Sens Restaurant

Name: Sens Restaurant
Address: 4 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, CA, United States, 94111
Telephone: (415) 362-0645
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

1289 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

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Sens is French for the word meaning "Sense," which refers to the faculties of sight, sound, smell, and taste that humans perceive this as stimuli originating from the body inside and out.

At Sens we love the process of cooking and its end result, complete happiness. Our inspiration is that of the Mediterranean with its diverse cultures and cuisines. Our goal is not to redefine or reinvent their cuisine but rather to refine and create delicious and beautiful food. We use only the finest local ingredients and exotic spices to elevate our classic and modern techniques. Our destination is and will always be the same, to develop and perfect the flavor, fragrance, texture and composition of each dish while creating a unique and unforgettable experience.

Welcome to Sens.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 4, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 43 times today

Experiences are available.

Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 3:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(415) 362-0645
Website
http://www.sens-sf.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Vernon Moralez
Catering
Sens offers local catering within the Embarcadero Center and it's surrounding buildings. Please call (415) 627-0747 for more information.
Private party facilities
Sens Restaurant specializes in private and semi-private events including corporate luncheons and dinners, wedding and cocktail receptions, after work gatherings or any other type of occasion for groups of 15 to 500 guests.
Private party contact
Rachel Lewis: (415) 627-0747

Location
4 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, CA 94111
Neighborhood
Financial District / Embarcadero
Cross street
Drumm
Parking details
Underground parking lots located in Embarcadero Centers 1 thru 4. Four hours free parking after 5PM M-F & all day Sat. with validation stamp. Daytime parking M-F first hour free, second & third hours are $4 each with validation stamp. Metered street parking also available.
Public transit
If you are traveling by BART, exit at Embarcadero Station. Walk up Drumm St. past the Hyatt Regency and turn right to enter the street level of Embarcadero Center 4. Take escalator up two flights to the Promenade Level. Sens entrance is located on your left a few yards down the walkway .
Entertainment
Sens Restaurant is conveniently located in the Embarcadero Center, Downtown San Francisco. The Embarcadero Center schedules several fun events and entertainment throughout the year, please visit embarcaderocenter.com for special event schedules and current parking information.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Join us for Happy Hour drinks and small plates!
Bar Lounge
Multiple dates available
Join us for drinks and small bites!

Popular dishes

Mediterranean Spreads$21.00
lentil hummus, garlic chips tzatziki, za’atar, olive oil muhammara, walnuts hummus, pita
Crispy Falafel$12.00
Cucumbers, garlic yogurt
Crispy Dumplings*$16.00
Crab & shrimp filling, chili crisp oil, dill oil
Halibut Crudo$18.00
spicy tomato coulis, sea beans, cucumbers, cilantro, black lime
Roasted Rainbow Cauliflower$13.00
Almonds, currants, calabrian chili
Gambas*$17.00
Garlic toast crostini, shrimp, parsley, chili

Salads

Heirloom Tomato$16.00
watermelon, arugula, cucumber, onion, basil, radish, croutons, champagne vinaigrette, balsamic reduction
Fattoush$16.00
chopped romaine, cherry tomatoes, feta, radish, red onion, cucumber, toasted pita, mint, sumac lemon dressing

Charcoal Grill

26oz Grilled Ribeye$89.00
haricots verts, yellow wax beans, red wine sauce
Lamb Chops$59.00
zucchini & potato gratin, piquillo olive tapenade, rosemary natural jus
Half Chicken$37.00
cranberry beans, arrowhead cabbage, corno di toro peppers, meyer lemon jus
Prime NY Steak$49.00
savoy spinach, leeks, celtuce, piquillo peppers, natural jus

Plates

Paccheri Pasta$24.00
olives, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, calabrian chilies, onion, basil, fire roasted tomato sauce,
Red Snapper$41.00
roasted summer squash, cauliflower mushrooms, tomato saffron broth, piquillo caper relish
Liberty Farms Duck Breast$42.00
corn & fava beans, pickled cherries, chanterelles, sherry vinegar
Seafood Paella$43.00
saffron sofrito, calamari, shrimp, squid ink aioli

What 1,289 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Francisco
Good for groups
San Francisco
Mediterranean

