Upepo Garden

We waited two hours for our food, and there was no menu, so we had no way to know the actual prices. We were then charged an absurd amount for small portions. The experience was awful, and I can’t stress that enough. You’d be better off going to a hotel on either side, where you’re sure to get better prices and service.

Drinks were the only real hit for me. I didn’t try the food because service was slow and there wasn’t a menu. It does seem to be a popular hangout, especially for university students, and the energetic DJ gives the place a lively, fun atmosphere.

The waitress was pleasant, but couldn’t operate the card machine. Our order took a really long time, and the food cost an unreasonable amount. It’s a nice venue, but the service was very poor, so I wouldn’t recommend it.

It’s a small place, so arriving early is worthwhile if you want a good table and that gorgeous ocean view. The tables are spaced nicely, giving each group some privacy. It’s a cute boutique-style spot for dinner and shisha near the beach, with buzzing music that I really enjoyed. The sound stays soft enough in the background to be kid-friendly. Prices are very affordable, though service can be slow. Since they’ve just reopened, they may still be changing staff, but you have to track down your server and push for service or you could wait a long time. I had a great experience.