Must-see restaurants in Isla Santa Cruz (Indefatigable)

  • Galápagos Deli

    Puerto Ayora

    Tired of standard almuerzos (set lunches)? Head to this sleek and modern place for brick-oven pizza (small $6.50 to $9.75) and high-quality deli…

  • Isla Grill

    Puerto Ayora

    This buzzing grillhouse serves satisfying plates of grilled meat and seafood. Among the top picks: costillitas (pork ribs), mariscada (char-grilled shrimp…

  • Almar

    Puerto Ayora

    Located inside Red Mangrove Aventura Lodge, Almar prepares its seafood dishes with ingredients sourced from local suppliers. The big draw is sitting on…

  • Garrapata

    Puerto Ayora

    Good tunes, cool breezes and tasty Ecuadorian and international dishes (seared tuna, grilled seafood platters and fish in coconut sauce) draw a lively…

  • Il Giardino

    Puerto Ayora

    This open-air Italian trattoria boasts a lovely patio dining area, good meat and seafood dishes, plus decadent desserts. An heladería (ice-cream shop) is…

  • Rock

    Puerto Ayora

    This lively restaurant on the main strip serves up seafood and grilled dishes, including peppery seared tuna, pork ribs with pineapple salsa, and linguini…

  • La Cueva de Gus

    Puerto Ayora

    This picturesque open-air spot perched over the water serves tasty fish and lobster, pizzas and bistro fare. It's attached to Angermeyer Point Hotel; to…

  • Casa del Lago Café Cultural

    Puerto Ayora

    This boho cafe with a few indoor and outdoor patio tables serves excellent breakfasts, sandwiches, empanadas and salads, as well as homemade cakes, fruit…

  • Lo & Lo

    Puerto Ayora

    A little open-sided place that does ceviche, grilled fish, seco de chivo (goat stew) and balones (mashed plantain balls).

  • Proinsular Supermarket

    Puerto Ayora

    A short stroll from the pier, this place has food, beer, wine, toiletries, sunblock and other necessities. Don't miss the decent cinnamon rolls and…

  • Descanso del Guia

    Puerto Ayora

    Near the passenger pier, this bustling cafeteria is a handy spot for a quick bite.

  • Hernan Café

    Puerto Ayora

    Owing to its location at the busiest intersection in town, lively Hernan Café often packs a crowd, and serves up decent (if unmemorable) pasta, pizza,…