Restaurants in Atlantic Coast
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Cervicería Modelo
Dating from 1894, its ceiling hung with hams and peanut shells strewn on the floor, this classic place serves ice-cold ales to a happy crowd. There are great sidewalk tables, and it’s not too old to boast a big-screen TV and wi-fi.
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La Cuadrada
A wonderfully eclectic place with a personality disorder – it’s a tea house, cultural center, restaurant and theater. There’s a wide range of teas, along with pastries, for your afternoon enjoyment, and the restaurant has good, well-priced food. It also does dinner shows with folklore, tango and murga music (among many other kinds).
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Cantina Venezia
Still going strong after 40 years, this Italian/seafood restaurant is the pick of the seafood joints near the port. Prices are a little higher than the rest, but more than justified by the quality and size of the meals. It's not a great area, so you might want to get a taxi (around Arg$7) home.
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La Delfina
A huge menu means there’s something for everyone at this popular parrilla. If you need some extra protein, try the ‘El Supremo’ bife de chorizo – a steak that comes with two eggs and bacon. There’s also a low-calorie section and everything in-between.
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El Mundo de la Parrilla
Reservations are a must at this buzzing parrilla, which locals agree is the best in town. The tenedor libre (AR$45 for women, AR$48 for men!) sees an endless procession of succulent grilled meats brought to your table, along with salad and drinks.
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Confitería París
Delicious sweet treats abound at this classic café, where patrons sit in air-conditioned comfort observing the passing street life through huge windows. There's a larger-than-usual variety of lunch items like sandwiches and salads, with take-out service.
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Viejo Lobo
With a beachside view, extensive wine list and menu complete with dishes including lightly crumbed calamari, an excellent selection of fish and delicacies like Spanish-style octopus, this is a great place for seafood. It's on the beach at the end of Av Bunge.
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Pescadores
Located out on the fishing pier (under the giant ‘Quilmes’ sign), this seafood restaurant offers great water views – especially from its 2nd floor. The menu runs through typical Mardel offerings of meat, pasta and seafood, but you’re here for the views.
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Amigos del Mar
Apart from the hearty buenas noches greeting on arrival, this Japanese restaurant is the real deal. It has bamboo screens, jangly background music and a sushi sashimi platter that’s worth the trek 1.5km west (or AR$15 taxi ride) on its own.
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Taberna Baska
Just a few blocks inland from the port is this renowned Basque restaurant. It has old-school atmosphere, and serves up delicious dishes like garlic shrimp, mixed seafood stews, fish in seven kinds of sauce, and baby squid in ink and saffron.
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El Jamón
There’s little atmosphere at this neighborhood favorite, with plastic plants swinging from the beams. It’s still full of locals, however, all enjoying the lamb roast, Spanish-style octopus or beef pasta (menu choices change daily).
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Pavarotti
Sophisticated dishes such as seafood stew, along with gourmet pastas, large meat and cheese plates and the ensalada ‘9 de Julio’ (mixed lettuces with cheese, nuts, olives and croutons), make this place special.
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Tante
This classy restaurant, bar and tea room was the home of a well-known soprano who wowed the crowds at Teatro Colón in the ’50s. Now specializes in gourmet meat dishes and European specialties like fondue.
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Sutton 212
This lively restaurant serves well-made classics like burgers and wok-fried noodles. There’s live bossa nova and jazz at dinner, then a DJ later in the evening, when the place becomes a happening bar.
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La Querencia
In summer there are plenty of eating options, but this frequently recommended parrilla stays open year-round. It also does a great line in seafood and some excellent homemade pastas.
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La Esquina de Merti
Areco’s only restaurant that doesn’t close in the afternoon – luckily it has great old atmosphere. Typical parrilla at mealtimes, with mostly sandwiches and empanadas for teatime.
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El Palacio del Bife
A highly recommended, classy parrilla with a massive menu. Come hungry and come wanting meat, although the homemade pastas are also worth a try. Takeout food is discounted by 20%.
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El Anticuario
Proponents of the slow food philosophy, upscale Anticuario serves very good Mediterranean and seafood dishes like black halibut in oyster sauce, seafood paella or king crab in garlic.
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Pulpería La Lechuza
Enjoy a huge lunch of empanadas and barbecued beef under the trees or grab a choripan to go and enjoy it by the riverbank. There’s folk dancing at night (AR$12 cover charge).
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La Piazetta
Popular with the locals, this Italian restaurant offers fine homemade pastas, along with meat and fish dishes and a great assortment of salads. The AR$38 lunch special is a good deal.
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Taberna Española
For the Spanish take on the whole seafood thing, there’s this well-regarded restaurant. The ‘special’ menu includes a starter, main dish and dessert (AR$37). Reservations essential.
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Cantina Tulumei
A good place for reasonably priced, quality seafood. Fish is prepared in at least nine different sauces, or go for the shrimp soup and octopus salad. Homemade pastas also available.
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La Parrillita
One of San Clemente’s best parrillas, right on the main drag, it also serves homemade pastas. It’s only open Friday to Sunday outside summer months (December to March).
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Sol y Luna
An attractive place serving everything from homemade pastas and pizzas to parrilla and fresh trout. Vegetarians will welcome the soy burgers and other nonmeat specials.
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Parador Mor
Of the three restaurants facing the lagoon along Rivera del Sol, Parador Mor is the best value, with excellent homemade pastas and seafood dishes, and tasty cakes and pastries.
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