Location: Punta del Este
Top Restaurants in Punta del Este
Maldonado Department, Uruguay Food Guide: 10 South American food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Punta del Este
Reviews on South American food in Punta del Este, Maldonado Department, Uruguay. Punta del Este is known as the St. Tropez of Uruguay, thanks to its beautiful beaches, upscale resorts and swanky nightclubs. The Vegas-style Conrad Casino adds to the lively entertainment scene. For a break from surf and sand, saddle up with a local gaucho and ride horseback through the wild plains surrounding the city.
Things to do in Punta del Este
10. Moby Dick Pub
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1158 reviews
Moby Dick is a magical and unique spot in Punta del Este. It has a soul like no other. Upon entering you will feel a mystical air that envelopes you with, outdoor terrasses overlooking the port, and friendly and vibrant people dancing the night away to th
Reviewed By Richard B
I ate here multiple times over a two week period in March 2018. Dicks became our staff meeting place after work. Excellent food and drink, live music, private party rooms, and amazingly friendly staff - loved it. Looking forward to our next company visit to PDE.
9. 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.
8. Guappa
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1259 reviews
Reviewed By lesliecwv
We happened upon Guappa while looking for a lunch spot. With free Wi-Fi, excellent service and great food and wine, we left quite pleased! The tostada con Jamon y queso was excellent, far too big for one person and my husband's fish was cooked perfectly. The wine list has many good options and the ambiance is pleasant for an afternoon lunch.
7. Ithaka
Overall Ratings
4 based on 131 reviews
Reviewed By AdelineJim
Place is very small, only 5 tables so better to book if possible. They offer some cocktails from which we tried two (mojito and gin citric) and they were nicely made. Then we had empanaditas de osobuco and a small pizza as starters; both of them nice although the empanaditas really rocked. They were really good.Pizza's dough was neutral, pre-cooked and standard;toppings were nice. For the main dishes we went for the "lasagna de carne" and "moussaka de cordero". Great options, felt like grandma's cuisine.The only down-side to the experience was their wine menu, which is terribly short and options are not the best. Their fanciest bottle goes for 460 pesos and its a pinot noir. Overall, we had a great dinner, the service was truly good and attentive. Will surely come back.
6. Virazon
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1989 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.
5. La Milonguera
Overall Ratings
4 based on 445 reviews
Grill Gourmet, all our products are made by hand at the time. In our letter we offer different proposals. Pasta, Fish, Seafood, Vegetarian and Gluten Free, so that everyone can share with different options.
Reviewed By hjalmar2
We had lunch at 1pm - early for PdE - and got the undivided attention of our waitress. Everything we ordered was done according to our expectations. The prices were normal for this city, with the exception of a green salad, valued at 15 USD. I can reccomend it.
4. Miro Restobar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 376 reviews
MIRO RESTOBAR ubicado frente a la Playa Brava EL EMIR, ofrece cocina internacional, mariscos, pescados, pastas, minutas, riquÃsimas pizzas al horno de leña. Excelente vista al mar, mientras mientras difrutas de un trago o rico Clerico.
Reviewed By Linda K
The town was full of Easter visitors from Buenos Aires and Montevideo so we couldn't find a restaurant without a long line for lunch. We came upon this small restaurant that was busy, but no line, and decided to give it a try. It is right by the beach and the waves were crashing in on a stormy day = beautiful. Service was good, the wine was good, and the food was good.
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3. Lo de Tere
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2264 reviews
Reviewed By Gafnewyork
We spent over 15 nights traveling around Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay and this was by far our favorite dining experience. To start - the atmosphere was great, they made us terrific cocktails and their bread and yummy spread was delicious. Then for our meal - I had the gnocchi and then the filet. Both were outstanding. My husband has their homemade pasta and the lamb. Again, wonderful. We had a half bottle of local red wine which was a perfect pairing. Overall wonderful experience.
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2. Rustic Resto- Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 545 reviews
Rustic it's a bar strategically located in Punta del Este, in Street 29 between Gorlero and Street 24. Near the bests night clubs you can find in Punta and also to our beautiful beaches. Here you can find a variety of first class dishes that go from some
Reviewed By sophiebA1529OB
Went here with my mom, itâs a very cosy place with amazing food (I had the fish, perfect!) and cocktails! And not too expensive either, more the south american prices while the larger fancy restaurants are quite expensive (western proces), with less tasty food. Go here!!
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1. 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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