Top Tables

Top Tables José Ignacio

Indagare’s favorite hot spot restaurants change all the time, but there are also some staples in each of the destinations we love that never go out of style. Here is our current short list for José Ignacio.

Contact Indagare or your Trip Designer for assistance planning a vacation to José Ignacio, including accommodations at the hotel that is right for you, reservations at the best new restaurants and more.

Lunch Musts

LA HUELLA The spot for lunch in José Ignacio, the beachfront La Huella has a hippie-chic feel, menu of pizza and fresh sushi and fish and is popular with glamorous locals and visitors. Playa Brava, Calles de Los Cisnes

LA SUSANA A more upscale version of La Huella, La Susana has eclectic décor, indoor and outdoor seating and a menu that emphasizes local specialties and seafood. This is a good spot to come with a group and enjoy some afternoon cocktails. Ruta 10 km 182.5

MOSTRADOR SANTA TERESITA

This casual spot has a daily buffet as well as an à la carte menu with dishes such as creamy scrambled eggs with roasted cherry tomatoes. The house specialty is paella. Calle Las Garzas

GARZON

One of the most famous restaurants in South America, chef Francis Mallman’s Garzón is a 30-minute drive inland from José Ignacio and a must for anyone interested in food. The beautiful restaurant serves elevated but unfussy cuisine like Mallman’s legendary wood-grilled meats and fish. Pueblo Garzón

LA CARACOLA

Reached by boat, this alfresco restaurant has lovely water views and a party vibe. It is owned by the same people as La Huella, so the cuisine is similar. Note: Reservations are for a minimum of 10 people. Laguna Garzón

BODEGA GARZON RESTAURANT

Set on a vineyard, this phenomenal restaurant offers four- to six-course menus showcasing regional dishes and seasonal products from Uruguay. The restaurant also incorporates the open-flame cooking techniques of its culinary director, the world-renowned chef Francis Mallmann. Agroland S.A. Ruta 9 km. 175, Garzón

Sweet Treat

FREDDOIce CreamIn terms of scale, Freddo could be considered the Baskin-Robbins of South America, with many locations throughout Argentina and Uruguay. But when it comes to quality, Freddo is in another category altogether. There is an outpost on the main square in José Ignacio. Be advised: this can become an afternoon addiction. Calle Eugenio Sainz Martínez

Dinner Musts

MARISMO This atmospheric alfresco spot, set within a pine forest and lit by torches and candles, is adored by convivial groups of families and friends who gather at the long tables that surround a bonfire and feast on the specialty of the house, braised lamb. Ruta 10, Km. 185

NAMM

Set in a pine forest on the outskirts of José Ignacio town, the chic NAMM is beloved for its alfresco setting, beach club vibe and delicious Japanese food, including sushi and grilled meats. 20402 Arenas de José Ignacio

ESTANCIA VIK

One of the top hotels in José Ignacio, Estancia Vik hosts fun asado dinners in its traditional parillero (barbecue) room, which is painted by notable artist Marcelo Legrand. Camino Eugenio Saiz Martinez

GARZON Foodie Favorite One of the most famous restaurants in South America, chef Francis Mallman’s Garzón is a 30-minute drive from José Ignacio and a must for anyone interested in food. The beautiful restaurant serves elevated but unfussy cuisine like Mallman’s legendary wood-grilled meats and fish. Pueblo Garzón

NARBONA Countryside This restaurant and winery offers delicious local food—homemade wines and cheeses—in a rustic setting. Don’t miss the small wine bar and art gallery adjacent to the restaurant and in summer, nothing beats an asado (a barbecue consisting of a variety of meats and cuts) in the courtyard. Camino del Golf La Barra

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