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Savaneta●●●●#2 of 22 Places to Eat in Savaneta

Flying Fishbone

★★★★½4.7 out of 5 · 8,677 reviews
romantic
seafood
international
Reservation
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About

Feet-in-the-sand tables on a quiet cove in Savaneta, far enough from the high-rises that the only light at dinner is the candles and the moon. Reservations open 90 days out and the waterline tables go first — book the early seating and ask specifically for the sand. Expensive, romantic, worth it once per trip.

At a glance

Area
Savaneta
Vibe
romantic
Price
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Reservation required
Kid friendly
Cuisine
seafood
international
Caribbean
Dietary options
vegetarian
gluten-free

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