The Lake District Restaurants
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1. Casa Valdes
$$$ | |Start your dinner off right with a cool pisco sour at this fine dining, lakeside restaurant with great views. The cooking style is influenced in part by Basque cuisine, with its fish and other plates often accompanied by peppers, beans, and potatoes. It's mostly known for its seafood, but there are several other options on the menu. The restaurant fills up fast for dinner, so patience with servers is often needed. Come early or reserve a table ahead of time.
Santa Rosa 040, Puerto Varas, Los Lagos, 5550000, Chile9-9079–3938Known For
- Basque-inspired seafood
- Lake views
- Crowds at dinnertime
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2. Cotelé
$$$ | |The older of Cotelé's two locations in the city (the other is at Rengifo 867), this restaurant has the look and feel of a typical quincho (barbecue), with wooden walls and tables with the grill in the middle. Here, it is strictly about meticulously preparing the best possible steaks. The waiter takes your order by showing you cuts of raw meat and asking you to choose from either a tender fillet, sirloin, or rib-eye steak. While you munch on a delicious sopaipillas con pebre (fried bread) and sip your pisco sour or red wine, the meat is cooked on a grill in front of you and then served with salad and potatoes. The result is a steak of world-class distinction.
Juan Soler Manfredini 1661, Puerto Montt, Los Lagos, 5480000, Chile65-227–8000Known For
- One of the top-rated steak houses in Chile
- Selection of prime meats you can then watch be grilled in front of you
- Nice selection of wines and pisco sours
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3. El Galpón
$$$$ | |This is a good place to eat barbecue, steaks, and chicken (and just that, as it's meat-only here). The design intrigues as well, resembling a galpón, which means "barn" in English. There are not a lot of good dining options in Osorno, but this is probably the best.
Lord Cochrane 816, Osorno, Los Lagos, 5290000, Chile64-223–4098Known For
- Best dining option in Osorno
- Meat-centric menu
- Fun, rustic ambience
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4. Fuego Patagon
$$$$ | |On the outskirts of town near the lake, this stellar restaurant serves exceptional steaks. The menu has good and generous barbecue plates (including wild boar, goat, and lamb); there is a nice variety of seafood and pasta dishes, too. Desserts like homemade ice cream and tiramisu are worth the extra splurge. Service, which includes the involvement of the owner, is also friendly and prompt.
Pedro Montt 40, Villarrica, Araucanía, 4930000, Chile45-241–2207Known For
- Friendly owner
- Great barbecue and steaks
- Tasty tiramisu
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5. Kume Yeal
$$$ | |About 20 minutes south of Futrono in the small town of Llifén, this may be the best place in Chile to sample Mapuche gastronomy. Everything cooked here by owner Margarita Leiva comes from organic gardens that she and her family maintain behind the restaurant. The restaurant is small with ordinary decor, but the food is out of this world.
Llifén, Los Ríos, Chile9-6691–8677Known For
- Organic ingredients
- Large portions
- Mapuche food
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon. -
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6. La Parrilla de Thor
$$$$ | |This riverfront institution is constantly packed with locals, which is always a good sign that you've come to the right restaurant. The Argentine owner Teodoro Poulsen serves beef and chicken in delicious Argentine parrilla style. Though the restaurant bills itself as the king of steak, you might consider the chicken (milanesa de pollo) instead. To do it right, order a bottle of wine from their excellent wine list to accompany your meal.
Arturo Prat 653, Valdivia, Los Ríos, 5090000, Chile63-227–0767Known For
- One of the best steakhouses in Chile
- River views
- Great wine list
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7. Luthier Bistro
$$$$ | |You may not want to eat anywhere else in Pucón after sampling the varied, well-prepared dishes at this centrally located cafe. The fresh pasta, made in-house, is rich and soft; the pizzas are out of this world. Slow-cooked ribs, salmon and shrimp risotto, and beef fillet in a strawberry and Merlot wine sauce round out the menu.
