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Sunset from Punta Ballena: the sun sets over the sea, with hills in the background
Maldonado guide

Where to eat near Punta Ballena & Piriápolis

Photo: Mayumi Maciel (Unsplash)

Our places for lunch or dinner, from Ocean Park to Piriápolis and Punta del Este: from pizza to sushi, from seafood by the water to lunch among the vineyards.

Opening hours change a lot between summer and winter — check them on Google Maps before you go.

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Agus and Alfo on the terrace at Las Espinas, with a glass of red wine and a view over the woods and countryside from the hilltop
Restaurant★ Our favorite

Las Espinas

Bodega Bouza, Ruta Interbalnearia km 10420 min from BondiHouse

Bodega Bouza’s hilltop restaurant, with stunning views of the sea and Laguna del Sauce. Grilled dishes and the winery’s own wines. Booking ahead is recommended.

8 Nudos at night, lit up with string lights in Piriápolis
Restaurant★ Our favorite

8 Nudos

Piriápolis17 min from BondiHouse

On the Piriápolis waterfront, with sea views and a seasonal menu.

A La Casita Sushi platter served on the table inside the Bondi
Restaurant★ Our favoriteExclusive discounts for guests

La Casita Sushi

Solanas8 min from BondiHouse

By far the best sushi in the area — and they deliver straight to the Bondi.

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El Viejo Almacén

Ocean Park5 min from BondiHouse

A family-run restaurant and pub in Ocean Park, the next beach town over, with live music all summer.

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El Spot

Ocean Park6 min from BondiHouse

A pizzeria in Ocean Park, a couple of minutes from the Bondi. Open Friday to Sunday evenings.

The Chiringuito in Ocean Park at dusk: the beach bar on the sand, lit with warm string lights
RestaurantSummer season only

Chiringuito de Ocean

Playa de Ocean Park8 min from BondiHouse

A beach bar on one of the prettiest beaches in Ocean Park, with fun activities all season long.

RestaurantExclusive discounts for guests

Mandala Pizza

Solanas8 min from BondiHouse

A family restaurant with wood-fired pizza, homemade pasta, empanadas and chivitos. They deliver to the Bondi.

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Pachamama

Club del Lago, Punta Ballena9 min from BondiHouse

Chef-driven cooking, now at the Club del Lago driving range, with outdoor tables. Booking recommended.

A night show at the Medio y Medio festival: the stage lit in purple, the crowd in front and a starry sky above
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Medio y Medio

Portezuelo, Punta Ballena11 min from BondiHouse

A restaurant and jazz club that has been in Portezuelo for about 30 years. In summer it hosts a festival with Uruguayan and international musicians.

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Mansalva

Las Grutas, Punta Ballena12 min from BondiHouse

A café, restaurant and bookshop at the entrance to Las Grutas. Open from breakfast, and dogs are welcome.

The terrace at Puertito Don Anselmo on the rocks of Punta Fría, with the sea and hills behind and a lemonade on the table
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Puertito Don Anselmo

Punta Fría, Piriápolis20 min from BondiHouse

A fishermen’s classic since 1958, almost on the water, below the Punta Fría seafront. Fish and seafood.

The view from Bodega Alto de la Ballena: fields, a lagoon and Cerro Pan de Azúcar in the distance, framed by olive branches
Winery

Alto de la Ballena

Ruta 12, Sierra de la Ballena21 min from BondiHouse

A family winery in the Sierra de la Ballena, with tastings on a deck with a view. Booking required.

The terrace at Viña Edén, with a wine barrel as a table and a view over the vineyards and hills of Pueblo Edén
Winery

Viña Edén

Ruta 12, Pueblo Edén30 min from BondiHouse

A winery high in the hills of Pueblo Edén, with stunning views. The food is delicious, the service is lovely and the wines are their own.

Frequently asked questions

Where to eat near Punta Ballena?

Between Solanas and Punta Ballena, less than 15 minutes from the Bondi, you’ll find pizza (Mandala, La Ferre), sushi (La Casita Sushi, Dashi), chef-driven cooking (Pachamama, Silvestre, El Amor es Tiempo), a jazz club with a restaurant (Medio y Medio) and Mansalva, a café-restaurant at the entrance to Las Grutas.

Where to eat by the sea in Piriápolis?

In Punta Fría, Kraken and Puertito Don Anselmo, for fish and seafood, and on the Piriápolis seafront, 8 Nudos.

Are restaurants open all year?

Many are, but off-season several open only Thursday or Friday to Sunday, and some beach bars, like the Chiringuito in Ocean Park, open only in summer. Check opening hours on Google Maps before you go.

Are there discounts for BondiHouse guests?

Yes — some places in the guide offer exclusive discounts for our guests. We’ll share the details when you book.

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