Where to eat South American food in Punta Arenas: The Best Restaurants and Bars

December 6, 2020 Veronika Gaddis

Find out what South American restaurants to try in Punta Arenas. Overlooking the Strait of Magellan, this isolated city in southern Patagonia bustles with windswept trekkers en route to glacier-filled Torres del Paine National Park or an Antarctic cruise. Before transiting, take note of the mansion-lined main square, Plaza Muñoz Gamero; the City Cemetery, with its elaborate tombs; and the Sara Braun Palace and Braun Menendez Residence, a preserved slice of the city's wealthy pioneer past. Daily flights connect the city with Santiago and Ushuaia.
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10. santino

Avenida Cristobal Colon 657, Punta Arenas 6200662 Chile Bar, Pub, Chilean, South American Dinner Seating, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service, Reservations +56 61 271 0882 http://www.santino.cl
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4 based on 126 reviews

santino

Reviewed By IOMtravelgirl

Came with friends here. It was not busy as it was Monday evening. Pleasant music and relaxed atmosphere. Vaina is becoming less popular in Chile but in Punta Arenas it is still going strong. Good vaina and pisco sour and tasty fish and meat tablas. The meat was very soft and the scallops with cheese were good. It wasn't particularly cheap but I would recommend these dishes.

9. Bar The Clinic

Presidente Federico Errazuriz # 970 Entre Lautaro Navarro y Avenida Costanera, Punta Arenas 6201131 Chile Chilean, South American Dinner Seating, Table Service, Reservations, Serves Alcohol [email protected] http://www.bartheclinicpuq.cl/contacto.html
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4 based on 60 reviews

Bar The Clinic

Reviewed By chillwills

I had dinner here from a very eclectic menu. My spicy pork was Asian flavoured with a a Chilean twist and a fried egg on top.It was very good. The Chardonnay wine by the glass was also good and the price were reasonable. The place was packed with locals by 9 which is always a good sign.

8. Donde Mariano

St Ohiggins 504 Calle Croacia, Punta Arenas 6200000 Chile Chilean, South American Lunch, Dinner, Drinks Reservations, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Table Service, Street Parking, Wine and Beer, Free Wifi [email protected] +56 61 224 5291
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4 based on 79 reviews

Donde Mariano

Restaurant con ambiente familiar con 18 años de experiencia y sabor en Punta Arenas, siempre otorgando el mejor servicio a nuestros clientes.

Reviewed By povetron

The restaurant is within short walking distance from the main square. It has simple older furnishing and decoration. The food was excellent. Staff was very attentive and helpful. Service was fast and professional. There were many dishes on the menu. For Patagonia, the restaurant was an excellent value. This was one of the best restaurants on my trip in Patagonia. I recommend it.

7. La Perla Del Estrecho

Pasaje Emilio Korner 1034, Punta Arenas 6201100 Chile Chilean, South American Dinner Reservations, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Table Service [email protected] +56 61 224 2311 https://www.facebook.com/pages/La-Perla-del-Estrecho/198692593614323
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4 based on 109 reviews

La Perla Del Estrecho

Reviewed By Pinquino

Have been here several times (must ring doorbell to get in) and the atmosphere is fun, if you have 6+ people you can sit in the rowboat tables, pisco and rhubarb sours are good, wine is reasonable and lots of beer options. The food is pricey and on the last visit I had the worst ceviche I've ever had in my life which was so disappointing. Will likely not return.

6. Ruta 9 Sandwich Bar Cocina

Lautaro Navarro 1087 Lautaro Navarro antes de llegar a calle Roca, a una cuadra de la plaza de armas., Punta Arenas 6201024 Chile Fast Food, American, German, Diner, Chilean, South American Lunch, Dinner, Drinks Accepts Credit Cards [email protected] +56 61 227 6687 https://www.facebook.com/ruta9sandwicheriabarcocina/
Ruta 9 Sandwich Bar Cocina

Auténticos sándwiches, hamburguesas, todo con carne de novillos criados de forma extensiva en pastos totalmente naturales de la región, ademas de una amplia variedad de cervezas regionales. Take Away o retiros en local.