Fresia 124, Pucón, Araucanía, Chile45-244–3214Known For
- Homemade pizza and pasta
- Local ingredients
- One of Pucón's top dining spots
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8. Mercato
$$$$ | |With its extensive Italian menu and lively atmosphere, this is a place not to be missed when in Temuco. The pizza and pasta are spectacular, but do try their desserts as well (churro with manjar and nutella is heavenly). Reserve ahead on weekends to beat the crowds as their excellent food has locals coming back for more repeatedly.
Hochstetter 425, Temuco, Araucanía, Chile45-248–2617Known For
- Great traditional pizza and pastas
- Fresh juices
- Big crowds on the weekends so reserve ahead
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon. -
9. Rancho Espantapajaros
$$$$ | |Midway between Puerto Octay and Frutillar, this countryside restaurant next to the lake has an all-you-can-eat buffet, with dishes that combine German and local Chiloé gastronomy. One of the most noteworthy options on the menu is carne de jabali, or wild boar meat. But the entire menu is worthy, including homemade integral bread, organic fruits and vegetables, and other meat and chicken dishes done up with regional flavors like quinoa and merquen, plus a plethora of cakes and desserts. You are likely to be stuffed to the gills upon leaving. Reserve your table ahead of time on weekends.
Quilanto, Km 6, Puerto Octay, Los Lagos, 5370000, Chile9-3228–1683Known For
- Extensive all-you-can-eat buffet
- Wild boar meat
- Reservations recommended on weekends
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues., Reservations recommended -
10. Restaurant Kiel
$$$ | |Founded in 1973, this Chilean-German seafood restaurant is located on the coast about 15 minutes west of Puerto Montt and is considered an institution in the area. The interesting decor and sea views are nice, but it's the beautifully prepared seafood and, in particular, the curanto that draws crowds. Fresh produce from the well-kept garden further makes lunch here a delight. Tour groups frequently fill the restaurant in summer, so reserve ahead.
Camino Chinquihue, Km 8, Chinquihue, Los Lagos, 5480000, Chile65-225–5010Known For
- Great seafood curanto
- Fresh produce from on-site garden
- Reservations necessary in summer
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11. Se Cocina
$$$$ | |The gourmet meals at Se Cocina, made with fresh local ingredients from the organic garden on-site, are excellent, but it's worth coming here for the experience alone. The food is prepared right in front of you at the open kitchen, which is next to the dining room tables. There are big windows with views out to the green hills and the lake, and the fireplace roars in winter. The stoves, one of which is a 1932 brick oven, are constantly in operation. Don't miss the exceptional microbrews made here.
Camino a Tortal Km 2, sector Quebrada Honda, Frutillar, Los Lagos, 5620000, Chile9-8972–8195Known For
- Local organic ingredients and open kitchen
- Lake views
- Microbrews made on-site
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12. Trawen Restaurant
$$$$ | |This solar-powered, creative restaurant features fresh and organic ingredients. Breakfasts include homemade yogurt, free-range eggs, and Italian coffee, while lunch and dinner present everything from oversize empanadas and sandwiches to meat, fish, and pasta. You'll also find a few dishes from other places, like gnocchi stuffed with chickpeas and feta cheese. Vegetarians come here for the great salads and vegan plates too.
Bernardo O’Higgins 311, Pucón, Araucanía, 4920000, Chile45-244–2024Known For
- Eco-friendly ethos
- Diverse menu
- Vegetarian and vegan options
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13. Azzurro
$$$ | |This Italian restaurant has good pizza, but they're best known for their creative pastas. The restaurant is housed in a modest blue building, with a rustic wooden interior and informal atmosphere. They also serve some fish plates.
Liborio Guerrero 1769, Puerto Montt, Los Lagos, Chile65-231–8989Known For
- Simple, classic Italian dishes
- Excellent pasta
- Casual ambience
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14. Cábala Restaurant
$$ | |Impeccable service is the hallmark of this Italian-style restaurant on Lican Ray's main street. The brick-and-log building has indoor and outdoor seating, perfect to watch the summer crowds stroll by as you enjoy pizza and pasta.
