El Muelle de Darwin

Really delicious food, both for vegetarians and meat lovers. Best Italian food I ate in south America ! If you're not on a budget- it's the right place for you! Very close to Darwin's research center.

Not going to complain. Stopped here for happy hour and an appetizer it was excellent. I had the mojito x 2🤪 along with the grilled octopus. It was perfect😊👍 Update February 4, 2024 I returned the following day, mostly because it was Sunday, many restaurants were closed and didn’t find any with happy hour. I ordered the mixed ceviche which was outstanding. The kitchen is open and very clean and professional. It also boasts a skilled very pretty chef 😍

Ridiculously small portions for such a high price. The ravioli should have been double the size at least. Taste was good but again not good enough for the high price

Super touristy location near the piers, and yes you’re surrounded by tourists, but it’s the place where you get decent food and service here, with a clean bathroom; without getting out of your comfort zone too much. Pleasantly surprised by the quality of food served. Hence — Recommend to eat here if you’re having your first day (to “acclimatize”, with an English menu), or your last day (to wind down and chill) in Santa Cruz. They seem to have decent happy hour as well. Staff were alright — mostly young and giving a vibrant vibe.

The salmon was delicious, the risotto was one of the best my partner ever had! They took very long with our order but they apologized giving us an entree and coffee later. Very good service and management

The grilled T-bone, tomahawk and even the fillet was very chewy and almost inedible. Mixed grill platter very salty and doesn’t feel too fresh. Service is slow for bigger groups.

Great bar and restaurant on the Main Street. Tasty chickpea burger and chips with spiced red cabbage on the side. Crispy quinoa salad also very good. Flavoursome salsa piccante on request. Excellent almond milk cappuccino too. There’s two floors both open to the air so it has a fresh feel.

Had some great drinks here! During our time here their menu changed. We had our favorite dish on the old menu but they made it for us anyway which was nice. Great Piña colada!!