I will come back here again and again, I cannot say enough about this place! We did the tasting menu which says five courses, but it's more like 35. Each course is like an amuse-bouche with 3-5 different plates. Even dessert, there were three different dessert courses. I had to be rolled out of here once we were done. The resort was also beautiful, I would love to stay here next time. It's at the Thompson Cape and it's on the cliff's edge (hence cape) with a gorgeous 180 view of the ocean. Since I could not make it to Pujol in Mexico City, this held me over until 2023. Highly recommend 15/10!! read more

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This restaurant is by the same chef as Pujol but in a Asian Mexican fusion way. Honestly not bad, but I can see how people would be disappointed if they had an expectation for certain dishes. We started with the ceviche which we felt needed a bit more flavor. The soup it's in is amazing, but somehow that flavor didn't carry into the fish and the cucumbers on top. We also got the watermelon salad. It was interesting in that they purposely chose raw watermelon and flavored it with this light sweet sauce that made it taste amazing. The contrast between the tomato, watermelon, and the sauces made this our favorite dish of the night. Our fried oyster burrito was huge and really filling. it tasted like a mix of the Taiwanese crispy beef rolls with the oyster sauce, but instead of beef its fried oysters. The cochinita baos were interesting. Not the best cochinita I've ever had, but it mixes well with the steamed baos that were made partially from corn and had a heavy tortilla taste. The coconut sticky rice was really really disappointing. It looks like a bento. I'm not sure if they were trying to purposely undercook the sticky rice to make it somewhat chewy, but the rice was not properly cooked nor was it sticky. The papaya was also somewhat raw, probably on purpose so it doesn't overpower the sweetness of the coconut and the rice. Overall, very confused what this was. The cocktails here were pretty good, and very different from most restaurants in Cabo. Lots of Asian ingredients and flavors there. Some advice here, it gets super windy at night and outdoor seating is like torture in mid March. Feel free to request a table outside to start your cocktails and then move inside as well. read more

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Delicious but not worth the price- there are better expensive options (see Acre review). We liked the aquachiles and sweet potato in mole (but it was $30 for a half a yam...) read more

Manta - Clams and aquachiles - Mexican Near Me - Cabo San Lucas, BCS

My family and I were staying at the Cape so naturally we made reservations to eat here one night. My parents saw the menu and didn't end up staying for dinner but my husband and I did. Manta did not disappoint. The service was great, they are kid friendly, the view is spectacular (especially at sunset), and the food is flavorful-well presented-and just so damn good. To start they brought out rice chips with tuna and pico de gallo (complimentary), we asked for more because it was soo good and even our baby enjoyed it. We ordered the broccoli dish, the heirloom toMato/watermelon tamarind dish, rice & corn dish, and the ramen. For dessert we ordered the chocolate sponge cake. Everything was absolutely delish! We wanted to come back another night to try more of the menu but we just didn't have time. If you are in Cabo, I highly recommend giving Manta a try!! read more

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One of the best meals I've had in a long time. Please ignore the negative reviews and just book your special occasion dinner here. We opted for the regular menu instead of the tasting menu. Everything we ordered was phenomenal, especially the aquachile, ceviche, mushroom dumplings, the grilled octopus, and the fish main course which came with a sides of spinach and a bowl of delicious rice. Wine by the glass menu was well constructed and we enjoyed the rosè and the gruner. Can't wait to return. read more

Great setting with wonderful views especially at sunset. The food was very good if you like Mexican Asian fusion which I do. Wine was way overpriced but that seems to be common in Cabo so we had margaritas which were tasty. It was on the expensive side, but at least unlike a lot of hotel based restaurants the food was inventive and well executed. Appreciate the small plates and sharing style menu. read more

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This was our favorite dinner in Cabo. We did the prefix 5 course tasting which is an amazing deal! You get soo much food! The ambiance is dark and sexy. Service is top notch. read more