General Urrutia 201, Lican Ray, Araucanía, 4930000, Chile9-2251–8503Known For
- Classic Italian dishes
- Nice outdoor seating
- Friendly service
Restaurant Details
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15. Café 2001
$$ | |For a filling sandwich, a homemade küchen cake, and an espresso or cappuccino brewed from freshly ground beans, this longtime staple is the place to stop in Villarrica. Pull up around a table in front or slip into one of the quieter booths by the fireplace in the back. The lomito completo sandwich—with a slice of pork, avocado, sauerkraut, tomato, and mayonnaise—is one of the best in the south.
Valentín Letelier 650, Villarrica, Araucanía, 4930000, Chile45-241–1470Known For
- One of the best lomito completo sandwiches in southern Chile
- Great coffee
- Quaint setting
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16. Café Central
$$ | |You can dig into a hearty American-style breakfast in the morning and burgers, sandwiches, and ice cream the rest of the day at this diner on the Plaza de Armas. It's most famous around town for its completos—Chilean hot dogs topped with gobs of mayo, guacamole, and whatever else you desire. The friendly, bustling staff speaks little English, but if it's clear you're foreign, an English menu is presented to you with great fanfare.
Av. Bernardo O'Higgins 610, Osorno, Los Lagos, 5290000, Chile64-225–7711Known For
- Big breakfasts
- Famous Chilean hot dogs
- Ice cream
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17. Café Haussmann
$$$ | |The excellent crudos (steak tartare), German-style sandwiches, and delicious küchen cakes here are testament to the fact that Valdivia was once a mecca for German immigrants. The restaurant's newer, bigger location is spacious and has relaxing outdoor seating, the perfect spot to down crudos with local beer.
Av. Los Robles 202, Valdivia, Los Ríos, 5110360, Chile63-222–2100Known For
- German-style dining
- Excellent steak tartare
- Outdoor seating
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18. Caleta Angelmó
$$ | |More than a dozen small kitchens and eateries at this enclosed market 3 km (2 miles) west of Puerto Montt along the coast road prepare southern Chilean seafood favorites like curanto, a potpourri of shellfish, meat, and potatoes, and paila marina, a hearty seafood stew with mainly shellfish. Each kitchen has separate tables and counters. Don't expect set hours, but most open around 11 am for lunch and serve for about three hours. Every day in the January–March high season, they reopen from 6 to 9 for dinner. The rest of the year, most of the kitchens close some days of the week. In the same complex is a colorful fish market and stores selling local handicrafts.
Puerto Montt, Los Lagos, 5480000, ChileNo phoneKnown For
- Food stalls serving Chilean specialities
- No set hours but usually open for lunch and dinner in high season
- Fish market and handicraft stores also on-site
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19. Cassis
$$$$ | |This wonderful café and restaurant is dessert heaven, with assorted pastries baked fresh every day, chocolates galore, and an excellent selection of ice cream. The restaurant also has a varied menu of sandwiches, pizza, and more, and an extensive wine list. In summer, sit at one of the tables outside on the sidewalk.
Fresia 223, Pucón, Araucanía, 4920000, Chile45-244–9088Known For
- Some of the best desserts in the area
- Sidewalk seating
- Big sandwiches
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20. Chile Picante
$$$$ | |Nestled on a steep hill in a nondescript neighborhood, the decor here is no frills, but the view of the city is spectacular and the food is some of the best in Puerto Montt. They offer daily set menus for 12,000 pesos, including an appetizer, drink, and dessert. The gourmet fare changes daily, but like its namesake, its almost always somewhat spicy, and includes meat, fish, and seafood options.
Vicente Perez Rosales 567, Puerto Montt, Los Lagos, Chile9-8454–8923Known For
- Awesome views
- Regularly changing menu of spicy Chilean classics
- Good value
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
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