EL DESCANSO MARINERO

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#5 of 44 Restaurants in Puerto Baquerizo MorenoLatin, Seafood, $$ - $$$

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EL DESCANSO MARINERO

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Latin, Seafood, Ecuadorean

Meal types

Lunch, Dinner

Special Diets

Vegetarian friendly

FEATURES

Free Wifi

Full Bar

Outdoor Seating

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Takeout

Television

Wheelchair Accessible

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Calle Alsacio Northia y Espanola, Puerto Baquerizo Moreno 200150 Ecuador

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dbeier17

Vancouver25 contributions

Good lobster dinner surrounded by eclectic decor

Nov 2024 • friends

This restaurant's decor is quirky and that's part of the relaxed experience. Maybe it has improved a few things since the other reviewers were there. We heard it was a good place for lobster so that's what we had. We selected our lobsters from the fridge - we probably could have shared one. It was very nicely prepared and quite delicious. There's not much of a wine list but it was fine. For such a nice dinner of lobster, we felt the price was very reasonable.

Written December 4, 2024

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mlpbjm

Mukilteo1108 contributions

worth a visit

Mar 2023 • couples

funky, atmospheric, nautical themed spot featuring local seafood. All sorts of paraphernalia from boats, whale bones, and stuff related to the sea all over the walls. Not busy on our arrival and the server could not have been sweeter. A plethora of seafood options, including a frig with recently caught fish and lobsters looking incredible. As we perused the menu, we were served an interesting amuse bouche-a bowl of stale popcorn accompanied by a ramekin of spicy salsa and a small spoon. Unclear on how we were expected to combine the two. Not a good combo IMO. I love a good ceviche and the version here was very good. Whitefish, onion, small chunks of peppers, delicious large shrimp, all melded with fresh lime juice. A bit wetter than many I have experienced but very flavorful. Uniquely served with white rice instead of tortilla chips (my preference). It was served in a beautiful blue starfish shaped dish. If you like ceviche, order one of their preparations here. My DW ordered the garlic shrimp la plancha (cooked on a flat top griddle). Her go to seafood order most places. I chose a fresh Brujo (Scorpion fish) out of the frig. Different preparations were available-I chose fried after seeing it on someone else’s plate. It turned out the portion was actually half a fish. Unexpected but probably for the better. Fish was served with fries and a green salad. All the veggies in the salad were delicious. The fish came out looking good but was ultimately a disappointment. After coming out of the fryer much of the meat was dry and difficult to remove from the bones. I felt like a bird picking thru a carcass. I should have chosen a grilled or sautéed preparation in hindsight. The shrimp entrée came to the table in a unique vessel-a heavy cast iron container shaped like an old fashioned clothes iron. Really different. The shrimp were served with bit of onion and tasted great. Topped off the meal with a wonderful passionfruit smoothie. So refreshing. Despite my meal preparation disappointment, I recommend visiting here to dine.

Written April 5, 2023

Rod

Colfax83 contributions

Delicious, Plentiful Dinner!

Nov 2021 • couples

This restaurant serves delicious main dishes on cast iron skillets. My grilled fish was twice the size of any other fish dish I've been served during three weeks in Ecuador (including one week so far in The Galapagos Islands) and it's flavor was the best. My wife had the best rice dish she's tasted in years. It was so large that we shared the leftovers for lunch the next day. The margaritas tied for the best we've had in Puerto Ayora and Puerto Baquerizo Moreno.

Written December 1, 2021

Robert N

Cuenca7 contributions

Cleaner places, better food, and cheaper prices elsewhere

May 2024 • couples

Visiting El Descanso Marinero was quite the experience. The nautical theme caught my eye, but the lack of cleanliness was immediately apparent. The condiments seemed neglected, and even the complimentary popcorn dish wasn't spared from debris. Despite the hunger that gnawed at me, the food didn't live up to the prices, and in hindsight, leaving might have been the wiser choice. It's a lesson learned; there are better places to satisfy an appetite.

Written June 3, 2024

Nashvillecleanfreak

Manila111 contributions

Our host at Kartama Hotel suggested this and it was great!

Jul 2021 • none

So many great things to say! When you sit down they promptly get you a bowl of popcorn with a hot sauce for dipping (great if you come famished!). It's like a museum and there is more than enough to study and view! The food was delicious. We went twice that week (the only restaurant we wanted to go back to) and I had the garlic shrimp both times - with a salad and fab plantains. Support the local economy - enjoy a meal here!

Written July 27, 2021

Ritu Bindra

San Jose23 contributions

Great find.......

Dec 2019 • none

We Stopped here for a bite on our first day in San Cristobal. I am a vegetarian and when I wasn't sure of already provided a few vegetarian options on the menu, they offered to make my vegetable fried rice with a side of eggs. I was very pleased. The dish was great, huge portion size and very tasty. My husband ordered grilled fish and that too was quite decent. The service was great, friendly people.

Written January 11, 2020

Pascal D

Gisors269 contributions

Good local restaurant at a reasonable price

Feb 2024 • couples

Restaurant that serves good local cuisine, hearty and reasonably priced. Lots of fish and seafood. I recommend the shrimp ceviche, TOP! (although avoid if you don't like coriander) Fast and friendly service, the decor is rather kitsch but it's fun :)

Written February 20, 2024

clark5662

Saint Louis180 contributions

Eccentric and interesting place, but not the best food or value

Jul 2021 • none

We enjoyed the actual restaurant. There are a lot of bizarre and interesting items to see while you dine. We thought the food, however, was just average. Large portions, but one of the higher priced meals we had while in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. $16 for a chicken breast & fries, $17 for shrimp and rice. Also, they charged me $1 for the take away box-I've never had that happen before. All in all, there are much better meals elsewhere.

Written July 21, 2021

Globetrotter24

69 contributions

Superb lobster

Dec 2022 • none

Set back off the Main Street this restaurant is superb value for money. The lobster was absolutely delicious, and far cheaper than the ocean front. Cocktails lovely and popcorn was served alongside. Definitely worth a visit.

Written February 11, 2023

Elayne6

Columbus45 contributions

Good food and wonderful staff

Mar 2020 • none

We had lunch at this quaint restaurant; lovely environment, great food, and a very pleasant and helpful owner. We ordered 3 meals for 4 people and were very satisfied. The fish and shrimp plates were extremely good, and the chicken one was also nice. The staff went out of their way to make us happy.

Written March 5, 2020

BDT489

Atlanta22 contributions

Not what we had hoped

Dec 2023 • family

We passed this restaurant on the way to our hotel and it looked super fun and like it had a great vibe. It also got pretty good reviews so we gave it a shot. We must have been too early at 7:00 p.m. - we were the first ones there, and only one other table arrived during our meal.. so no energy at all. My daughter and I had the shrimp and rice, which was a good dish, but my husband's grilled tuna was overdone and flavorless. I'm sure it's great with locals who know what to order, but we were disappointed.

Written January 1, 2024

Michael M

Saint Charles24 contributions

Just OK

Apr 2023 • couples

We ordered two versions of the same fish. They both looked fried. Not bad and not great though the salad on each plate was nice

Written April 18, 2023

Oxford60 contributions

Best place in town

Dec 2022 • couples

Plates very abundant and exquisite flavour. Very tasty fried shrimps. We didn't had much hunger, hence we splitted one plate in two and was more than enough. Owner very caring and funny.

Written December 31, 2022