Must-see restaurants in Atlantic Coast

  • Tisiano

    Mar del Plata

    You have two dining choices here. Up front is the craft cocktail bar where they rotate four platos del día, at fixed and affordable prices. However, you…

  • Crucoli Caffe

    Mar del Plata

    This dreamy little cafe in Los Troncos is like a portal into the brain of artist, designer and baker Maria Bertone. She has crafted or painted everything…

  • Castillo de Ilusiones

    Atlantic Coast

    Come to this funky, colorful dining room in the lobby restaurant of a condo tower, for an ever-changing international fusion menu courtesy of an inventive…

  • La Ventola

    Atlantic Coast

    Tucked away in tiny Cariló, here's a locally beloved fish house, famous for its platters of grilled seafood, piled with salmon, sea bass, shrimp, mussels…

  • Los Troncos

    Atlantic Coast

    In business for four decades, this beloved backstreet eatery is often packed with locals even in low season. There's a casual but convivial old-school…

  • Gambrinus

    Atlantic Coast

    Located in a lovely 19th-century corner building, on a side street a few blocks south of the main plaza, the menu features Spanish- and Italian-inspired…

  • Don Atilio

    Atlantic Coast

    A fabulous, if overly illuminated, family-run Italian and Spanish dining room. House-made pastas include cannelloni stuffed with beef, squid-ink spaghetti…

  • La Marina

    Mar del Plata

    You won't find seafood any fresher or more affordable than at this down-to-earth place a few blocks inland from the entrance to the port. In business…

  • Sabe La Tierra

    Atlantic Coast

    A sleek eatery and the only vegetarian-friendly option in town. Expect green juices, veggie lasagna, huge salads, and among its range of wraps and…

  • Pelicano Bar

    Atlantic Coast

    A popular, music-themed bar and cafe. Each booth has been assigned its own decade and the table is plastered in artwork and photographs from famous albums…

  • Nelson Resto Bar

    Atlantic Coast

    This vibrant, corrugated tin shack is packed with memorabilia, rocks with reggae and salsa, and serves gourmet burgers (including veggie burgers), tacos…

  • El Náutico

    Atlantic Coast

    This charming jumble of wood festooned with fishing nets is set on the sand like a barge in dry dock. And though it looks like a fish house, it's actually…

  • Rancho Hambre

    Atlantic Coast

    This main-street hot spot features 36 varieties of empanadas, from the humble (minced beef) to the more elaborate (arugula, parmesan and walnuts, or bacon…

  • Sur

    Mar del Plata

    The hype around Sur creates high expectations: many locals still consider it the best seafood restaurant in town. There's an extensive wine list and…

  • Montecatini

    Mar del Plata

    For solid, good-value dishes, make like the locals and head to this large, modern and popular restaurant – one of three branches in town. There’s…

  • Tante

    Atlantic Coast

    This elegant tearoom, restaurant and bar – a few blocks in from the beach, just off Av Bunge – was once the home of a well-known 1950s soprano. Nowadays…

  • El Viejo Hobbit

    Atlantic Coast

    An obligatory stop for beer lovers and Tolkien fans, this whimsical backstreet bar plunges you straight into hobbit-land from the minute you pass through…

  • Chichilo

    Mar del Plata

    With two branches at the Centro Comercial del Puerto, this is a cafeteria style pick-and-mix place, and more affordable than others in the area. Dishes…

  • La Fonte D'Oro

    Mar del Plata

    This stylish cafe has several locations in town; one of the nicest is on the pedestrian promenade of San Martín, near the cathedral. Have a quick cortado …

  • Jalisco

    Atlantic Coast

    At this popular Tex-Mex eatery on Pinamar's main street, the fun begins at the entryway, adorned with cactus-shaped lamps and papel picado (colorful…

  • Comix

    Mar del Plata

    A Mexican restaurant off Plaza San Martín (though they also serve pizza for some reason) offering inauthentic, occasionally satisfying, nachos, burritos,…

  • El Mundo de la Parrilla

    Atlantic Coast

    Popular, reasonably consistent, atmospheric and right off the square, this busy and casually elegant parrilla is a decent option. In addition to succulent…

  • Alito

    Mar del Plata

    With indoor and outdoor seating across from the waterfront near Plaza Colón, Alito is popular for its central location and wide ranging, if not…

  • Ernnan's

    Atlantic Coast

    Sitting on the edge of Necochea's main square, this high-ceilinged resto-bar with sidewalk seating, hip soundtrack, and free wi-fi makes a great place for…

  • Bamboo

    Atlantic Coast

    This tenedor libre (all-you-can-eat restaurant), efficiently run by a Chinese family, is a good choice if you're famished after a marathon bus ride…

  • Sutton 212

    Atlantic Coast

    A lively restaurant, with ample outdoor-deck seating with dishes ranging from Mediterranean to Asian fusion, along with gourmet crepes, sushi and…

  • Puerto de Palos

    Mar del Plata

    Another nice choice on port, this full-service restaurant comes with loads of atmosphere – think: brick walls, columns and Barcelona FC flags flying with…

  • Piazza Caffe

    Mar del Plata

    A perfect perch over the boulevard and the bay upon which you may peruse a wide-ranging menu of pizzas, salads, pastas, grilled fish, chicken and steaks…

  • Cantina Tulumei

    Atlantic Coast

    Hit the outdoor deck at this main-street eatery, one block in from the waterfront, for reasonably priced, quality seafood. Fish is prepared in at least a…

  • La Casa de las Tartas y Empanadas

    Atlantic Coast

    A market cafe serving quiches and empanadas packed with any combo of ham, four kinds of cheese, chicken, bacon, mushrooms, spinach, beef and more. They…

  • La Delfina

    Atlantic Coast

    A huge menu means there’s something for everyone at this popular parrilla, from steaks, pastas and salads, to desserts and a lengthy wine list. Right on…

  • Eliseo

    Atlantic Coast

    A charming cafe and beach club built like a wooden house with a kitchen that turns out sandwiches, burgers, salads, pasta and pizzas at fair prices. They…

  • El Encuentro

    Atlantic Coast

    Set in a glorious period building, this kitchen specializes in regional empanadas for takeout and dining in.

  • Taberna Española

    Atlantic Coast

    Once locally renowned for fine Spanish-style seafood, new ownership has soured its reputation. It still looks the part, with an exposed brick bar, beamed…

  • Espigón de Pescadores

    Mar del Plata

    Located out on the fishing pier, this seafood restaurant offers great water views. The menu runs through typical offerings of meat, pasta and seafood, but…

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