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Manta is uber modern in feel - black granite and led lights everywhere, but a sumptuous experience for dining and I can imagine staying in the hotel. The view is exquisite, and you feel like celebs might be dining all around you but you wouldn't notice because of the sexy low lighting. Food wise we went for the tasting menu, which is a playful take on Mexican staples. 4 salsa's with the most creative tortilla's to dip in them, a ceviche, mains of fish and meat - all presented thoughtfully and with humor from the servers which delighted us. Drinks were great. We chose to sit inside under one of the manta ray styled light fixtures - a booth - and I can say its great as you are in an elevated position to observe the room and celebrity spot. The outdoor patio is probably excellent in its own way too but tables closer together and other than the outstanding view more of a plain dining experience I thought out there. When you order meat as we found in most of Mexico - if you like medium ask for it medium rare. If you ask for medium you'll get well done. Whatever you prefer go one lighter on the cooking scale to get it the way you want it. read more

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I was really excited to find at Manta since I couldn't make it to Pujol in Mexico City. I was very disappointed to find that the food at Manta wasn't impressive. The starter that they brought out for you, on the house, was better than their tuna sashimi, which wasn't fresh. I've had much better for less, in Maui. The Peruvian ceviche was pretty good. The mushroom ramen wasn't great, the broth was flavorful, so that was the best part. The dish with the most flavor, yet simplicity, was the guacachile vegetables. The mains were super disappointing. For how much the ribeye was ($84), the meat was very tough and lacked flavor. It was so inedible that I ate only a piece or two. I told the servers the ribeye wasn't edible and they didn't even try to offer me a substitute dish. The grilled miso fish also lacked flavor; couldn't even taste the miso. The mains were an all around disappointment. The palate cleanser and the birthday dessert that they provided on the house were great though. All in all, the views and the ambiance here is great, and the food that comes out on the house is better than the entrees. Save your money and go somewhere else for quality food. I expected a lot more from chef Enrique Olvera. read more

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The food is not that great and overpriced. Salad was tasteless. They just presented different hot sauces. Do not recommend. read more

Really great food and ambiance. Everything we ordered was really amazing. If you go at night and you're two people, sit inside. The service was great! Highly recommended. read more

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The food was absolutely incredible. The Service and ambiance, and literally everything is just done to perfection. We did the Chef's tasting, which was worth every penny. The servers Leonel, Friolan, and Aldair were some of the best servers I have every experienced in a restaurant. Absolutely a world class meal and experience. I would say it was one of the best meals of my life. read more

The absolute best meal we had on our vacation to Cabo! We stayed at the Cape and decided to try Manta on our last night of our trip. Needless to say it was the most incredible food experience we had in Cabo. Not only is the food incredible but the ambience, service and view is amazing too. I highly recommend getting a table on the terrace if you can to enjoy the views of Cabo and the sound of the surf while eating dinner. We had the grilled local sea bass as our entree and it was the best sea bass my husband and I have ever had. It was outstanding! We also shared the tuna sashimi, Peruvian ceviche, and pork bao buns. All were insanely good!Definitely will be coming back on our next vacation to Cabo! read more

Manta - Tuna sashimi and Peruvian ceviche - Mexican Near Me - Cabo San Lucas, BCS

Hospitality and attentiveness is top of the top. You know its going to be good when you're started off with a fresh warm towel to wipe your hands. Location is beautiful, floor to ceiling windows to view the ocean. There is also outdoor seating. I would suggest bringing a jacket if you sit outside, sunset or later. We ordered the 5 taster deal, each guest orders 5 entrees for $90, one of which can be dessert. Favorites of the night were: - shrimp, scallop and octopus aguachiles - guacachiles (roasted vegetables) - soft shell crab tacos - fish tacos - fried chicken We will definitely be back to dine at the Manta and stay at The Cape/Thompson hotel. read more

This may be the best restaurant in Los Cabos. The entire staff did an excellent job of taking care of us, and went above and beyond for a member of our party who had dietary restrictions. The view alone is worth it, but the food was truly outstanding. And not just one dish, every dish was thoughtfully created and a delight to eat. Highly recommend the suckling pig, ribeye, and sweet potato. Thank you to everyone at the Manta for such a wonderful meal! read more

