| ambiance |
100.0% positive |
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Great food, great atmosphere, great music, great time! ”
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The best value and fun for a date I have experienced. ”
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The restaurant has a warm cozy ambience and the service was efficient and friendly. ”
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The ambiance is very romantic in a casual way -- great place for a date! ”
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If you are looking for a place for a first date or romantic evening. ”
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Go and enjoy an unhurried drink with 4 or 5 tapas while cozing up to a Latin romantic tune. ”
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This restaurant was very romantic and would be the perfect place for a first date, to bring out-of-town friends or to celebrate something special. ”
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the service is knowledgeable and accommodating, and the ambiance is cozy and festive. ”
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The ambiance is warm and mellow on a weeknight, lively and fun on the weekends. ”
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The atmosphere is great and friendly and the staff is always on hand for your every need. ”
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We went for a romantic birthday dinner - and it was just perfect. ”
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If you want great margaritas with great service and excellent small plates in a fun atmosphere, then Pura Vida is your place. ”
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The cozy, latin eclectic bar was a lot of fun as we tried great drinks featuring pisco, cachaca, rums & tequilas, we were loving it as we enjoyed our pisco sours, sex in santiago(a latin cosmo)and the awesome mojitos while we play a few rounds of dominos. ”
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This place is really cool inside, nice decor, great service. ”
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Everything you could want is here, great food, great drinks, great atmosphere. ”
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food, service, and atmosphere are wonderful. ”
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It's cozy, romantic vibe makes it an excellent pick for date three (and-beyond). ”
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love Virginia Highlands and there are a few places to choose from, but this seems to have a much more social atmosphere. ”
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The atmosphere is highly charged and sets the stage for a wonderful experience for families and friends. ”
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The atmosphere was nice but the food was average at best. ”
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| dessert |
76.66999816894531% positive |
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don't miss the daily special ice creams, that's where they first won me over--avocado ice cream with a warm chocolate sauce, sounds a little crazy, but so delicious i sometimes call just to see if they have it. ”
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This place is good for tapas and possibly dessert but I wouldn't really recommend having dinner there since tapas are meant to be miniature dishes. ”
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Since you obviously don't appreciate creative and innovative cuisine, I'm sure you'd be a much happier person if you stuck to the boring cookie cutter restaurants in Buckhead, or maybe try a Happy Meal at McDonalds. ”
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We order 6 tapas for 2 of us, then 2 desserts and 2 drinks, and get out for about $60. ”
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And speaking of dessert, the dessert list hasn't changed, you can still get the amazing dark chocolate-ancho chile flan brulee and Hector's ice cream of the day to finish up your meal. ”
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| drinks |
85.0% positive |
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Pura Vida was one of my favorite restaurants in Atlanta and definitely my favorite tapas bar. ”
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Well with a large party, everyone having a couple of drinks by that point, math was not our best subject, not the mention half the table couldn't even hear what they're supposed to do. ”
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Fun Place with great food and drinks ”
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This little spot in the Highlands is still good for Pan-Asian tapas and drinks. ”
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Best tapas in Atlanta; unique dishes, great drinks ”
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They were able to make excellent suggetions of wines and drinks to accompany the dishes. ”
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..im a waiter and spoiled people like you that make our life miserable, we d rather go home if we re making no money so if u cant get a damn spot by the bar or you are on a budget go somewhere else or for god sake stay home and order a pizza. ”
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The cozy, latin eclectic bar was a lot of fun as we tried great drinks featuring pisco, cachaca, rums & tequilas, we were loving it as we enjoyed our pisco sours, sex in santiago(a latin cosmo)and the awesome mojitos while we play a few rounds of dominos. ”
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The wine selection was wonderful and the wait staff was friendly and helpful. ”
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Go and enjoy an unhurried drink with 4 or 5 tapas while cozing up to a Latin romantic tune. ”
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The drink menu is also extensive, with a great wine list consisting of many Spanish, Chilean, and Argentinean wines, as well as their signature versions of traditional Latin cocktails (their mojitos, sangrias, and capirihnas are all wonderful). ”
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Even the glass wines were quite good. ”
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It was after 10pm, and the bar was full, so we asked if it would be possible to get a table. ”
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The signature drinks and bacardi-tini's are the best around. ”
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good drinks ”
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The service was not as good as it is expected from a restaurant of this caliber nor was the food or drinks. ”
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We order 6 tapas for 2 of us, then 2 desserts and 2 drinks, and get out for about $60. ”
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Where else in Atlanta can you go and try such creative wonderful food, with great wine or mojitos for about $30 per person? ”
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After living in Spain for so many years I was very surprised to find such an authentic yet innovative tapas bar in Atlanta. ”
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Everything you could want is here, great food, great drinks, great atmosphere. ”
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| food quality |
90.81000328063965% positive |
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Okay, so we all know that the food is good here. ”
