How is Swagyu Pacific Beach restaurant rated?

Swagyu Pacific Beach

4.5

72 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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Swagyu Pacific Beach | Steakhouse & Butcher Shop by Chef Steve Brown, featuring the best wagyu in the world from the US, AUS, and Japan! Menu favorites include our famous Smashburger, Takamori "Drunken" Wagyu, crispy broccolini, kimchi fried rice & our wagyu fat brownie!

Join us for lunch, dinner, brunch or choose from our steak selection! Just one block from the beach, you can enjoy our patio, the lounge or dining room. We even have a 12-course speakeasy in the back! We hope to see you soon!

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This restaurant is permanently closed.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American, Steakhouse
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Wed–Fri 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Bar Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(858) 352-6634
Website
https://www.swagyuchopshop.com/pages/locations#pacificbeach
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Owned/operated by
South Asian/Indian, Women
Executive chef
Steve Brown
Catering
Catering options available in-home, on-location, and travel worldwide. 12-course, 16-course, and 22-course custom menus available.
Private party facilities
Join Chef Steve Brown and our culinary team for our Swagyu Study Hall experience where you will learn about the intricacies & excitement of Japanese, Australian, and American wagyu beef as well as our partner farms where they are raised. Our 20-seat private dining room gives our guests an exclusive, intimate, and immersive experience.

Location
966 Felspar St, San Diego, CA 92109-2717
Neighborhood
Pacific Beach
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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Parker Dinner Rolls$10.00
butter brushed, maldon salt
Kimchi Wagyu Tartare$22.00
puffed beef tendon, cured egg yolk
A5 Wagyu Skewer
- 2 oz.$24.00
Full Blood Tajima Whiskey Wagyu Skewer (2 oz.)
- One$10.00
- Three$25.00
Farmers Plate$13.00
melody of organic vegetables
Cucumber Salad$9.00
persian cucumbers, mint, sugar snap pea, purple radish, sesame vinaigrette
French Onion Soup$15.00
wagyu shank, gruyere
Butternut Squash Tortellini$22.00
vermouth cream, pecans, dates
Crispy Broccolini$14.00
eggplant puree, nori puffed buckwheat, chili fish caramel
Wagyu Fat Fried Rice$19.00
A5 XO, house kimchi, sugar snap peas, whiskey-soy, fried egg, furikake
Potato Puree$14.00
chives
French Fries$8.00
secret sauce, ketchup

Signature Burgers

Upgrades | 3x3 $28, 4x4 $35. Add a katsu cheese $6

1/4 Lb. Swagyu Smashburger$12.00
two 2oz. swagyu patties, american cheese, pickles, secret sauce, brioche
I/2 Lb. Swagyu Smashburger$20.00
two 4oz. swagyu patties, american cheese, pickles, secret sauce, brioche
El Swagador$26.00
swagyu smashburger, pork belly, smoked onions, serrano, secret sauce, brioche
Steakhouse Burger$26.00
8oz. wagyu patty, cheddar, pickles, sauce, lettuce, tomato, onion, brioche
Western Burger$22.00
swagyu smashburger, fried onion rings, housemade bbq

Signature Dawgs & Sandos

Swag Dawg$12.00
wagyu & kurobuta pork belly smoked sausage, honey mustard, pretzel bun
Katsu Cheese$12.00
secret sauce, pickle, brioche

Dessert

A5 Wagyu Fat Brownie$13.00
macerated berries, ganache, marshamallow, miso ice cream dippin dots
Lemon Cheesecake$12.00
blueberry sorbet dippin dots