If you're looking for an upscale oceanfront ambiance AND delicious food in Cabo this is the place. I've eaten at a lot of places on the water in vacation towns where the views are great but the food is just okay. Not the case here. We were pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food and the level of service. It's pricey, so view it as a "treat yourself" dinner. Tips: book ahead and time it so you'll be there at sunset. Ask to sit outside. read more

Manta - View from the deck - Mexican Near Me - Cabo San Lucas, BCS

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We loved the tasting menu at Manta. We took a somewhat last minute trip to Mexico City and then Los Cabos for New Years and the first week of Jan. We couldn't get reservations at Pujol in Mexico City, so when I saw the same chef had a restaurant in Los Cabos, I was giddy with excitement. My husband and I really enjoy the culinary parts of travel, so we prioritize this over day excursions etc. We were expertly cared for by Leonel and Leonardo. We opted for the 5-course tasting menu for $90 USD. We each chose different things so got to taste 10 dishes. Everything was divine, but I would say a do-not-miss selection would include the ceviche and the cochinita pibil taco on steamed buns. We also indulged on a number of cocktails. It was certainly not a cheap meal but a really nice, tasty, romantic one. Other places we have eaten so far include Las Velas at the Hilton (was fine, expensive for what it was etc), Acre outside San Jose Del Cabo (stunning and delicious. Highly recommend going for lunch so you can walk the grounds), and the Office (20 years ago it was great, currently a total zoo, not worth it). Manta and Acre get the highest marks from us. read more

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One of the best meals I've ever had. First - before my review, let me say that Aine and Lluvia were our servers and they were quite possibly the sweetest, kindest people we've ever met. Besides being well informed of each menu item - as well as attentive and just all around fantastic servers... they were just lovely humans. Couldn't have had as good of a meal as we did without them. Ok, back to the food. We did the tasting menu, which, for $100/head was quite a lot of food. You can add wine pairing or have some of their amazing cocktails for an additional price. The Agucate (puréed avocado margarita) was SO good. The fish is SO fresh and every menu item is delicate in nature yet very robust and flavorful. Also, the Thompson Hotel is dope. So pretty. If you can flip the room rates - I say go for it. read more

Let me start with all these peopple saying the service is slow, food is tasteless and they had to pay for water. Get over yourselves! Every aspect of our tasting menu was fantastic. The moment we were greeted, to sitting down and our server Maurizio laying out what to expect was perfection. When the meals came out course by course, we were left speechless with the presentation and flavors that absolutely got every sense going. Matched with the great wine list this place is definitely a spot you have to go to and experiment for yourself. Oh, did I mention the fried banana desert with ice cream is to die for, and a must. Ignore what every other person on here who says this spot is any less than 5 Stars. Go try it for yourself. read more

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One of the best meals we've ever had. The ambience and view is perfection and there isn't anything you can order on the menu that isn't phenomenal. read more

Manta - Grilled octopus - Mexican Near Me - Cabo San Lucas, BCS

Views and setting are spectacular. Choose outside terrace with the ocean view. Food is quite average and that was a disappointment. Cocktails are ok( rooftop is better for drinks). Service is great. Interior is lovely. Had the meal here twice. Octopus appetizer is the only choice I d recommend. read more

