Restaurant Fauna offers one of the most beautiful dining settings in Valparaíso, with fantastic panoramic views of the bay that are worth the visit on their own. Luckily, the food and service add even more to the experience. We started with the tuna ceviche, which was absolutely gorgeous, fresh, bright, and perfectly balanced. Easily the highlight of the meal. For the main course, the catch of the day was swordfish. While the flavor was good, the fish itself was a bit tough, so I wouldn't strongly recommend it. However, the sides it came with were exceptional: the potatoes were comforting and well seasoned, and the mushroom risotto was rich, creamy, and incredibly satisfying. Easily one of the best things on the plate. The service was great, friendly and attentive without being intrusive, and the overall atmosphere is relaxed yet stylish. If you're in Valparaíso and want a meal with a view, Restaurant Fauna is a wonderful choice, especially for the ceviche and that unforgettable risotto. read more

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A really great view, as if you were hanging off a cliff. The place is beautyfull, bur the pictures in the bathroom are so ugly, they make you not want to pee. The view of Valparaíso is far better than the taste of the food, they need to improve that. read more

We spent just over 1 week in Chile across Santiago, Valparaiso, and San Pedro de Atacama, and at the end of the day Fauna was probably our favorite restaurant. It's located in/next to Fauna hotel next to one of the funiculars/ascensors, so it's easy to find. Half the restaurant is indoor (with glass windows) and the rest out on a patio with a gorgeous view. We ordered the shrimp, sauteed vegetables, fish of the day with risotto, and a smoked salmon sandwich. The portions were extremely generous for the mains and everything was delicious. We were absolutely stuffed between 2 people and probably could've ordered 1 fewer dish. Only minor complaint was that the fish was a tad salty. While we didn't have any cocktails, the bartenders looked skilled and the mixed drinks looked beautiful. Highly recommend for a delicious scenic meal in Valpo! read more

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If you want a great lunch with an amazing view, this is the place! Make sure you get a table outside. The view of the ocean and the hills of Valparaiso is breathtaking. We ordered the Montaditos, Pastramoi de la Casa, Acevichado Tuna, and of course a Pisco Sour. The tuna had to have been caught a few hours before. It tasted amazing! The pastrami was delicious! A great Pisco as well! Definitely worth a visit! read more

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Situated on a hilly part of Valparaiso, overlooking the ocean. Easiest way to get to it by using the Ascensor Concepción funicular. Cost around 600 Chilean pesos round trip or 300 pesos one way. The location and ambience is nice and staff are friendly. The food is also good. Prices are not expensive and they are affordable. Bathrooms were also clean. read more

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I would just say, best place to go for a drink if you want to have an unforgettable view!!! Wow! Whole Valparaiso skyline. We went just for drinks and they were pretty tasty. Staff was very friendly. Free WiFi available. Mostly for tourists! Place was very clean. I did see people eating, however I only saw the drink menu! read more

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4 stars for the patio with amazing views of Valparaiso. Really picturesque. I loved how they had an animal on every table (representing "fauna"). Conveniently located on Cerro Alegre by the Queen Victoria funicular, we took the funicular for Cerro Concepcion and walked over. This is a new eco friendly building, which is much welcome in an area where many of the buildings are just old and run down. This also serves as a hotel and restaurant, but they oddly didn't have most of the menu available when we stopped by. Only sandwiches and desserts. A shame, because I would have loved to try some of their appetizers. The menu appears to be Peruvian (they market it as "International"). The mojito I ordered was less sweet than I usually like them, but some might prefer it this way. Be sure to stir! read more

Restaurant Fauna - Amazing view - Seafood Near Me - Valparaíso, VS

Great food and an even better view! My friends and I stopped here for lunch on a Wednesday afternoon. The host was very nice and spoke English, which was very helpful since none of us could speak Spanish. We sat inside since it was a little chilly/windy that day, but the dining room is surrounded by glass and some of the doors were open so you still get the feel of being outside. Our server was pleasant and also spoke some English. The menus have Spanish and English on them. Our drinks took a little longer to come out than expected, but wasn't too noticeable since we were enjoying the view. Our food came out in a reasonable amount of time, and everything was delicious! Something worth noting, my friend and I both ordered the same sandwich, which had "caliente" written next to it. We thought this meant it would be spicy, but there was no spice to it all. We then decided it was supposed to be a warm sandwich, but it was definitely cold. That didn't bother us and the sandwich was yummy regardless. Due to the language barrier, we didn't bother to question the server about what supposed to be caliente :) read more

