Cool fire show. Fun place to go with a group of friends. But know that everything embeds a "fire show premium" in the price. Food is... a downside minimization exercise. I didn't have to wait until I see it to know, don't order 1) the non local stuff or 2) grandiose sounding dishes. The filet of daily fish I ordered was fine. As was the hummus though it was pretty small. They also randomly forgot one of our dishes. Drinks - I tried two of the $$$$ mixology drinks and they were both watered-down, sugary, and generic, like alcohol flavored juices, the LaCroix of cocktails. I mean these are like NYC craft cocktail prices at $23. The only decent drink was the dirty martini which was appropriately briney. Also their water was $12. There's also a plate breaking conga line for fun later in the night. All in all, good family friendly fun, just watch the bill. read more

Food - cocktails are great. I got the Icarus which I thought was a nice and refreshing drink. - food is great. Portions are alright. Not too big but everything I had was delicious (short rib kebab, baklava, hummus, dolmathes, salmon carpaccio, lobster ceviche, octopus, spanakopita) Service - service was great. The servers were attentive to our group and super kind. - lots of encouragement from staff to dance and get up! Ambiance - this place is all vibes. - you get a show with your dinner. I'm talking acrobats, fire, tricks, and dancing. You even get to join in on a plate smashing activity...OPA! Except they charge you $10 for plates per person without telling you. read more

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For the complete Tulum experience, you should try Ilios - a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant/nightclub. If you have concert earplugs, I would suggest wearing these here as the music is bumping! There is a DJ and the fun staff make sure there is always something going on. Weds-Sunday you can catch a show, we came on a Monday evening however which wasn't as crowded. Nonetheless diners can participate in a conga train plate-smashing experience (something I had never done before) or dance on your seat with sparklers. The ambiance is jungle meets contemporary Ewok village. Lots of hanging lights and a huge artificial tree features in the center of the dining area. I had originally ordered the local fish fillet which happened to be sea bass. It was $550 pesos which was approximately $27 dollars. My friend also ordered this and after one bite we both came to the conclusion that the fish was overcooked. The observant manager came to our table and encouraged us to try a different entree. We both switched to the half chicken which ran about the same price. Served on a bed of rosemary and a side of lime-marinated potato spears, the chicken was flavorful and tender. The service was exceptional and every whim was catered to. Honestly I have to say Tulum had some of the best customer service I have experienced in Mexico.For the club/dining experience, you can't beat it. Great place to celebrate but don't expect to have a conversation here. read more

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TLDR: Nice if you like live loud DJ/music and a Mediterranean club vibe. Ok if you're considering going for food or drinks. Reservations can be made via OpenTable but it can't be modified and they do not pick up their phone lines. If you're table isn't ready, they seat you at the bar which isn't bad because it's a nice view to the DJ and stage-ish area. Lots of vegetarian and pescatarian options. Drinks, highly recommend skipping. Again you're here if you're here to party and croon to the tunes they're jamming. If you want a quiet night, recommend going elsewhere. This gives you a sombre version of the "Tulum party" experience if you're also a club virgin and just looking to dip your toes/see what the hype is all about. read more

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Definition of a supper club. Hands down my favorite restaurant and for many reasons. I've heard great things about this specific location and it didn't disappoint. The ambiance, food, staff and show - everything was on point. Just when you think the show was over, more surprises came out and you find yourself mingling with tables next to you dancing and drinking the night away. We did family style as we came in a large group so I can't remember everything we ordered but I have some photos to show you just how much fun this place is. If you are ever feeling down, come here and I guarantee you will leave happy :) I would highly recommend this place to anyone visiting Tulum and I will definitely come back again! read more

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For the price we paid here the food was OK. The service was great. Everyone's very attentive. I really enjoyed the night show! If I were to visit Tulum again, I wouldn't come back to be honest. read more

