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Restaurant Peumayén

4.5 (78 reviews)
Ultra High-EndLatin American
Open 7:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Mains for the seafood course and the meat course
Sandra S.

Cool experience with a very affordable tasting menu at $35ish per person. Loved getting little bites of each of their options. I ordered the seafood course and my partner ordered the land "meat" one. We started off with a tiny shot of complimentary mint tea and also a little bite on a cracker as seen in my photos. From there we had our appetizers, entrees, mains, and desserts. For the appetizer board everyone who orders gets one even if they didn't order the tasting menu. For the dessert I really loved the lemon one. My only complaint was the English speaking waitress seemed a little rude. But other than that great ambiance and fun foods.

Wayne Z.

What a gem of a restaurant in Santiago! I've only been to one Michelin starred restaurant but imho, this place could easily be another outside a few details that could be addressed. The ambiance is fantastic as we sat in the courtyard section, very homey and unique feel with plenty of heaters out to make sure everyone was comfortable. The service was outstanding, we appreciated the attn given to us non Spanish speakers by one of the head waitresses. And while a couple things were missed/forgotten/needed a reminder throughout the evening, it didn't really take away from the overall experience. The food, wow what a spread. Outside of what we ordered the bread sampler was truly something memorable. They also had a couple other small plates they dropped off that we appreciated as well. Overall the best meal we had in the city during our visit, and I didn't even mention that this meal with a couple drinks apiece was barely $90usd. If we ever got the oppty to return we'd certainly explore one of the tasting menus.

Ried S.

Super interesting gourmet tasting menu that focuses on indigenous / ancient dishes and culinary items with a modern twist. I wasn't sure what to think of it at first, but as the courses proceeded I did end up enjoying this place. Different from anything else I've tried in Chile. Main takeaway is that lunch / dinner can last around 2 hours for the tasting menu, so just be warned. The restaurant is very intimate with small tables close to one another. There is a small courtyard garden which looked really cute and would be nice for al fresco dining on cool evenings. It was too hot when we came.

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Joe V.

What an amazing culinary experience ! You will need to check out my photos to get a clearer picture of the attention to detail taken with the food creativity and preparation. My recommendation is to book ahead / eating earlier (before 8pm) will be easier to reserve. Second recommendation- try the tasting menu. It's well prepared and gives you a great variety of things to try. We enjoyed the Ground and Sea Tasting menu - absolutely wonderful and what a celebration from a culinary and Chilean heritage standpoint. All details with service and ambiance were checked. Perfecto Peumayen!!

Jenny Z.

Peumayen is a unique restaurant in Santiago that centers around indigenous ancestral Chilean cuisine. My husband and I were intrigued by the concept and decided to try their tasting menu. They offer a land, sea, mixed, and vegetarian tasting menu consisting of 22 bites over 5ish courses. The servers were extremely friendly and did a good job explaining the story behind each dish. The dishes are well presented and exhibit excellent knife work. However we found the flavor and taste of the food to be lacking. The best thing we had was the pisco sours, which were very well done. The meal was otherwise a bit of a let down, but still a unique experience.

Pork ribs
Alex Z.

Amazing place with indigenous cuisine from all over Chile. The decor inside also very traditional but cozy. The food is very interesting. Definitely recommend the tasting menu which comes with four courses with a lot of small bites. Some are on the regular menu but most are not. I didnt take it because most of them have cilantro already mixed in the sauce. The meal takes very long, it took 2 hours to finish, a lot of waiting in between courses. The servers are friendly but not paying attention when we ordered extra. If you have time to spare definitely try it out. And the bellavista neighborhood is also fun to spend couple hours to walk around see the graffiti and the museums.

Interior courtyard
Leo Y.

One of the coolest restaurants I've ever been to. Everything was a work of art. Servers all spoke English or Spanish, menu was broad, and the tasting menu was beautifully plated. Flavors were interesting, both food and drinks. I had the land tasting menu, and loved everything, and my wife had the sea menu, and loved everything, but I didn't love half of the sea menu. We sat in the inner courtyard, with a nice shade cloth, very interesting furniture and architecture, and tasteful sculptures. Worth a visit.

Adam D.

Amid the chaos in Chile during the 2019 riots, my friend and I found refuge in this hidden gem. A security guard had to open the padlocked entrance for us and it turned out tear gas was the reason for my friend's relentless sneezing. We reserved a table in the courtyard for the 22-course tasting. I went into this dinner fully expecting it to last hours, but it turns out they put 4-5 courses in each serving, leaving for a total of about 5 servings. The service was incredibly friendly and went into great length about each of the courses. They must get tired having to repeat themselves all night, but nobody looked at a single sheet of paper for assistance. Impressive. If you go with the 22 course meal (which you absolutely should), you have the choice of land, sea, or mixed. I went with the mixed to try the best of both worlds. My buddy opted for the land, which included some very exotic game including rabbit and horse. You will not leave here disappointed, nor will you spend a ton of money. We happened to stop in when the Peso was at an all time low against the USD (about 850 to 1) and we still only managed to spend about $50 US each, and that included a nice bottle of wine. This was by far one of the best meals I've ever eaten and one of the coolest atmospheres I've experienced, despite what was transpiring outside the restaurant's walls. Before you sit down or after you finish, be sure to walk around and check the place out, especially the upstairs bar area. You'll feel like you're in medieval times.

