ice cream there & also the rest at home later. Chilled spoons should be served with dessert all the time. Add the super easy parking situation to this great experience, & this was as perfect a dinner experience as you could ever have! read more

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The best lure fish of all time. Everyone is super friendly, food is so good, parking everywhere. Tried sitting at their oyster bar and felt like a fish out of water, but it was a fun time. Had the 3 for $9 oysters, (grassy bar, wildcat, and lava) all were really good though very distinct. I think grassy bar was the favorite of the group. Clams were so delicious, the garlic bread paired with it was perfect. Tacos were fresh and just perfectly cooked. Clam chowder was an unfortunate meh. Nothing negative but nothing crazy. But out of the 4 lure house locations I've been to, this one is my absolute favorite. read more

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We had a very lovely lunch here for my sister's birthday. They sat us at the indoor patio which was nice. It did get a little warm at times, but then there were breezes and they had fans that kept us cool. Our waitress was very sweet and attentive. The food was good. It tasted fresh and everything came out HOT! The food did lack some seasoning for us. But it was by no means bad. Our faves were the fish and chips, and pasta. They brought my sister a little sundae for her birthday. All in all it was a nice afternoon there. read more

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Brook and Johnny went well for us. Their customer service, attention to details and ensuring we have yummy food and libations were a delight. The noises I made while eating was a joy to listen to because that means I'm in heaven! read more

Lure Fish House - I got buried on the flavors! - Seafood Near Me - Camarillo, California

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Came in for Father's Day lunch and walked in without waiting . Our waiter Dan is very thorough explaining the menu and the specials. We ordered the miso cod skewers, clam chowder, blacken sockeye salmon. All very well cooked and delicious. read more

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We usually expect a top-tier experience when we come here, but unfortunately, this recent dinner visit fell short. We sat down at the oyster bar and noticed a guy working behind the counter who walked past us quite a few times without acknowledging us. My date eventually had to call him over just to ask for menus, water, and silverware, which a waiter finally brought over for us. Looking around, we noticed a lot of new faces, especially behind the grill, which might explain some of the hiccups. For our meal, we ordered the clam chowder and the crab cakes. The chowder was incredibly thick and the flavor was completely different than usual--it just wasn't enjoyable. My date wasn't happy with it either. To the restaurant's credit, our waiter was nice enough to take the chowder off our bill, which we appreciated. Unfortunately, the crab cakes didn't fare much better. They tasted very fishy and the flavor was just completely off. This was the first bad experience we've ever had here, so it really stood out compared to what we are used to. We love this place, so we are hoping this was just a temporary setback with a new crew. We will likely try it again in the future and hope it regains its usual excellence! read more

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The food was reasonably priced and mostly delicious. The only dish that was disappointing was the clam pasta. Service was great read more

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We chose Lure Fish House to have a family celebration; not a first visit for my wife and me but a first time which included our 4yr old. One of the reason we chose Lure is their extensive kid menu. For little one we ordered her the sliders (small burger) and fries which she enjoyed. We asked the server to bring our little one's meal as soon as possible and it arrived a few min before the appetizers ( really fast). We were given plenty of time to enjoy our appetizers of crab cakes, popcorn shrimp and shrimp cocktail before our entrees arrived. My wife loves shrimp and loved especially the shrimp cocktail for its freshness and the shrimp popcorn for its crunch and texture. The crab cakes for me were the best, lots of meat with not too much filler, delicious! I ordered the fried Cod with the fried shrimp and a side of slaw and cauliflower pesto. Wow what a delicious filling meal! The beer batter for the fish and the shrimp was amazing! As Crispy and crunchy as I was hoping while not tasting or having an oily residue. The slaw had a hint of pineapple and the cauliflower pesto was (to me) an inspired combination. My wife had the hanger streak and enjoyed every bite...even commenting about the deliciousness of the meal days later. Lastly, the service Jaime, our server, provided was very good, she had a patient rapport with our 4yr old and was attentive to our table without being pushy or aggressive....she was busy and yet managed to make us feel cared for. As a family we had a great experience and won't hesitate to come back or recommend the restaurant to our friends and family. read more

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We came for the happy hours on Sunday. We got there around 1:30pm and found a table at the bar. We got raw oysters, grilled oysters, calm chowder, shrimps ceviche and a mussel appetizer. All dishes were well prepared and delicious. Friendly service. Plenty of parking in the lot. read more