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Ilios was the absolute highlight of our bachelorette trip! We went all out with the $100 per person family-style meal, and it was worth every penny. The food was incredibly yummy and endless, featuring a variety of appetizers, a stunning seafood tower, insane main courses, and dessert treats like ice cream tree stands. But the best part? The show! We were treated to an unforgettable performance with fire, aerial dancers, fun music, and dancing on chairs, tables, and the bar. There was even plate smashing--it was a whirlwind of excitement! I would 100% go back with a group and recommend going in blind without knowing what to expect; that made the experience even better. If you're looking for a perfect night out for a large group that lasts over three hours in one place, Ilios is the spot! read more

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This restaurant is a much in Tulum. It's a mixture of good food, cirque du Soleil and mikonos vibe in one place. AMBIANCE Absolutely beautiful. The attention to deitail is remarkable. FOOD Hummus was incredible. Greek salad is a must Skewers were extremely tasty The Mediterranean salad was phenomenal. SERVICE Impressive and 5 star level. ENTERTAINMENT Great music, loud so don't come here for intimate conversation. Do not come if you have epilepsy- light show everywhere. Fire dancers were cirque du suleil level. The chance to break plates the Greek way was epic. An all around great experience! read more

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Ilios is for the vibes.. Located in the central of hotel district. We came here to celebrate two birthday's & they did nothing for my friend's birthday's which was super disappointing, they did try to bring over some stale cookies but we were not interested. This restaurant is for the vibes. We came here to celebrate two birthday's & they did nothing for my friend's birthday's which was super disappointing, they did try to bring over some stale cookies but we were not interested. The shows are fun but they don't tell you they close the doors at 9pm for a show & they won't let you in. We had a reservation at 845pm, they couldn't seat us until about 930pm due to the show and our table not being ready. The fire show was super impressive! Very entertaining. Great music was playing the entire time, everyone was dancing on tables & chair, this little dance floor, swinging napkins etc. The service for our group of 4 was terrible from start to finish unfortunately. Our server Oscar was pretty aggressive, in a rush, drinks took too long & were extremely watered down (you're definitely paying for juice in Tulum). They brought over a stack of plates you can break which costs $10 but it is fun they do a follow train where everyone dances together then you break your plate into a treasure chest they have for it. Our server Oscar didn't bother recommending anything to us but was annoyed we ordered two gyros appetizers he told us it was for kids lol. We like to try a variety of items on the menu & we like gyros who cares. The gyros were a 3/5 lacked flavor a bit, alcoholic drinks 0/5 (literally could not taste any rum in my mojito & my friends felt the same), tzatziki 4.5/5, greek potato wedges were good you get about 4 or 5 wedges 5/5. One of our friends got the grilled shrimp but it wasn't very flavorful, our other friend ordered a lobster spaghetti the lobster was still frozen & pasta had no taste so she wanted to order something else. This is where it all went left. First, Oscar came and told us he can't do anything so we asked to speak to the manager because she just wanted a different meal. The manager, Francisco, came over & he was yelling in our face saying everyone loves the lobster spaghetti, lobster is expensive, we are wrong, he can't do anything, this grown man was throwing a tantrum and yelling. We got upset and argued back because we were just asking for a different meal instead due to the frozen lobster. Finally after we argued back he said he will take it off. The owner or big boss, Elizabeth, came and brought the bill and she apologized to us & was very nice. We informed her about Francisco's unprofessional behavior but she wasn't surprised by this so I'm sure it wasn't the first time. Due to our experience I wouldn't come back because the arguing was crazy, but this restaurant again has great vibes as far as music & their shows. I feel like Ilios needs to definitely focus more on customer service and communicating to customers around their reservation times so people aren't stuck standing around for 45min. I feel like Ilios needs to definitely focus more on customer service and communicating to customers around their reservation times so people aren't stuck standing around for 45min. read more

Ilios - Restaurants Near Me - Tulum, ROO

Our of all restaurants we went to, this place was the most reasonable and delicious. Ambiance is beautiful - i absolutely loved the LED entrance with all the greenery inside the restaurant. They do a light show and a cirque show as well. Service was good! fastest service we've had Food: i got the tuna sashimi and risotto with braised short rib. tuna was fresh and risotto was super good. read more