What 72 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

72 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Baja California Sur
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was quick and efficient. So many great choices for food and sides/shareables. Bar was accommodating to make me a mocktail that was delicious. Indoor and outdoor seating was beautiful. Pricing was higher end but you got good quality food for your money!
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KaileeP
San Diego
19 reviews
vip
4.0
19 reviews
Dined on July 1, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience4
The food was so good. I was so full at the end. The drinks could’ve been better but that’s not what I went for. Get the katsu cheese on your burger
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 25, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience3
Went here last year and it was amazing, so I brought the girlfriend back to share the experience.. reservations were at 8 got in no problem, ordered food and it was out quickly, unfortunately they took the wagyu skewers off the menu. Broccolini was burnt to the point where it had lost all of its flavor so we sent that back so two of the items we wanted were disappointing. Burger was delicious. It was a bit too loud with music and hard to have a conversation without raising my voice. She wasn’t happy
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious. Not very much steak in the steak and eggs. Gave my partner some of my birriaquiles as he felt like he didn’t get enough meat but also did not want to order another plate of steak and eggs. Otherwise, it was an overall positive experience! We are South Bag residents and probably wouldn’t make the drive up to PB for another Swagyu Brunch. We may try dinner sometime though.
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FoodieJudy
San Diego
16 reviews
1.0
16 reviews
Dined on June 15, 2023
overall1food3service1ambience2
Dude, we were so terribly disappointed. We chose Swagyu to celebrate a graduation. We chose it because we wanted an elevated burger experience. It was nothing but a bust. Our wait service was horrible. We had to ask for flatware, then napkins. Then we had to ask to order our drinks. They didn't come out for 10 minutes. It was freezing outside, so we asked for the heater to be turned on. Nothing happened. After asking for assistance multiple times, we were told that there was no propane left. When we got our food there was nothing but a burger. No sides, not even fries which would cost the restaurant very little. We waited forever for the check after having a tiny $10 milkshake. What a bust. We will never return. It was a horrible way to celebrate a special occasion.
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BrieW
San Diego
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went to Swagyu again last night. It was great as usual! We had a party of 6, two of us got western burgers, two got the fillet, and the two kids split the mac and cheese. We also had the bread to start, the broccolini to round out the fillets, the fried rice as an appetizer, and the brownie for dessert.
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was outstanding, words won’t do it justice. We had lunch and it’s was spectacular, we’ll be back for a dinner service.
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firsttimer1821
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Great brunch for Mother's Day. Definitely make a reservation since it does get busy
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KimK
Seattle
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience4
The fries and onion rings were good. I got the single smash burger and feel like it was dressed for a triple; proportions were off. The burger was under seasoned and had too much bun, sauce and cheese -couldn’t taste the wagyu. The service was very nice and attentive. It was a good place for our group of 8.
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Anonymous
San Diego
6 reviews
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2023
overall2food2service3ambience4
Good: onion rings, my kids cheeseburger, and cucumber salad!! Excellent. Bad: My 70 dollar filet was salty to the point of being inedible. Accompanied by a 4$ side of “au poivre” which appeared to be hoisin out of a jar. I notified staff but was charged 74 dollars for the disaster anyway. We won’t be returning unless it’s for a burger.
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DukesonSaturdays
Seattle
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience4
My second time there and I like the restaurant. Some things they can improve. We ordered the special (a large cowboy cut) some of it was perfectly cooked and some of it was raw. When they sliced it for presentation, I would have been easy to wear the undercooked strips in a pan in order to make them all medium rare. The potatoes were crispy as always but wayyyy to salty. The street corn was tooooo spicy. I love spicy, but habanero spicy? Cmon folks. Finally the special included two beers. Not drinks, but beers. I asked about a glass of wine and politely told its beer only. An unnecessary constraint.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great time at Swagyu. The restaurant decor is very pretty with lots of plants and cow skulls. The patio looked so nice, but it was too chilly to sit outside. We over ordered and we’re stuffed, so my only regret is that we didn’t have dessert. We had the burrata which was everyone’s favorite dish, market veggies were charred to perfection, the Parker house rolls were soft and tasty. We had the fried rice which is a meal in itself. The burgers were so good. We added the katsu cheese which was extremely decadent. Service from Alexa and Mason was flawless. Thanks for a great dinner!
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service, great music, delicious and rich food and a fun environment. Our server made suggestions based on his personal taste, not just trying to upsell to the most expensive item. Did not disappoint! I will be back next time I am in PB.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was the best steak I have ever had in my life. If I ate this everyday I would kill myself with happiness. The risotto was out of this world. God bless the server who recommended that. I will be back for sure to destroy my credit card statement again. But it will be worth it. And I will leave with another great big smile and full stomach.
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ElliotN
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience4
Reservation was for birthday but there wasn’t any amenities or any questions asked. Food was overtly too salty, but that could just be personal preference. Server was attentive but felt rushed.
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Jocelyn878
Denver
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2023
overall3food2service3ambience3
We were seated in the lounge despite me having reserved a table. My 13 year old son was stationed in front of a tv overhanging the bar so, needless to say, conversation was limited at best. We ordered 3 sides and 2 steaks. Only one steak and the sides appeared. I asked about the second steak and was told that it had burned so they were cooking another one that would be ready momentarily. It showed up about 20 minutes after the first. Makes no sense to be eating an $80 steak inna lounge chair while half of our party waited for their food. Sides were disappointing. Broccolini was very over seasoned and burrata was a bizarre consistency… almost like it had gone bad. Entirely underwhelming which was sad as the dinner I had there last fall was wonderful. Not sure I’d risk the expense to try them again. Waiter comped burrata, broccolini, and my glass of wine.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely incredible. Food was delicious, service was great. You can tell the effort they put into making incredible food.
