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    Cypriana

    4.3 (393 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Kimberly J.

    As a lover of Greek food, I was so excited to try their menu for Baltimore Winter Restaurant week. They were offering unlimited mezzedes (small plates) for $45. My experience was very underwhelming. The positives: I liked that there is a parking lot across the street specifically for the restaurant because street parking is very limited. We were greeted and seated right away. Our server was nice and tried her best to be attentive even though the kitchen was so backed up and moving at a snails pace. The pita bread was delicious. The desserts were great. My favorites were the baklava and loukoumades. Really the only dessert I didn't care for was the chocolate rum and roses cake because I'm not a big rose fan because it has the tendency of overpowering the other flavors in certain treats. The negatives: The kitchen was very slow at getting things out, even though the restaurant wasn't packed. Aside from the desserts, I didn't care for the food. The biggest issue was everything was lukewarm by the time we received it at our table. The hummus was just ok. The bread was great alone. The Greek village salad had way more feta than anything else and needed more oil and vinegar. The spanakopita was ok but some batches came out burnt but they were never hot. The Cyprus meatballs were so burnt that we couldn't even eat them. The lamb and beef dip was too salty. The stuffed grapes leaves were just ok. The macaronia tou fournou had the potential to be really good but it was not warm enough. I want to believe it was just a bad night and maybe their food is better outside of restaurant week but I'm afraid to try again and be disappointed. Unfortunately, I don't think I'll be returning.

    Savana S.

    This is such a hidden gem! The ambiance was so cute, dark and rustic. We tried their unlimited mezze for restaurant week and we absolutely loved it! We tried a little from each area because they offer options for vegans, meat lovers, and vegetarians- I was blown away with how flavorful each dish was. Plus these items were so quick to make it to our table. Our server was also so sweet and really made our experience even better. I'm excited to go back!

    spanikopita and halloumi
    Stephanie G.

    Cypriana was quite a treat. We had a reservation and were immediately seated. There are two different seating areas. One is more of an expected dining room, and the other is a table space near the bar. We were seated in the latter section. I will say this was my only minor complaint. It seems like they want to be an upscale dining experience, but the presence of TVs playing sports is killing the vibe. However, the service and food by far compensated for that. Carolyn (I believe was her name) was our server, and she was just fantastic. She was pleasant and attentive. My daughter and I split four of the mezzedes, and I ordered the mushroom soup and she ordered a side of lemon potatoes. My favorite dish was the wood-fired olives. Simple, but so very good. She loved the halloumi so much, we got a second order (it is a super small serving). The spanikopita, on the other hand, was quite large and meant for sharing. We're vegetarian and found the options both bountiful and delectable. While it is a bit on the pricey end of the spectrum, I'd say it's worth it.

    Grilled halloumi
    Ed G.

    Food was fantastic. Service was great. But why is there a tv playing football? We had a reservation for 5 today. As it opened and was immediately seated. Interestingly there's more space between table in the bar area and was actually quieter. I'd recommend asking to be seated over there if possible. The wood fired olives were an excellent mezze as well as the spinach pie and halloumi. The halloumi is so simple yet so delicious. The mushroom soup was delicious but gone way too fast. The lamb shank was great and tender. I've had a lamb shank and pork shank now. I couldn't tell the difference in the flavor but the lamb was definitely more tender. Recommended but if you're feeling extra, go for the lamb chops. Cypriana feels it wants to be more upscale and is working towards that goal with the food and the decor but needs to get rid of the TV. Definitely subtracted from the vibe. Christmas music being played was excellent and when they heard the pixie where is my head sneak into the Playlist they quickly skipped it. Perfect service.

    The Large Classic Hummus (w/ homemade pita.
    Jody N.

    Absolutely a MUST if you like great food and service! We have been there twice in the last month (& we live in CO so..a long way to go)! It feels like you are part of the family. We highly recommend the hummus and wood-baked pita, insanely fresh and delicious. I order the greek salad to complement the hummus/pita. Or just order the salad sampler. The grilled octopus and eggplant are great. My boys love the grilled salmon and sub-in fries. I am going to try Chef's hummus next time (artichoke and tomatoes added)!