The rave yelp reviews peaked our interest to check Ilios out. I am in Tulum for my brother-in-law's wedding. We had no issue getting a 6pm reservation as it seems most folks eat later while in vacation. We have a 2 year old to contend with and they did their beat to accomodate. The ambiance dazzles the senses. The interior looks like a slice into the jungle. The DJ mixed dance music in the background setting the mood. Tantalizing smells wafted through including the smoked rosemary at the table for the Dasos ordered by the Bride and Groom. The tastes stimulated the palate whether from the food or the mixology. The seating touched the mind and the body. They had highchairs for our son but that was the limit for him. However, we put Dino Ranch on the iPad thanks to the free high speed wifi leaving him content. He wouldn't try any of the food and we disn't trust him with the glassware so he ate what we brought and drank from his own water bottle. They were happy to bring us a water glass and let us take it from there. The menu was only avaialable via QR Code and in some places such as the server's ipads were reversed with the labeling for the wifi so if it doesn't work, try the other code. The only downside to the meal was the serving of the lamb and potatoes. As you aee in my pic, they serve it in a bowl like a pile of pulled pork rather than the work of art in the menu. read more

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Ilios was a crowd favorite amongst my bachelorette party. Food was tasty but of course on the pricier end given that it's located on the beach zone. My favorite dish was the octopus which was tender and charred to perfection. Presentation of the dishes was beautiful and the drinks were even more impressive with smoke, garnish, and theatrics depending on the drink you order. Theatrics extend beyond the food... the real reason to come to Ilios is for the dancing, plate smashing, and fire show! It starts around 9p and you can expect to stay here for at least 2 hours. Waiters are lively and definitely know how to hype you up. I definitely recommend visiting ilios for the entertainment and it was nice that the food was good as well. read more

More of a nightclub than a restaurant after 9pm, ilios is an interesting mix of Greek food with trendy dance music, a light show, jungle decor, and Mexican style light shows and bottle service. The staff is very attentive and strives to create a fun experience. It's dinner and entertainment all in one. The food is pretty good- not completely Greek authentic but delicious and fresh nonetheless! read more

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LOVE! LOVE THIS PLACE! Highly recommend. Came for my birthday celebration and it didn't disappoint me at all. Had the best experience , their staff is so welcoming and friendly, making sure everyone is pleased, best spot to celebrate your birthday, they sure know how to have dinner party, and the food was so good! Their lime margarita was honestly the best. Their mini gyros are delicious! read more

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We came here for one of the nights of a bachelorette party. I would 100% recommend if you are looking for a fun, dancing, and entertainment type of vibe. The DJ plays all night long. It is not your average restaurant! The service was great in the beginning, once it turns into the entertainment part of dinner you might not see them for awhile as they are part of the experience. The food was so yummy and the portions were large. I had the seafood rice and it was awesome with the octopus fully wrapped around the shrimp. read more

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Highly recommend going for the show in the evening! It starts around 9pm and even on a Wednesday it was so fun. We ordered 3 dips, 3 appetizers, and 2 entrees for 4 people and it was probably 1 dish too many, we were very full. The lobster ceviche and burrata were our favorites. The 8 dishes plus 1 cocktail each was around $75 USD per person. The service was a bit slow and it was extremely loud, but that's because there is a show that goes on for ~30 minutes and then they bring out plates for people to smash. I'd recommend going earlier in the evening if you want to be able to have a conversation with your table but we enjoyed ourselves!!! read more

I wasn't very impressed with this place. The atmosphere is cool and they get wild at night during dinner, but to me the food was just ok. The pita bread and bread appetizer was gross- we got the hummus which was goood but the pita bread sucked. We also shared the lamb shank and it was pretty good but it was absolutely drenched in butter. It wasn't terrible, but probably won't be back. read more

First of all, the place and atmosphere is beautiful! It's such a fun vibe complete with plate throwing, dancing, people on tables. The food was tasty as well. However, this is not a 5 star rating as we had a reservation for 10 people and had to wait an hour past the reservation time. We brought a cake for a birthday which apparently is not allowed, and they made us buy a bottle to have the cake brought to us at our table. It's extremely loud and hard to hold a conversation but that is a bit implied with the party atmosphere. The wait and being forced to buy a bottle to have a cake, led to the lower rating. read more