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My daughter and her boyfriend went to Lure in Camarillo on Saturday, August 22. They each had a Bloody Mary, oysters on the half shell, crab salad and sand dabs. While it seemed fine at the time, my daughter came home and got sick immediately. She threw up and had diarrhea that day and the next 4 days. Her boyfriend didn't get sick until the next day and he seemed to be a day behind in symptoms. They also both complained they had migraines. I tested her for Covid and when that came back clear, it was obvious this was a case of food poisoning. While the restaurant did reimburse their bill, the toll it took on them and missed school and work cost them more than the price of a meal. They will never go there again. I wanted to know if there were other cases around the same date. read more

I went here with my family and we enjoyed the visit. Customer service was great and the food was good too. Our server Daniel was awesome and very helpful. We tried a good amount of dishes from appetizers to dessert, they were all good. If I feel like going somewhere for seafood, Lure is definitely an option that be first but they also have other delicious options if you're not a seafood person. read more

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SERVICE: Service was good, friendly staff, easy parking (shopping plaza for Camarillo location and parking garage for downtown Ventura location), and venue was clean. Nice ambiance. Typical CA prices. I dislike sitting near the door due to the air but next time I know to move elsewhere. FOOD: I feel the menu is limiting for me, however really enjoyed the chicken sandwich and fries. Meat seemed moist and flavorful. I feel there are only 2 items I would enjoy but I guess 2 is better than none. The margarita was really good and so was the lobster roll. Slaw was blah but it usually is at most restaurants. WELL: I'll return occasionally. Glad there are locations in Camarillo (second visit) and Ventura (first visit). read more

Food is always good and well thought out. Menu is not overpriced. Service is kind of lackluster as someone who works in food service. The restaurant itself is nicely decorated in a coastal relaxed way and bustling with staff. read more

Lure Fish House - Sesame Seared Ahi Tuna - Seafood Near Me - Camarillo, California

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Top five meals of my year, easily! Went with a big group, so we were able to dine privately. Portions were great and pricing was really good for a seafood house. We ordered a couple of dishes to share and were all pretty full after with leftovers. My friends had just run a half marathon and the team brought us dessert to celebrate on the house! Super sweet servers on top of a great meal. My top picks were the ceviche and fish and chips (the shrimp and chips were fried perfectly). I also loved the ravioli, but I imagine it may be too heavy/creamy for some. read more

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New Years Eve family dinner -- such a beautiful experience! -We took the kids to Lure for our NYE family dinner and are so glad we did! We arrived right before 5pm, beat the wait, and were seated instantly in the bar area (first come, first serve -- which worked out perfectly). We chose Lure because we love the ambiance -- it's always spotless, the service is consistently great, the atmosphere is cozy and intimate, and the food quality never disappoints. We enjoyed strawberry basil elixirs, bacon biscuits with goat cheese, hanger steak with cilantro chimichurri sauce, brussels sprouts (so rich in flavor!), oysters, a Caesar salad, and the maple-glazed salmon plate. Everything was absolutely delicious and so well prepared. Even though it was understandably busy for NYE, our server Karla was amazing -- attentive, kind, and on top of everything, along with the hostess and bussers. Everyone left with full tummies, lots of laughs, and big smiles. And bonus -- they also have a phenomenal happy hour with a great selection! 10/10 stars -- thank you, Lure, for giving us such a memorable NYE family experience! read more

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Fish and chips with my favorite Brits. I have never had better. Lure never disappoints.

Was just there and got sick from the seafood. It's usually good there but something tasted very wrong with what we ordered. It's wasn't fresh and wasn't prepared right. Did they get a new chef or something. Definitely not going back for a while now. Service was bad too and they have a new manager that was going around to tables trying to make things right. read more

Went on Saturday around noon as a party of 5 and was able to be seated right away. Our waitresses were attentive throughout our meal I got the crispy fish sandwich with sweet potato fries (you can choose one side). The fish was 2 of their fried ling cod pieces, which is what you get from their fish and chips. I would have preferred one filet as it would've been easier to eat and not as thick of a sandwich. On top is white cheddar cheese, a pineapple slaw and tartar sauce. The cheddar cheese wasn't too strong, the pineapple slaw was good and the pineapple added a nice sweet balance and the tartar sauce wasn't too strong or much either. The bread was a very soft and buttery brioche. It was a heavy sandwich overall so by the end, I just took off some of the bread. The sweet potato fries were perfectly sweet, crispy and soft and well salted! I'm glad I got to try this place and it looks like there are a lot of other good options too! read more

Lure Fish House - Crispy Fish Sandwich with Sweet Potato Fries - Seafood Near Me - Camarillo, California

