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El Muelle

Restaurant Bar Diner Seafood restaurant Wedding venue Observation deck Beach pavillion

One of the Most Reviewed Seafood restaurants in Cartagena


Address

Cra. 1 #1A-23, El Laguito, Cartagena de Indias, Provincia de Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia

Website

www.restaurantebarelmuelle.com

Contact

+57 605 6551975

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (2.9K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: 7 am to 2 pm
  • Monday: 7 am to 2 pm
  • Tuesday: 7 am to 2 pm
  • Wednesday: 7 am to 2 pm
  • Thursday: 7 am to 2 pm
  • Friday: 7 am to 2 pm
  • Saturday: 7 am to 2 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (26) beach (23) view (20) delicious (16) comida (15) service (14) Excellent (14) Excelente (14) lugar (13) restaurant (12)
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  • 5/5 Danny K. 2 years ago on Google
    Definitely one of the better seafood meals I’ve had in colombia and definitely the best I’ve had in cartagena. Service was nothing special….quite slow actually. But when you’re sitting and watching the ocean, time didn’t seem to matter much haha. Great food though.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mariia Y. 2 years ago on Google
    We came to Cartagena to spend a month here and work from home. This restaurant became one of the best parts of our trip. Most of all, I would like to say a huge THANK YOU to our favorite staff: Juan, Erick, and Jassir. They have worked tirelessly to make our vacation amazing. They remembered our favorite food, looked after us, and made us feel right at home at El Muelle. When we only had 30 mins for lunch, they made sure to pack it to go. When we were in the water, they made sure to only bring the food when we got out so it wouldn't get cold. We came here on the first day, but after that we came almost every day because these guys took such good care of us. THANK YOU!!! Regarding the food, it was amazing. Super fresh seafood and juices. I think we tried pretty much everything on the menu. Their ceviches are sooooo good! I also appreciate that they were always willing to try modifications and make new dishes for me. For example, one of my new favorite dishes was grilled octopus with veggies and potatoes, which Erick helped me order every time I wanted because I do not speak Spanish well. Regarding safety, this is a pretty secure beach - no complains here. Anyway, I think the photos speak for themselves.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ghalib Z. 10 months ago on Google • 134 reviews
    What a beautiful beachfront restaurant! The service here was fantastic, they speak perfect English and are very helpful. We got some delicious seafood including crab and salmon. Then we relaxed in front of the beach for a few hours having some fresh delicious juice. Definitely a place worth visiting.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 chr v. 2 years ago on Google • 124 reviews
    Just what we wanted. The fried fish was delicious and generous in size. The view on the second floor was also nice. The only bad thing was that the waitress tried to seat people downstairs and lied to people telling them upstairs was full. Loved the coconut rice.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Agha K. 1 year ago on Google • 274 reviews
    Its a very nice place overlooking the sea. The location is nice. We tried the calamari and two other dishes. I cant remember the names but im attaching the pics. Overall food was just okay nothing special.

  • 5/5 Sam B. 1 year ago on Google • 10 reviews
    We went there twice during the day, they have lounge chairs in the beach right in front of their restaurant. If you consume cdn$14 per person, the lounge chairs are free. You can order food or drinks and they bring it right to you lounge chairs. You can use the restaurant facilities, washrooms and showers. We would spend the whole afternoon there. Great food and very good sangrias. There are some beach vendors going by but not as bad as other areas of Bocagrande. Highly recommend this place if you don’t want to go to an island beach club and want to spend time on the beach. The water in this area is calm and very nice for swimming.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Daniela C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent place to witness the sunset and take a bath on the beach. All this while you enjoy excellent dishes and drinks, they have a great variety and also help you choose the best options. In addition to that, they have services of beds to tan in the sun and there are also areas with umbrellas. The DJ enhances the atmosphere, without being disturbed by the volume. (Original) Excelente sitio para presenciar el atardecer y darse un baño en la playa. Todo esto mientras disfrutas de excelentes platillos y bebidas, tienen gran variedad y además te ayudan a elegir las mejores opciones. Adicional a eso, tienen servicios de camas para broncearse bajo el sol y también hay zonas de sombrillas. El DJ mejora el ambiente, sin que te moleste el volumen.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 J.C R. 5 years ago on Google
    It was my first time visiting cartagena and thankfully before I went I did plenty of research. There's definitely a lot of different places to visit specially when it becomes to food spots. i decided to give El muelle a tried based on the reviews I've seen. I actually liked it more than expected. Food is nice and fresh, Service its outstanding. They really go above and beyond to make sure you enjoy your food. The view is amazing during the day and night time as well. Prices are fair for whatever food you get. They also have parking on the side of the restaurant, a plus for sure. Thank you guys we had a great time.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Willie R. 4 months ago on Google • 130 reviews
    This review is about their shower/bathroom facilities that ANYONE can use for the amount of 2,000 COP which is really a bargain. But that was not the problem today, the problem is the employees who think they are taking advantage of tourists. There were two of us using the shower to wipe off sand from our feet, not a full shower and use the bathroom On the way out they wanted to charge 10,000 COP for this. I was going to complain and make an issue about it but decided to comply with their fee. However, we decided to formally bring the lack of honesty of two of the employees to the owner and that's what we did and also write this review. Which can harm more than the $2.50 dollars they advantagely took from "tourists" because we are not tourists, We're not locals either but spend some time during the year living in the city. So we know better. We decided to do this and let real tourists know to first, ask how much before ANY service and two, be aware of this type of people who takes advantage of others. But don't stop coming to Cartagena or this restaurant, they are thriving to serve you the best way.

