To make reservations at one of these restaurants for a meal on your own (not included on a Southwind itinerary), your hotel concierge desk can assist with reservations upon arrival to Buenos Aires. Your concierge can also arrange an official taxi from the hotel to the restaurant and back, and give you an idea of the driving distance to each restaurant, based on the day of the week and traffic patterns.
If you have a specific restaurant from this list or from the media that you want to try, you are welcome to contact the restaurant in advance directly. Restaurant hours, menus and prices are constantly changing, so we advise that you check the websites or contact the restaurants directly for specific information.
Puerto Madero port district
This area is great for water-front strolling and a view of the city’s re-developed old port.
La CabañaTraditional Argentine steak from the grill, as recommended by the Porteños (Buenos Aires natives) who know. Don’t forget to tip your parrillero (grill man).
La Cabaña website
Phone number: +54 (11) 4314-3710
Open daily, noon – 1am
Alicia Moreau de Justo 380
Price range: $$$
El BistroIn the Faena Hotel is known for fine international cuisine in an atmosphere of contemporary design – pure white and red.
El Bistro website
Phone number: +54 (11) 4010-9000
Open Tue – Sat, 8pm – midnight
445 Martha Salotti, Buenos Aires
Price range: $$$$$
Cabaña Las LilasKnown for high quality steak, this is real Argentine ‘asado’ grill experience. Can be crowded on weekend.
Cabaña Las Lilas website
Phone number: +54 (11) 4313-1336
Open daily, lunch and dinner
516 Alicia Moreau de Justo, Buenos Aires
Price range: $$$$$
Closed Door Restaurants (Puertas Cerradas)
Exclusive, reservations-only, often in the chef’s home.
NOLAArgentine and New Orleans fusion, prepared and served by a U.S. chef and her Porteño husband in their home. They bring Southern hospitality and the flavors of New Orleans and Mexico City to Buenos Aires
NOLA website
Phone number: +54 (11) 5348-4509
Open weekends only, dinner only
Palermo Viejo, address disclosed upon reservation
Price range: $$$$
I LatinaTwo Colombian brothers (both chefs) design Latin fusion food with Colombian and Caribbean twists. Offers a seven course tasting menu.
I Latina website
Phone number: +54 (11) 4857-9095
Open Wed – Sat dinner
Villa Crespo, address disclosed upon reservation
Price range: $$$$
Casa CoupageThis closed-door experience is all about the wine. Experts explain Argentine wine, paired with haute cuisine tastings.
Casa Coupage website
Phone number: +54 (11) 4777-9295
Open Wed – Sat, after 8:30pm
Palermo Hollywood, address disclosed upon reservation
Price range: $$$$$
Adentro Dinner Club
Grilling, wining and dining for hours inside the home of an Argentine/American couple.Adentro Dinner Club website
Open around 8:30pm, most nights
Palermo, near Plaza Serrano. Address disclosed upon reservation
Price range: $$$
La Recoleta Neighborhood
A chic and historic central district of the city.
Duhau Restaurant and Vinoteca
A formal presentation of classic Argentinean cuisine and wine, set in a grand dining room.Duhau Restaurant website
Phone number: +54 (1)1 5171-1340
Open daily, lunch and dinner
Avenida Alvear 1661, Park Hyatt
Price range: $$$$
La BourgogneThe finest quality of Argentine beef and wine, prepared with French flair by top Relais & Chateau chefs.
La Bourgogne website
Phone number:
Open Mon – Sat, 7:30pm – midnight
Ayacucho 2027, La Recoleta
Price range: $$$$$
MilionA fully-redesigned 18th century mansion with contemporary dining and a trendy bar. Great for younger groups.
Phone number: +54 11 4815-9925
Open every night, 8pm – late night
Parana 1048
Price range: $$$
OviedoOviedo features gourmet seafood dishes that have a distinctly Spanish Mediterranean flair, infused with South American influence
Oviedo website
Phone number: +54 (11) 4821-3741
Open Mon – Sat, noon – 2am
Antonio Beruti 2602
Price range: $$$$
San Telmo neighborhood
A historic district of the city, with lively weekend markets and tango in the streets.
El BanqueanoSeven course tasting menu that changes every month. Features rare South American meats like llama carpaccio.
El Banqueano website
Phone number: +54 (11) 4342-0802
Open Thu – Sat, 7pm to midnight
Chile 495 Esquina Bolivar, San Telmo, Buenos Aires
Price range: $$$$
Sign up for a private trip with Southwind Adventures, and we can arrange transportation and reservations to any of these restaurants, accompanied by your local guide. Also, you can extend your time in Buenos Aires for more time to explore the dining scene.
Southwind itineraries that include a Buenos Aires experience:
Lake District Odyssey
Hiking the Patagonian Andes