    Chef Maria's Crab Dip- Florentina Style
    Maren B.

    I visited Cypriana with colleagues for an impromptu happy hour on a Thursday evening. Mezzedes were 1/2 off and cocktails were $2 off. I ordered crab dip to share with a friend. I was surprised when it was served because the constituency was very thin and not dip-able at all. My friend raised this with the bartender who explained this was Fiorentina style and that's why the texture was different. It did have large lumps of crab meat but it really was not a dip at all, and not conducive to sharing with a friend. Truly it was more like a bisque and meant to be eaten like a soup. I would not order this in the future because it's not for me. I think the menu could benefit from a little more detailed description of this to help other guests. I had the Eau De Lavender cocktail. It tasted more like a margarita and the lavender was noticeably absent. I did not raise this with the bartender because I still enjoyed it nonetheless. I would try it again in the future to see if the lavender is more present. Other dishes enjoyed by my group: Lamb and beef dip (pictured)- was told it was very good Traditional Country Spinach pie- looked absolutely delicious and heard it was fantastic. Wish I would have tasted it, the pastry looked buttery, flaky and delicious. Falafel - also great reviews from my guests. Our bartender was friendly and prompt and exchanged the dip without issue since we each only tried one "bite". The restaurant opens at 5 and was comfortable and filled up quickly while we were there.

    Still water
    Tiffany D.

    I came here for dinner on a week night. We were the only table present around the 5pm opening, but more parties started to arrive closer to 6pm, and a nice crowd ended up being in the dining and bar area. The service was truly the highlight. Our server was friendly and efficient. 5 star service! The food on the other hand was just okay overall. I loved the hummus and pita bread! The salad was even good-- but $14 for what appeared to be a side salad felt like a rip off. My chicken entree did not have a distinct flavor profile and tasted like something I would make for meal prep. Looking at the rest of the menu, other items were priced fairly high, and I didn't see how the ambience of the place matched the inflated cost of the food. It gave off the vibe of a neighborhood taverna, but the pricing was more in line with an upscale restaurant. The menus were also very dirty, which is a pet peeve of mine. Print new paper menus for each guest or laminate them and wipe then down between guests

    Salmon
    Monae S.

    Cypriana actually reminded me of being in Greece, which being in the heart of Baltimore, could be hard to do. They have all the traditional Greek food we know and love. Our server was every bit of perfect. The bar was full and lively. I actually love that about a place. The atmosphere for me was downright amazing. With all that being said, I can honestly say, I have had better food. The chicken lacked flavor but the cook was perfect. My salmon was super flavorful and cooked perfectly. My quinoa though, left a lot to be desired. Now the hummus danced on my taste buds while being engulfed in the softest pita I have ever tasted. The experience itself was very good. I would go again based on service and atmosphere alone. That's saying a lot for me as I'm usually all about the food. I'll likely just do Greek salad and salmon with hummus next time. Overall, I definitely recommend.

    Hummus and bread

    First time here. Not sure why this restaurant has good reviews. It may be just fake. Everything is overrated. Food - $14 hummus is jokingly small portion. They put a little bit at the bottom and then some around the plate. Nothing in the middle of the plate. One piece of pita bread. $14 Greek salad is like a side dish, came with a little bowl. It's not even a Greek salad but came with some white sauce. Sea bass is dry and frozen quality. Shrimp has no flavor as well. $28 with 4 shrimp in a small plate. Too bad. We only took one photo due to lost of appetite Service - a woman in dark black glasses walked around to all tables to chat except our table. Our server never paid attention to us or check on things. It seems like different ppl serve the same table but ours has one server who provided no service. She even did not change plate after appetizer and asked if we can continue to use the small plates for entree while we are sharing food. When we first sat down, she tried to sell us to buy the $45 per person unlimited small dishes. We were not hungry after a big lunch so we didn't buy that. May be that's the reason they gave us terrible service? Overall, very disappointing restaurant with cheating high price, small portion, poor food quality and bad service. Will not come back!! Plenty of choice in the area

    Spinach pie! Really good.
    Mary R.