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If you like really good food and you haven't been here yet, you owe it to yourself to visit! ”
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Duck, ceviche, bbq beef, shrimp, mushrooms, delicious little steak kebob thingys, everything was delicious. ”
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Perfect comfort food for a cool night. ”
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The food tastes good. ”
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They were able to make excellent suggetions of wines and drinks to accompany the dishes. ”
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The potito palta is a great combination of pork and lime. ”
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The dishes are good but not outstanding; the menu is complicated (weird ingredients), but fortunately there are definitions and descriptions of some of the foods. ”
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last time we had the most delicious dish with garlic flavored mashed potatoes and an egg. ”
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Especially because the food is so good (and it really is), you really want the chance to savor and appreciate each dish. ”
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The service is very nice and food good quality but we will not go back because the value is not there. ”
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the food is so unique and flavorful and our server was so knowledgable. ”
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don't miss the daily special ice creams, that's where they first won me over--avocado ice cream with a warm chocolate sauce, sounds a little crazy, but so delicious i sometimes call just to see if they have it. ”
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The food was amazing. ”
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have raved about Pura Vida to numerous people, citing specific delicious dishes (the calabaza rings were a definite favorite). ”
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Good latin cuisine ”
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Although I am not familiar with some of the ingredients, the dishes we've tried are always fresh and flavorful. ”
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The Pato Frito - fried duck - and Malanga pasta were excellent. ”
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Best tapas in Atlanta; unique dishes, great drinks ”
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I've been many times and the food is always great. ”
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Also, chef Hector deserves the utmost respect for using fresh local ingredients and supporting our local farmers and small businesses. ”
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Their brunch menu is unique and delicious. ”
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..im a waiter and spoiled people like you that make our life miserable, we d rather go home if we re making no money so if u cant get a damn spot by the bar or you are on a budget go somewhere else or for god sake stay home and order a pizza. ”
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The food and service are consistently good and the value is one of the best in the city. ”
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The atmosphere was nice but the food was average at best. ”
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food, service, and atmosphere are wonderful. ”
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If, however you want to experience food you cannot try elsewhere - truly creative food- at an exceptional price - then try Pura Vida. ”
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Well, I went last evening for a friend's birthday, and we were all saddened to see that our favorite dishes were gone. ”
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After living in Spain for so many years I was very surprised to find such an authentic yet innovative tapas bar in Atlanta. ”
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The food was fantastic. ”
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Great food - Prompt service -Very loud music that forces you to yell at your dining partner. ”
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Great place for a special occasion for just a great meal. ”
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We always enjoy ourselves and have a great meal. ”
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Our favorite comfort food, the chicken empanadas, are still on the menu and a great compliment to the new, more upscale dishes. ”
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Everything was delicious! ”
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Too bad the food fails to impress. ”
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recommend getting extra bread for the yummy leftover sauce. ”
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Even the most familiar dishes are punched up with unique and unexpected ingredients, lending to the most tantalizing marriage of flavor combinations in each bite. ”
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Fun Place with great food and drinks ”
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The food is authentic Latino and prepared to very high standards, trust me I am from Puerto Rico and know my mother's cooking very well. ”
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The food is great every single time. ”
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Amongst the group, we even discussed not what was best, but which dish was the worst. ”
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Great food, great atmosphere, great music, great time! ”
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Have never had a bad meal there! ”
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Jacob, the bartender and the rest of the staff were extremely friendly, service was impeccable, and the food was stunning! ”
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Where else in Atlanta can you go and try such creative wonderful food, with great wine or mojitos for about $30 per person? ”
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The food is very creative, attractive and well seasoned. ”
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This place is good for tapas and possibly dessert but I wouldn't really recommend having dinner there since tapas are meant to be miniature dishes. ”
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The food was delicious. ”
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the food is good (a bit over priced), but not worth the torment of having to deal with the bad service. ”
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Lots of my old favorites are still there including the mussels and the chicken empanadas, which are served with a very tasty hot-vinegar sauce, and the delicious shrimp cocktail. ”
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The duck is the best duck dish I've ever had, and I think we've tried everything on the menu by now with delicious results. ”
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The food was pretty good, although with a large party and everyone ordering a few different things to try we consistently had to ask "what is this" as the plates were set on the table and the server disappeared leaving us to juggle the food. ”
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The food is not only pleasing to the senses, but quite well prepared and served. ”
