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“LOVED IT! Food, setting, service A+++”

Spondylus Restaurant
Ranked #2 of 46 Restaurants in Olon
Price range: €4 - €14
Description: In Spondylus everything is homemade, prepared daily with fresh ingredients and made to order. We open this new concept, familiar and honest food. Enjoy...
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Description: In Spondylus everything is homemade, prepared daily with fresh ingredients and made to order. We open this new concept, familiar and honest food. Enjoy...
Reviewed 25 February 2017

We stayed at Villa de Los Suenos up the road, and Shel and Marsha suggested we try this sweet place. We were so lucky! The night we visited they had a guest chef preparing fresh sushi, and since we'd had a large, late lunch it was perfect. The seating is outdoors under an open-aired rooftop, the service is excellent and gracious, the wine was good and fairly priced, and the beer is ice cold. Ecuador's coast in February...it's hot during the day, and so pleasant at night, with the ocean breezes. Don't miss this one, if you're in Olón or in the vicinity.

Date of visit: February 2017
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Thank sburkerd
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Spondylusteam, Propietario at Spondylus Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 6 March 2017

Hi sburkerd!

Firstly, thank so much for your suggestion about our place...

In otherhand, yes you are SO lucky! our friend and guest sushi chef been in our restaurant just 3 times and you got it one of them!! nice!!

you are welcome, all of us we´ll waiting for you back!

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Reviewed 24 February 2017 via mobile

Not expecting much in the way of food in tiny Olon, we wandered into Spondylous. What a treat !! Lovely small garden-like setting and very friendly enthusiastic staff serving truly outstanding food. By far the best meal weve had in out three weeks in Ecuador. The menu is not large but still difficult to choose from since all the offering are so tempting. My travel companions and i shared three dishes and argued constantly about which was "most delicious". I still think the Philipine chicken -ginger tinged delicately grilled bites- was the winner. My only regret is that i ordered before i saw the pains taking preparation and beautiful presentation of the sushi special. Next time !! Dont miss this place. Five star food at two star prices.

Date of visit: February 2017
Thank dj9591
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Spondylusteam, Propietario at Spondylus Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 6 March 2017

Hi dj9591

Is a real honor read your lines, we try to do our best and we feel pleased when people like you had a good expirience in our place. Thanks so much for your kinds words, it is our best inspiration to carry on.

Best wishes!

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Reviewed 24 February 2017 via mobile

I have to be honest there are not many great places to eat in Olon, however Spondylus was very good.
I had the tuna and my wife had the veggie burger.
The atmosphere was pleasant and staff were friendly and attentive.
The only reason why this didn't have 5 stars was as there was a little bit too much salt on the Tuna, however that's me being picky.
Definitely go here.!!

Date of visit: February 2017
Thank jamesashleysmith
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Spondylusteam, Propietario at Spondylus Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 6 March 2017

Hi James!

jajaja don´t worries about 5 stars, this is not our goal. Our best challenge is that the people enjoyed good food and feel confortable to share in Spondylus, you will be back and for us it is enough!

Thanks for your honesty

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Reviewed 14 February 2017

I saw that this place had a nice crowd of tourists and ex-pats so stopped in rather than take chances elsewhere. Very satisified.

Date of visit: February 2017
Thank Steven B
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Spondylusteam, Propietario at Spondylus Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 6 March 2017

Hi Stevie!

You are completely right! must of our custumers are tourists and ex-pats. Here in Olón exist a huge comunity of them and for us is a pleasure serve honest food for them and for anybody else that want to experiment our place.

we are glad that you was satisfied with your experience.

kind regards

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Reviewed 13 February 2017 via mobile

A very excellent staff. Had a native Venezuelan dish for breakfast and it was awesome! Went back for dinner later that night and had an awesome pasta.

Date of visit: February 2017
Thank daniel g
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Spondylusteam, Propietario at Spondylus Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 13 July 2017

Hi Nawdognaw!

For us was a pleasure serve you... waiting for a next time

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