    We went to Cypriana last evening to celebrate our 4-year wedding anniversary. Parking was super easy and free across the street, just follow the signs for restaurant parking. I had reservations for inside but the weather had cleared up unexpectedly so we were able to sit outside. Sitting outside means that you are on a lovely deck in an urban canyon in the densely populated university area. It was nice to be outside but the view is mostly of brick walls and outside air conditioners on the windows. Still better than indoors! Our server was lovely and attentive. Cypriana assigns one server to each table which is amazing. We started with the hummus and pita to read the menu. They had a nice selection of beer on tap, including local selections. I had the Positive Mental Attitude which is made in Dundalk, Maryland. We decided to have four samplers and had the: Kofta meatballs, spinach pie, grilled feta, and stuffed grape leaves. The grilled feta was just mind blowing! Imagine a delicate salty cheese under a drizzle of honey-- this is a Mediterranean masterpiece! Thank you, Cypriana, for the food, warm service, and the perfect place to celebrate a special day.

    Kunafe and doughnuts
    Mariyam S.

    Went by on a Friday night with reservations. They have both bar and table seating. Ambience was good, did think the decor appeared somewhat half hazard with shelves and crates separating some tables. We were seated by the fireplace which was lovely. Our waiter Hannah was enthusiastic and professional, and made some great recommendations. On checking in with Yelp there was an offer for a free glass of wine with the entree. When we inquired about it they said it's no longer valid (from the pre pandemic era) which was disappointing. The cocktails all seemed great, and were about $14 each. We tried the salad sampler which I would highly recommend. The baked butter hummus was good, but I would not get it again as it's not as creamy as regular hummus. Pita bread was on point. For my entree tried the grilled portobello mushrooms with Cyprus fries. Mushrooms were yummy, the fries were interesting - I would say they are actually potato wedges. Dessert was my favorite bit - definitely try the Kunafa and chocolate loukoumades! Both were fantastic! I would go back just to eat the dessert. It's a little pricier than I was expecting. For two people, with gratuity, we paid about $140 for two drinks, one appetizer, two entrees and one dessert.

    Lemon potatoes
    Becca H.

    Came here for a date night and it did not disappoint! I would describe the food as upscale Greek street food. I got the branzini which was seasoned perfectly with a nice crispy skin and flaky interior. The lemon potatoes had great flavor. My date got the lamb rib chops and they were so tender. Everything we had was amazing, and the service was great too. Definitely will be back!

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    Great food and splendid service. . Same is true of friendly ambience. I love this place! .

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    Delicious Mediterranean food and friendly service! Highly recommend the hummus. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal here.

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    Delicious food! Ask for Carolyn B! She is the best server and gave us great recommendations. She's so sweet!

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    Anything gluten-free here?

    Yes - some gluten free and vegan dishes.

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    At this time we only serve Dinner 7 nights a week and have Happy Hour Monday-Friday

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    Samos Restaurant

    Samos Restaurant

    4.6
    (622 reviews)
    4.9 mi
    $$

    The food at Sam's is fantastic. The service was impeccable…read more We have been going there since it was a one row house (70s). They took over the adjoining row house and creating a large dining room. The ambiance is fine, but you go there for the food

