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EL VIEJO POP
Av. “A” and Martínez de Hoz
(Nuevo Centro Comercial del Puerto)
480-0147
Seafood
Lunch and dinner
Moderate
A nautical theme dominates the decor at the
portside El Viejo Pop. Reminiscent of an old
schooner, this fine seafood restaurant is virtu-
ally an institution and is just as popular now as
it was 30 years ago. The list of celebrity guests
goes on for pages and includes sports heroes
such as Bjorn Borg, Pelé and Maradonna, stars
of the screen and stage such as María Callas,
Julie Andrews, Julio Iglesias and Rock Hudson,
and international attention-getters like Ivana
Trump. Even if you don't spot any celebrities
when you visit, you are certain to enjoy the deli-
cious seafood dishes El Viejo Pop is known for.
Most noteworthy are the lobster and crab
dishes and the
pasta con frutos del mar.
Take careful
note of the
decor. Much of
it is authentic
and dates back
to the late 19th
century.
BAHIA PLAYA CHICA
Blvd. Marítimo and Alberti, Playa Chica
486-1851
Continental
Moderate
Nestled between the side of a mountain and the
bay at Playa Chica, Bahia Playa Chica enjoys
one of, if not the loveliest locations in Mar del
Plata. Walk down the steps to the restaurant
where you'll have your choice of seating, either
alongside a natural mountain wall which forms
