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Esplanade Hotel

Fodor's Review:

The cooking in this landmark hotel overlooking the pier is enough to lure citysiders, who are notoriously reluctant to visit the shore. But they can see the city from the conservatory-like dining room before enjoying contemporary dishes with a Mediterranean spin, such as baked chicken stuffed with chervil and ricotta. The Esplanade also houses a branch of Mecca—a chain of restaurants known for its lamb shanks and baked fish dishes. There are elegant rooms upstairs, befitting its Edwardian heritage.

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