Puerto Varas Restaurants

  1. Café Dane's

    This local favorite sums up the hybrid history of the region within its walls: küchen and empanadas, Alpen architecture and Spanish menus, apfelstrudel (apple strudel) and conger eel. It is a dependable spot which is open late and has a no frills - but always decent - menu. The portions are large and the fish dishes are recommended. The store in the front has some of the best empanadas in town and küchen (whole pie).

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  2. Café Mamusia

    Has an array of cakes, all fresh, good and not overly sweet. The regular menu has a good mix of Chilean and German specialties, plus sandwiches, all served in the usual doily and floral decor.

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  3. La Olla

    Serving the best seafood in town, this place packs in locals and tourists alike. The ceviche caribeño, with salmon and congrio, is a meal in itself, as is the caldillo (broth). Don't pass up the cilantro (coriander) and garlic bread spread.

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  4. Mediterráneo

    With a great outdoor deck this place cooks up tapas, Italians dishes and, surprisingly, a variety of other Mediterranean dishes, including some vegetarian options. The pasta dishes are particularly good and plentiful and it is one of the few places that you'll find prosciutto. It's a popular and enjoyable spot, though slightly more expensive than others.

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  5. Merlín

    Redefining Chilean cuisine, Merlín conjures such originals as smoked scallops with peach, tomato and basil and seared salmon with a hint of papaya. Try the filet mignon with oysters and glazed green onions. Whatever your choice, a frambuesa sour, made with home-distilled raspberry wine, is a fine way to start the experience.

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  6. Terra Nova

    Once the hot spot in town, Terra Nova has faded into a relaxed eatery dominated by the TV set. The savory and sweet crepes along with a wide variety of cocktails make it still worth a lunch or afternoon visit.

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