Exotica Restaurant

Exotica Restaurant Review

Set in a tiny French-Canadian enclave of Ojochal, this intimate, nine table thatch-roof restaurant has been serving superb tropical, French-inspired fare for more than a decade. For starters, there's a tangy refreshing avocado, pineapple, lime, and cilantro appetizer or an intriguing Tahitian fish carpaccio with bananas. Don't miss out on a hearty serving of fish or shrimp in a spicy banana-curry sauce or a spicy Vietnamese chicken soup. French favorites include cognac liver pâté, and a very pricey but excellent duck breast with an orange or pineapple sauce. Presentation is artistic, with garnishes of flowers and sprigs of exotic greenery. Desserts are all homemade, luscious, and reasonably priced. Chocoholics won't want to miss the chocolate chiffon cake with chocolate sauce and an accompanying shot glass of cocoa liqueur. Lunch customers can bring laptops to take advantage of the free Wi-Fi connection. Reservations are advised for dinner.