Ocean Pacific's Buque Insignia

May 8, 2025

Not your average restaurant—this place is part museum, part gallery, and completely immersive. From antique diving suits to vintage nautical radios, each dining room is a deep dive into a different maritime theme. One room had only masks. Another felt like you were inside a submarine. Every corner was filled with history, passion, and curated treasures collected by the owner over the years. A quick chat with the warm and knowledgeable staff turned into a full-on tour that lasted half an hour—and I loved every minute of it. The owner’s dedication was evident in every piece, especially knowing that a past fire had destroyed much of the original collection, only for them to rebuild it even bigger and better. A true testament to resilience and love for the craft. And as a vegetarian and not much of a foodie, even I have to say—the food and drinks? Top notch. If you ever find yourself in Chile, don’t miss this place. It’s more than a meal—it’s an experience.

June 21, 2025

Good atmosphere. The food is not so tasty. It was a little bit expensive.

June 18, 2025

Cool place with a lot of attributes. Great menu. Scallops gratiné were decent!

February 16, 2025

The location is a bit off-putting - somewhat inaccessible and slightly dubious. The concept and layout, particularly the long entry sequence, are unconventional, even bizarre. As first-time guests, we found ourselves wondering: were we stepping into a seafood restaurant or a maritime museum? For a good five to six minutes, we were led through a corridor lined with scale models of whales, sharks, turtles, sea monsters, and maritime paraphernalia, an immersive yet bewildering introduction. Finally, we arrived at the bar- a striking recreation of a pirate galleon - before navigating a labyrinth of dining rooms beyond. We were seated in the sunroom, bathed in natural light from a lovely skylight above. Thankfully, some English is spoken. We ordered four mains and a seafood soup to share: grilled octopus, abalone risotto, prawn-crab spaghetti, and fried fish on quinoa. Portions were generous, the seasoning bold and intense, and the seafood impeccably fresh. The cooking style and flavours seemed varied and well-suited to most palates. In the end, despite the eccentric setting, we enjoyed a deeply satisfying and indulgent meal.

February 29, 2024

What an incredible place! We couldn’t close our mouths during the tour to the restaurant, there are endless decorations, colours, every corner is full of life and colour. Then when we get to the restaurant, again another great surprise, haven’t seen anything similar! It’s comparable to an amusement park. The food was tasty and well priced, some dishes better than others (I guess is a matter of taste). I specially recommend the abalone and the sea urchins, the oysters were good too! The service was very attentive and kind. If you are in Santiago and you’re a seafood lover, visit this place!