The food was a solid 3/5. I added a star for the ambiance. Definitely felt like a club so if you're in your 20s this place is a vibe. (dancing on tables, smashing plates, etc.) An experience worth having in Tulum read more

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Exciting and entertaining. The best food we had on our trip. Think about your food choices . Steak is always a great option but the chicken was crazy good. Don't miss the show it's fire, loud music and fire. Greek food is fantastic similar to French or Italian but better. read more

Ilios - This was what my wife ordered it was wonderful I think it was seafood - Restaurants Near Me - Tulum, ROO

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BY FAR THE BEST RESTAURANT IN TULUM! When visiting Tulum Beach ...ILIOS is a MUST!!!! What an amazing restaurant experience. We came here in our first night... we made reservations on open table. We ordered crab cakes, gyros (amazing!!!!!!), couscous and a fish. The fish is cooked table side with salt. The night was filled with a show, breaking plates (yes really) and dancing !!! ILIOS was a great way to start off our vacation. Everyone should come here! The staff and service was amazing! Loved it! I highly recommend coming here you will no be disappointed!!! read more

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If this is your first time in Tulum, I Luis is a must. The food is great- we order crab, beef kabobs, hummus, tzatziki, and spaghetti. All is phenomenal!! There is entertainment- a fire show cirque soliel style and you can participate in Greek breaking plates. Now the service - if I could give the service a 10 star I would. We felt spoiled . Our server is Cano and he constantly made sure we were ok, the food was great ( which he recommended the food choices) all excellent choices ( chef kiss) . The ambiance is fun and live. If you're looking for great food, service and fun this is the place you have to go to. Super fun!! read more

Amazing birthday dinner experience would definitely recommend you go to this restaurant. The food was amazing as well the service and the atmosphere. Music was amazing everything was good. read more

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I'll try and make this quick and straight to the point, and yes it's just a lot: 1. They started us off with goat cheese and some oil/vinegar for the pita chips (literally 6 pita chips a person and a loaf of some bread to share which was really good) We maybe had them on the table for about 5 mins before our waiter walked over and stacked our plates with FOOD STILL IN IT We weren't done? And they didn't even ask, it was very strange. I thought "ok I guess we're done with that now.." Whatever. Tried to move on. We order some water and 1 mixed drink each. The "specials". Cool. 2. Pushy waiters and staff can't take no for an answer. Tried to order hummus for appetizer but the waiter thought it was a great idea to talk over us and offer us fish, meat, crab cakes, cheese etc. After 3 visits to our table in less than literally 10 minutes I said why the hell not and said yes to the 4 sauces you see in the picture and those grape leaf things with cheese. (I hoped he would finally leave us alone to enjoy our date night, maybe get to talk with my girlfriend) Nah. I swear I talked to him more than my partner for the first half of the "meal" (and this man is practically within kissing distance when he's trying to speak to me, squatting by our table in between us, no sense of personal space.) 3. I get the vibe is supposed to fun and party etc but there was so much yelling clapping sparklers dancing on tables etc I couldn't even hear my girlfriend at the table. If that's your thing go ahead 4. After all of this appetizer BS I just wanted to get some food in. My girlfriend wasn't feeling too well so she didn't want to order 1 of the 3 main entrees which would be a decent amount of food (cuz she would not finish it and there is no way for us to heat it back up at the air bnb lol) Instead of a normal response he basically said no you can't be full you have to eat. We exchanged a weird glance and then I tried to order my food to cut the awkward comment. "Can I get the lamb burger" "Bro you can get a lamb burger anywhere get the rack of lamb" It's literally twice the price and no, I don't want a rack of lamb I want a burger. "But you can share, and she can order a salad" Wtf? She doesn't want a salad, otherwise we'd order one. I was getting kinda pissed and I don't like taking it out on people I don't know so I asked for a few mins to talk it over with my girlfriend (buy us maybe 5 minutes without being harassed) In this time span we had dancing girls and other kitchen staff forcing us to stand up, dance in a conga line and break plates. This whole time we just wanted food. You think you'd just say no thank you and move on, but they LITERALLY came over and started sliding our chairs out to make us get up. At this point I let them do their little parade until we could finish and get back to our table to get our things and leave. Once we got back to the table and the waiter wanted to take our order, we asked for the check. He returned 3 times to try and get us to stay 1. He asked if we wanted to just order drinks and stay. No. 2. Leaves and comes back, asks if we want a "special one time just for us" no. 3. Comes back and asks if we want cake. No And the 4th time (in total this was closer to the 10th visit to our table and we were there from 9:30-10:30pm) the manager comes back with the check finally. 2600 PESOS. $150USD for what you see in that picture. We were told that we could be given "a little bit of everything" with the sauces, yet they charged us full price for just a fraction of each appetizer. Other tables had entire bowls of hummus. The only food here that you can't see was the bread they took from us in the beginning but luckily I finished my 6 pita chips in time. It was absolutely fucking mind boggling. I've gotten ripped off before but holy shit they win 1st place. Go to a taco shop or mamazzitas for a good time read more

