| ambiance |
91.42999649047852% positive |
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let me remind you we had reserved days in advance that we wanted a ocean view, we still had to wait over an hour to be seated by the rude hostess. ”
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While its always been known for its view, and is considered a great romantic spot, Moonshadows also has a great menu. ”
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Candlelight dinning on an outdoor patio facing the ocean, very romantic. ”
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Great food with great views! ”
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The view is to die for, the cocktails are fabulous, the staff is hot and have always treated me and my guests with nothing but respect (you get what you give), and there is a huge deck with cabanas and beds and a Tiki Bar and lots of happy people enjoying ”
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great looking views - good service, average food. ”
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Enjoyable atmosphere, good food ”
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For a great view of waves crashing right beneath you, ask for a table by a window when you make the reservation. ”
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The view of the ocean was great. ”
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The menu however is put together nicely - its seasonal, the drinks are wonderful - and again the views are great. ”
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We went on a Thursday evening for a romantic birthday dinner. ”
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The view is magnificent, no doubt about it. ”
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She had a bad attitude; it was very unfortunate the restaurant does have potential especially with the amazing view. ”
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MS parking staff was friendly enough to let me be comfortable letting them park it. ”
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enjoy the ocean view. ”
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Combined with the locale and the ambience, this is unquestionably one of the all around best places to dine right now. ”
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However if you are looking for a romantic evening and don't really care about the food and you can over look the poor service this is your place. ”
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The food is good - although I mostly go for cocktails and apps and the AMAZING million$ view, I have loved the fish entrees I've had and my boyfriend always loves the steaks! ”
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The restaurant provided a nice experience overall, especially because of the view. ”
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To be fair, the views were amazing, but certainly not worth the vist. ”
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The view is beautiful but the cocktails are only ok. ”
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Wonderful views - the service can be slow - but that is to be expected at popular Malibu restarants, although I have always been treated well. ”
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The view is incredible. ”
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What makes the dining experience is the incredible view of the ocean. ”
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the view was amazing! ”
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This place has a great ambiance! ”
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My fiance and I first ate at the restaurant (which was delicious and exquisite), and then we moved to the patio for drinks and a romantic dinner watching the waves crash on the rocks. ”
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Moonshadows has an incredible view. ”
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View & ambience is AWESOME. ”
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Not exactly a romantic date spot because of the noisy bar. ”
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It's has been the best experience, The view is magnificent and The food is excellent, the service is great. ”
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Everyone is pleasant, this is definitely a place that i would go on sunday afternoon and have a bite to eat and just relax and enjoy the view. ”
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This the place to have great food and great view. ”
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Overall, a nice romantic setting for a ”
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great view ”
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| dessert |
80.0% positive |
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And the deserts are incredible! ”
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not too pricey, for 2 people, wine for each, entree, and desert - $80. ”
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Server not very attentive, didn't offer complimentary bread nor dessert menu. ”
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also mentioned that it was my fiance's birthday when I reserved, and we were treated to the most amazing chocolate cake at the end of dinner without having to ask! ”
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The chocolate souffle is the best I've ever had! ”
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| drinks |
82.34999656677246% positive |
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date/anniversary...and possibly a nice place to grab a drink on the deck. ”
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My fiance and I first ate at the restaurant (which was delicious and exquisite), and then we moved to the patio for drinks and a romantic dinner watching the waves crash on the rocks. ”
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Overlook the ocean, eat fresh seafood and linger over drinks while the sun is setting - Nirvana. ”
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The appetizers and drinks were very good however our main course had something to be desired, and our waitress never returned to the table after our main entrees were served. ”
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The food is good - although I mostly go for cocktails and apps and the AMAZING million$ view, I have loved the fish entrees I've had and my boyfriend always loves the steaks! ”
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Their outdoor seating area is on the water with private cabana-style tables and is one of my favorite spots for drinks in the afternoon. ”
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not too pricey, for 2 people, wine for each, entree, and desert - $80. ”
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Had been before for drink, loved the setting and thought it would be a great idea for a nice weekend breakfast. ”
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btw, they work at a restaraunt/bar, what would the valet want with a second hand sip of your nasty soda when the Pepsi guy probably comes by daily? ”
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The view is beautiful but the cocktails are only ok. ”
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leave the good times to those of us who enjoy life and spending our off time sipping yummy cocktails over crashing waves. ”
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If you're looking for a pretentious, trendy, dancie lounge/bar, this IS the place. ”
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It was 9:30 by the time we got our drinks (my cola was flat and her margarita was watery), almost 10 when we got our salads with too much dressing, and 10:30 by the time we got our dinners, now 2 hours after our reservation. ”