    I couldn't wait to leave this review! My team and I stopped by on a Friday afternoon for lunch and…read morehad a blast. It's a very small restaurant but the vibes were perfect - the staff really made us feel like family. They don't have large tables but they put a few together just for us. My heart was so overjoyed by that because I've been to places that will just split you up when that happens. The food was IMMACULATE. First off, most of the menu is already dietary restriction friendly (for people who don't eat pork or gluten or have nut allergies) -- but I was really impressed by our waitresses knowledge and her intuitiveness. We didn't have to ask, she went over everything unprompted to make sure everyone ordered comfortably. Secondly, whoever is in the kitchen needs TEN THOUSAND KISSES. Don't you dare skip the salad! So fresh and so good. The homemade dressing was perfect. Foodie hack: Add a piece of feta to your pita and drizzle dressing over it, trust me. The branzino OMG - this dish alone deserves Michelin stars. You get the whole fish (bone included) and it's cooked to perfection. The sides were delicious but I didn't eat much because I was so focused on the fish. I love that they let you do half rice/half potatoes if you're indecisive like me. Both were so flavorful, I couldn't pick a favorite. The roasted veggies were also pretty fire, they put some kind of sauce on them that really turned them up, I finished these first btw if you wanted an indicator of how good it was. I had a bite of one of my team members moussaka - definitely will order this when I'm looking for a heartier belly-warming meal. It's like a Greek lasagna. Another 10/10. All the desserts are made in house and you can tell. I thought I hated baklava, turns out I never had good baklava until yesterday. It was so warm and sweet and full of spice. We loved the custard and rice pudding as well! Premiere entrees and dessert for 5 people for $150 is unheard of! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do yourself a favor and treat yourself (and loved ones) to this amazing authentic Greek spot.

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    Konstantine’s Greek Taverna

    Konstantine’s Greek Taverna

    4.1
    (195 reviews)
    21.0 mi
    $$$

    Overall, we were disappointed with our experience…read more Pros: The restaurant jtself is nice--the location is convenient, the open air dining was lovely, and there was ample parking. Cons: The service was not great. They have lots of staff--someone to light the candles, someone to bring the water, someone to take our order, someone to bring out the appetizer, someone to bring out drinks, someone to bring out entrees, etc. But there was very little follow up along the way. Our waters never got filled again. Our server took our drink order right away, but took a long time to come back to take our food order. Despite that, we still got our drinks well after the appetizer came out. The next time we saw the server was when we were done eating. The food should have been better for the price as well. We shared the grilled halloumi cheese appetizer. The cheese was cold by the time it got to us, and the plate came with two small olives--just two. At that point, don't bother. I had the bronzini, which had a good flavor, but was mostly skin. There was very little fish attached to two filets. My wife had the scallops. The entree came with five or six (can't remember exactly) medium-sized scallops. My wife described them as "forgettable," with very little thought to presentation (some of the scallops were laying on their side on the plate. The asparagus was overcooked. Unfortunately we both left still kind of hungry, and definitely put off.

    This lovely house turned restaurant has been on my go-to list for a long time and it did not…read moredisappoint. We started with the calamari and hummus dip. The calamari was perfectly breaded and crispy. The hummus had a great blend of garlic, parsley, a bit of cayenne and red chili flakes with lemon and paprika. All these ingredients make a plain hummus extra tasty. Our two main entrees consisted of the broiled Atlantic salmon with asparagus and Greek potatoes and the Yero plate containing rotisserie beef and lamb slices serviced over pita, with tzatziki, and salad. The salmon was impressively at the perfect temperature. I thoroughly enjoyed my entire meal. The Yero plate had the best slices of beef and lamb. They were soft and absolutely well prepared. Our dinner was accompanied with two musicians who played lovely traditional Greek songs. The music was not too loud and we were able to have a nice conversation at our table. Service was a tad slow towards the end of our meal. We were seated in the basement and there was a time when not a single server was on the floor. Water service was lacking and odd -- we waited quite some time for a refill and when someone did come, only one of us got the refill when we both needed water! Still, I loved the food and atmosphere. Parking: Plenty in the back of the restaurant.

