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ESQUEL: La Luna $ PUERTO MADRYN: Unamesa $$ SAN MARTÍN DE LOS ANDES:
Pub Map B4 Fine Dining Map B4 Ulises $$
Ave Fontana 656, 9200 Belgrano 346, 9120 Fusion Map B4
Tel (02945) 453-800 Tel (02965) 474-479 Closed Mon Belgrano 940, 8370
Good food and drink in a pub- Excellent little owner-operated Tel (02972) 428-734
style ambience with beer restaurant decorated with Elegant and romantic interiors
posters and a long bar ideal local art, in a cozy, cheery with pleasant outdoor dining.
for solo diners. Standard fare environment. The seasonally Elaborate dishes range from
including pizzas, burgers, changing menu uses produce pastas to meats, to grilled trout,
and sandwiches. Pleasant grown onsite, fresh fish, and all prepared with the “slow food”
outdoor seating. meats cooked to perfection. philosophy, with the produce
sourced locally.
GAIMAN: Gwalia Lan $$ SAN MARTÍN DE LOS ANDES:
Traditional Doña Quela $$ VIEDMA: El Barco $
Argentinian Map B4 Surf ‘n’ Turf Map B4 Fusion Map C4
Ave Eugenio Tello, cnr Ave San Martín 1017, 8370 Ave Villarino 850, 8500
Jones, 9105 Tel (02972) 420-670 Tel (02920) 426-353 Closed Sun
Tel (02965) 1568-2352 Closed Mon; Housed in a former hotel – the A decent restaurant in a town
Sun dinner oldest building in town – this with few options, El Barco
Homey and inviting, this is restaurant retains an authentic offers standard Argentinian
the perfect place to recoup historic feel. Hearty meals include fare with nightly themes such
after battling Patagonia’s lake trout, wild boar, and venison as Sushi Wednesdays and
elements. It has a dimly lit, smoked in a 100-year-old fire pit. Mexican Thursdays. Good deck
cavern-like interior, and excels seating with river views.
at home-made pastas and SAN MARTÍN DE LOS ANDES:
sweet confections served as Ku $$ VILLA LA ANGOSTURA:
dessert or during tea hour. Parrilla Map B4 Tinto Bistro $$
Ave San Martín 1053, 8370 Fusion Map B4
PUERTO MADRYN: Cantina El Tel (02972) 427-039 Nahuel Huapi 34, 8407
Náutico $$ Snug and rustic, Ku is a mainstay Tel (02944) 494-924 Closed Sun
Seafood Map B4 of the San Martín culinary scene, Tinto is considered a top dining
Ave Roca 790, 9120 offering the most delicious spot for its creative, international-
Tel (0280) 447-1404 desserts in town and hearty style menu serving gourmet
The trendy Cantina El Náutico is meals mainly consisting of wild quesadillas, stir-fries, ceviches,
a Puerto Madryn institution and meats such as venison or boar. delicious salads, rib-eye steak,
has been around for 50 years. and fresh trout, all subtly flavored.
Seafood specialties dominate SAN MARTÍN DE LOS ANDES: Excellent wine selection.
the menu, although pizza and La Tasca $$
meat dishes are also available. Traditional
Try the paella a la valenciana, a Argentinian Map B4
popular dish made with prawns, Mariano Moreno 866, 8370 Tierra del Fuego
mussels, clams, rice, and spices. Tel (02972) 428-663 and Antarctica
The food comes with attentive Part restaurant, part treasure
service and a good selection of trove, La Tasca is an Alpine-style RÍO GRANDE: Don
wines to choose from. restaurant with antique wine Peppone $
caskets and machinery and other Italian/Argentinian Map B6
PUERTO MADRYN: Mariscos knick-knacks as decor. Hearty Perito Moreno 247, 9420
del Atlántico $$ meals include venison ravioli Tel (02964) 432-066
Seafood Map B4 and wild mushroom soup. Friendly service and comfortable
Fennen 43, 9120 surroundings can be found in
Tel (02965) 1555-2500 Closed Sun this recently revamped pizzeria.
The ideal fisherman’s restaurant Expect classic Italian fodder and
with ocean views, rustic clapboard a lively atmosphere.
walls, and nets hung from the
rafters. Unsurprisingly, it serves RÍO GRANDE: Posada de
up first-rate seafood including los Sauces $
fresh clams hand-picked on Traditional Argentinian Map B6
dawn dives by family members. Elcano 839, 9420
Diners will find very friendly Tel (02964) 430-868
service here. This is Río Grande’s best dining
option, located within an
PUERTO MADRYN: Plácido $$ inn of the same name and
Surf ‘n’ Turf Map B4 offering meat, fish, and pasta
Ave Roca 506, 9120 mains. Head upstairs for post-
Tel (0280) 445-5991 prandial drinks and chatter.
The restaurant for travelers who
like to dine in style, Plácido has RÍO GRANDE: El Roca $
romantic ocean views, smooth Confitería Map B6
service, and an above-par wine Espora 643, 9420
list. The menu has everything Tel (02964) 4230-693
from Patagonian lamb to pastas This longstanding classic
to seafood and the dishes Robust, warming fare at Ku, in San Argentinian café is considered
are beautifully presented. Martín de los Andes part of local history. Admire the
Key to Price Guide see p288
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