We stopped by Mercado Central on a Monday afternoon and it wasn't a fun experience. We were going…read moreto go to Donde Augusto inside for lunch. The moment we stepped inside every single restaurant was AGGRESSIVE and tried to harass us into dining at their establishment. You have to be VERY firm in saying no because they're practically trying to drag you into their restaurants. After we found Donde Augusto and asked one of their staff for seating, someone from another restaurant still tried to poach us from their staff and started arguing with our server over us, it was WILD. I can't say I was a fan overall. It's not super big and smells very strongly of fish. There was a cute little stand that had very reasonably priced souvenirs inside but they only took pesos so bring cash.

Maybe I went at a bad time, but the market was pretty empty and half dead. The entire building…read moresmells like dead fish. The fish stalls seemed to be operating fully, but there were very few other vendors of flowers, fruits, or crafts. It was just underwhelming. Be prepared to have many people try and scoop you into their restaurant or shop while you walk around, much like a salesman at a car dealership.

From the owner: Producto Frescos: Langostas Vivas y Ostras Productos…read moreCongelados: Camarones Nacionales, Camarones Ecuatorianos, Centolla (Fancy), Ostiones, Gambas, Carne y Pinzas de Jaiba, Machas, Surtido de Mariscos, Salmón, y Vidriola

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

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.

We were frequent patrons of Coco prior to the fire and Covid, and occasionally brought friends &…read morefamily for dinner. We returned to their new location in Vitacura last week for lunch, and enjoyed it so much that we came in again for lunch yesterday, which was even more phenomenal! We enjoyed the platter for 2 of a variety of delectable fresh seafood to include king crab, sea urchin, scallops, prawns & more; a Chilean seafood soup with an unforgettable broth, sautéed filets of trout. Couldn't resist indulging in an appetizer of sea urchin ("uni") that was so fresh and simply prepared that was the best we've ever had! Their new venue is delightful, and our table next to the a window made for entertaining people watching. Jose and Pablo were excellent servers, professional and attentive, and just nice people who enhanced our experiences even more! Can't wait to return!

In A Nutshell: -Vega…read moreCentral is a produce market where you can purchase in small or wholesale quantities. -I saw a wide variety of vegetables & fruits that were stacked neatly & presented nicely. -The prices vary by vendor, but seemed to be pretty consistent. Overall, this is a medium-sized market, but they have enough choices to create many meals.

Santiago's main vegetable market (as opposed to Mercado Central that's more seafood), this is a…read moregreat opportunity to experience the variety of fruits and vegetables that are unique to Santiago and Chile. Many colorful displays of produce here, I have never seen "Chilean" corn which is different than American corn in that it's a lot thicker. Interesting! Garlic, plantains, red peppers, onions, peaches, apples. What's available depends on what season it is. Prices are clearly marked and are probably a little bit negotiable. As near as I could tell, vendors only accept cash.

Great place to have seafood in Central Market! We came here twice in our five day trip because the…read moreseafood was so fresh and the service was so welcoming. Also, while the market can be somewhat overwhelming with all the people trying to encourage you to go to their restaurant, we found that the staff here were generally more friendly. It's a two story restaurant, and both times we had to wait a couple of minutes to be seated. Out of everything we tried, the conger eel soup was the absolute standout, along with the seafood soup. Both soups were comforting and wonderfully savory, and they definitely didn't skimp on the seafood in the soup itself. The eel was so tender!! A must try here in Santiago.

Great food, fresh seafood, excellent service. Recommend to everyone who enjoys seafood.read more

This Jumbo epitomizes the American phrase "If we don't have it, you don't need it". I was in…read moreSantiago on business, and I will often visit local grocery stores to pickup pre-made sandwiches and snacks. However, I was amazed at the wealth of fresh items in this huge store. I wish I had booked an accommodation with a proper kitchen so that I could pick up some fresh seafood. As a consolation prize, I purchased the freshly prepared paella. It was outstanding!

Absolutely love this store. If you need something, you will find it here. The food selection is…read moreincredible. There is also wine and alcohol. The wine selection is excellent. And clothes and other things. The store gets really busy but the lines move quickly. If you buy bread or produce don't forget to weigh it before you go to check out. There are scales in the respective areas that will weigh your stuff and spit you out a Tag. The bread is very fresh and really good. Come in. You will be glad you did.

Very good and inexpensive compared to other ones around We…read moreEnjoy it Eat an empanada and the local wine called pipeño

A great place for seafood, the dishes are great and the attention also, you got a variety of…read moredishes, the price is awesome. Really recommend this place.