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    Konstantine’s Greek Taverna
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    Yia Yia's Kitchen

    Yia Yia's Kitchen

    4.3
    (654 reviews)
    26.6 mi
    $$
    Catering service
    Family-owned & operated

    God I love Yia Yia's so much!! This is my first time back in maybe over a year. I have came here…read morefor lunches with my friends and coworkers and can't help but always get my favorite. I ordered the pastichio and spanakopita and omgggg it's so good. The pastichio came with pita and side salad. I am obsessed; it hits every single time. I love the crisp edges on the top of the pastichio and the way the pasta and bechamel melt into the meat - it's very satisfying. I ordered my food directly on their site for pickup. It was ready when it said it would be and everyone was kind in handing it off and letting me know where the utensil and napkins are if needed. The restaurant is cute. My friend and I have sat outside to eat once to enjoy our food and it was relatively calm and quiet. I love this place so much and maybe someday I'll stray from my usual but ehhh it's ok.

    Sincerely, the best gyros I have had. I prefer the pork one, yet the lamb and beef meatballs are…read morejust as good. They also offer grilled shrimp, but I haven't tried it. The nice crust on the pork, fries, and fresh chopped veggies separate this gyro for me. Definitely worth a stop next time you're not sure what to eat. The menu is very complete, something for everyone. The service is always prompt and friendly. The gyros, calamari, and other items are cooked to order, so you can call ahead if you don't want to wait. The sitting area is not very big, but I believe they have arranged the space to make it comfortable without being too crowded. Very cute Greek decorated with a beautiful picture of Greece for a complete Greek experience. 100/10 recommend

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    Melina

    Melina

    4.5
    (410 reviews)
    33.0 mi
    $$$

    I just want to preface this by saying this review was not written by AI. This is a heartfelt review…read morefrom a real human! My boyfriend and I went to Melina for the first time, and we both left with the exact same thought: this is the best restaurant we've ever been to. To begin, our server, Justin, was the absolute best server we've ever had. From the moment we sat down and were handed the menu, Justin immediately began to explain the starters and appetizers. He didn't just explain what was on the menu; he broke down the origins, the ingredients, where they were imported from, why they were named what they were, how they were cooked, and even how they would make us feel! We left that introduction knowing exactly what we wanted and why, with zero guessing. Neither of us is from Greece, yet we didn't feel like we had to look up a single thing on our phones to understand the menu. Everything we had was a perfect combination and an incredible experience. When it came to the main dishes, I chose the Portobello Mushrooms, which come with a hazelnut farro. Justin remembered that my boyfriend is allergic to nuts and thoughtfully had the farro served on the side so that my boyfriend could still try the rest of my plate safely. That level of care and thoughtfulness is something I've never encountered in all of our dates. Between the jokes, the perfect check-ins, his menu encyclopedia knowledge, and the overall vibes, my boyfriend and I left the restaurant overwhelmed with joy. Neither of us has ever left a restaurant review before, so that alone says a lot. Melina and Justin will definitely be a regular staple in our lives moving forward. Please go to this restaurant and get the Crab Croquettes (every single bite left me with a smile)!

    What a beautiful restaurant with such a delicious menu!…read more I came here with my friend for brunch and was pretty blown away by how nice the atmosphere was just from entering the restaurant. Truly a lot of thought was put into the decor which I love to see for sure! Our table ordered the bread of the day with the spread and olives. I loved how there were different types of olives with this appetizer. The tuna and avocado toast, though? Amazing, fresh, so delicious. I would order this for every brunch visit! The service was also great! 10/10 Very courteous and kind. Thank you!

