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.

In a shopping mall entrance surrounded by PF Changs and TGI Fridays, Le Perla Del Pacifico truly is…read morea gem. On day one in Chile, my friend and I wandered over to the shopping area on a recommendation from our Concierge at the Renaissance Hotel. We wandered over because the high concentration of restaurants, not because our stunning interest in mall food. We found Le Perla and found it plenty authentic compared to the neighbors, plus it was gorgeous outside and we were seeking patio dining. We posted up at La Perla and were very happy with our decision. The servers were english-speaking and they had the menu translated into many languages. We started with two pisco sours and were delighted with how tasty and strong they were! They still remain our favorite pisco sours from the entire trip (and trust me, we drank a lot of them)! For dinner, I ordered the quinoa and avocado side, sauteed vegetables and a chilean salad of tomatoes, onions, peppers and cilantro. B ordered the sea bass and I offered him to help me on my pleathora of sides. We started with some complimentary bread that was fine and simple. It was accompanied with a variety of dipping/spreading options including a salsa of sorts, a butter and some type of aioli. Our dinner came our in a timely fashion and we were thrilled with the large portions and delicious looking food. The quinoa could have been cooked slightly longer, but the flavor was amazing and again, the portions were generous. The sauteed vegetables were exactly what I expected and hoped for. The chilean salad was the favorite by far, with its amazing flavor and juicy, ripe tomatoes. B was very happy with his fish and also helped make a large dent on the salad. We couldn't finish all our dishes (we did however, polish off two more pisco sours...) and left very satisfied. We went back a second time this trip and has, yet again and outstanding expereince. I am sure this is not the most authentic selection, but when it's across the street and the food and drinks are this good, it's 5 stars in my books!

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!!

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.

Delightful spot like a trip to the seashore! Great seafood & service! Don't miss the ceviche or…read morethe paila Marino!

This is a Gem of a place , excellent food , we order ceviche, machas a la parmesana , cancato and…read morecongrio fried with a side of different kind of potatoes outstanding and Carola our waitress was kind, very informative and advices good menu choices . It is a very simple place with a Casual atmosphere that we absolutely appreciate !!!

First, this place is OPEN as of Fall 2022 (early summer in Chile) when I visited (late November…read more2022). I loved this place. Not only does this wine bar have the most extensive by-the-glass list I found anywhere in Santiago, they are also one of only two wine bars that keeps all of their wines in a temperature controlled area (very important--as most places don't have AC in Chile). All of the food I had was great--but my top favorites were the applewood smoked salmon, the loco plate, and the short ribs. I really enjoyed being able to try new wines from small, boutique producers in Chile (this is something you can only do in a few places in Santiago) and get recommendations from the really knowledgeable owner as well as the fact that they include a little tag on each glass so that you can keep track of what each wine in front of you is, if you do a flight of half glasses of wine like I did. The two best places for wines-by-the-glass and the best selection of wines from smaller producers are Bocanariz and Barrica94. No wine lover should leave Santiago without visiting both of these places.

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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.

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.

Wow. What an unbelievable spot in Santiago.. don't skip their calamari followed by a spicy sea bass…read moreceviche.. and the main courses of sea bass and red conger will blow your mind..

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.

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!!!

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.

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.