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by creative twists and sauces. Try crispy skinned sea bass filet with candied lemon from
the lava-stone grill; or beef tenderloin and tomato-shallot marmalade. Duck breast is
on the menu, which is unusual in Dalmatia.
In the Hilton Imperial. Marijana Blazi5a 2. & 020/320-320. Fax [phone]. www.hilton.com. Reservations
required for dinner. Entrees 140kn-190kn ($25-$33/£13-£17); lunch and breakfast entrees 70kn-120kn
($12-$22/£6.40-£11). AE, DC, MC, V. Daily 7-10:30am for breakfast; 12:30-2:30pm for lunch; 7-11pm for dinner.
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Arsenal Taverna at Gradska Kavana CROATIAN This upscale spot became
a delightful addition to Dubrovnik's restaurant scene when it reopened in November
2005 on the Old Harbor near the Plo c e Gate. Walk through the Arsenal Wine Bar
across from St. Blaise Church off Lu z a Square and claim a table on the terrace. The
menu is typical of Dubrovnik with lots of fish dishes, but it also has a better-than-
average selection of grilled meats and an extensive but pricey selection of Croatian
wines. A plus: Appetizers include Pa s ki sir, a specialty sheep's milk cheese from the
island of Pag, and kulen, a spicy sausage from Slavonia in eastern Croatia. Service can
be slow, but who wants to hurry through a meal when the twinkling lights of
Dubrovnik are the backdrop?
Pred Dvorom 1. Old Town. & 020/321-065. Entrees 70kn-140kn ($12-$24/£6.40-£13). AE, DC, MC, V. Daily
9am-2am. Kitchen closes at 11:30pm.

Poklisar SEAFOOD/PIZZA Access this seaside spot on the Old Harbor via
the Plo c e Gate or just move toward the catchy live music. Poklisar has unabashedly
been catering to tourists for 10 years and its extensive menu, friendly waitstaff, and
crowded tables are testament to that. The cuisine ranges from pizza to lobster and
everything is well prepared and attractively presented. Try the house specialty, skewers
of grilled shrimp resting atop blue-cheese risotto, or savor one of the super-thin-crust
pizzas while you breathe in the scent of the sea.
Ribarnica 1, Old Town. & 020/322-176. www.poklisar.com. Pizza 41kn ($7/£3.75); 590kn ($102/£54) for 1 kilo (2.2
lb.) of lobster. AE, DC, MC, V. Daily 9am-midnight.
Proto SEAFOOD The menu says the food is prepared “according to our
grandparents' recipes” with local ingredients. Try any of the grilled meats—or even the
Dalmatian ham appetizer—to see if either conjures childhood memories. The wine
list is full of reds from Pelje s ac and whites from Kor c ula. Opt for a table on the sec-
ond-floor terrace.
Siroka 1, Old Town. & 020/323-234. www.esculap-teo.hr. Reservations recommended. Entrees 74kn-110kn
($13-$19/£6.75-£10). AE, DC, MC, V. Daily 11am-11pm.

Restaurant Agora DALMATIAN Located at the Hotel Perla, Agora's menu
lists grilled fish and meats with an unusually high number of steak choices. Prepara-
tions are strictly straightforward, which plays up fresh ingredients and cordial service.
Filet mignon with baked potato is an excellent choice.
Mali Stradun bb, Lapad. & 020/438-244. Entrees 50kn-150kn ($9-$26/£4.60-£14), except fish portions in kilos.
AE, DC, MC, V. Daily 7am-midnight.

Restaurant Konakova DALMATIAN This second-floor terrace restau-
rant packs them in every night. Like most other Dubrovnik dining spots, specialties
are seafood, grilled meat, pizza, and pasta, but equal care is given to all dishes. Little

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