1,289 Reviews

KC
KimberlyCorporate
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Thank you so much to the staff at Sens! Our party ended up being larger than we'd planned and the staff were all so helpful and accommodating. The food was great and our group particularly enjoyed the bar that was easy to stand and chat at! Thank you again for a fun and delicious time.
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ClaudiaS
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I have been here a few times but finally decided to bring my family for a celebration and it was great. My parents love the overall vide of place which is not always the case.
Sens RestaurantResponded 7 days ago
Claudia, Thank you for coming in and bring the family, we are glad they enjoyed the vibe. We hope you will be back soon.
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Patrick
Austin
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing service!
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CookingEating
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 19, 2023
overall2food4service4ambience1
The noise level is too high. It is definitely not a place for a dinner with friends.
Sens RestaurantResponded 7 days ago
I am sorry to hear that the noise level was too high, we have many large parties of business, friends and familys dinning which can make for a louder environment. On your next time in request for a quieter area and we will always do our best to accommodate you for we have many spaces in the restaurant so that you are comfortable.
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WayneC
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A great little discovery near the Ferry Building with views towards the Bay Bridge. We had the Happy Hour menu which included plentiful options from which to choose; portion sizes were larger than expected; servers were knowledgeable and attentive without being intrusive; the vibe of the place is energetic and welcoming. Definitely will return.
Sens RestaurantResponded on September 25, 2023
Wayne, We are glad that you found us and enjoyed your time at Sens, please come on back soon for we have added some new dishes to the menu.
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KateL
Exclusive
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2023
overall5food5service3ambience5
Great spot- beautiful view, awesome food, and something for everyone to enjoy :)
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ClaireM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience at Sens. Food was delicious, service was friendly and well coordinated. Such a beautiful space.
Sens RestaurantResponded on September 25, 2023
Thank you for coming in! We appreciate you taking the time to review us.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience2
Food was just okay, they didn’t have a lot of things on the menu. Waiter was very forgetful.
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Patriciad
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have not been to Sens since before the pandemic started and we were happy that the food, service and ambiance is still amazing. thank you for the great service, the yummy food and my team had a great lunch.
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MichelleR
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 29, 2023
overall3food5service2ambience3
Food was amazing however server never checked back and it was so loud we were screaming at each other.
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StephenD
Los Angeles
18 reviews
vip
3.0
18 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2023
overall3food2service2ambience2
Everything was just OK. Service errors, not attentive, food was meh.
Sens RestaurantResponded on August 29, 2023
Stephen, we are sorry to hear about this & strive to do better than just OK. Please feel to reach out for us to better understand your experience.
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Shanelle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 24, 2023
overall5food3service5ambience5
Very accommodating for a work happy hour for large groups!
Sens RestaurantResponded on August 29, 2023
Shanelle, thanks for joining us for happy hour, we hope you'll be back soon.
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Moioco
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great consistent service, yummy food and good views.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I've enjoyed Sens for several decades. Sens has location, view, consistency, a full bar, and delicious food.
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ZebP
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service, food was delicious and drinks were amazing
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Benz
San Francisco
80 reviews
vip
5.0
80 reviews
Dined on August 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
From Happy Hour to Dinner, the service and ambiance was wonderful! The food was delicious!
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Angalts
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent place with excellent view to the ferry building with great small plates selection to share . I loved the Happy hour option.
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Place was packed. Good was great and service was good as well. Great location!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Joseph was a fun and very capable server! He made our lunch experience better.
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HalC
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 28, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
Good food. Great service! We had a party of 11 and our waiter was incredibly attentive and helped to make the experience very enjoyable.
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DonnaS
San Francisco
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sens is such a beautiful and elegant restaurant. The food choices are outstanding and the taste exquisite. The staff is always so friendly and helpful and attentive.
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PenellaG
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really neat spot! Great views and fun atmosphere! Great food too! Can be noisy.
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Todd
San Francisco
55 reviews
5.0
55 reviews
Dined on July 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great business dinner with 13 people and enjoyed our visit. The was great with outstanding service. Our colleagues had a disappointing tiramisu dessert the night before at a different restaurant; we enjoyed the desserts including the delicious Tiramisu. We look forward to coming back again soon!
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KatarinaB
San Francisco
44 reviews
vip
5.0
44 reviews
Dined on July 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful space, haven’t been in years and it’s wonderfully updated. Food was fabulous and service great.
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Jimbo
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was great, service was great, view was great!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Central Coast
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 14, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
Everything we ate tasted excellent. They had interesting mixed drinks, lots of choices on the beer and wine menu, and fun flavors everywhere. It seems they stretch their staff pretty thin, so we waited a as long time before our forest small plate and then it took a while to see our server again. He was kind and attentive, as were all the staff, I just think he had too many tables to help today. Definitely would return - the cocktail menu had too many options to not try the rest! And the shrimp rolls are probably worth a visit themselves
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Servicewuzgreat
San Francisco
20 reviews
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on July 13, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
We had a great time, staff was very attentive and food & drink were delicious!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on July 1, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
Terrible service, pushy rude and slow all at the same time. Food was rather bland.
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RonaldW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 22, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
This is a great place for happy hour. Lots of space and very vibrant. Decently broad offerings to satisfy dietary needs. Good for corporate gatherings and team events.
Sens RestaurantResponded on June 26, 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to review us, we are known for our private events for birthdays, business meetings ect... please feel to reach out if you every have any questions about hosting these such events. We hope you will be back for happy hour soon.
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JanineM
San Francisco
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on June 21, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
Delicious food, very good service, way too noisy. There is no apparent acoustical material installed on the floor, wall and ceilings surfaces. Our table of 8 guests had a difficult time conversing.
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Tonette
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sens continues to be a restaurant that I would recommend to anyone for a lunch or dinner. The ambience is always fantastic and service is excellent!
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oldn
San Francisco
24 reviews
vip
4.0
24 reviews
Dined on June 16, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Nice venue overall but decor a bit odd for the style of restaurant. Interesting menu choices most flavorful. Service was very efficient and pleasant.
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Henay
Richmond
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 26, 2023
overall4food3service4ambience5
Great for happy hour, cool ambience although a bit pricy. Drinks were good, small plate foods were ok.
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geewhiz
San Francisco
160 reviews
vip
4.0
160 reviews
Dined on May 24, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Love Sens! The service is truly outstanding even when they’re really busy. The food is delicious and the menu has great variety. Good wine list too. Neighborhood gem!
Sens RestaurantResponded on May 29, 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to review us. We are glad you enjoyed the food & hope that you will return again soon.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience! We sat outside had a great view, food was excellent, as well as the service will definitely go back and recommend to others!
Sens RestaurantResponded on June 5, 2023
Thank you so much for joining us, we are lucky to have such a great view, please join us again soon for another happy hour!
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StacyC
Chicago
10 reviews
vip
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 22, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience3
The service was okay but I felt it could have been a bit better-I believe our server had her hands full with the many tables she was assigned which was a big part of that. Additionally we had pre ordered apps to be ready upon arrival but they were not ready and took a while to come out, then on top of that, 2 of the starters never came out- they were delivered to the wrong table. I likely would have been charged for these even if I didn’t bring it to our servers attention which is not good. We also sat outside and it was a beautiful day but there weren’t enough umbrellas which made the meal a bit uncomfortable for those who were in the sun the entire time. Nonetheless I tipped over %20 on the total because we love Sens and they are always accommodating!
Sens RestaurantResponded on May 29, 2023
Stacy, Thank you for coming in & joining us for lunch, we take your feedback to heart & aim to improve so that every experience is enjoyable.
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Meli
London
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 22, 2023
overall3food5service2ambience4
I give the highest mark for food - great flavors with fresh ingredients. Their non-alcohol spritz drinks are VERY good. Unfortunately, I wish I could say the same about the service. It took an hour for the staff to realize we did not get our food yet and the only explanation was that the kitchen was overwhelmed with orders. I wouldn't go here if you are pressed for time - I was at lunch meeting that took 2 hours instead of 1. We didn't even get an extra drink or appetizer on the house.
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GP
GreenPanda
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
Great food and service. Amazing outdoor seating, more heaters for the windy SF days would be a great addition.
Sens RestaurantResponded on May 29, 2023
Thank you for your review. We will happily provide a heater outside for your next visit, or feel free to request a table inside with a view. We hope to see you back at Sens soon!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2023
overall5food5service3ambience5
Great food, great ambiance. Need more servers to account for volume of people.
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RadSmith
San Francisco
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service from a very attentive & friendly staff, with a beautiful view of the Ferry Building & Bay Bridge. Nice selection of delicious food that's perfect for sharing.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Sens Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 1289 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 4, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 43 times today

