Restaurants in Cartagena

Pappassito (☼Travelguide writer) says on Oct 10, 2008, 13:41:

dwmte7 says on Oct 10, 2008, 14:33:

club de pesca is very nice. el mar de juan by hotel santa clara (?) hope i have that right. the owner juan iglesias is really nice...a friend. beautiful interior.

dwmte

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Andres Chiquito says on Oct 10, 2008, 14:46:

For great seafood try La Casa De Socorro CLL 8B-112 in the old barrio of Getsemani. My wife and I were there 4 times in July and everytime it was good. If you want good beef which many people don't realize that can be found in Cartagena try Restaurante La Bonga Ave Del Arsenal which is located in the vecenity of La Casa de Socorro. The State of Bolivar which is where Cartagena is located is known for having very good cattle (Not like Texas). Both restuarants have resonable prices. Good Luck.

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emp99 (☼Travelguide writer) says on Oct 10, 2008, 16:32:

jinksmiester says on Oct 10, 2008, 16:57:

el flamingo....don,t know the address but its just outside the old city...great food /steak /shrimp and seafood/ pasta/ribs/shiskabobs...mmm... and traditional colombian food as well...not overly exspensive and the menu is in english as well as spanish..aircond..nice ambiance...or eat outside...worth a visit.

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machin1967 says on Oct 10, 2008, 17:09:

El Santisimo.....I think they have a website too....it is in the old city

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Terry2 says on Oct 10, 2008, 18:15:

Main drag on the way to Laquito... east side of main street..( can't remember the name at the moment) called La Olla...... nothing really fancy, large inside, separate air conditioned room, and very good food! My fav when I visit Cartagena mostly because it is within walking distance. The restaurant mentioned above, near the marina is very expensive... causes much indigestion.

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Gator says on Oct 10, 2008, 19:13:

Here are the some from Cartagena: Quebracho Parrilla Argentina Baloco Street No. 2-69 Historic Downtown near Hotel Santa Teresa; You can't miss the taxidermy cow in the doorway
D’Maurizio, San Francisco in the Hotel Santa Clara, La Casa de la Langosta, Juan del Mar, Centro, Plaza San Diego, El Portón de Santo Domingo , Chef Julián, Club de Pesca.Restaurante Dany El Churrasco Argentino, Bgde. Cl 5 2-104,

One of the best, but bring you pesos,Restaurante La Vitrola Centro Calle Baloco Calle 33 No 2-01, Mar De Las Antillas, in Getsemani ,Calle Larga 8B-26

One of our favorites , as terry2 said, is La Olla Cartagenera, Bocagrande Av. San Martín No. 5-100




I can recommend the last five and if you want to see what the locals eat at lunch, and diner, try El Rincon de la Mantilla on Calle de la Mantilla in the old city

"Credidi pretio parvo emere et magno vendere tibi in animo fuisse!" .

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briarblue says on Oct 10, 2008, 19:43:

I can highly recommend one of my favorites: La Cocina de Socorro. You can peruse their menu on their website:

http://www.lacocinadesocorro.com/home.htm

We'll split an appetizer (plenty for two), such as the Picada de Caracol...delightful.. After a tasty appetizer, I usually order my favorite dish: Cazuela de Mariscos Gratinados...scrumptious.

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ujay says on Oct 10, 2008, 19:47:

the best one i found was at the back of bills the flower shop,you cant miss it ,as it lies back in the middle of the road.
the owners are from the usa ,
u prat
and his partner r sole
they do a great gumbo

http://www.jukelightning.com

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oldbongo says on Oct 10, 2008, 20:28:

no problem.....
club de pesca is a total waste of time and money,
as are most of the advertised restaurantes.
boca chica is not neccessary
ask anyone there......
right on the beach in bocagrande, across from famous hotel caribe,
is "kiosko bony", every locals' favorite place for lunch or dinner.
also, right beside famous santa clara hotel, is "la cevicheria", very small, very good.

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tompower says on Oct 10, 2008, 20:43:

if you like arroz con coco or soups the intrigue tropical beside the hilton. very fresh and tasty
for fish i agree with oldbongo bony is always packed with locals that tells ya.
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Gator says on Oct 10, 2008, 20:55:

Right tom. it tells you you won't pay the high tourist prices. El Rincon de la Mantilla on Calle de la Mantilla in the old city is the same-all locals and a third the price. Since the original poster is on a vacation I lisited some of the better places I though he might like.

"Credidi pretio parvo emere et magno vendere tibi in animo fuisse!" .

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IloveCidy says on Oct 10, 2008, 21:09:

Whatever you do, don't eat at any of the restaurants in the Santa Domingo Plaza. Don't let those cute girls pull you in jajajajaj

I miss my novia!

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Clinman says on Oct 10, 2008, 21:52:

I have one favorite called Tropicale which is located within 100 yards of Hilton hotel ib Bocagrande. It is an outside and built over the small lagoon. It is romantic with candles on the table. The prices are very inexpensive maybe $30 for dinner for two with fruit drinks. Alcohol drinks I believe are a little on expensive side. It is certainly a place to go to at night and has maybe 15 tables. You will not be disapointed

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Corey3368 says on Oct 10, 2008, 23:52:

I liked San Pedro it is in the old city across from the church.

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kat1 (Moderator) (Trustee board) says on Oct 11, 2008, 10:01:

La tinaj, it is in the center of Cartagena near the old town. in La matuna, you can eat outdoor ubder gazebbos, nice decoration and ver good traditional food.

http://www.cartagenarestaurantes.com/restaurantelatinaja/english.html

I've been there and i love it.

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