Location: Punta Ballena
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Best Spanish food near Punta Ballena, Maldonado, Maldonado Department
Best Spanish restaurants nearby. Discover the best Spanish food in Punta Ballena. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for Spanish restaurants near you.. Punta Ballena is a small peninsula (punta) and a resort (balneario), as well as an important tourist attraction on the coast of Río de la Plata in the Maldonado Department of southeastern Uruguay. It comprises an approximately 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) long stripe of beaches and landforms and extends on both sides of Route 10.
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10. Asiana
Overall Ratings
3 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By henningale
Last year we had a great preuvian asian fusion dinner we returned this year and were very dissapointed food was practicaly tasteless , except for the tiradito de salmon the rest was really without any taste. We had octopus, ceviches ,the salmon one was slightly better than the fish of the day ceviche. There was no causa any longer on the menu. Its a shame they have lowered the quality and variety of the menu . Unfortunately we will no longer maintain our tradition of celbrating our birthdays there.
9. Mariskonea
Overall Ratings
4 based on 264 reviews
For 70 years the vision of the immigrant Basque Ascension Iturria is repeated; the best dishes..., In the best place. With a perfect view of the Harbor, Mariskonea is renewed. Our classic dishes flavored Basque acquired the unique taste that only experts
Reviewed By Roby S
I am a frequent Punta del Este tourist. I´ve been going to Punta for over 51 years now and Mariskonea has always been one of those restaurants where you always leave satisfied. Not too big, so it doesnt get extremely crowded, with pretty reasonable prices and a superb couisine. Right from the moment you walk in, the owner´s son in law receives you as if you were the most important customer. The atmosphere, the port right across the street, the same waiters and waitresses from previous years, make you feel more than satisfied.Many many thanks, allways welcome!!!regardsGonzalo
8. Virazon
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1991 reviews
Reviewed By blubs99
Coming to PDE five times in the past 10 years, we always visit Virazon at least once. The lunch is excellent. We shared a grilled fish entree and typical Uruguay beef sandwich. The service is always excellent. Using our American credit card, they didnât charge the 22% tax.
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7. Parrillada La Cava
Overall Ratings
4 based on 226 reviews
La Cava, restaurant and barbecue, is located in the heart of Punta del Este and provides a unique, relaxed and cozy environment. Our chef, who looks after every detail, elaborates gourmet dishes offering a very varied menu which includes meat, fish, salad
Reviewed By A R D
We were out in Punta late on Easter Tuesday, and this was literally the only place open. But it was fine - obliging service, comfortable room and HUGE portions. They plan to open all year round, and by the number of people dining, they will do well. Decent wine list, good barbecue food - what's not to like?
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6. Pedro Figari
Overall Ratings
4 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By Jane S
We went to lunch to a supposedly very good restaurant. The place is all right but the service although amicable is not good at all and the food is bad.
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5. Nuestra Mesa Parrillada y Comida Criolla
Overall Ratings
4 based on 32 reviews
Authentic Uruguayan Parrillada combined with typical foods of Spain. The perfect mix for a lunch or evening out. Meats from our parrillada, Soups, Salads, Tapas, Ceviche, Sandwiches, Chivito, Hamburgers, Uruguayan Angus T Bone, Rib Eye, Entrana, from the
Reviewed By GuilleB52
We decided to go with a large group of friends (all of them Punta del Este residents), to try out this newly opened restaurant. We booked one day in advance a large table at 20:00, and most of us were there on time........much to our surprise, they started preparing the fire for the barbecue.......at 20:10..... No need to tell you that we ended up having the first piece of cooked meat at 21:15 !!! No planning, no preparation.To add insult to injury, we ordered three mixed appetizers to share while we waited for the main course. 40 minutes after we placed the order they realized that they had never told the cook about it. We ended up canceling it !! Folks, I think we can understand that mistakes are made, and particularly on a recently opened restaurant. What is inadmissible is that aside from a reluctant apology for the mix-up and the monstrous delay, there was no effort from the owner to redress the matter. She could have offered a free bottle of wine, or a couple of free meals on our next visit, or just a small token of appreciation to have us eventually return to the restaurant. Nothing, zilch. They don't´t have the foggiest idea of what is customer service. The result is that they now have 16 of us which will never return, and, even worse, we will be sure to spread the word. It's a pity because the place is nice, and the food is not too bad.Thank you for your review however you have reviewed us twice - once in Spanish and once in English - as this is not allowed on TripAdviser, I have asked TripAdvisor to take one of these down as it brings down our review ratings. Furthermore, I did try to approach your table (I being the owner of Nuestra Mesa) - I went with the waiter to try to resolve the fact that he did not enter your appetizer into the system. I was waved off without being given a chance to speak and told very clearly to forget it and bring your main course. This is what I instructed my staff to do. Sometimes there is no way to heal a problem if the client is not willing to allow you to do so. The waiter was on trial and did not make it to the Nuestra Mesa team and I am sorry to say that as much as I appreciate your comments you are clearly overstating what happened in a very unfair way. I hope our clients read this review and understand that every customer is important to Nuestra Mesa and this exeprience is definitely one that never happens at Nuestra Mesa.
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4. Leonardo Etxea
Overall Ratings
4 based on 568 reviews
Reviewed By rachelina
The best kept secret in Punta del Este! Fish, seafood, paellas, and selected Basque dishes at its best. Nice environment. Service: very good, our waiters Juan and Ms Florencia were great! We ordered: Moules Provençale (Mejillones al Ajillo), and Grilled Octopus as appetizers and Vegetarian Paella to share as a main. As a dessert Caramelized Apple Pancakes with vanilla ice cream. Food: Excellent! Highly recommended! Will definitely come back! âï¸âï¸âï¸âï¸âï¸
3. Classic Parrillada Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 330 reviews
Reviewed By WinstonIowa
Great meat. Wonderful, attentive and professional service.Neighborhood atmosphere. I felt very welcome.Heaps and heaps of food!A little pricey at $40 USD per person for dinner.
2. Riedel Winebar
Riedel Winebar es el unico bar de vinos en Uruguay. Nace de la fusion de la famosa empresa de copas de cristal Riedel y la vinoteca boutique local El Forastero Winery. Un ambiente exclusivo, tranquilo, descontracturado donde puede disfrutar de una gran se
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1. Almacen del Caballito
Overall Ratings
4 based on 76 reviews
Reviewed By Claudia E
I have been to this lovely restaurant so many time since it opened! We love going there with friends, or taking the kids, since the food is outstanding, the ingredients extremely fresh (yesterday we had brotola, the local and delicious fish) the service wonderfully friendly and the atomosphere pleasant and relaxed. The builing is an old house, beautifully restored, in front of lovely Plaza del Vigia, with its tower that can be seen from the patio.It really is fine dining for a mid-range price.
