Found this restaurant on a list of the worlds 50 best and decided it would be a great place for my…read more40th birthday dinner. The restaurant itself is absolutely gorgeous. From the front to the back, even the bathrooms have a wonderful aesthetic. It's also a really large restaurant so they were easily able to accommodate our party of five with a reservation on OpenTable. We ordered cocktails and a bottle of wine, both were good. For appetizers we ordered the chicken Caesar and the mixed empanadas which included beef, cheese, and seafood. Salad is salad so that was fine. The pastry of the empanadas was really delicious but the fillings left much to be desired. The seafood was nearly inedible as it was tough and hard to chew. The beef and cheese would have been better combined. For my entree I got the seafood risotto and it was good but nothing to write home about. I had similar quality risotto the day before at a winery restaurant that was cheaper, so truly the hype of this place was lost on me. For dessert we ordered the churros which is one of my favorite desserts. The texture was disappointing. I feel like the churro itself was too small to have that light airy inner texture. Overall I had high expectations that were not met. It was kind of expensive (compartively speaking) and kind of mediocre for what I was expecting from one of the world's best restaurants.

This is a very chic place to have lunch or dinner. Reservations are typically required. Since my…read moreSpanish is only so so we had some trouble deciding what we should order. Our waiter was frustrated with us and ditched our table! A young man named Roberto came to our rescue and helped us navigate the choices. Shrimp empanadas: So good! My friend and I each got one, love the pastry Risotto al mascarpone: the flavor was so good and the meat was tender- Ceviche de reineta: fresh tasting and delicious! If we had discovered this restaurant earlier, I would have gone back at least one more time during my visit to Santiago.

La Mar in Santiago is outstanding. The food is excellent, with an impressive selection of very…read morefresh fish and beautifully prepared seafood. While the menu is mostly focused on seafood, there are also sashimi options and subtle Japanese influences that add nice variety without taking away from La Mar's core identity. Everything we tried was flavorful and well executed, and the quality of the ingredients really stood out. I also ordered a pisco sour, which was perfectly balanced and one of the better ones I've had. If you enjoy high-quality seafood and fresh fish, La Mar is absolutely worth a visit.

This was our first restaurant we tried in Santiago and wow it blew us away! We asked the server his…read morerecommendations, and he hand picked out dishes, starting with two ceviches, scallops, a fish and risotto dish, and dessert. Everything was phenomenal and the flavors and freshness of the fish really blew us away. And, the restaurant itself had a great vibe and wasn't too loud. Really loved our experience.

Very friendly management and staff. Here are my ratings for each dish we had:…read more(1) Pastel de Choclo: 4 stars. This is a corn pie filled with chicken and hard boiled eggs. It taste a bit sweet (from the corn) and also savory. (2) caldillo de congrio: 3 stars. This is a fish stew. It tasted okay; not my favorite. (3) Chupe de Jaiba: 5 stars. This tasted like a hot crab meat dip to me. It was delicious. (4) Locos with mayonnaise: 4 stars. This is a Chilean seafood delicacy served with potatoes (5) Torres starter plate: 3 stars. This platter has cheese, prosciutto, salami, crostini and empanadas. It was our first time having these local food and we enjoyed it.

We found this place on Yelp... with a strong recommendation from the hotel concierge. They have do…read morehave menus in English and a QR code menu with English and Spanish with pictures. Everything we had was fantastic and the waiter and chef were very accommodating. Everything was great particularly the traditional menu items. The service was warm and friendly. Everything was very reasonably priced. We enjoyed sitting outside given we had just arrived from the US in early December. The plus here... most of the folks (other than us) seemed like neighborhood locals. When you're traveling, go where the locals go :) In fact we met the owner who was sitting at the table next to us with some German expats, which just added to the warmth and depth of our experience.

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This restaurant operates under a new name, but a comparison of the menus revealed similar items…read more I'd still give it high ratings. The food and service were excellent, I'm my humble opinion.

I rarely eat at a hotel restaurant unless needed as usually they are average but this one had good…read morereviews and usually a Ritz restaurant is worth it. The meal started well with friendly service and the Salmon tartare cones. They were delicious! The tables on the patio are wonderful. We ordered the salmon and the Sea Bass. I was particularly looking forward to having Chilean Sea Bass while in Chile. Ironically the salmon was the hit and the Sea Bass was dry. Also, after we chose to order just a glass of wine each instead of a bottle, our waiter abandoned us. He stopped checking on us and we had to ask for the check (albeit typical in Chile) after quite a long wait. Please note this isn't a bad restaurant, it's just not consistently great for a 5 star hotel. There are many options for good dining in Santiago, this one is average for fine dining.

Incredible experience!…read more We were hoping for the opportunity to try a good Chilean Sea Bass, but due to the season found ourselves indulging in the juices of the Patagonian lamb perfectly prepared with putee eggplant and a Carmanere wine glaze. Before we can even decide on an appetizer, we were greeted with freshly warm biscuits that were stuffed with caramelized onions and a cone of tuna Crudo (on the house!). Pro Tip: Request a taste of several wines, including the regional Carmanere (originating from France, but rediscovered in Chile). Camilo provided us with exceptional service and even surprised us with a parting gift! It was a pleasure getting to know him and hope to cross paths with him in the future.

Bonito lugar, buen trato y rica comida, me gusta el ambiente tiene muchas opciones con precios…read moreasequibles.

I call it the red light therapy restaurant. We had an awesome time and really enjoyed our pizza…read more Our waiter was great. Ambience was fabulous. Got to meet the owner who was superb. The location was great, walking distance from our hotel at the Hyatt Centric. I WOULD RECOMMEND

In town for 2 days. Decided to walk that way ! Many restaurants to choose…read more Decided on this place as I lived the decor. Very upscale. I was stated and given water. Ordered a cocktail. After that... a family. And in and were so loud. Talking in the phone with the speaker on.. it happened often in South America..... I was hoping a server would tell them to mute it. They did not. I decided to move... as I can't enjoy my meal with that. Once I moved... delightful. Service and food delicious. Can't wait to return.

Sparkly atmosphere and kind waiters! Drinks were the size of a fishbowl- I would consider that a…read morewin. Definitely get the shrimp appetizer and the Spanish cheesecake dessert. Pro tip- they DO have churros, but you have to ask. Must be on secret menu. I recommend getting hot chocolate with it!! As an American eating at 5:30pm, 10/10 experience!!!