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Dine in amazing ambiance on the banks of Lielupe river, in Jūrmala, Latvia.
We visited Restaurant Laivas for a brunch menu (if I remember correct EUR 18 per person) back in June 2018.
Now I have another great addition to Jūrmala restaurants list
Interior at Laivas Restaurant in Jūrmala
The brunch menu at Laivas
Sweets at Laivas restaurant
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