Reviewed By aransal

Exquisitas hamburguesas caseras !!!! Puedes pedirlas al plato ... y se convierten en comida cetogenica ... con tocino huevo y palta Linda decoración , buena música , Buenos te , twining, stevia , lindos mug...... que más se pude pedir !Ah ! Y no quedas pasado a comida ☺️

5. Cafe Sarmiento

Senoret 1080 Cerro De La Cruz, Punta Arenas 1234567 Chile Healthy, Steakhouse, Cafe, Chilean, South American Breakfast, Brunch, Drinks Accepts Visa, Reservations, Street Parking, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Cash Only, Free Wifi, Table Service, Takeout, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available [email protected] +56 9 8827 1827 http://www.facebook.com/cafesarmiento
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4 based on 124 reviews

Cafe Sarmiento

Reviewed By Ruben H

You will find a variety of dishes all well prepared and well served by the excellent staff that includes Don Jose!

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4. Sabores De Mama

Balmaceda 638, Punta Arenas Chile Chilean, South American Lunch, Dinner Table Service, Takeout, Seating +56 9 4965 9081 https://www.facebook.com/saboresdemama638
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4 based on 68 reviews

Sabores De Mama

Reviewed By Alejandro_USH

Great price:satisfaction relationship. For 5000 CHP you get a fixed menu (a fancy restaurant will name it "three steps"), soup, main and desert, from a choice of kind of 12 main courses. I took a shellfish+veggies soup, a "pastel de papas" (beef & potatoe pie), and a gello as desert. Plus a glass of beverage. Some options are stews, pasta, schnitzel (beef or chicken) with potatoes (different styles) or salad.. Great rations and one finish largely satisfied. Well served, home-made fresh meal and better priced!! Incredible price for a dinner in town. Just 2 blocks from the main square.

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3. RocaMar

Roca 953 A dos cuadras de la Plaza de Armas, Punta Arenas Chile Latin, Seafood, Chilean, Fast Food, Spanish, South American Lunch Takeout +56 9 5936 4759
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5 based on 51 reviews

RocaMar

Reviewed By SnehaC_13

It’s a tiny menu with a few dishes but they do them really well ! I’ve been travelling across South America and had some amazing ceviche and this one was as good if not better than most !!We also had the shellfish soup (the only soup they have on the menu) which was great as well.Paid 10000 pesos for the meal, would definitely go again!

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2. La Marmita

Plaza Francisco Sampaio 678, Punta Arenas 6212867 Chile Latin, Chilean, Healthy, South American Takeout, Reservations, Free Wifi, Seating, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Cash Only, Table Service [email protected] 56061 222 056 http://www.marmitamaga.cl
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4 based on 1332 reviews

Reviewed By exbritjenni

We had only one day in port on our South American Cruise, but were hoping to get some Crab. La Marmita unfortunately did not have the crab however we were not disappointed. We shared a wonderful Ceviche starter then I had a delicious salmon dish with vegetables and my husband had a lamb stew.together with a glass of Savignon Blanc each..The Restaurant was full downstairs but we almost had the upper floor to ourselves,the decor is very bright and fun and the staff friendly and efficient. Only drawback is cash only , so be prepared !!

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1. Ruta 9 Sandwich Bar Cocina

Lautaro Navarro 1087 Lautaro Navarro antes de llegar a calle Roca, a una cuadra de la plaza de armas., Punta Arenas 6201024 Chile Fast Food, American, German, Diner, Chilean, South American Lunch, Dinner, Drinks Accepts Credit Cards [email protected] +56 61 227 6687 https://www.facebook.com/ruta9sandwicheriabarcocina/
Ruta 9 Sandwich Bar Cocina

Auténticos sándwiches, hamburguesas, todo con carne de novillos criados de forma extensiva en pastos totalmente naturales de la región, ademas de una amplia variedad de cervezas regionales. Take Away o retiros en local.

Reviewed By aransal

Exquisitas hamburguesas caseras !!!! Puedes pedirlas al plato ... y se convierten en comida cetogenica ... con tocino huevo y palta Linda decoración , buena música , Buenos te , twining, stevia , lindos mug...... que más se pude pedir !Ah ! Y no quedas pasado a comida ☺️

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