The Best Restaurants in Valdivia, Chile

As the intro describes, you could consider Valdivia as the final frontier before remote Patagonia, and this restaurant knows that, and is reminding you of that fact with its name, Última Frontera – or the Final Border. They call themselves a café but constantly change the menu, with hearty homestyle dishes like stews and burgers, and a great outdoor patio to enjoy your meal.

Looking for a big grilled meal because you have a big appetite? Well that appetite had better be Thor-sized because Thor’s Grill awaits. La Parrilla de Thor needs no introduction and is as you would expect, with a variety of hefty meat platters and also little specialities to accompany, like homemade fried empanadas.

If you are craving seafood – a craving that often arises being close to the ocean – then pop by Canelos Port because the seafood here is fresh, and filling. Great takes on traditional seafood dishes, but also, when the weather is poor, their seafood cakes or crepes are exactly the filling, warm meal you have been after.

One of the most cosy settings you will find in a restaurant in Valdivia is Picamaderos. The stone outside and beautiful wooden lodge-style interior accompany the delightful lasagna, pasta, and milanesa (fried schnitzel-style dishes) that are homestyle, stick-to-your ribs cooking.

Do not fear you are too far south if you feel a sushi craving coming on, as Gohan has you covered. This Asian fusion restaurant has some uniquely interesting takes on some of their sushi rolls, with special in-house-made sauces, fresh avocado wrapping the rolls, as well as inside, but no matter what you order, you will be pleased as everything is delicious, and most importantly fresh.

Step into something from The Hobbit as this building looks like it belongs in a fairy tale with its twisted wood exterior and spooky lighting. But inside is a comfortable abode that delivers delicious snacks to accompany their long list of cocktail concoctions, and also a fine dining take on quality pub dishes. Come in groups for a party, dinner as a couple, or just for a few drinks, as the atmosphere itself is worth the visit.

Finding the right place to please everybody can be difficult when everyone wants something different, but Espacio Cocina has every appetite covered, even the person who is hungry but unsure what they are craving. Stacked burgers, thin-crust Italian-style pizzas, quesadillas, mouth-watering desserts, and drinks for the liquid dinner, makes sure that The Kitchen Space ticks off all the boxes.