Dining inside a castle sounds gimmicky but it actually felt natural. The homemade pasta with shrimp was the highlight &mdash; simple, fresh, not overdressed. Prices fair for what you get. My only tiny gripe: the room got a bit chilly by the end. Still, that stone wall vibe stayed with me.

Mussels buzara were the highlight &mdash; plenty of seafood options but that dish really stood out. Staff were friendly, service solid. Place was busy but not chaotic. Good spot if you&#39;re into shellfish and don&#39;t need anything fancy.

Stumbled into this place after walking past all the touristy spots near the water. Got the fried squid with chard &mdash; super fresh, not greasy at all. The fish broth was solid too, really comforting. Bill came out way less than what I paid for similar stuff closer to the sea. Nothing fancy, just honest cooking.

Mixed grill and tuna were solid, generous portions. Just bring cash&mdash;no cards here. Nice wine list too.

Drove down from Opatija just for lunch here. The grilled squid was spot on, tender and smoky. Service was friendly without hovering, which I appreciated. Only small thing&mdash;we waited a bit for the bill, but the sea view made up for it. A solid stop if you&#39;re along the coast.

The grilled octopus was really good, and the mussels tasted fresh. Portions are generous, which I appreciated. Service was friendly too. Just wish the seating was a bit more comfortable, but overall a solid meal.

Pizza was solid. Thin crust, crispy, toppings fresh. Had plenty of pizza in Italy, this one holds up fine. Service quick, friendly. They even brought a small drink on the house at the end. Good spot if you&#39;re in Senj.

The terrace is right by the beach, super chill. Grilled sea bream from the fish counter was fresh and spot on. House Malvazija helped with the heat too.

The sea bass for two was fileted right at the table&mdash;cooked just right. Sitting next to the church tower in the old town made it feel special. Tuna carpaccio was a solid start too.

Picked our own fish from the cooler, grilled perfectly. Just make sure you book ahead&mdash;place fills up fast.

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