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(Rating: 1.5/5) For our last night in Cabo my friends and I wanted to go to a nice sit-down / dress-up restaurant, but waited until last minute to make reservations so Manta was one of the only places available. The restaurant is in the Cape hotel which has complimentary valet service so parking was super quick & painless. When you enter the beautifully decorated open-air hotel, you are greeted with the peaceful sound of waves crashing and ocean breeze - a great start to our night. We were seated promptly and given a mini coat rack for our purses which was a nice touch. One of my friends and I were going to split the $90 5-course tasting menu and add a bunch of additional items so we could try everything we wanted to, but our server told us that the tasting menu is really meant for a single person and came with much smaller portions (hence the price) so we were better off ordering a la carte if we wanted to share. However - comparing my a l carte items to the same items another friend got off the tasting menu, there was only one difference ; my a la carte fish tacos came with 2 and hers came with 1. I got: * puffed rice with avocado puree (complimentary) - the avocado purée was creamy and delicious * black miso fish tacos with cabbage, flour tortillas - severely lacking in the "black miso" flavor and the fish was pretty dry * scallops with shiso, soy sauce, cucumber, avocado purée - liked this a lot because of the avocado purée * suckling pig "birria" with steamed buns, cilantro, scallions - also lacking in flavor and not as good as the pork buns you can get at most fast-casual ramen shops * uni tostada (I don't see this on the menu anymore) - pretty good creamy uni flavor with a nice crunchy base * tequila & mezcal based cocktails - they were good and cheaper than 95% of the glasses of wine offered (aka good value) Just FYI - our server offered and brought us water but never let us know that it cost money which is just shady imo. I'd come back to the Cape hotel for their bars and views, but unfortunately NOT Manta. read more

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Food was great. Service was even better! Neri is the best waiter around! We went for the tasting menu and they let us customize it a bit to fit our liking. I would highly recommend. read more

I typically don't give 5 stars to restaurants but this was a worthy exception. This is a place that you should go to with clear expectations. You will spend more money then you normally do on a meal. But the food will be some of the best you've ever had. You will spend more time here then a normal restaurant. But you will have some of the best customer service you've ever had (Michael and Mario were fantastic ). I went with my wife on our honeymoon. Some of our best friends gave us money as a wedding gift to specifically come here (that's how much they wanted us to come here). Pro tip one - make reservations (super easy to do online) Pro tip two - go to the rooftop bar for a drink at sunset. Incredible view and live dj/music is pretty standard around the sunset/nighttime. You can come early or check in and then go upstairs. You can bring your drink downstairs if you would like. Pro tip three - try the 5 course sampler (if you're with one other person, one person should get this and another person can get 1-2 individual dishes). Pro tip four - do not come here if you're in a hurry or on a budget. Good to know - water is not free. Did not know this until I saw a bill for an additional $15. Food dishes I'd recommend - octopus, steak, sashimi, if you like ramen the broth in their ramen was the best I'd ever had. Drinks recommendations - Gin Smash, Johnnie Walker Green (if you like great whiskey) or Johnnie Walker Black for a more affordable price and in the restaurant they make a cocktail with avocado and I don't remember the name but it was unique and pretty good. This is a place I would come to every time I go to Cabo read more

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I really really wish I could give this place 4.5 stars instead of 4 as 4 tends to be met as mediocre when this was hardly that. In reality, I would say this restaurant isn't for everyone as the menu prices come with a bit of a sticker shock. Even though we are from San Francisco and are used to seeing menu prices like this; its a bit unexpected to see that in Cabo, Mexico especially when a delicious fish taco at a local stall goes for less than $5 while the one on this menu alone was north of $25. That said; I can forgive this a bit for the fact that its in a picturesque locale + an innovative menu that took a pan asian spin to Mexican food. Still pricey, but very tasty. The fish dishes were especially fresh, the tortillas were really well made, and the tres leches dessert was sublime. read more

Quite possibly the best meal we had in Cabo. My boyfriend and I opted for the tasting menu option, and the chef made sure we were served two different plates per course (I believe 5-6 courses total). Normally, I feel like tasting menus require each guest to sample the same dishes - this was an exceptional surprise for our dining experience. Together we were able to share around 10-12 dishes! Menu highlights include blue fin tuna, beet ceviche, and a corn ice cream mochi - although everything was incredible. Additionally, our sommelier was very knowledgeable and informative. As guests at the hotel for a week, Manta was our favorite part of our stay. We were taken care of by Leonel, Emmanuel, and Fresia - such attentive, kind and lovely people. Thank you for the special night! Looking forward to returning and dining here again. read more

Went for my 24th birthday dinner. Did the 5 course meal with four of my friends. Had a great experience, excellent customer service, beautiful views and ambiance. Best birthday dinner ever. Would definitely do it again. read more

