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Abu Christo

Hamarina St., Acre, Israel
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Ranked #17 of 21 restaurants in Acre
Cuisines: Seafood
Dining options: Reservations
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Dining options: Reservations
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Haifa, Israel
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013

Since 1960 we visited this place from time to time. Sitting there outdoor close enough to smell and feel the sea and view its colors and moves - that's the purpose of going there. The variety of salads was nice, the portions are eatable for a grown up person, I particularly was very disappointed from the fried fish as it... More

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Hadera, Israel
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114 reviews 114 reviews
51 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

We have visited his restaurant on and off for forty years and it has had it's ups and downs.Happily, it now appears on top of it's form again.We had lunch there outdoors over the harbor,close enough to feel the edge of the spray from choppy seas. The portions were large and delicious--shrimps for my wife,calimari for me. The onion rings... More

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Staines, United Kingdom
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129 reviews 129 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 48 cities Reviews in 48 cities
52 helpful votes 52 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013

Great location right on the harbour. As part of a large group (20+) they dealt brilliantly witht he orders and the waiters were brilliant. Try the shrimps - they are fantastic!!! and great size portions. A little expensive, but similar to lots of Israel with 2 course costing NIS120 and alcohol starting at NIS28 for a beer to NIS120 for... More

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27 reviews 27 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2013 via mobile

Large restaurant that offers a decent selection of seafood and Arabic food. It is located in the old part of Acre directly at the small marina. The staff is not so friendly but okay. The food, salads and fish, is well cooked. Since the restaurant is rather big you might feel a bit lonely if there are only a few... More

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Örebro
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

Great view overlooking the marina. But its the kind of place Gordon Ramsey would slam to smithereens if he got to make a TV show there. Do not go there. Id you do. Buy one of their Nestle ice cream and leave asap

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Devon
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61 reviews 61 reviews
29 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2013

This restaurant came highly recommended but we found it to be just ok. The service was not the friendliest although to be fair we came in mid afternoon after what had clearly been a busy lunch service. It is a huge family orientated place that really doesn't lend itself to couples dining.

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Boston
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76 reviews 76 reviews
56 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2013

While many would agree that Uri Buri is the best seafood restaurant in Acre, our wallets would not allow such a splurge, so we opted to lunch at Abu Christo's instead. We were very pleased (and somewhat surprised by the negative reviews here). We sat on the veranda, right on the water. The food was very good. For starters we... More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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59 reviews 59 reviews
47 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 36 cities Reviews in 36 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2013

Food was average, particularly for the price. The Hummus with pine nuts was tasty, but the pita was not great. My salad and fish were average, and the service was adequate at best - even by Israeli standards (generally not known for being super friendly). The location is fine, but not spectacular. Just nothing to recommend it.

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New York City, New York
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10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 November 2012

We did not have a huge meal here (how can you eat a lot after the humongous breakfasts in this country?) but we saw the yummy food being served around us. We had appetizers such as hummous with pine nuts and lightly fried eggplant in a delicious sauce. The food is so fresh, the pita just made, and the service... More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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66 reviews 66 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 53 cities Reviews in 53 cities
93 helpful votes 93 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 October 2012

I'm afraid that I would not recommend this restaurant, mainly on account of the attitude of the waiting staff. The service was certainly not slow, but I found the several waiters who served me supercilious, brusque and unfriendly to the point of rudeness. The fish I had (sea bass) was somewhat overcooked, though far from inedible, and I greatly enjoyed... More

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