TRAVELERS’ NEEDS - Argentina - page 292

ESQUEL: Don Chiquino $ PUERTO MADRYN: Vernardino

Club del Mar

SAN MARTÍN DE LOS ANDES:
Reserva Merlot Italian/Argentinian

Map B4

$$ $$

Ameghino 1641, 9200
Te l [phone]
This Esquel establishment is
known for its pastas, the country
clutter-chic decor, and the
animated owner Tito, who moves
from table to table performing
magic tricks and regaling guests
with stories of his family's history.

Surf 'n' Turf

Map B4

Fusion

Map B4

Blvd Brown 860, 9120
Te l [phone]
On the beach or close to the
sea on the terrace, Vernardino
boasts panoramic ocean views.
Surprisingly, the meat dishes are
usually better than the seafood.
Friendly service and a kid's play
area makes this good for families.

Belgrano 940, 8370
Te l [phone]
Elegant and romantic interiors
with pleasant outdoor dining.
Elaborate dishes range
from sushi to pastas to grilled
trout, all prepared with the
“slow food” philosophy,
sourcing produce locally.

ESQUEL: La Luna $

Pub

Map B4

SAN MARTÍN DE LOS ANDES:
Doña Quela

VIEDMA: El Barco $

Ave Fontana 656, 9200
Te l [phone]
Good food and drink in a pub-
style ambience with beer posters
and a long bar ideal for solo
diners. Standard fare including
pizzas, burgers, and sandwiches.
Pleasant outdoor seating.

$$ Fusion

Map C4

Surf 'n' Turf

Map B4

Ave Villarino 850, 8500
Te l [phone] Closed Sun
A decent restaurant in a town
with few options, El Barco offers
standard Argentinian fare with
nightly themes such as Sushi
Wednesdays and Mexican
Thursdays. Good deck seating
with river views.

Ave San Martín 1017, 8370
Te l [phone]
Housed in a former hotel - the
oldest building in town - this
restaurant retains an authentic
historic feel. Hearty meals include
lake trout, wild boar, and venison
smoked in a 100-year-old fire pit. GAIMAN: Gwalia Lan $$

Traditional Argentinian Map B4
Ave Eugenio Tello, cnr Jones, 9105
Te l [phone] Closed Mon;
Sun dinner
Homey and inviting, this is
the perfect place to recoup
after battling Patagonia's
elements. It has a dimly lit,
cavern-like interior, and excels
at home-made pastas and
sweet confections served as
dessert or during tea hour.

SAN MARTÍN DE LOS ANDES:
Ku

VILLA LA ANGOSTURA:
Tinto Bistro $$ $$

Parrilla

Map B4

Fusion

Map B4

Ave San Martín 1053, 8370
Te l [phone]
Snug and rustic, Ku is a mainstay
of the San Martín culinary scene,
offering the most delicious
desserts in town and hearty
meals mainly consisting of wild
meats such as venison or boar.

Nahuel Huapi 34, 8407
Te l [phone] Closed Sun
Tinto is considered a top dining
spot for its creative, international-
style menu serving gourmet
quesadillas, stir-fries, ceviches ,
declicious salads, rib-eye steak,
and fresh trout, all subtly flavored.
Excellent wine selection.

PUERTO MADRYN: Mariscos del
Atlántico

SAN MARTÍN DE LOS ANDES:
La Tasca $$ $$

Seafood

Map B4

Traditional Argentinian

Map B4

Tierra del Fuego
and Antarctica
RÍO GRANDE: Don Peppone

Fennen 43, 9120
Te l [phone] Closed Sun
The ideal fisherman's restaurant
with ocean views, clapboard
walls, and nets hung from rafters.
Serves up first-rate seafood
including fresh clams hand-
picked on dawn dives by family
members. Friendly service.

Mariano Moreno 866, 8370
Te l [phone]
Part restaurant, part treasure
trove, La Tasca is an Alpine-style
restaurant with antique wine
caskets and machinery and other
knick-knacks as decor. Hearty
meals include venison ravioli
and wild mushroom soup.

$

Italian/Argentinian

Map B6

Perito Moreno 247, 9420
Te l [phone]
Friendly service and comfortable
surroundings can be found in
this recently revamped pizzeria.
Expect classic Italian fodder and a
lively atmosphere.

PUERTO MADRYN: Plácido $$

Surf 'n' Turf

Map B4

Ave Roca 506, 9120
Te l [phone]
The restaurant for travelers who
like to dine in style, Plácido has
romantic ocean views, smooth
service, and an above-par wine
list. The menu has everything
from Patagonian lamb to pastas
to seafood. Jazz music plays.

RÍO GRANDE: El Roca $

Coniterí a

Map B6

Espora 643, 9420
Te l [phone]
This longstanding classic
Argentinian café is considered
part of local history. Admire the
photograph-adorned walls as
you warm up with a cup of
coffee or tuck into a hearty
sandwich or hamburger.

PUERTO MADRYN: Unamesa $$
Fine Dining

Map B4

Belgrano 346, 9120
Te l [phone] Closed Mon
Excellent little owner-operated
restaurant decorated with
local art, in a cozy, cheery
environment. The seasonally
changing menu uses produce
grown onsite, fresh fish, and
meats cooked to perfection.

RÍO GRANDE: Posada de
los Sauces $

Traditional Argentinian

Map B6

Elcano 839, 9420
Te l [phone]
This is Río Grande's best dining
option, located within an
inn of the same name and

Robust, warming fare at Ku, in San
Martín de los Andes

Key to Price Guide see p288