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JessicaS
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Probably the best burger we’ve ever had & our server Dennis made the experience even better! 10/10 all around
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Sean
Atlanta Metro
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience3
Food was just okay. Overpriced. Save yourself the trouble and avoid the wagyu bolognese
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
2 reviews
vip
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience4
The waitress was very kind and sweet. The food was slight, waaaay over priced.
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EmilyO
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was delicious! Can’t wait to come back
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PattyS
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service was absolutely amazing and the food was delicious, as always. Swagyu is such a treat and well worth it every time!
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LouisW
Orange County
70 reviews
vip
5.0
70 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Enjoy the Swagyu Burger, the steak and eggs, fries and onion rings. All excellent service was excellent price was reasonable.
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Sara
Las Vegas
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful meal. The food was delicious and the service was excellent. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants a great dining experience.
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YankeeJeff
San Francisco
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on March 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good is amazing and high quality. Menu is out of the box and service always excellent! One of our go to’s when in San Diego!
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TomCuad
San Diego
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 25, 2023
overall4food5service2ambience4
The server was super nice but it kinda sucked because no one greeted us for like 20 mins. Our server was extremely nice I can tell he was busy and we didn’t mind but he said the food would come out fast and didn’t really come out fast. The fries were not very good but we didn’t really have enough time to say anything. The meat obviously wa amazing
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blitz619
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went early in the evening so there was no crowd and they served our food to us very quickly! If you are a burger lover, this place is for you!
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DanielleM
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
If you are looking for a place with a nice vibe to get some high quality wagyu burgers, this is the place for you. The inside is filled with beautiful plants that make for a nice visual while dining. The Sidewinder Fries are a must! Also, save room for dessert - the A5 Wagyu Fat Brownie is out of this world. I will say, I am disappointed that they took the skewers off the menu at the PB location as they were a great way to experience a few different cuts of wagyu beef without having to order an entire steak. Hopefully they will make their way back on to the menu in the future as it looks like they change things up every once in a while. All in all, a great place to have a casual high quality dinner without going broke. Lastly, make a reservation as this place is always hopping and closes at 9pm even on the weekends.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
AMAZING BURGERS!!!! Amazing bolognese! Amazing fries! Amazing fried rice! Amazing milkshake! You can’t go wrong!!! YUM!!
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RafaG
San Diego
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was on point. Literally everything we ordered was amazing.
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TaylorD
San Diego
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had an awesome meal on a rainy Friday evening. Incredibly friendly and quick service. Our server inadvertently missed an appetizer we ordered and even got us a free sample plate of it to go with our main entrees. Incredible meal, service and dining experience. Highly recommend the crispy Brussels sprouts/brocollini and trying the cheese katsu on any burger if you are ordering one. We will be back many times!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our hostess/server was very friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu. My boyfriend and I love coming here. The burgers are INSANELY good.
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Courtney
San Diego
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
Nice place.
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Casper
Houston
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 9, 2023
overall3food1service3ambience3
My wife and I got sick from the wagyu ribeye. Too bad too, it had a good taste, but I should have known something might go wrong when the dinner rolls came out cold. Not sure if the food was mishandled or stored improperly but it was a shame to have such a pricey dinner only to get sick. Service was great, and the atmosphere was nice. Hard to recommend this place, considering what happened, but I would be willing to give it another shot.
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Gamal
San Diego
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
Really loved the ex. The food, especially the burgers are outstanding, we had Brook as our server, she was great, always checking if food was alright, and if we needed anything else. I will go again and again. Thank you
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MarcB
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent burgers and fries! A bit pricey but will definitely be back.
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What an incredible experience… I chose Swagyu for a special date night for my girlfriend and I. I left a special request to have 2 glasses of our favorite wine, Cabernet, on the table to begin as a special treat. The amazing staff not only had the glasses ready with a romantic and lovely table set for us, but they poured us a special wine that they normally don’t serve by the glass for us. It was so incredible we ended up buying the bottle. Our server Jack was attentive and had great service, he offered amazing recommendations and was knowledgeable of the menu’s offerings. We had an incredible and lovely experience here and cannot rave enough about it. Thank you to all the staff for helping to make this a memorable date night for my love and I. We will be back!!!
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Alex
San Diego
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely amazing!!!
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khuongn
San Diego
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible food . Beyond our expectations
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Mram
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great atmosphere and service. Food is always delicious
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Swagyu Pacific Beach is rated 4.5 stars by 72 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

