Restaurante Bote Salvavidas
For fresh seafood with stunning views right at the port of Valparaíso.
Restaurante Bote Salvavidas sits right at the heart of Valparaíso's bustling port, offering a unique dining experience with stunning views of the bay. The menu features fresh seafood and local flavors, with highlights like the grilled congrio and pastel de jaiba. The cozy atmosphere makes it perfect for families and groups, while the rooftop seating adds a trendy touch. Don't miss out on their great cocktails and desserts, especially the leche asada.
| Monday | Closed – Closed |
| Tuesday | 12:30 PM – 04:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 12:30 PM – 04:30 PM |
| Thursday | 12:30 PM – 04:30 PM |
| Friday | 12:30 PM – 04:30 PM |
| Saturday | 12:30 PM – 04:30 PM |
| Sunday | 12:30 PM – 04:30 PM |
Congrio, Pastel de Jaiba, Leche Asada
Expect around $15.000 for the menú del día.
Best: Lunch is best enjoyed here, especially on weekends when reservations are recommended.
Busiest: Weekends around lunchtime
Quietest: Weekdays after 3 PM
The restaurant is family-friendly, offering high chairs and a kids' menu. While it has a cozy atmosphere, it lacks wheelchair accessibility. Paid parking is available nearby, but finding a space can be challenging during busy hours.
To reach Restaurante Bote Salvavidas, head to the port area of Valparaíso. If you're coming by metro, the nearest station is a bit of a walk away, so consider taking a bus or driving. Parking can be tricky, especially on weekends, so plan accordingly.
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Reviews from Google
Bote Salvavidas is the only restaurant directly adjacent to the port, making it a busy spot for locals and tourists. It closes at five in the afternoon every day catering to a lunch crowd. During the weekends it is recommended you book a table or be ready to wait in line for twenty minutes to half an hour. The seating processes for walk-ins is excruciatingly slow due to the COVID restrictions and the need to register every person that enters the restaurant. The menu is simple and caters to grilled and fried fish with classics including caldillo de congrio and machas parmesanas. The interior is large with a row of tables next to a balcony offering great views of the port. The service is efficient, friendly but frenetic. There is a need to turn over as many tables as possible. The caldillo de congrio (12,750 pesos) was good but lacked seasoning, while the grilled salmon (10,990 pesos) was aided by a choice of sauces from the menu.
I had a nice lunch here with a Kuntzmann beer. A convenient location that is bustling from boating activity straight over the balcony
Excellent service and food overlooking busy working Port and harbour. Salmon with prawn sauce about £14.00
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