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They put on an amazing show!!! From the dj to smashing plates to acrobats. Definitely come for the entertainment. The food and drinks were good but a little pricey. read more

As a nightclub, this place rocks. The problem though, is that it's a restaurant. Go for drinks. Great music. Beautifully decorated. The first night we just had drinks. We went back a second night to have some food. Some of the worst Greek food I've ever had anywhere. But, if you want to have a party and a good time. Go for the drinks and the nightlife. read more

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Unforgettable evening of entertainment and party vibes. The atmosphere was alive with excitement FIRE DANCERS making it an ideal spot IN TULUM. The menu has an impressive selection of dishes, but the real stars were the steak and lamb gyro. Cooked to perfection, the steak was a carnivore's dream, tender and flavorful. The lamb gyro, a delectable blend of spices and succulent meat, showcased the chef's mastery in Mediterranean cuisine. Adding to the festivities was the signature drink, aptly named "Achilles heel." This refreshing concoction was a symphony of flavors, striking the right balance between sweetness and a hint of exotic flair. The only issue I had was it took forever for our check about 30 minutes and they still asked us if we wanted more drinks. They also tried to upsell us bracelets and cookies at the end. read more

The whole restaurant is a vibe, atmosphere is beautiful and romantic. The service is top notch. Food was outstanding. I loved everything about Ilios. read more

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With so many polarizing reviews on Yelp, I was not sure what to expect. There was a bit of truth in all of them, and I'm hoping that some of the negative things people said in the past caused management to make some changes, as we did not experience the worst of the worst. Yes, the staff did try and upsell us a little bit on the food, but it wasn't overly aggressive. However, they were there, nice and quite efficient. The place is beautiful, like most of the restaurants along the strip of the hotel zone. I felt like they ruined the beauty of the dim, incandescent lighting with these inexplicable, intermittent flashes of extremely bright LED lights. That just didn't go with anything. They were distracting and not in a good way. A couple of times when we were there, they had girls dressed in white goddess gowns, waving these ridiculous LED flashlight things, presumably to call attention to themselves? We weren't really sure what their purpose was. There was one who stood by our table swaying most of the time we were there. I almost felt like she was waiting for some kind of a tip. As everyone mentioned, the fire show and the contortionists were very good! We were not forced out of our chairs into a conga line like some reviewer had said, and maybe we didn't stay late enough for the rumored plate-smashing, and I am glad for that because things that are so contrived like are just silly and wasteful. The music was loud electronic dance music, which I hate , but we were able to hear each other, reasonably well at a large table for six. The food happened to be pretty good, except for the hummus. It tasted like just mashed chickpeas, with a ton of salt. Kind of hard to ruin hummus. No tahini or any attempt at making it creamy. It was like mortar. The broccoli dish was also extremely disappointing, but everything else seemed to be very good and the group was happy with the food. Bottom line for me, there are many other places that are good. This wasn't a standout for me. read more

