Akarana

Frommer's Review

Capitalizing on the packed-to-the-rafters success of Café Melba, owner Dell Taylor, a transplant from New Zealand, decided to take things up a notch by launching a stylish eatery that pays homage to the flavors of the Pacific Rim. I can't think of a more delightful place in Las Condes to dine alfresco than on this restaurant's wraparound patio, and Akarana's contemporary, all-white interiors are chic, fresh, and airy.

Fusing Asian cuisine with New Zealand specialties, the chef here creates a wonderful feast for the palate, from crayfish ravioli to seafood curry to steak with portobello mushrooms to good ol' fish and chips. This is an excellent place to enjoy well-prepared afternoon cocktails and a plate of appetizers; they really should bottle their smoked corvina, it's that good. The wine list here is not only notable for its well-chosen varieties and reasonable prices, but an expert sommelier took the time to provide a one-line informative and amusing description of each variety to help guide foreigners with little knowledge of Chilean wines. In the late afternoon, a DJ spins mellow music, and occasionally the restaurant hosts live music on their patio.

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