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    Xenia Greek Kouzina

    Xenia Greek Kouzina

    4.4
    (472 reviews)
    12.5 mi
    $$$

    It truly doesn't get any better than this! I mean, I felt a little underdressed although I wore…read morenice capris and blouse. Kidding, because my friend and I were treated as if we were royalty, wearing nothing but the finest of finery. We were there just before noon on a Tuesday, not the busiest lunch of the day in every restaurant I know. But this place is enormous, so I imagine they could have accommodated two very easily, regardless. Everything was absolutely spotless, gleaming and shining - there are photos of dining there, but even in daylight, it had a beauty seen in the finest restaurants. The service was absolutely perfection - as a former wait person, I'm picky ;) Richard was there when we needed anything and left us alone to gab when we didn't. And of course, the food. The FOOD! Seriously, best Greek food I've had in years and years. I chose the lunch gyro pita, which was overflowing with tender, perfectly spiced gyro meat, with just the right balance of tomatos, onions and feta cheese. Coulda been more tzatziki but I am kind of an addict to that stuff, so it was probably just the right amount. ;) I also ordered the fasolakia (green beans simmered in tomato sauce, but that doesn't begin to explain the complex mix of flavors and textures!) So delicious, with the beans still crispy tender, and a hint of cinnamon which I dont' recall having in this dish before. It was amazing! They serve every platter, sandwich and pita with a very hefty serving of giant steak fries. They had a nice seasoning but were more like house fries. In other places, "Greek fries" had a drizzle of oil and crumbled feta so I wasn't expecting these. But yum! Good enough to bring some home, because the air fryer will make them terrific again. In all, I was so delighted and really wish this wasn't such an out of the way place from home. I definitely will come back, despite that, because there are so many dishes I want to try. As others mentioned, lots of free parking but here's a quick word of caution if you use GPS to get here. When you exit from MD100 onto Executive Park, it will tell you to take the first left but DON'T DO IT! That's the M&T Bank parking lot. Go just a tad bit farther and don't be surprised by having to look a little because it's so like a business park.

    Came here last Sunday for Father's Day! The restaurant is in a weird area, an office building with…read morea hotel nearby. I would say this is more of a 3.5, rather than a 4 star review, continue reading ... The restaurant is beautifully decorated inside and out, with blue lights throughout. We loved that! We sat outside and were happy that the patio area wasn't very hot and that the nice large umbrellas protected us from the sun and were lit up when it got dark. We started with Saganaki, which included pita. It was flambed table side and delicious, we all loved it. We also had Calamari, I don't eat it but husband and daughter really enjoyed it. For entrees, husband had the special (filet mignon w/crab cake and shrimp on top), that came with mash potatoes and veggies. The steak was good but undercooked, the crab cake was good. Daughter had the pasta, she didn't really love it. I had the lamb shank with orzo. I don't usually like lamb but it was very tender and didn't have the aftertaste that usually comes with lamb. The service was very good, waiter was very attentive, replenished waters often and made good suggestions. Although we liked the restaurant, we felt that as a Greek restaurant there should be more Greek styled pork, chicken dishes. We also felt that some items were overpriced, specialty dish was $75, rib eye was $68, lamb shank was $55, roasted chicken was $39, etc. We will not return for another dinner, but might consider going for lunch to get gyros and Saganaki.

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    Bar area.
    Chilean Sea Bass (Plaki)
    Chilean Sea Bass (Plaki)
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    Estiatorio Plaka

    4.5
    (116 reviews)
    4.9 mi
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    I have been meaning to try this restaurant for over a year. I first noticed it when I was waiting…read moreat the nearby bus station to go to NYC. I can't remember what caught my eye but I knew I had to go eventually. I am so glad I did. The restaurant is one of the most visually appealing restaurants that I have ever been to. I literally felt like I had gone to Greece and the music playing helped create that atmosphere too! Our server was so kind. I was debating between the plaka mousaka and the shrimp linguini. He recommended the mousaka and said if I don't like it he would give me the shrimp linguini. No need to worry, I LOVED it! I'm so glad that he encouraged me to try something new and not go with the safe choice (which I'm sure would've been great too). I can't wait to come back!

    As someone who just came back from Greece, this is about as delicious as you could get. Sure, some…read moreof the dishes are Americanized, but the food and ambiance feels straight out of a restaurant that you could get over there. Just like with Greece, the portions are incredibly generous. You get food, on top of food, on top of food, and then you are full, and then you get some more! It also helps the food tastes super fresh and is worth every penny. Get yourself plenty because it makes the experience even better. They also have a bakery in the front that also offers tasty options in addition to some local favorites. Their baklava is like the size of a small cake! It is definitely worth taking a piece or two home with you. I am happy I stopped here and look forward to eating here again.

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    Seating area
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