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Cafe del Mar

Av. Charles Darwin | across from the WWF (World Wildlife Fund) offices, Puerto Ayora, Ecuador
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Ranked #5 of 21 restaurants in Puerto Ayora
Cuisines: Seafood
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Portland,Oregon
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13 reviews 13 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2013

We have just returned home from a combined land/boat trip to the Galapagos, & our last meal on the islands was happily at Cafe del Mar. We love grilled octopus when it's prepared well, tried it at several recommended restaurants throughout our Galapagos island-hopping, only to give our our jaws muscle cramps from their nearly futile efforts to chomp through... More

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36 reviews 36 reviews
21 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2013

There are some tasty barbequed meat, chicken and fish options here, all accompanied by a baked potato and a veg for under $10. Sadly Lobster was "out of season" while we were here. A good casual dining option. There are a few tables on the sidewalk, great for people watching.

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Detroit, MI
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19 reviews 19 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2013

Buy your lobster or fish at the seafood market and they will prepare it for you here. Only suggestions would be more options for vegetarians.

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Guayaquil, Ecuador
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8 reviews 8 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2012

A most rewarding experience, great deal for the price of a decent barbeque. Opened only at night but could be late.

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Buenos Aires, Argentina
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14 reviews 14 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW
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Buenos Aires, Argentina
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013
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Santiago del Estero, Argentina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013
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Milano
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2013
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Santiago
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3 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2013
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Quito, Ecuador
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8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2013 via mobile
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