Restaurant Fauna - Prosciutto sandwich - so good!! - Seafood Near Me - Valparaíso, VS

Wow, wow, wow. We found this spot last year. The most amazing outdoor bar/restaurant you'll experience in Valpo. I hesitated reviewing this place because I wanted it to remain my secret go to spot. You want amazing views, amazing food. Amazing drinks. This is it! From the moment you set foot in this place you just get this overwhelming feel for Valpo. I'm telling you this review does not do this place justice. The food is just incredible. I can spend hours here. And I have. Perched on top of a hill, overlooking Cerro Alegre. I can't emphasize enough the urgency to visit this jewel of a place. read more

Restaurant Fauna - Amazing views from Fauna Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Valparaíso, VS

Location: Nice view overlooking Valparaiso harbor Food: Started with the mushrooms and artichokes which was a pretty tasty appetizer, accompanied by a nice Romesco sauce and Pesto. The almond cheese accompanying it was bland and seemed a bit out of place though. For my main I had the fish soup which had a nice selection of shellfish and fish but was served in a clear fish broth rather than a more traditional red broth. I felt the broth lacked flavor, despite the seafood being fresh. Drinks: My Pisco Sour was decent. Service: Service was friendly and prompt. Overall: A nice place to relax and take in a drink in Valpo but there are probably better restaurants in the area if judging on food alone. read more

I spent a week in the area of Valparaiso and this was by far my favorite place for drinks and food! Super friendly and helpful staff and the view from the outdoor deck is spectacular. Pisco sours are great. Artistic neighborhood. read more

This was my Christmas dinner re-do, as I was actually stuck in an airport on Christmas Day. It also happened to be my first meal in Valparaiso. If I can give one piece of advice for eating in Valparaiso it is this: eat with a view. There are so many things to see, why would you corner yourself off inside. Find a terrace. Find a cafe. Find a seat outside! Second, this was probably one of the best meals I had in the city. Just as good as the fancier La Concepción. read more

Food was way too salty and not really flavorful. For the price the food was very underwhelming. The view is amazing and the staff is friendly. Drinks were good read more

Came here on the recommendation of one of the owners of our Inn. The area is next to one of the oldest funiculars (Queen Victoria) in town. It's worth the 100 peso (.25 cents) fee for the view alone! On to the review.. The restaurant is partially indoors and partially outdoors. Our table was right on the edge of the indoor space so we had an excellent view of both Valparaiso and Vina Del Mar. I think as a tourist, there's nothing like seeing a panorama on your first night of a city. The service was a bit slow at first, we probably didn't order for at least 10-15 minutes. My initial impression was shaky. The food and drink more than made up for it though. I had a local craft beer, which was surprisingly good given Chile's not so stellar reputation in this department (great wine and pisco though). We split an appetizer, of cheese, tomatoes,bread and onions on a little pan grill and it was supremely delicious. A great serving size for two people. The main course I ordered was a mix of quinoa with grilled shrimp baked in. I would never have thought of mixing the two, but they're that odd couple that you don't think would work out but actually are perfect for each other. My girlfriend ordered a beef dish with potatoes and I marveled at her that you never order meat at a seafood oriented place, and even they nailed the beef just right. Overall, don't expect the swiftest service. Do enjoy the views and I'm surprised this place wasn't over run by tourists. Our table was one of few that were speaking English. Definitely worth a visit for the tasty bites. Check out the catch of the day, I would have tried it if I hadn't eaten salmon earlier. read more

The food was really good, but like everyone here says, the service was really slow. It took close to an hour to get our main entree. And we ordered the cheese platter, it was missing the prosciutto that it says was included on the menu. Overall, it was a nice meal with a fantastic view, but I probably won't be back. read more

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Really amazing food - their chocolate lava cake is mouth watering, I went a couple of times just for that. All of their fish entrees also melt in your mouth The view is incredible, try to get an outside table if you can, they will bring you blankets in the evening if it get too cold. The only downside is it is very touristic, you won't find many locals hanging out there. read more

The food was average, we had the seafood platter including a good ceviche and some mediocre mussels. And a salad which was ok. Limping into three stars. But the room is great, we were sat on the balcony, looking out over the bay. I'd go again but next time just for beers. read more