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The food is just as good as the service too. ”
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The food and service here have always been great. ”
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Try the sangria, very yummy. ”
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First let me say I loved the food. ”
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Everything I put in my mouth was delicious. ”
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The shrimp diablo blanco was delicious and delicate with just enough heat. ”
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Also missing were the delicious specials! ”
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The tapas were rather mediocre in quality - salad dressing was gloppy & lettuce was still wet, patatas were bland, etc. ”
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Dishes meant to be shared like charred mushrooms in butter or local trout ceviche go excellent with the spot-on sangria. ”
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Our favorite, by far, was the salmon ceviche. ”
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Since you obviously don't appreciate creative and innovative cuisine, I'm sure you'd be a much happier person if you stuck to the boring cookie cutter restaurants in Buckhead, or maybe try a Happy Meal at McDonalds. ”
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The service was not as good as it is expected from a restaurant of this caliber nor was the food or drinks. ”
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One of my favorite dishes is the ceviche de hongitos. ”
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And speaking of dessert, the dessert list hasn't changed, you can still get the amazing dark chocolate-ancho chile flan brulee and Hector's ice cream of the day to finish up your meal. ”
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This was the second time I had ever had tapas and I will say that the steak and the duck were great, everything else was ordinary. ”
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Everything we ordered was delicious, including the amazing margaritas and mojitos. ”
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couple of must-haves on the new menu include the Dorado Pinchos (Mahi mahi wrapped in chorizo, grilled to perfection and served with banana mustard sauce), the asparagus sandwich (grilled asparagus, fresh dill, and cheese baked into a homemade bread), P ”
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The new celery ceviche with mushrooms and cheese is great! ”
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She told us we weren't allowed to sit at her table and not order food. ”
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had dinner at Pura Vida this week, and as usual the food, service and entire experience was wonderful! ”
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Every time I go, I am impressed with the quality of the food and the great service provided by the staff. ”
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the food is not great and you would have to order atleast 3 plates if your really hungry. ”
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The service does miss sometimes, but the food is excellent. ”
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Everything you could want is here, great food, great drinks, great atmosphere. ”
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| menu variety |
95.83000183105469% positive |
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The hostesses and waitstaff are wonderful and thank goodness because some of the items on the menu are un-pronouncably creative! ”
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The dishes are good but not outstanding; the menu is complicated (weird ingredients), but fortunately there are definitions and descriptions of some of the foods. ”
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The duck is the best duck dish I've ever had, and I think we've tried everything on the menu by now with delicious results. ”
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Their brunch menu is unique and delicious. ”
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Our favorite comfort food, the chicken empanadas, are still on the menu and a great compliment to the new, more upscale dishes. ”
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after taking a closer look I realize that MOST of the menu had changed (including prices) and that none of our favorite tapas were available. ”
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The drink menu is also extensive, with a great wine list consisting of many Spanish, Chilean, and Argentinean wines, as well as their signature versions of traditional Latin cocktails (their mojitos, sangrias, and capirihnas are all wonderful). ”
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Our server was great at helping us with the menu and recommending things for us. ”
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The mojitos were great, and we fell in love with the Malanga Chips, the Duck-Maduros and the Coctel de Camarones, but I would almost have to list everything on the menu. ”
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make sure to try the mussels, they are the best item on the menu, although the duck is also outstanding. ”
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couple of must-haves on the new menu include the Dorado Pinchos (Mahi mahi wrapped in chorizo, grilled to perfection and served with banana mustard sauce), the asparagus sandwich (grilled asparagus, fresh dill, and cheese baked into a homemade bread), P ”
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The wine selection was wonderful and the wait staff was friendly and helpful. ”
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| overall |
90.0% positive |
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If you are looking for a great tapas place to try out, you MUST VISIT Pura Vida! ”
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My new favorite restaurant in the Highlands. ”
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Pura Vida is by far the best tapas restaurant in Atlanta. ”
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I'm so glad to find a great restaurant that doesn't cost me a fortune to have a good time. ”
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The setting was nice, although I expected the place to be a little bigger. ”
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If you want great margaritas with great service and excellent small plates in a fun atmosphere, then Pura Vida is your place. ”
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As mentioned, Pura Vida is not a good place for a large group. ”
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The ambiance is very romantic in a casual way -- great place for a date! ”
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Pura Vida is my favorite restaurant. ”
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However, for a snack, I think this is a great place to hang out. ”
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| return potential |
66.66999816894531% positive |
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But I probably won't be back; if you want great tapas for a better $, head to Eclipse. ”
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The service is very nice and food good quality but we will not go back because the value is not there. ”
