Torreón del Monje
A castle-style seaside tower restaurant built in 1904, with a terrace right by the sea and superb views.
A landmark building beside Varese Beach, completed in 1904. In the early twentieth century it was a gathering place for upper-class summer visitors. Today it operates as a restaurant, café, and bar. The chef focuses on ocean flavors, using fresh catch from local fishermen and mostly local ingredients. Signature dishes include tiradito (raw fish), a cheese-and-kumquat dessert made with Mar del Plata cheese, and the house croissant, a long-standing pastry. The terrace is just meters from the sea and suits breakfast, lunch, and afternoon tea. Reservations are available.
Opening hours
Daily, about 7:00/8:00–20:00; longer hours on weekends; check with the restaurant
Nearby sights
- Torreón del Monje
- Juan Carlos Castagnino Museum (Villa Ortiz Basualdo)
- Museo del Mar
- Stella Maris Church
- Playa Varese
- Playa Bristol
- Casino Central & Rambla Bristol
- Peatonal San Martín & Plaza San Martín