Experiences are available.

4 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, CA 94111

Additional information

Cross street
Drumm
Neighborhood
Financial District / Embarcadero
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 3:30 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Underground parking lots located in Embarcadero Centers 1 thru 4. Four hours free parking after 5PM M-F & all day Sat. with validation stamp. Daytime parking M-F first hour free, second & third hours are $4 each with validation stamp. Metered street parking also available.
Public transit
If you are traveling by BART, exit at Embarcadero Station. Walk up Drumm St. past the Hyatt Regency and turn right to enter the street level of Embarcadero Center 4. Take escalator up two flights to the Promenade Level. Sens entrance is located on your left a few yards down the walkway .
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Vernon Moralez
Entertainment
Sens Restaurant is conveniently located in the Embarcadero Center, Downtown San Francisco. The Embarcadero Center schedules several fun events and entertainment throughout the year, please visit embarcaderocenter.com for special event schedules and current parking information.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.sens-sf.com/
Phone number
(415) 362-0645
Catering
Sens offers local catering within the Embarcadero Center and it's surrounding buildings. Please call (415) 627-0747 for more information.
Private party facilities
Sens Restaurant specializes in private and semi-private events including corporate luncheons and dinners, wedding and cocktail receptions, after work gatherings or any other type of occasion for groups of 15 to 500 guests.
Private party contact
Rachel Lewis: (415) 627-0747

Sens Restaurant

Make a reservation

Private dining

Additional information

Happy Hour

Bar Lounge

Fattoush

Smash Burger

Lamb Burger

Starters

Mediterranean Spreads$21.00

Crispy Falafel$12.00

Crispy Dumplings*$16.00

Halibut Crudo$18.00

Roasted Rainbow Cauliflower$13.00

Gambas*$17.00

Salads

Heirloom Tomato$16.00

Fattoush$16.00

Charcoal Grill

26oz Grilled Ribeye$89.00

Lamb Chops$59.00

Half Chicken$37.00

Prime NY Steak$49.00

Plates

Paccheri Pasta$24.00

Red Snapper$41.00

Liberty Farms Duck Breast$42.00

Seafood Paella$43.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Cleaning & sanitizing

Protective equipment

Screening

FAQs

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Is Sens Restaurant currently accepting reservations?

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