My husband and I came here during our honeymoon. We saw the restaurant being advertised on billboards and it looked like a cool experience when we walked by. The overall ambiance is great with lights, music, dance conga lines, breaking of the plates. However, they definitely hustle you and have hidden charges. We were not told we would get charged for the plates that they let us break ($6) they charge $8 for water and keep trying to give you one even if you stopped asking for water. And the worst part is the server tried to sale us three different types of fish over $300 and we kept saying no and he kept bringing back more to show us. Then I asked how much the wagyu was and it was $280 so I said no I'll just get the ribeye $90 then when we got the bill they charged us for the wagyu which seriously did not taste like wagyu wasn't the best. We were so upset we fought about the bill for over 20 mins with the manager and the server tried to say the lady asked for the bigger steak which is the wagyu which I definitely did not! I already don't finish my food why would I ask for a big steak? And why would you lie and put words in my mouth? They said they could do nothing about it since it was already ordered. All they compensated was taking the $6 plates off and our drinks. And honestly the food was not good the seafood tower was the worst I've ever had, the "wagyu" was rough tasted like a New York steak, and the sea bass was not that memorable. We went here based off looks and advertisement and we will not be back or recommend. Go to a hole in the wall with better quality food and not shady service. read more

If I could give zero stars, I would. Just left this resturant after being there for four hours!!! It took waaaaaay too long to bring out food. Four hours! Food was nothing to write home about. read more

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I would not recommend if you are actually hungry. If you want to have a good time, sure. Out of the 9 people at my table, only one person actually enjoyed the food. For myself, the crab cake was unbelievably thin. There was more garnish than crab cake. It was also sooo cold. I requested another dish and instead received the same crab cake, just warmed up. Most of the other dishes were also cold. One of them never made it to the table! I ordered asparagus and wasn't told that the kitchen didn't have asparagus until after the rest of my food came out (again, cold). I asked for the herb mix instead and never received it. To top it off, there was a small table directly next to me (so close I could have used it as an arm rest) that was used to house other tables' dirty dishes. Absolutely would not recommend. read more

Ilios - Crab cake - Restaurants Near Me - Tulum, ROO

An amazing night filled with the atmosphere of dinner in a club. The food was great and the entertain was amazing. Had a fantastic time and would go back!! I just hated they didn't split the bill and allowed only one credit card for our large group of 23, it caused turmoil. We all had different payment methods and no one person was prepared to fit a $3,000 bill. read more

I actually thought I was in Greece from the food and ambiance but they were playing Bollywood songs all night? Someone pinch me

Food was delicious. Ambiance was great. Service was timely. And our water Diego was perfection. read more

Ilios - Tuna sashimi and meatballs - Restaurants Near Me - Tulum, ROO

We waited over 35 minutes for our food when the restaurant is empty! We didn't even get our appetizers. When we did get the food it was less then ok for such prices. The artichoke was oily tasteless and just bad! The tuna tartare was not good at all. The best thing here was the free olive tapenade. The decor is amazing and the vibe is nice but don't expect to enjoy the food. read more

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Vibe was definitely 5 starts But food was ok We liked some food there but it's not really authentic greek. Service was also good. Nice place overall read more

If you want authentic service and food that is not over seasoned and oily avoid. If you want a loud, fun, over the top party atmosphere and to get plied with drinks, then this is your place :-) read more

Got food poisoning. Would like a refund it's the least you can do. We came for my 3-year anniversary at 7:30 last night. We really enjoyed the fire show it was impressive. We ordered the mussels, and they smelled bad and half them were not open. We complained and the manager came out and said they were fine. The waiter recommended the lamb grape leaves in the February specials. They tasted like they were made last year in February. The pastry meat pie was sweet also not good. The service was ok. The place is beautiful. Shortly after leaving we got food poisoning. Now our vacation is off the rails. Hopefully this will help others order better. We were skeptical we got bad food the whole time and we were right. Really disappointed read more

This place is the best! Great vibe- food is outstanding- definitely have the salt fish and Lobster- atmosphere so fun and service is five star! Ask for Leo- Javier and Estefania- we will definitely be back.shiv and dancing girls- geek food at its freshest and finest. We need a place like this in Tampa. I recommend 100% read more

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