Corn
Joe C.

Service is excellent, drinks are outstanding. Wine is very well chosen. Appetizers are all well cooked and presented. Main course is mediocre at best. We will try it again soon.

A rustic table setting that goes beautifully with the food and ambiance.
Eileen R.

This restaurant is a very unique experience, where the service is excellent and the food is far removed from the usual fare. So, if you ask me what I ate while I was there, I would be completely at a loss to tell you the names of anything I ate (thank goodness I took photos of the menu!!). However, it really is about the experience! This restaurant prides itself on serving Mapuche (Chilean indigenous people) inspired food. The names are unpronounceable (and I speak Spanish!) but it doesn't matter. Our servers worked as a team and were incredibly knowledgeable about everything on the menu. All of them spoke excellent English (seems like everyone in the restaurant was Anglo). There are two choices on the menu: you can either order items individually, or you can order from the 4 pre-fixe menus: Land, Sea, Mixed, and Vegetarian. I initially thought we got to choose one appetizer and one entree from the pre-fixe, but no! You get everything that is listed. That's because these are Tapas portions and not full-sized entrees. My dinner companion, Antonio, ordered the Land menu and I ordered a mix of Sea and Vegetarian. Photos of everything are included below. Upon being seated, we were offered complimentary tea served in a rustic cup. We ordered our wines: I requested the Tipaume, Limited Edition, red wine blend, Alto Cachapoal, 2014. Delicious! We were then served a complimentary appetizer that contained chicken. I gave Antonio mine and he devoured both. Said they were tasty. Next up was a bread tasting. The server spent quite a bit of time explaining the grains in each one and in which order to eat them. They were all very tasty. Another complimentary appetizer: fried seaweed. Hollow straws of crispy fried seaweed sitting on an avocado-based paste. They were remarkably tasty and fun to eat! Our entrees arrived. All I know is that I ate two types of fish (Congrio was one of them), a pickled vegetable salad, and diced mushrooms. All of it was great. After our main meal, we were served complimentary horse meat spread on a pita-like bread. Again, I gave mine to Antonio who had never eaten horse before. He said it was flavorful but definitely gamey. We were then served another round of interesting stuff: all I know is that mine had beets, fried fish, and more mushrooms. Completely different flavors, and by now we were getting pretty full. Good thing these were Tapas! But we couldn't leave without trying dessert. We got the chocolate cake, which was the size of a petit four and delicious. We also got coconut panna cotta which was light and fluffy. This restaurant is a must!

Short rib
Al L.

On the pricey side. Experience was really cool and restaurant is nice on the inside but the food was okay.

Gift of tiny 3-legged pig lucky charm
Mary S.

Such a unique restaurant with unique flavors! Definitely one of the best restaurants I've been to in the world. Our waitress was also very patient, explaining all the foods to us. We don't really have Chilean restaurant in America so such a treat to taste native breads and experience the different ways indigenous foods (like seaweed) are used in native Chilean cuisine.

Doruk B.

We visited Peumayen at the recommendation of a friend who was also visiting Santiago. She said it was the best meal they had in Santiago. We got there on a Sunday for lunch. Seating was very spacious. The staff is very knowledgeable and spoke English. I had the seafood tasting menu while my wife had the mixed tasting menu. Both menus were identical except for the entree where I had two seafood bites and she had a little dish with beef. The fried fish and conger with beetroot sauce were my favorite bites. I strongly recommend the tasting menu although they let you go a la carte. The small bites were all delicious in their own way. I felt that we were barely scratching the surface and Peumayen had so much more to offer. We would love to go again if we had more time. Peumayen was definirely the best meal we had in Chile.

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What an elevated experience! Creative, delicious and beautiful. Some of the menu items were uncommon. Truly enjoyable !

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3.5(20 reviews)
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Another in a long line of business lunches during my week-long trip. This is a solid 4-star…read morerestaurant. Service was great and the recommendations of our server was spot on. There also have a very good local craft beer and wine selection as well. For the life of me I can't remember what we ordered for Apps but I do remember we were jockeying for the last morsels. I had the congrio and it was baked to perfection. Others at our table had the Combo meat plate, baked white fish, and the squid/squid ink risotto. You would think we had not eaten in days as we devoured our lunch. Yes, this is the tourist area but at lunch time the area is bustling with the local lunch crowd and of course tourists. They do have a patio and it is a great spot for people watching. Being four guys we did a lot of, ahem, people watching. Lastly if you are seeking a cheap lunch go elsewhere but I believe the price does match the quality of the food.

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