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El Fondeadero

La Caranta, Pampatar, Margarita Island, Venezuela
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Ranked #2 of 17 restaurants in Pampatar
Cuisines: Seafood
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Bar Scene, Groups, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Bar Scene, Groups, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Ottawa, Canada
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12 reviews 12 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2013

After two weeks at a resort, a friend took us to this place where we tried some traditional Venezuelan food. One was like a lasagne with sting ray - absolutely lovely.

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Miami
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49 reviews 49 reviews
23 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 June 2012

We ate at the one in Pampatar, they have a new location at Centro Comercial La Vela

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Tampa, Florida, United States
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5 reviews 5 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 November 2011

I am fairly easy going and can always enjoy myself in a restaurant. But as there is not much written in English, I figured I would write a few comments. Overall, it was not bad. There was a great guitar player and the people were drinking (it was a Saturday). That is the good part. Overall, the service was slow.... More

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Toronto
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55 reviews 55 reviews
24 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
105 helpful votes 105 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2011

Everyone in Margarita recommended this restaurant and it did not disappoint. There were no English menus but one sort of English speaking waiter. We had a steak which was described simply as Churasco (which I thought was chicken) and it was inexpensive and fantastic. The reviewer who said the bathrooms were amazing was completely right. There are actually three parts... More

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Wrocław
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24 reviews 24 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2011

Right from the entrance welcomed us Chivas girls - very beautiful woman in Chivas (popular whisky) branding clothes. Usually I do not eat seafood. The waiter brought the chef, who showed me the delights of water. The dish was delicious. I drank of course Chivas and my wife drank wine. Atmosphere was nice and service was super. In the toilet... More

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Plymouth
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 July 2009

Great Food, Seafood, Steak, Soup, Must Try The (tierra y Mar) Dish Its (Land &Sea).. Great Staff, Great Service. The Best Scenery & Set Up Its Gorgous! Top Selling Of Chivas Regal In The World! Always Full Its One Of The #1 Places For All Residents. They have Entertainment At Night. Great For All Ocasions,,,, Beachfront...

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Devon
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 July 2008

Worth a visit just to see the Chivas Girls. Meals there are really nice, and I will be back there again in SeptembeThe Onion soup is fantastic!

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2008

They had a great start, but now.............

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3 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013
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