Location: Punta del Diablo
Top Restaurants in Punta del Diablo
Punta del Diablo Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Punta del Diablo
Punta del Diablo is a village and seaside locality in Uruguay, Rocha Department, 298 kilometres (185 mi) east from the capital Montevideo. According to the 2004 census, its permanent population consisted of 389 inhabitants, mostly fishermen and artisans, while during high tourism season, the population swells to approximately 25,000, mostly with Argentinians, Brazilians and Europeans on holiday. As with the country it is located in, the primary language spoken in Punta del Diablo is Spanish. In 2008 it was named by the magazine "Lonely Planet" as one of the top 20 places to visit and invest.
Things to do in Punta del Diablo
1. Al Pairo
Overall Ratings
4 based on 68 reviews
Reviewed By AHA2006 - New York City, New York
We were specifically looking for a seafood restaurant to try out any fresh catch of the day in town. We read through the TA reviews of the more fancy and expensive restaurants but often they came with mixed reviews. We passed by Al Pairo earlier and thought to give it a try. Not disappointed at all! We had brotola a la plancha (panfried) and a la vasca (tomato and garlic sauce) and both came out nicely done. Simple yet tasty. With a glass of wine and a soda, total $26 with tips. Very reasonable price and very glad we stopped by. Service was prompt too. Credit card accepted.
2. La Viuda del Diablo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By Annette C - Montevideo, Uruguay
The restaurant was beautiful decorated and comfortable for couples mostly, only 9 tables but also have tables outside on a deck on the sand. The staff was very friendly and the atmosphere very causal and sort of romantic looking at the sunset.
3. Panes & peces
Overall Ratings
4 based on 189 reviews
Reviewed By Mei L - Hong Kong, China
After coming across a ton of rave reviews of Panes y Peces online, I was excited to try the restaurant out. I even walked from one end of town to the other to get to Panes y Peces. Sure, the food was delicious, the service decent and the ambience nice, but hardly enough to write home about. I've dined at better middle-class restaurants across South America.
I know everything is expensive in Uruguay during summer so I was expecting the bill when it arrived. I am just saying that the prices of the dishes do not justify the portion size or quality. The banana flambé with ice cream (USD7) was a skinny little banana sliced into half and served with the tiniest scoop of ice cream. My main, the grilled fish was served with roast potatoes that were dry and rather tasteless. And the bread basket was not accompanied by olive oil or butter. Condiments like salt and pepper were also not laid out on the tables.
Overall, while promising and probably one of the better restaurants in town, it could've been a better meal. You're not missing out on anything even if you don't get to try Panes y Peces.
4. Il Tano Cucina
Overall Ratings
4 based on 549 reviews
Reviewed By mosqueteiro - Paris, France
Great chipirones, excelent wine! BUT, such bland entree... No seasoning.. good service though.. put the season from the chipirones in the rest of the dishes! ;)
5. Costa Mar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By k s
We had a brownie, a coffee and some licuados here. The coffee was decent, the brownie and the licuados were really good. Service was excellent.
6. Resto Pub 70
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 240 reviews
7. Cero Stress
Overall Ratings
4 based on 333 reviews
especialidad en mariscos y pescados frente al mar con musica en vivo y buenos tragos En el corazon del pueblo
Reviewed By Chris P - Mont Tremblant, Canada
This is a gem especially if you go when there is a full moon. This funky little place is by the seaside and serves fresh fish in large quantities. Go for a meal or a drink and relax. Prices are reasonable and service is very good. On Saturday evening there is usually a live band. It really is "zero stress" like every thing else in Punta del Diablo.
8. Franca Restaurante
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 271 reviews
Franca Restaurante is located in the best point of Punta del Diablo, Uruguay. With a prefer view, you will be able to enjoy the best international cucine and bar. We will especting this season to share and taste our menu. Franca Team.
Reviewed By ToTrebor - Toronto, Canada
First night went to Il Tano, second to Franca. Both worth going to. Excellent ceviche to start. Had the corvina as a main - very good. Staff advised us that the other fish not that good that day. Seafood risotto excellent. Very helpful staff who have good English.
9. Arrai Beach Bar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 183 reviews
Since Dec 2010 Arrai Beach Bar is definitely a meeting point in Punta del Diablo. Its panoramic Terrace offers the best view towards the hill of the Fishermen, the rocky point and the hill of the Rivero simultaneously. A simple menu with original dishes, made with fresh products accompany this wonderful environment. Arrai means fish in Basque, summarizes the main characteristics of this place, highlights the owners' Basque descent, a rich menu of seafood and the history of the fishing village. The musical selections and their live shows stand out above the rest. Spanish, English and Portugues is spoken
Reviewed By danci3 - Berlin, Germany
Great food and drinks! We had fish and salat, perfect. Good view! Lovely hosts aswell, even the music was good.
10. Ethos - Punta del Diablo
Overall Ratings
4 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By Maria C - Florida, Florida, Uruguay
Fuimos con un grupo de amigos a cenar, luego de que todos habíamos ordenado nuestros platos, la chica que atiende vino a decir que que dos platos de los encargados no los podian servir porque no les quedaba los ingredientes que necesarios. No tenían refrescos en general, algunos amigos tomaron vino, cuando pidieron otra botella no les quedaba mas. La verdad no recomiendo este lugar.
