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El Farallon
F & B : Great Hotel restaurants

El Farallon

The Resort at Pedregal Cabo San Lucas , Mexico
Executive chef : Yvan Mucharraz
Year opened : 2009 Meals served : Dinner
Seats : 90
Average dinner check : US $ 50 ( food only ) Menu focus : Fresh fish caught daily from local waters Signature dishes : Whatever seafood is
caught fresh that day grilled simply Standout design features : El Farallon is characterized by its al fresco setting overlooking the Sea of Cortez . New in
2015 is the picturesque Champagne Terrace , which allows guests to explore and discover champagne . What makes it great : With its dramatic setting next to the
Sea of Cortez as well as a bounty of fresh local fish displayed on ice and grilled over charcoal , El Farallon promises a truly world-class dining experience .

Chiltern Firehouse Restaurant

Chiltern Firehouse London
Average dinner check : US $ 93-US $ 156 ( including drinks ) Menu focus : Contemporary , ingredient-focused cooking with an underlying
American accent Signature dishes : Chargrilled Iberico pork ; crab-stuffed doughnuts Standout design features : The restaurant , with its
large open kitchen , is at the heart of Chiltern Firehouse . The former fire carriage entrances of the restaurant open onto the restored doublewide sidewalk .
What makes it great : Chiltern Firehouse marries old with new and Hollywood with London tradition . The look is great , and the food and service is equally impressive .
Executive chef : Nuno Mendes Year opened : 2014 Meals served : Breakfast , lunch , dinner and weekend brunch Seats : 124
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