Must-see restaurants in The Pampas & the Atlantic Coast

  • 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…

  • Tea Connection

    Recoleta & Barrio Norte

    Branch of the successful cafe chain offering a wide variety of teas, healthy sandwiches, salads and mains. Other nearby locations include Uriburu 1597 and…

  • Tea Connection

    Recoleta & Barrio Norte

    Branch of the successful cafe chain offering a wide variety of teas, healthy sandwiches, salads and mains. Other nearby locations include Uriburu 1597 and…

  • Tierra de Azafranes

    The Pampas & the Atlantic Coast

    This popular and smartly decorated restaurant is known for its seafood paella and risotto with lamb ragout, but they grill steaks, too. It's got an…

  • Crizia

    Palermo

    Buenos Aires isn't known for its seafood, but stylish Crizia is the place to come if you're craving fresh fish. Start with a half-dozen oysters, then…

  • Arevalito

    Palermo

    The menu is hardly extensive at this tiny bohemian eatery, but everything is wholesome and the portions are generous. There’s homemade yogurt, daily…

  • 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…

  • Grill Argentino

    The Pampas & the Atlantic Coast

    This centrally located, cavernous dining hall, half a block off the plaza, is popular for its efficient service and its reasonably priced, abundant…

  • Tomo 1

    Buenos Aires

    A long-running restaurant that's arguably past its prime, Tomo 1 offers a formal dining experience in the Hotel Panamericano. Expect European-influenced…

  • 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…

  • Café Sívori

    Palermo

    The pleasant cafe at the Museo de Artes Plásticas Eduardo Sívori serves a good selection of sandwiches, savory pancakes and cakes, as well as coffee and…

  • 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…

  • Calabaza Centro

    The Pampas & the Atlantic Coast

    A cute diner with a sliver of a patio warned with a fire, around which you can order up milanesas, burgers and pizzas and wash them down with a shortlist…

  • 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…

  • Atero

    The Pampas & the Atlantic Coast

    Set in the ground floor of a three-star hotel but independently operated, this is the spot for casual, well-prepared meals all day long. It's best known…

  • Puerto Viejo

    La Boca

    Popular with local families, this simple neighborhood parrilla (steakhouse) serves classic steaks and pasta. Lunch only.

  • Big Sur

    Palermo

    This casual, industrial-style joint serves great hamburgers, fried chicken, hot dogs and fries in baskets, plus good craft beer.

  • Zarza

    San Antonio de Areco

    Serving Argentine staples with a twist, this popular restaurant offers plenty of inventive pasta options for vegetarians.

  • El Encuentro

    Atlantic Coast

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

  • La Parolaccia del Mare

    Puerto Madero

    Branch of the popular Parolaccia pasta chain specializing in seafood dishes.

  • 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…