It's like Applebees...but with seafood...and bad service. Like Applebees, the food is edible. Nothing was great, nothing was bad. We had a bit of everything while we were there. The food was better than the service and that is not a compliment. They smiled and nodded nicely, but The busser was the only engaging employee we encountered during our visit. Our waitress seemed in a rush. Though there were dozens of empty tables and we were one of her only customers. If you're in the neighborhood and looking for a place to stop with your family just go to Applebees. At least there you won't leave thirsty. I really like the Lure in Ventura. So I was very surprised at this below par experience. read more

Excellent service, phenomenally delicious food, and an overall superb dining experience. The crab cakes were tasty, the salmon delicious, the house salad so big, it was more the size of a meal, than a side dish, and their New England Clam Chowder quite tasty and full of clams. You will definitely enjoy this seafood restaurant! read more

One of the best restaurants in Ventura County Everything on the menu is excellent Charbroiled oysters are perfection 50/50 clam chowder with the table bread is amazing Hamachi crudo is a new addition to the menu and it's spectacular -- so good we got 2 orders of it (add crispy onions) Ambiance is refreshing and open Service is attentive Love going here with family, friends, or for business read more

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This was our 1st time trying the Lure in Camarillo. While the restaurant and service was nice, their preparation of the Rockfish left a lot to be desired. It was covered in corn meal (??) crumbs, was dry and lacked any flavor. The preparation at the Lure in Ventura is excellent. It has excellent seasonings and is sautéed in butter. read more

My family and I have visited the Lure Fish House restaurant in Ventura, but we hadn't been to this location before. They don't take reservations for small parties, but we didn't have a problem getting a table even during a busy day for them. We were promptly seated, and our waitress came over and gave us menus, my kids a small toy, water, and complimentary bread. We love the bread; it's always warm and delicious. Once we were ready, we placed our orders. I love their Lure Cioppino and a red wine sangria. My Cioppino was a very generous portion with fire-roasted tomato broth, fish, clams, mussels, scallops, and Mexican shrimp. I enjoyed my meal so much. I'm glad they don't skim on the seafood; I was even able to share a bit with my kids. My sangria was also very tasty. My husband loved his rockfish and sides! I tasted some of it, and it was so good. My kids also liked their kids' meals. The service was excellent! Our waitress lets us know that they are better than the Ventura location, of course, haha! This location also has beautiful decor and ample seating. I loved both locations. I'm glad we were able to try them out. read more

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Just disappointed based on that at 7pm all your food was gone. No halibut, no linguine or pasta. If you are out of this food around lunch time shouldn't you post something stating they are 86 but instead you let your guests wait for the waiter to come over and tell you oh we don't have that or that. Oh by the way it wasn't just those items gone. Here are the tonites fish specials but half of them are not available. read more

Everything was fantastic on this visit. My friend and I both thought the chowder was one of the best we'd had. Service was cheery, but she acknowledged she was very busy. Ambience is beachy, perfectly matching the cuisine. We loved every menu item: charbroiled oysters, clam chowder, crab cakes and the key lime pie. The sangria with brandy and St. Germain was perfection. read more

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What a beautiful location both outside and in! Love the decor inside, really a warm and inviting atmosphere. I made it for happy hour and tried a few offerings. I ordered the Anacapa tower and a Baja fish taco. The fish taco was solid, not too different from a fish taco you could get elsewhere but a solid choice I would happily get again. The tower came with a few different items. The oysters I opted to order 1 of each option, of those the Volcano Bay and Grassy Bar were the standouts. The shrimp cocktail, I love that the cocktail sauce was seemingly made in house, unfortunately the shrimp was too overcooked and very watery, covered with horseradish and cocktail sauce they were passable but I wouldn't order those again. The shrimp ceviche was very clean and light and overall very tasty! It did lack some salt but was perfect with some hot sauce added. Lastly was the tuna ponzu which was a tad heavier than the ceviche but still a light bite, this was a bit too overpowering on its own but paired with the accompanying chips it made a truly perfect bite! Overall I would recommend the place and when I'm in the area I would happily come back! read more

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Oysters 4/5: Sweet and fresh WA oysters but there were lots of shell bits in each bite. Cioppino 4/5: the broth here is tastier than the Ventura location, slightly creamy and rich in seafood flavor. Good variety of seafood but some were slightly dry. Wish it came with more garlic bread! Calamari 3.5/5: Standard and consistent with other locations but was pretty dry and kinda lukewarm by the time we received it Lots of parking. Quickly seated during Saturday lunch without reservation. Service was quick. read more

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