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The menu however is put together nicely - its seasonal, the drinks are wonderful - and again the views are great. ”
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The view is to die for, the cocktails are fabulous, the staff is hot and have always treated me and my guests with nothing but respect (you get what you give), and there is a huge deck with cabanas and beds and a Tiki Bar and lots of happy people enjoying ”
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Not exactly a romantic date spot because of the noisy bar. ”
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have no problem spending money for a good meal, but if you charge 3 people 85 dollars for a basic breakfast(2 omlettes, juice, coffee, and scrambled eggs), you better make sure it is worth it, and I can tell you it most certainly wasn't. ”
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| food quality |
78.86000156402588% positive |
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and the food on it wasnt so great. ”
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It took forever to get our table, even with a reservation, the food was mediocre at best, and way overpriced, and the service was snail-like, at times even rude. ”
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The absolute best ribeye steak ever! ”
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The food is good - although I mostly go for cocktails and apps and the AMAZING million$ view, I have loved the fish entrees I've had and my boyfriend always loves the steaks! ”
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Bacon mashed potatoes are excellent. ”
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Great food with great views! ”
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however, the lobster and shrimp omelette was amazing and the salad that came with both our meals was dressed with a great dressing! ”
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Overall, a great place to eat great food. ”
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The food is always great and i'm super picky when it comes to cuisine. ”
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The caesar salad was perfect, and while the entree portions seemed small, they were actually just the right size to satisfy, without stuffing your face. ”
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the overpriced mediocre food and poor service can almost cast a shadow over what is otherwise a beautiful dining experience. ”
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have no problem spending money for a good meal, but if you charge 3 people 85 dollars for a basic breakfast(2 omlettes, juice, coffee, and scrambled eggs), you better make sure it is worth it, and I can tell you it most certainly wasn't. ”
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My wife's food was awful. ”
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Enjoyable atmosphere, good food ”
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The food was very good and the service was great. ”
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However if you are looking for a romantic evening and don't really care about the food and you can over look the poor service this is your place. ”
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The food was great and everyone was friendly. ”
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The food was decent. ”
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the clam chowder was good and filling although served warm (not hot). ”
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The special espress creme brulee was delicious, as was the blueberry cobler. ”
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great looking views - good service, average food. ”
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MS food tastes good. ”
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leave the good times to those of us who enjoy life and spending our off time sipping yummy cocktails over crashing waves. ”
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Good food, bad service ”
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fried calimari was average, at best and the crab gratin was terrible. ”
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First off, if you are going for great food or service, this is not the place. ”
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The Kobe beef was quite dry considering. ”
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Overlook the ocean, eat fresh seafood and linger over drinks while the sun is setting - Nirvana. ”
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My fiance and I first ate at the restaurant (which was delicious and exquisite), and then we moved to the patio for drinks and a romantic dinner watching the waves crash on the rocks. ”
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The last reviewers were probably not aware that the chef was out of town and perhaps that is why the food disappointed. ”
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The escolar was delicious but we both found out why it is called the "Ex-Lax" fish! ”
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Good food, great setting ”
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Great food, small portions, ditch the Hollywood attitude and I'd be back in spite of the price. ”
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It's has been the best experience, The view is magnificent and The food is excellent, the service is great. ”
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The food was not bad, just not really good either. ”
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The food was delicious, although the complimentary bread basket was a little boring. ”
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Server not very attentive, didn't offer complimentary bread nor dessert menu. ”
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However the food is expensive and the taste is very pedestrian. ”
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If you really know good food, then you can't help but enjoy a meal at Moonshadows. ”
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This the place to have great food and great view. ”
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even came out to see how our meal was, and it was excellent (tuna tartar and the short ribs- melt in your mouth DELICIOUS! ”
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| menu variety |
66.66999816894531% positive |
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While its always been known for its view, and is considered a great romantic spot, Moonshadows also has a great menu. ”
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have been coming to Moonshadows many times, Food is excellent, they variety of foods from east to west. ”
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The one 'smoking corner' at the back that sits over the ocean- It's away from the loud dance music on the deck thing where those couches are, has only 8 barstools, but full menu ordering power. ”
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the people were nice, but the menu was small. ”
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The menu however is put together nicely - its seasonal, the drinks are wonderful - and again the views are great. ”
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Server not very attentive, didn't offer complimentary bread nor dessert menu. ”
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| overall |
100.0% positive |
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date/anniversary...and possibly a nice place to grab a drink on the deck. ”
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Overall, a great place to eat great food. ”
