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(
www.rexpuntadeleste.com
; Ruta 10, La Barra; UR$150-300; 24hr Dec & Jan, 11:30am-10pm Feb-
Nov)
Sporting yellow tile floors, bright red booths and a back terrace with ocean views,
this American-style diner in the heart of La Barra is an atmospheric spot for
chivitos
,
burgers, waffles, apple pie, milkshakes and ice-cream sundaes, especially in peak season
when it's open all night long.
La Milonguera
PARRILLA $$$
(cnr Lenzina & Blvd Artigas; mains UR$220-450; 1-5pm & 8pm-midnight)
A couple of blocks
north of the bus station, this friendly place serves great grilled meat in a no-frills setting.
Artico
CAFETERIA $$$
(Calle 8 No 1181; dishes UR$230-335; 11:30am-4pm & 7:30-11pm)
This port-side fish whole-
saler does a brisk business in grilled seafood and paella, with lower prices that reflect its
cafeteria-style service. It's one of the few places in Punta where you can eat by the water
without spending a fortune; arrive early for best quality.
Lo de Charlie
MEDITERRANEAN $$$
$$$
( 4244-4183;
www.lodecharlie.com.uy
;
Calle 12, No 819; dishes UR$520-735; 8pm-late Dec-
Mar, 8pm-midnight Thu-Sat & 11am-4pm Fri-Sun Apr-Nov)
Owned by a fishing buddy of local
artist Carlos Páez Vilaró and decorated with some of the latter's work, this is one of
Punta's premier restaurants. The culinary delights include gazpacho, paella, risotto,
homemade pasta, fish and shellfish.
Lo de Tere
INTERNATIONAL $$$
$$$
( 4244-0492;
www.lodetere.com
;
Rambla Artigas & Calle 21; mains UR$580-970; noon-3pm
& 8pm-midnight)
Even with early-bird discounts (20% to 40% depending on time of ar-
rival) Lo de Tere is hard on the wallet, but you won't find finer food anywhere in Punta.
The wide-ranging menu includes black crab ravioli, orange-scented shrimp risotto,
Uruguayan steak with rock salt and homemade chimichurri, and the famous rack of
lamb, all accompanied by fine harbor views.
Guappa
URUGUAYAN $$$
$$$
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