Really good food for a decent Price and at an excellelent location with nice views over the city. We had some drinks as well as the ceviche to share. It was tasteful. What we liked most with this place was that they used a lot of greens and fresh ingredients in their cooking, which sometimes is hard to find in Chile. Service was also good. We recommend you to pay a visit. read more

My first stop in Valpo. Cool, hip, trendy, mix of tourists, expats, and locals. Staff are young, hip, and friendly. Some English spoken, but use your Spanish if you can. The views out over Valpo and the harbor are amazing, and even if you are facing the "yellow house" on the terrace, its a great view. Excellent wine list, beer and cocktails. Chilean beer is very unknown here in the states, unlike the wine, and I suggest you explore it in depth. I had a nice golden ale on tap, and a Chilean IPA in bottle that was richer and more complex than 90% of the IPAs I've had in the states. Food is typical Chileno fare with a few twists. The machas (razor clams with parmesan) are great, and one of the shrimp dishes I had (came in a bubbling creamy stew) was crazy good. Fun to compare their shrimp to our Gulf shrimp here...very different, both excellent. read more

Stumbled upon this place while walking the hills of Valpo. So glad we did! First, the view from the outdoor patio is amazing. Sweeping panorama of Valpo and the sea. We started with white wine and the octopus appetizer. My God the octopus was the best ever. Tender, nicely grilled with a fantastic dressing. We then had the fish special. Something the waiter translated as "old woman." It was awesome served on risotto. Service was professional and friendly. We were treated to a local jazz duo playing on the patio to a full house of diners. It was really a perfect experience and topped off our Chilean vacation. read more

Absolutely loved this place for brunch. Not the cheapest meal you'll eat in Valpo. But not the most expensive either. Great views, good service. We even experienced so live music. A big fan. read more

Definitely a favorite for tourists. I stayed in the Fauna hotel as well and both were wonderful. It was my first few days in Chile on a study abroad semester, so I'm thankful for their service and helping me get comfortable. The food is high quality and sometimes there are live performers. One night a woman sang Spanish gitana (gypsy) folk songs. This is a real treat if you come to Valparaíso. The view of the puerto is incredible. Bring a jacket because of the wind! read more

So, I walked by this place like a million times, only bc I thought it was too pricey. Finally went as an occasion/destination to find that the food and drinks are great, as suspected, but not too pricey at all. And a grand deviation from typical Chilean food. The view is spectacular, not to be missed! read more

I cannot give this jewel of Valpariso enough stars! The food is nothing less than exceptional, the staff is attentive, and the atmosphere is so relaxed. If you are ever in the Valpariso or Vina Del Mar area, you MUST stop here! read more

Pedro makes you feel very welcomed. The view is amazing and the food is the best we have here.

One of the best spaces in Valparaiso. Great views of the water and an awesome deck with seating. Would recommend the vegetarian apple, brie, and avocado sandwich and the nutella ice cream as well. read more

Fantastic food and incredible view. There are no heaters on the patio, and the blankets they provide were not enough to stay warm in the wind, so come prepared. Slightly understaffed, but very courteous. read more

Wonderful service at dinner. Helpful staff. Good food. The merluza (hake) was delicious! Definitely going back for a cheese board; saw one going to another table and it looked amazing. Love the view. Dress warmly if it's winter. read more

This place is absolutely amazing, the waiters are really cool and nice. The food is outstanding, we grabbed some bruschettas and ham wrapped octopus and it was absolutely delicious, pretty big plates, good for sharing a starter and a main course. Got two sodas, a starter, a main course and a dessert for 30000 clp. Totally worth it. It has one of the better balcony sights of the night in Valaparaiso. read more

Came here for first time to Valparaiso. Cute place with pretty view, patio table was cold & windy so we opted to sit inside. Best thing was the view! We were frustrated with the horribly slow service!! Spent total of 2 1/2 for dinner because we had to keep waving the waitress down to ask for each part of our meal and drinks. Food was ok and nothing special in our opinions. I had the Crusoe fish which was overcooked and Too dry. My friend had the veggie sandwich which she said was not that great. I think this place is overrated. read more

Book a table in order to get the best table for you. The view is beautiful and food is good. Nothing special but for example risotto of 3 quinoas is ok. read more

Beautiful view and good drinks. In terms of food it's a solid option, though there are better restaurants in town. They're also open all day (don't close between lunch and dinner) which is a plus. read more

We spent 9 days in chile, 3 of which were spent in Valparaiso. We had our best meal here. Each of the 4 of us ordered a different seafood dish and all were outstanding. The setting on the bay is lovely! read more