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Sambuca

Calle Morelos & Av. Veracruz, Barra de Navidad, Mexico
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4.0 of 5 stars 8 Reviews
Cuisines: International
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Crestline, California
Senior Contributor
27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

I have never had the food there. But it looks VERY APPEALING, its up stairs, outside, built into a huge tree, with white lights! More

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Westchester County NY
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

eclectic and very tasty menu. they really try to do some very different things; a real nice change form the average mex restaurant. the Mole was outstanding More

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Barra de Navidad, Mexico
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2012

I made the mistake of ordering the "Cowboy", which turned out to be a ribeye. It came so well done the knife could barely cut it. When I told the waiter we had a problema he took the steak back to the kitchen and had them cook it more. When I explained that I had wanted it cooked poco hecho... More

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Vancouver
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2012

The restaurant had a great atmosphere but is on the pricey side. I felt it did not give good value for the money. I had ordered sea bass and it was very soft - definitely not appetizing. More

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Lopez Island, Washington
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012

We spent our anniversary dinner here and have to say, it was absolutely delicious food and great service. Will definitely go back next time and recommend it. More

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Seattle, Washington
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

It feels like you are sitting in a a tree house with fairy lights. The food is fantastic and very different from anywhere else. My husband had a salmon steak cooked to perfection with a cranberry reduction sauce which was over the top. Their ceasar salad is enough for 4 people and has a great presentation! If they have their... More

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Vancouver
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2011

What a wonderful hidden gem! Sambuca is hard to miss as it is nestled in the branches of the enormous banyan tree. You walk up the star to this tree house and the atmosphere is great. Lanterns hung in the branches of the tree around you. China and cotton table cloths. Stainless steel backsplash behind the bar and prep area.... More

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Montreal, Canada
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2012
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