A cut above most of the restaurants in this likeable waterside strip, Nagisa has a pleasant indoor-outdoor seating area and a menu of Japanese and Japanese-inspired food. The sashimi has robust texture and subtle flavour, while main dishes are presented with flair and are generally delicious. There's a long drinks list; this is a good spot for a late-afternoon cocktail.


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