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Leonel and his team were wonderful and we had the best dinner experience. The service was exceptional and we can't wait to come back. Leonel's recommendations were perfect. Thank you so much! read more

Loved Manta. I recommend the tasting menu to experience what the chef desires. I have been here before and will come again. FYI despite what is posted online, the restaurant only seats parties twice a night, 5:30 and 8. Plan accordingly and make reservations. read more

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We visited Manta to celebrate a birthday dinner and were left disappointed. Food is mediocre at best (small portions, under salted), service was unreliable (30 min to get a drink, dips arrived 20 min after the mains were served), wine list was abysmal ($170 for Decoy - omg!), and cost was high, even for a hotel restaurant. Save your $ and get off the property if you're looking for a true fine dining experience. read more

overall, manta was a solid restaurant. their popcorn chicken from the bar was sooo good. also loved their melon salad , fish tempura tacos , and chips and guac . the ambiance was really nice and a bit more formal so I would suggest a reservation. if you're there, their bar has killer views so I would check that out as well! read more

1. View is spectacular. Manta is in The Cape hotel, which is gorgeous in itself. There are options to sit outside, but beware it is windy and your food can fly away... Want to propose to someone here? Go for it! First date and you're trying to get into their pants? You might get lucky! It's so beautiful here. 2. Service is amazing! I felt like royalty here. 3. Food was blehs. Being a beautiful restaurant with amazing service doesn't mean that the food was good. Watermelon salad, served with tomato, raspberry, and hibiscus chamoy - What? It sounds delicious! But it's not. This is not a cohesive dish whatsoever. I had 2 bites and gave up trying to understand how this flavor combo ever made it onto the menu. Scallops, served with shiso, soy sauce, cucumber, avocado purée Scallops were bland and tasted like nothing. I was so sad. My favorite part of this dish was the avocado puree. Who doesn't like avocado? The soy sauce and shiso did nothing for the salt content that was clearly lacking in this dish. I wonder if the scallops were sitting in water to completely lose all of it's flavor. Roasted Sweet potato and almond "mole" I wanted to love this dish so badly. I love sweet potatoes, almonds, and mole flavor. The sweet potato was definitely sweet and was the best part of the dish. The almond mole was a no go for me. Chocolate clam - Saving grace of dinner besides the alcohol. The clams were fresh and delicious. It was simple and to the point, so I was able to appreciate the flavor of the clams and not some "tried too hard to make a cool sauce", sauce. I was told the fish dish and sashimi were good. Cocktails were good, but on the sweet side. The bill? Too expensive for food I did not enjoy. Just because it's pricey doesn't make it good! I'd come back for the drinks and the view when I'm feeling bougie. read more

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Incredible views accompanied by superb service and well thought out plates and drinks. The space is warm and inviting as we were seated on the balcony. The sounds of the waves crashing add the perfect touch to the evening. Service is excellent- staff is attentive and provides a little tree stand for your purse and belongings. They were always there to refill a drink and offer assistance. The fried chicken was by far the best we have ever had- marinated in ginger for hours and it came out heavenly. The burrito was also amazing- stuffed with avocado and fried oyster and more. Dessert led to tres leches and mango sticky rice- both the perfect sweet treat! read more

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Got the Rice with corn with roasted vegetables, leche de tigre. This is probably the best rice dish I've ever had. The leche de tigre brings this amazing taste to the dish. I cannot even explain it. It is definitely worth the try; it is life changing. Things on the menu are pretty pricy but I think this one dish was well worth it. The ambience is very beautiful and elevated. We are at the restaurant and also got room service on nights we were tired. Great both times! read more

