The best restaurants in
Puerto Madero
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Puerto Madero is the favored neighborhood for more contemporary-minded foreigners that like sleek lines, shiny glass and chrome. It's the high-rise mecca of Buenos Aires and is also host to a few international chain hotels.
There's lots of money, mostly foreign, hanging out in this barrio and almost every upscale restaurant in the city has a location in Puerto Madero to take advantage of that disposable income, ready to be spent on high-end gourmet dining and expensive steaks.
Restaurateurs in Puerto Madero tend to put a hefty price tag on menu items. Thus, many of these restaurant, score poorly on our value scale. But everyone in this list was able to garner 4 stars or better on our rating scale, so if they are expensive, it's likely because the excelled in other categories . The list can be further filtered by type, price range and cuisine.
Av Alicia Moreau de Justo 192
RATING: 81%
Cuisine(s): - Regional Cuisines -, European Cuisine, Italian . Cost: $$$$ . Restaurant type: Upscale CasualSummary: Bice is serving up classic Italian dishes that unfortunately lack much originality or creativity. The indoor dining room is a bit too austere for my liking, I prefer dining on the terraza, overlooking the Puerto Madero boardwalk.
Av Alicia Moreau de Justo 516
RATING: 81%
Cuisine(s): Grilled Steaks . Cost: $$$$$ . Restaurant type: Steakhouse, Upscale CasualSummary: The gold standard for Argentine steakhouses. If money is no object, opt for the Wagyu. Otherwise look at more reasonably priced alternatives like nearby Le Grill.
Av. Alicia Moreau de Justo 1160
RATING: 91%
Cuisine(s): Eclectic Gourmet . Cost: $$$$$ . Restaurant type: Formal Dining, Upscale CasualSummary: Chila is a Top-5 restaurant in Buenos Aires for formal dining. Modern, but sophisticated and elegant decor. Near flawless execution and service.
Av. Alicia Moreau de Justo 138
RATING: 85%
Cuisine(s): Grilled Steaks, Seafood . Cost: $$$$ . Restaurant type: Steakhouse, Upscale CasualSummary: Campo & Mar puts a unique twist on the Argentine steakhouse by adding grilled seafood to the menu. Execution and service are top-notch. The decor is more contemporary and stylish than the sister steakhouses. Both the menu and decor are an improve …
Av Alicia Moreau de Justo 310
RATING: 81%
Cuisine(s): Grilled Steaks . Cost: $$$$ . Restaurant type: Casual Dining, SteakhouseSummary: Sophisticated and more modern than the typical Argentine steakhouse. Nice decor. Located in Puerto Madero overlooking the boardwalk. Typically good food and even better service. We tried a hamburger at lunch made from some lean cut of meat. Poor choi …
Alicia Moreau de Justo 380
RATING: 77%
Cuisine(s): Grilled Steaks . Cost: $$$$ . Restaurant type: SteakhouseSummary: The quintessential, high-end, Argentine steakhouse. Pricey but not as pricey as competitor Cabaña Las Lilas a few doors down the boardwalk. High quality steaks, cooked correctly. Excellent Service. Decor is a bit stale but that’s to be expected from …
Av. Alicia Moreau de Justo 876
RATING: 89%
Cuisine(s): Grilled Steaks . Cost: $$$$ . Restaurant type: SteakhouseSummary: None of that hokey mid-century ranch (“estancia”) décor. Everything is sophisticated and elegant, but slightly minimalist at the same time. Le Grille is a modern and more elegant take on the traditional Argentine steakhouse. Offering dry-aged beef, y …
Pierina Dealessi 1330
RATING: 75%
Cuisine(s): Burgers . Cost: $$$ . Restaurant type: Casual DiningSummary: We decided to give the burger at Lobo Café a chance to earn a spot on our top burgers list in Buenos Aires. And guess what. The burger was one of the most unique and tasty burgers we’ve encountered.
Pierina Dealessi 1330
RATING: 78%
Cuisine(s): Burgers . Cost: $$$ . Restaurant type: Hamburger RestaurantSummary: Lobo Café is the best option for breakfast in Puerto Madero, overlooking the harbour. Nice decor. Friendly, but lackluster service. Commendable French toast.
Juana Manso 1164
RATING: 88%
Cuisine(s): Japanese, Peruvian . Cost: $$$$$ . Restaurant type: Upscale CasualSummary: Osaka is the gold-standard in Buenos Aires for Nikkei cuisine. Osaka has mastered the genre with exquisite ambiance, execution and service, albeit at a hefty price tag for BA.
Alicia Moreau De Justo 1082
RATING: 79%
Cuisine(s): Seafood . Cost: $$$$ . Restaurant type: Upscale CasualSummary: Seafood restaurant in Puerto Madero. Unfortunately there were lapses of execution on a recent visit. Expensive with a lack of creativity.
Alicia M. de Justo 176
RATING: 81%
Cuisine(s): Italian . Cost: $$$$ . Restaurant type: Casual DiningSummary: This is classic Italian cuisine in a fairly traditional setting on the boardwalk on Puerto Madero. Ambiance is nice but a bit sterile. Service was spot on. Our appetizers on a recent visit were disappointing though. The main course dishes and dessert …
