Must-see restaurants in Southern Patagonia

  • Singular Restaurant

    Puerto Natales

    The perfect port in a storm, part supper club of yore, part modern bistro, with exquisite food and attentive service. Leather sofas and polished wood meet…

  • Santolla

    Puerto Natales

    For worthwhile upscale seafood, look no further than this cozy container restaurant attended by the owner. Feast on gorgeous salads and local king crab…

  • La Guanaca

    Puerto Natales

    From crisp oven-fired pizzas to crepes and marinated mushroom appetizers, this homespun restaurant delivers warming and satisfying meals. Oversized salads…

  • Afrigonia

    Puerto Natales

    Outstanding and wholly original, you won’t find Afro-Chilean cuisine on any NYC menu. This romantic gem serves up fragrant rice, fresh ceviche and mint…

  • La Mesita Grande

    Punta Arenas

    If you're homesick for Brooklyn, La Mesita Grande might do the trick. This mod exposed-brick pizzeria serves them up thin and chewy, with organic toppings…

  • Cafe Kaiken

    Puerto Natales

    With just five tables and one couple cooking, serving and chatting up customers, this is as intimate as it gets. The owners moved here to get out of the…

  • La Forestera

    Puerto Natales

    These gorgeous gourmet burgers do disappear fast. Tasty regular and lamb burgers or lentil and beet alternatives are served on airy brioche buns. It also…

  • La Aldea

    Puerto Natales

    Chef Pato changes the offerings daily, but the focus is fresh and Mediterranean, with a nod to local ingredients. Think grilled clams, lamb tagine and…

  • La Vianda

    Punta Arenas

    The first stop for picnickers or those soon to climb aboard a long-distance bus, this market does a variety of excellent breads, including sweet varieties…

  • La Marmita

    Punta Arenas

    This classic bistro enjoys wild popularity for its playful ambience and tasty fare. Besides fresh salads and hot bread, hearty dishes such as casseroles…

  • Sotito’s

    Punta Arenas

    This seafood institution is popular with moneyed locals and cruise-ship travelers in search of a classy king crab feast. The decor may not be inspiring…

  • La Cuisine

    Punta Arenas

    If you're craving veggies beyond the trusted potato, this plain-Jane French restaurant is a good bet. Seafood dishes come with sautéed vegetables, green…

  • Los Inmigrantes

    Punta Arenas

    In the historic Croatian neighborhood, this cafe serves decadent cakes in a room full of interesting relics from Dalmatian immigrants.

  • Damiana Elena

    Punta Arenas

    This elegant restaurant is in a romantic old house, off the beaten path in a residential neighborhood. The detour is usually worth it.

  • Mercado Municipal

    Punta Arenas

    Fish and vegetable market with cheap 2nd-floor cocinerías (eateries); a great place for inexpensive seafood dishes.

  • El Living

    Puerto Natales

    Indulge in the London lounge feel of this chill cafe, one of Natales' first. Offers fresh vegetarian fare (plus vegan, gluten-free), quick food plus…

  • Café Almacen Tapiz

    Punta Arenas

    Cloaked in alerce shingles, this lively cafe makes for an ambient tea break. In addition to gorgeous layer cakes, there are salads and pita sandwiches…

  • Fuente Hamburg

    Punta Arenas

    Shiny barstools flank a massive grill churning out quickie bites. Grab a churrasco (thin-sliced beef) topped with tomatoes and green beans, served with…

  • Asador Patagónico

    Puerto Natales

    If trekking left you with a mastodon appetite, this upscale Argentine-style grill serves flame-seared lamb, steak and salads, as well as sweetbreads,…

  • Creperia

    Puerto Natales

    A bright nook with savory and sweet crepes, teas and coffee drinks. Factors like local produce and sought-after Nutella help you to break out of that meat…

  • Aluen

    Puerto Natales

    Delicious flavors like tart natural yogurt, arroz con leche (rice pudding) and calafate berry are made on-site.

  • La Mesita Grande

    Puerto Natales

    Happy diners share one long, worn table for thin-crust pizza, quality pasta and organic salads.

  • Pachamama

    Punta Arenas

    Bulk trail-mix munchies, oats and organic products at a good price.

  • El Bote

    Puerto Natales

    A haven for Chilean comfort food, this unpretentious restaurant dishes out roast chicken, seafood casseroles and homemade soups in addition to more…

  • Kiosco Roca

    Punta Arenas

    An irresistible stop, with locals patiently waiting for counter stools and U of Chile paraphernalia plastering the walls. It only turns out bite-sized…

  • Lomit's

    Punta Arenas

    Chile’s answer to the sidecar diner is this atmospheric cafe where cooks flip dripping made-to-order burgers at a center-stage griddle. Portions are…

  • Okusa

    Punta Arenas

    A beautiful, rambling old home with period furniture, Okusa offers hearty fare, with oversized slabs of salmon, lamb and bubbling casseroles. The service…

  • Masay

    Puerto Natales

    Nothing fancy, just good Chilean sandwiches on white buns and swift service.

  • Unimarc

    Punta Arenas

    A large, well-stocked supermarket.