966 Felspar St, San Diego, CA 92109-2717

Additional information

Neighborhood
Pacific Beach
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Wed–Fri 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Bar Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American, Steakhouse
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Owned/operated by
South Asian/Indian, Women
Executive chef
Steve Brown
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
https://www.swagyuchopshop.com/pages/locations#pacificbeach
Phone number
(858) 352-6634
Catering
Catering options available in-home, on-location, and travel worldwide. 12-course, 16-course, and 22-course custom menus available.
Private party facilities
Join Chef Steve Brown and our culinary team for our Swagyu Study Hall experience where you will learn about the intricacies & excitement of Japanese, Australian, and American wagyu beef as well as our partner farms where they are raised. Our 20-seat private dining room gives our guests an exclusive, intimate, and immersive experience.

Swagyu Pacific Beach

Permanently Closed

Additional information

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Shares & Sides

Parker Dinner Rolls$10.00

Kimchi Wagyu Tartare$22.00

A5 Wagyu Skewer

Full Blood Tajima Whiskey Wagyu Skewer (2 oz.)

Farmers Plate$13.00

Cucumber Salad$9.00

French Onion Soup$15.00

Butternut Squash Tortellini$22.00

Crispy Broccolini$14.00

Wagyu Fat Fried Rice$19.00

Potato Puree$14.00

French Fries$8.00

Signature Burgers

1/4 Lb. Swagyu Smashburger$12.00

I/2 Lb. Swagyu Smashburger$20.00

El Swagador$26.00

Steakhouse Burger$26.00

Western Burger$22.00

Signature Dawgs & Sandos

Swag Dawg$12.00

Katsu Cheese$12.00

Dessert

A5 Wagyu Fat Brownie$13.00

Lemon Cheesecake$12.00

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

How is Swagyu Pacific Beach restaurant rated?

Permanently Closed

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