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Ushuaia

Restaurants in Ushuaia

  1. A

    Kaupé

    For an out-of-body seafood experience, head to this candlelit house overlooking the bay. Chef Ernesto Vivian employs the freshest of everything and service is impeccable. The tasting menu (AR$360 with wine and champagne) features two starters, a main dish and dessert, with standouts such as king crab and spinach chowder or black sea bass in blackened butter.

    reviewed

  2. Chez Manu

    If you are headed to Glaciar Martial, don’t miss this gem on the way. Chef Emmanuel puts a French touch on fresh local ingredients, such as Fuegian lamb or mixed plates of cold fruits de mer. The three-course set lunch is the best deal. Views are a welcome bonus. It’s 2km from town.

    reviewed

  3. B

    La Rueda

    Good tenedor libre (all-you-can-eat buffet) offers a variety of salads alongside tasty parrillada grilled over coals in the window. Ordering a drink is mandatory with the buffet, which includes dessert.

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  4. C

    Café-Bar Tante Sara

    Popular for its ambiance, this corner bistro serves the usual suspects in a bubbly atmosphere. The sister branch near the intersection of San Martín and Rivadavia is often packed with locals having coffee and pastries.

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  5. D

    María Lola Restó

    ‘Satisfying’ defines the experience at this creative cafe-style restaurant overlooking the channel. Locals pack this silver house for homemade pasta with seafood or strip steak in rich mushroom sauce. Service is good and portions tend toward humongous: desserts can easily be split.

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  6. E

    Bodegón Fueguino

    The spot to sample hearty home-style Patagonian fare or gather for wine and appetizers. This century-old Fuegian home is cozied up with sheepskin-clad benches, cedar barrels and ferns. A picada (shared appetizer plate)for two includes eggplant, lamb brochettes, crab and bacon-wrapped plums.

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  7. F

    Placeres Patagónicos

    This stylish cafe-deli serves wooden cutting boards piled with homemade bread and mouth-watering local specialties: smoked trout and wild boar. Coffee arrives steaming in a bowl-sized mug.

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  8. G

    Café de la Esquina

    The best place to scope out the newest flock of tourists in town, 'the Corner' is wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling windows. There's a bar and the kitchen whips up good breakfasts and some knockout cakes and sandwiches.

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  9. H

    Almacen Ramos Generales

    The real draw of this ambient-rich general store are the croissants and crusty baguettes baked by the French pastry chef. But there’s also local beer on tap, a wine list and light, if pricey, fare such as sandwiches, soups and quiche.

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  10. La Cantina Fueguina de Freddy

    Say hello to your meal in the tank as you walk in. This reliably good seafood joint serves tasty king crab with herbs or parmesan, as well as pizza, pastas and stews.

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  12. I

    Lomitos Martinica

    Cheap and cheerful, this greasy spoon with grillside seating serves enormous milanesa sandwiches and offers a cheap lunch special.

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  13. J

    Lupita’s

    This sliver-sized pizza shop delivers crisp thin-crust pizzas hot out of a brick oven. Consider it the perfect takeaway.

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  14. K

    El Turco

    Nothing fancy, this classic Argentine cafe nonetheless charms with reasonable prices and swift bow-tied waiters game to try out their French on tourists. Standards include milanesa (breaded meat), pizzas, crispy fries and roast chicken.

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  15. L

    La Anónima

    A grocery store with cheap take-out.

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  16. M

    La Estancia

    For authentic Argentine asado, it is hard to beat this reliable, well-priced grill. At night it’s packed with locals and travelers alike, feasting on whole roast lamb, juicy steaks, sizzling ribs and heaping salads.

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  17. N

    Kalma Resto

    Creating quite a stir, this tiny chef-owned gem presents Fuegian staples – like crab and octopus – in a giddy new context. Black sea bass, a rich deep-sea dweller, is combined with a tart tomato sauce for contrast, roast lamb stews with earthy pine mushrooms and the summer greens and edible flowers come fresh from the garden. Service is stellar, with young chef Jorge making the rounds of the few black linen tables. For dessert, splurge with a not-too-sweet deconstructed chocolate cake.

    reviewed

  18. O

    Chiko

    Popular 2nd-floor restaurant with an odd assemblage of Chilean memorabilia that spells homesickness for the owners from Chiloe, but it’s a clear boon to seafood lovers. King crab, paila marina (shellfish stew) and fish dishes are done so right that you might not mind the slow and sometimes clumsy service.

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  19. P

    Restaurante Moustacchio

    This classic corner restaurant serves fresh seafood dishes, fondue for two, fabulous crab omelettes, steaks, and wine by the glass or half-glass. Old-fashioned service and reasonable prices add to the appeal.

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  20. Q

    Tía Elvira

    This highly regarded traditional venue produces seafood favorites such as grilled trout or scallops in garlic sauce. Before eating, take a peek at the small museum lining the entrance hall.

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