Must-see restaurants in Punta del Este

  • El Chancho y la Coneja

    Punta del Este

    Owners Horacio (the pig) and Karina (the rabbit) named this rustic backstreet hideaway for their Chinese zodiac animals. Well-chosen blues and jazz…

  • Rustic

    Punta del Este

    Rustic wood tables, exposed brick walls, retro decor, and tasty food at affordable prices make this one of the peninsula's most attractive lunch spots…

  • Olivia

    Punta del Este

    Popular for its varied menu and moderate (by Punta standards) prices, this bright little eatery decked out with blond-wood tables and red-and-white chairs…

  • Lo de Tere

    Punta del Este

    Even with early-bird discounts (20% to 40% between noon and 1pm and 7pm to 8pm), Lo de Tere is hard on the wallet, but you won't find finer food anywhere…

  • Cuatro Mares

    Punta del Este

    Fresh fish is the big draw at the 'Four Seas' restaurant, up near the lighthouse in the older residential part of Punta. Three or four deliciously grilled…

  • Guappa

    Punta del Este

    For seafood, salads, pasta, panini or chivitos in one of Punta's prettiest waterfront settings, grab a spot on the beachside deck here, then enjoy…

  • Il Baretto

    Punta del Este

    Candlelit garden seating on plush chairs and couches provides a romantic setting for ‘after-beach’ drinks, along with homemade pasta, pizza and desserts.

  • Miró

    Punta del Este

    Sushi, grilled fish, fried squid and mejillones a la provenzal (mussels simmered in white wine, garlic, parsley and olive oil) are the specialties at this…

  • Chivitería Marcos

    Punta del Este

    Montevideo-based Marcos earned its fame making chivitos (Uruguay's famous steak sandwich) to order. These days it's got the feel of a fast-food franchise,…