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First off, if you are going for great food or service, this is not the place. ”
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Moonshadows is perhaps one of the most underrated restaurants around but its turned out to be the best place to dine on the beach and is perhaps one of the best in all of Los Angeles! ”
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we found the best restaurant with the quality of the best of everything. ”
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| return potential |
100.0% positive |
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Great food, small portions, ditch the Hollywood attitude and I'd be back in spite of the price. ”
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| service |
67.1999979019165% positive |
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great looking views - good service, average food. ”
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The waves break right under you, and you might get a visit from a friendly seagull! ”
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The service is great and friendly, from the busboy to server and the manager, they all are very friendly and the View. ”
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If it weren't for the bad service. ”
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the crowds are friendly. ”
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The food was very good and the service was great. ”
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let me remind you we had reserved days in advance that we wanted a ocean view, we still had to wait over an hour to be seated by the rude hostess. ”
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Our server was not friendly at all. ”
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FYI, look out for the hostess, she's got a huge insect up there-maybe a Eusattus Dune Beetle? ”
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The wait staff was terrible. ”
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Server not very attentive, didn't offer complimentary bread nor dessert menu. ”
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It took forever to get our table, even with a reservation, the food was mediocre at best, and way overpriced, and the service was snail-like, at times even rude. ”
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The view is to die for, the cocktails are fabulous, the staff is hot and have always treated me and my guests with nothing but respect (you get what you give), and there is a huge deck with cabanas and beds and a Tiki Bar and lots of happy people enjoying ”
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Wonderful views - the service can be slow - but that is to be expected at popular Malibu restarants, although I have always been treated well. ”
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know good service and, although I have been born and raised in LA LA land, I am fairly easy to please and do not expect anything but the simple basics. ”
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The appetizers and drinks were very good however our main course had something to be desired, and our waitress never returned to the table after our main entrees were served. ”
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not too pricey, for 2 people, wine for each, entree, and desert - $80. ”
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It's has been the best experience, The view is magnificent and The food is excellent, the service is great. ”
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The bartender was very personable (not to mention the most beautiful blue eyes) and made the best Mojito. ”
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have no problem spending money for a good meal, but if you charge 3 people 85 dollars for a basic breakfast(2 omlettes, juice, coffee, and scrambled eggs), you better make sure it is worth it, and I can tell you it most certainly wasn't. ”
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The service would have been better if the waiter was more attentive. ”
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The service was poor. ”
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The hostess was fabulous, never made us feel out of place and although we had to wait, it was beyond worth it. ”
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MS parking staff was friendly enough to let me be comfortable letting them park it. ”
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the people were nice, but the menu was small. ”
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However if you are looking for a romantic evening and don't really care about the food and you can over look the poor service this is your place. ”
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the overpriced mediocre food and poor service can almost cast a shadow over what is otherwise a beautiful dining experience. ”
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The food was great and everyone was friendly. ”
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the service was good. ”
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Good food, bad service ”
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First off, if you are going for great food or service, this is not the place. ”
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| value |
73.61000061035156% positive |
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have no problem spending money for a good meal, but if you charge 3 people 85 dollars for a basic breakfast(2 omlettes, juice, coffee, and scrambled eggs), you better make sure it is worth it, and I can tell you it most certainly wasn't. ”
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To be fair, the views were amazing, but certainly not worth the vist. ”
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It took forever to get our table, even with a reservation, the food was mediocre at best, and way overpriced, and the service was snail-like, at times even rude. ”
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The hostess was fabulous, never made us feel out of place and although we had to wait, it was beyond worth it. ”
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However the food is expensive and the taste is very pedestrian. ”
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The caesar salad was perfect, and while the entree portions seemed small, they were actually just the right size to satisfy, without stuffing your face. ”
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the overpriced mediocre food and poor service can almost cast a shadow over what is otherwise a beautiful dining experience. ”
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Amazingly the price still affordable! ”
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FYI, look out for the hostess, she's got a huge insect up there-maybe a Eusattus Dune Beetle? ”
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not too pricey, for 2 people, wine for each, entree, and desert - $80. ”
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Great food, small portions, ditch the Hollywood attitude and I'd be back in spite of the price. ”
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The view is to die for, the cocktails are fabulous, the staff is hot and have always treated me and my guests with nothing but respect (you get what you give), and there is a huge deck with cabanas and beds and a Tiki Bar and lots of happy people enjoying ”
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| wait time |
50.0% positive |
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Wonderful views - the service can be slow - but that is to be expected at popular Malibu restarants, although I have always been treated well. ”
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