I just had an outstanding experience at this restaurant. I took my wife for our last night while in Chile at this restaurant. It did not disappoint. First we had an outstanding waiter by the name of George. George gave us his recommendations as my wife and I wanted true Chilean Seafood. First we started with the seasoned garlic with spices shrimp. These were based on butter and chili. This was an excellent appetizer to start. We then ordered the Chilean Sea Bass with a tomato sauce and it did not disappoint. If you are in the area I would highly recommend this restaurant for the service and food! read more

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This review is for the restaurant only. Cap Ducal is a hotel and restaurant from 1936 built to resemble an ocean liner. It's that cool looking building I've driven by for 40 years and always said, "One of these days, I must go in and check it out" . Yesterday was that day, Thursday 8/15, which is a religious and civic holiday in Chile. We rolled in about 14:30 for lunch. There is a parking lot, which is attended by your typical Chilean street parker who points to a spot, guides you in, offers to wash your car and lives off tips. Outside there is a sign, a bit faded, that shows some of the dishes with pictures. (useful and accurate enough) The receptionist asked if we had a reservation, we did not, informed us there were two tables available, pointed them out, and asked which table we wanted. Old school Chilean waitstaff was fairly prompt, got our drinks out with small tapas (complementary) , took our orders and then brought out the bread. Our food was out pretty quick. I had the Congrio Cap Ducal, which the menu says is griddled conger fish with an erizo sauce with shellfish. The sauce was good. It didn't have overpowering sea urchin. Actually, I would have never guessed it had sea urchin. Fabulous dish. Our threesome had 3 main courses, 2 pisco sours and a cherimoya juice, a half bottle of wine and 1 desert for 97,000 plus tip, so USD 35-40 per person without a starter. On the way out the receptionist was not in front but in the hotel office, so I assume the restaurant does a lunch shift and a dinner shift and closes the restaurant in between. The building is old, perhaps dated but that is the point. If you updated it you ruin it. Lots of old photos and maritime memorabilia, think trans Atlantic steamer of the early 20th century, lots of wood and brass. The posted hotel prices were like USD 110 per night, pretty modest for a seaside hotel. Come for the history, stay for a meal. read more

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Location Well positioned right on the coast near the center of town. It's near Castillo Wulff and the Sheraton Miramar hotel Food Pleasantly surprised that the food was well seasoned and delicious. I ordered the corvina (what we call seabass) and it was really fresh and nice. LOVED the machas parmesana (I think this is my favorite Chilean dish) The pisco sours are not as strong as other places, but still enjoyable. The prices are not outrageous considering the ambiance and feel. Expect to pay 10,000 CLP for an entree. Atmosphere/decor The ambiance is what makes the place. It is intimate and cozy with the sound of the ocean. The dining space is encircled by windows allowing for great views of the waves crashing against the rocks. Really nice place to enjoy the evening. Service Service was not that great. It is slow (but that's normal in Chile). We had to ask for things a few times. Recommendation Definitely go! read more

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The sound of the ocean crashing on the rocks with the view of the sunset upon the castle (Castillo Wolff) set my imagination to an era lost in time. It was amazing and tranquil. A great romantic night for my husband and I on our last night in Chile. The wait staff and Maitre D was engaging and energetic. They endured my limited Spanish and gave me a waiter that spoke perfect English. Everything on the menu wasn't available, but what was available was amazing. We ordered based on recommendations from the waiter and everything ordered was delicious. It's quaint and quiet and we would love to experience this restaurant again. read more

Although I called to make sure they open at 8pm, they made us wait half an hour to be seated (nobody else in the restaurant other than us). Right when we were about to leave they were ready to give us a table. Im glad we didnt leave. Service is not the best, had to ask twice for things. The food though, was much better than expected. Seafood was fresh, nothing salty (like a lot of other seafood restaurants I have tried in Chile). Starter, grilled fish and paila marina were great and we made sure to finish all the food. I will come back here next time Im in Viña. read more

Cap Ducal - Seafood a la parmesana - Seafood Near Me - Viña del Mar, VS

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Solid example of tapas, friendly service and good cocktails. View and ambiance were really top notch!