Uruguay’s party town, Punta del Este, has plenty of fine dining spots. Lo de Tere tops the list with spectacular harbor views, an enviable wine list, and fresh seafood. The menu’s highlights are red tuna carpaccio (with a citrus and ginger dressing) and nautilus (a dish of shrimp, baby squid and octopus with black olive and avocado). Don’t turn up too hungry as the perfectly presented portions are fashionably small, but do go early for a serious discount.
Parador La Huella
The restaurant that has put Uruguay on the foodie map, Parador La Huella is the epitome of chic beach shack dining. Warm and inviting, with an undeniably hipster vibe, it’s the haunt of sun-blushed locals and celebrities alike. Perfect in the blistering summer months, the bustling kitchen and driftwood-inspired dining room are open to the elements. Head here for off-the-boat seafood cooked over a wood-fired grill and some of the best exotic cocktails outside of Brazil.
La Huella is closed in June.
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Si Querida
There are just 12 tables at Maldonado institution Si Querida Petit Resto, run by Chef Santiago MartÃn Marrero. With its open kitchen, Basque-inspired décor, and old world atmosphere, it’s a hidden gem well off the beaten track. The garage-restaurant hybrid doesn’t take reservations, though it’s worth waiting around for homemade food with heart. Think broccoli gnocchi, roasted wild boar, and sorrentinos stuffed with goat cheese and almonds in tomato jam.
Cantina del VigÃa
Another outpost from Federico Desseno, who helms the kitchen at José Ignacio’s Marismo, Cantina del VigÃa in Maldonado is a little slice of Italy in the Uruguayan countryside. Famed for its double wood ovens, this laid-back yet imaginative spot serves enormous thick crust pizzas, hearty lasagna, and a unique baked provoleta (Argentine variant of provolone cheese) to a lively crowd.
La Perla del Cabo
The last thing travelers expect to find in Cabo Polonio, a rocky outpost on the Atlantic coast sans electricity, is fine dining. But exist it does. La Perla has all the trimmings of a rustic gastropub on the Cornish seaside with food to match. Try the famous algae fritters or asparagus bruschetta to start, and follow it with a plate of giant langoustines paired with a glass of local tannat and an unbeatable view of the ocean. Note that the restaurant is closed throughout Uruguay’s winter and reopening in September.
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