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.

We were welcomed in right away. We were early so seating wasn't an issue. We chose to sit outside…read moreand enjoy the breeze. We started with mixed empanadas. Two were beef and two were shrimp and cheese. Both were delicious. We have had empanadas from Argentina. The ones from Argentina are baked in a heavier pastry while the Chilean ones are fried in a lighter pastry. Both are delicious! The pisco sour was wonderful and a bit strong for me (I'm a lightweight). I'm glad I ordered a small one. Next we ordered the mixed ceviche. It is different from Mexican ceviche since the fish isn't chopped and mixed. Still amazing!! It is served with hominy and fried corn kernels. Bottom line: yummmm!!

Terrible food, old fish and poor service. Never saw waiter, only at the beginning and when needed…read moreto pay

El Ancla was well reviewed by Yelp, so I took the short walk from my hotel to check it out. I'm so…read moreglad I made the trek because the food, service and ambiance on the patio were excellent! The weather on the beautiful, quiet, plant filled patio was perfect. I enjoyed a delicious soup of octopus, shrimp, potatoes, tomatoes and various spices with warm fresh bread and butter. El Ancla is a beautiful restaurant in a quiet neighborhood that's easy to get to from the major street of Avenida Providencia.

This tucked away seafood restaurant is phenomenal. I had a mango spritz for a drink, a crab and…read moregoat cheese empanada for a starter and their clay pot seafood stew for my main. My friend also had the empanada and a ceviche. The food was excellent. The service was friendly and helpful. We ate inside because it was chilly out and I wasn't dressed to sit in the cold but the outdoor seating was lovely with umbrellas and lights. I would highly recommend this place.

food was extremely fresh and amazing. The service was spectacular. They were very accommodating to…read morethe fact that we knew very little Spanish. Really enjoyed the ambience.

Great food, great setting, great service. Google maps gave…read moreme an old address, which I put into UBER. So we were dropped off at the wrong location. After we finally made it there the experience was wonderful.

When in Chile, you have to have the Chilean sea bass. That's what the boss got and I got the…read moreseafood soup. We also got a side of creamed spinach. The sea bass was cooked perfectly in a lemon based sauce. The top was crispy and the center was juicy and absolutely delicious. My seafood soup was outstanding. The conger eel was tasty and the soup was filled with small scallops and shrimp. It also came with large size mussels and clams. The broth was flavorful and wonderful. Our creamed spinach was also delicious. Service was attentive and polite. If you are near this place and want a fantastic seafood meal, this is the place to go.

If you are looking for a very good seafood restaurant in Santiago, Chile, I definitely recommended…read morethis restaurant. We ordered the Pisco Sour, Empeñadas Miraolas with Locos (sea snails) for appetizer, Mero (Chilean Sea Bass), Merluza Austral (Southern Hake) both with Donostiarra preparation on top of the grilled fish. The empeñada were very good. Both the fish entres were melting in our mouth! The fried garlic on the top was a good match for the soft fish. The Flan was the perfect ending for the dinner. The service was excellent. Our waiter Louis was very helpful and gave great recommendations. Our first dinner experience in Chile turned out to be a great one!

Outstanding seafood!!! I head some memorable "herizos" (sea…read moreurchin) and an abalone stew. Great atmosphere...it feels like being on a fishing boat, but... The restaurant is in the basement and you go down/up a narrow steep staircase, while trying to avoid knocking your head on the ceiling. Despite this challenge, I will go back!!!

This is a hidden gem! It's a hole in the wall place. When you walk in its a dingy market but in the…read morebasement there is a slightly less dingy sitting area where they serve you the most amazing food. Ask the waiter what is fresh that day and what's recommended. No tengas miedo!!! Prueba lo que recomienden.

Our tour guide recommended this place to us on the drive back to our hotel today…read more First surprise is the HUGE menu lol and yes they have one in English yay I ordered the scallops (absolutely divine!) and husband had the Thai Shrimp - he LOVED it. He said the only thing to make it better would have been more spice BUT they really don't do spicy here. Great curry. It's really a ton of food with just the entrees- but everyone else was having multi courses. So much food! $48 before tip for two entries, a bottle of water AND a bottle of wine, so it's a very good deal too

Fantastic seafood... good service Seafood was fresh & well…read moreexecuted.. it was walking distance near our hotel. I highly recommend you check it out. Try the Locos ( Chilean abalone) , they boiled it for a long time... my hubby loved it. Their swordfish was done very, well seasoned & not over cooked. Prices was very reasonable. Menu is in English.

Nice service delicious seafood I stayed in nearby hotel and always go there for lunch and dinnerread more

Good place. Lot of seafood options. Very good for Chilean standards, but most importantly it…read morefeels really fresh. Love the mussels with the parmesan cheese on top. They were a hit in the group we were with. Great variety of fish types to choose from. They come accompanied by a potatoe balls that are really good. Good selection of wines and great service. Very nice ambiance with great outdoor seating.

For nearly every meal while in Chile, I had a pisco sour, chicken or fish, wine, potato and more…read morewine. The experience, service and taste at Puerto Marisko stood out, even though the menu was standard Chilean fare. The servers were very personable wearing captain gear, even though there was a language barrier. The wine kept flowing and flowing and the food was served hot and had flavor. Then there was dessert. Everyone had a different design made of chocolate to go with their cake. It was one of the coolest meals I've ever been a part of in my life.

Really enjoyed the food. Beautiful outdoor dining experience! Try the grilled conger eel. So fresh…read moreand flavorful. I can only guess that it must've been purchased fresh that day at the market.