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In short, I used to recommend this restaurant to everyone but I will no longer do so and I doubt my husband and I will be back. ”
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| service |
93.90000343322754% positive |
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Be sure to order at least 4-5 plates for 2 people. ”
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the food is so unique and flavorful and our server was so knowledgable. ”
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The wine selection was wonderful and the wait staff was friendly and helpful. ”
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The service was not as good as it is expected from a restaurant of this caliber nor was the food or drinks. ”
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have raved about Pura Vida to numerous people, citing specific delicious dishes (the calabaza rings were a definite favorite). ”
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Service is friendly and informative, make sure and ask for suggestions! ”
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The service was really good. ”
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But, over the last couple of years, every time we go, the service is EXTREMELY bad. ”
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the food is good (a bit over priced), but not worth the torment of having to deal with the bad service. ”
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Great service, tapas unimpressive ”
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Jacob, the bartender and the rest of the staff were extremely friendly, service was impeccable, and the food was stunning! ”
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The service is the best in town. ”
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This place is really cool inside, nice decor, great service. ”
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the service is knowledgeable and accommodating, and the ambiance is cozy and festive. ”
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The food was pretty good, although with a large party and everyone ordering a few different things to try we consistently had to ask "what is this" as the plates were set on the table and the server disappeared leaving us to juggle the food. ”
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Our server was great at helping us with the menu and recommending things for us. ”
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The food is just as good as the service too. ”
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Fast service. ”
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The food and service here have always been great. ”
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Great food - Prompt service -Very loud music that forces you to yell at your dining partner. ”
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The staff was so friendly and they knew what they were selling. ”
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The food and service are consistently good and the value is one of the best in the city. ”
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The service was good and they comped what wasn't eaten. ”
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We always find the staff to be very friendly, knowledgable and attentive. ”
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The service has always been great. ”
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The atmosphere is great and friendly and the staff is always on hand for your every need. ”
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food, service, and atmosphere are wonderful. ”
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The staff is very knowledgeable, and helpful. ”
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The service was also excellent. ”
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..im a waiter and spoiled people like you that make our life miserable, we d rather go home if we re making no money so if u cant get a damn spot by the bar or you are on a budget go somewhere else or for god sake stay home and order a pizza. ”
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The restaurant has a warm cozy ambience and the service was efficient and friendly. ”
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had dinner at Pura Vida this week, and as usual the food, service and entire experience was wonderful! ”
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The staff are attentive and committed to providing the best service in the Highlands! ”
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good people watching. ”
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Our server was really really nice and informative. ”
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The staff is always friendly. ”
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The service is very nice and food good quality but we will not go back because the value is not there. ”
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Every time I go, I am impressed with the quality of the food and the great service provided by the staff. ”
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If you want great margaritas with great service and excellent small plates in a fun atmosphere, then Pura Vida is your place. ”
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We have never had poor service. ”
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The service does miss sometimes, but the food is excellent. ”
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| value |
85.0% positive |
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The food and service are consistently good and the value is one of the best in the city. ”
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If, however you want to experience food you cannot try elsewhere - truly creative food- at an exceptional price - then try Pura Vida. ”
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after taking a closer look I realize that MOST of the menu had changed (including prices) and that none of our favorite tapas were available. ”
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The best value and fun for a date I have experienced. ”
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..im a waiter and spoiled people like you that make our life miserable, we d rather go home if we re making no money so if u cant get a damn spot by the bar or you are on a budget go somewhere else or for god sake stay home and order a pizza. ”
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One spot was recommended by the concierge at the hotel we stayed at in Buckhead, but I found Pura Vida through Citysearch, and it was beyond worth it. ”
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The service is very nice and food good quality but we will not go back because the value is not there. ”
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It is SEVERELY overpriced and SEVERELY underportioned for even TAPAS CUISINE. ”
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the food is good (a bit over priced), but not worth the torment of having to deal with the bad service. ”
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It's one of the best deals in Atlanta. ”
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| wait time |
50.0% positive |
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the mussels are some of the best in the City and the mofongo (fried mashed plantains with slow cooked goat) is one of my favorites. ”
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