This gorgeous restaurant at The Cape hotel is absolutely worth a visit. I recommend grabbing a drink at the lobby bar before heading in and requesting a table on the terrace if possible...the views cannot be beat. The service was absolutely 5 stars. We were seating promptly by the hostess and greeted by our waiter almost immediately. We also met with the sommelier and he helped us choose a fantastic bottle of Malbec for our dinner. We enjoyed the complimentary appetizer and sashimi to start. For dinner, we enjoyed the New York Strip (cooked perfectly), the tempura lobster tacos and Octopus. The real star of the show, however, was the rice with sweet corn and roasted vegetables and "leche de Tigre." I still dream about eating this rice again! For dessert, we ordered the tres leches cake and subbed peanut ice cream for the usual black cherry ice cream it is served with. It was divine! Can't wait for our next visit to Manta! read more

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Overrated. This place thinks they are special, they try to be........unique...they try to act formal and fancy...they are not. They put peaches on fish, fry vegetables and trick rich Americans into thinking there food is quality but let me tell you something ladies and gentlemen. It's not. It's not trash, but it's close. The appetizers are weird, for the entrees I ate some mediocre tacos and a cooked octopus on a stick. Tbh the view is quite nice, it's just unfortunate that the food doesn't match the location. I'm never coming back. read more

Manta - Octopus on a stick like a shish kabob. - Mexican Near Me - Cabo San Lucas, BCS

This is a MUST if you're staying at The Cape - or just in Cabo San Lucas. We made a reservation during our 5 night stay for 7 pm. We opted to sit inside as it was a bit windy. I opted to do the $90 tasting menu which includes 5 dishes. Our incredible waiter, Luis, recommended I do 4 mains and leave 1 for dessert. My fiancé opted to do à la carte, so we got to try like half the menu! I got the sea urchin tostada, cured nopales salad, sweet potato and almond mole, sucking pig cochinita, and tres leches cake. My fiancée has the sashimi appetizer, veracruz ceviche, octopus anticucho, and fried banana dessert. We were absolutely stunned. They accompany your dishes with caramelized onions, togarashi seasoning, a homemade sriracha type sauce - HOWEVER, if you can take the heat, try their spicy habanero sauce. It's burnt habaneros with soy sauce and magic, basically. So tasty and a great amount of heat. Our waiters, Luis and Rudy, were outstanding. Luis explained every dish so well and recommended this incredible avocado sake cocktail. It was so good that I had another. My fiancé received a wonderful recommendation from the sommelier, Eduardo (?), who was also great to talk to. Rudy was super attentive and welcoming. We had fun conversation and felt special all night. Luis was even so kind as to ask us if he could take pictures for us on the balcony during sunset. I told him he should consider a side gig as a photographer - they came out stunning. We had mentioned upon arrival that we were recently engaged. Luis and Rudy surprised us with flute of champagne at the end of our meal. The service, food, and experience are worth the price tag. It was an unforgettable experience and we hope to be back. read more

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Located in the Thompson Hotel, is obviously a "MUST" to try out staying here. We were with other party of friends, and I really enjoyed the food, the service, flavor wise was AMAZING indeed!!! My fave was the catch of the day, and the steak. A little joy in Cabo.... Service : impecable, on top of everything and every desire. I normally don't eat dinner, unless I'm on vacation, so...the portions "all we agreed" they were more like an appetizer-kind of dish. That would be the only "but" . Definitely a place to stop, and at the end my advice will be just order a bunch of dishes, pair your menu with their amazing wines, don't skip dessert. And "Their you go" . read more

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Manta was one of the top two dinners of my adult life. The food was fantastic, service was outstanding, and prices were as expected. A little pricey, but worth it for the whole experience. Contrary to some of the reviews, portion sizes were substantial and we were quite full by the end of the pre-fixed meal. The view was insanely beautiful, almost moved me to tears! It's worth it for the sunset alone. Be sure to grab a drink upstairs at the bar beforehand, and don't skip dessert. read more

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Excellent. Service, views, food, drinks and ambience. Came here during our stay for my birthday dinner. The menu can be overwhelming for a non foodie however the food does not disappoint. The sashimi and dirty rice were our absolute favorites. Ordered 3-4 things and split them with my date. I felt the price point for a upscale restaurant and elevated food experience was on point. However none of the restaurants at this hotel disappoint. read more