Seaflower Lateneus

Top choice in North Coast & Lowlands


Boasting one of the best chefs along the north coast (born here, trained in Europe), Seaflower serves delicious grilled seafood (try the spaghetti marinera). It’s worth reserving a table on weekends, when it’s often packed with a smart crowd of cocktail-sipping weekenders – it also doubles as Same’s best bar, with an array of hanging bottle decorations (watch your head!).

Rooms for rent here, too – one's even categorized as a 'suite'! You can bring up a $50 bottle of champagne from the bar.


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