High tide at Zimzala last night was really high

But, after an early-morning clean-up, the restaurant was operating today as normal.

"There was no damage; it was just a matter of mopping up," joint proprietor Rebecca Nelson said.

A video of the big seas, shot by Sham Watkins, was posted on Zimzala's Facebook page with the message: "We are open - all cleaned up!!! Great entertainment down here!!! If you can brave the weather." 

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