Lo de Tere
A renowned restaurant by the port featured on Latin America's 50 Best list, showcasing local flavors with sustainable seafood and Uruguayan beef.
Opened in 2001, this restaurant is located at the corner of Rambla del Puerto and Calle 21. Helmed by Chef María Elena Marfetán, its terrace directly faces the moored boats. It was ranked 41st on Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants list in 2024, winning Best Restaurant in Uruguay, and ranked 92nd on the extended list in 2025. The signature dish is crab ravioli with shrimp sauce, available only when ingredients are in season. Octopus carpaccio and tasting menus are also offered. Dinner reservations are highly recommended, and you should specify if you prefer terrace seating. It is easily accessible on foot or by taxi within the peninsula.
Opening hours
Open year-round; generally 12:00-16:00, 19:30-00:00. Open daily during peak season, with reduced operating days during the off-season
Nearby sights
- Avenida Gorlero
- Puerto de Punta del Este
- Iglesia de la Candelaria
- Punta del Este Lighthouse
- La Mano (Los Dedos)
- Playa Brava
- Playa Mansa
- Isla Gorriti