  • 5/5 JhonnatanRiverosH 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent. Delicious sea food and an incredible view. (Original) Excelente. Deliciosa comida de Mar y una vista increíble.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 John T. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice place, been here many times. A bit pricey but food and drinks are excellent. I did not like that the waiter to asked me for an additional tip, probably because I was a tourist. That never happened on previous visits pre-pandemic.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anwar M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A beachfront restaurant, top floor with amazing views and delicious food (Original) מסעדה על חוף הים, קומה עליונה עם נוף מדהים ואוכל טעים
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Katie S. 2 years ago on Google
    Best local food in Cartagena. I've had the same dishes here as other more pretentious restaurants in Cartagena, and El Muelle always wins. Here, you pay for the food instead of the the decor, but it's still a beautiful beachfront spot. The staff are great, the place is a perfect spot to enjoy a sunset, and the food is amazing. They know how to cook seafood so that it keeps all its flavor, and it's all super fresh. Cazuela de mariscos is my all-time favorite.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David B. 3 months ago on Google • 89 reviews New
    We found this place on the water with lounge chair and they separated 11 for us with umbrellas you have to pay a min towards your food but it was cheap. Food was good..we had lots of drinks which went against our minimum. Ceviche, calamari and shrimp cocktail were good

  • 5/5 Greg “Livingmybestlyfe” A. 6 months ago on Google • 79 reviews
    Wonderful beachside restaurant and bar. Great view of the beach while having a drink and relaxing to local tunes. Service was prompt and attentive as well as friendly. My group had some appetizers which our drinks and all were excellent. I wish I would have taken a few photos of the food.

  • 5/5 Christopher D. 3 months ago on Google • 70 reviews New
    Perfection, the view, service, and foods are all impeccable. We had the lobster (a must, excellent size, flavor, and price) while I had the filet mignon (cooked perfectly and priced cheaper than I can buy in the USA). Our server and host was epic, kept our drinks full and us happy. Be sure to ask to be seated on the second floor, it's the best view in the house.

  • 5/5 Anil B. 6 months ago on Google • 35 reviews
    Service staff is friendly and accommodating. Served by great Manuel. The view for sunset is the best

  • 5/5 Julio Felipe Quintero R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Super attention, I loved the site and the privacy. (Original) Super atención, me encanto el sitio y la privacidad.

  • 5/5 Bernell K. 1 year ago on Google
    Perfect spot for peace, relaxation and enjoyment at Laguito beach. Minimum order required. Music was redundant and bad, so we played our own. Great view of beach. Good service, nice drink.

  • 4/5 Lucía T. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good place has many options such as taking the sunset in front of the beach, having breakfast, lunch, dinner, the food is good. (Original) Muy buen lugar tiene muchas opciones como tomar el atardecer frente ala playa, desayunar, almorzar, cenar la comida es buena.

  • 5/5 Sebastian G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent place to have lunch and be close to the sea (Original) Excelente lugar para almorzar y estar cerca del mar

  • 4/5 Jose Mauricio Jurado M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is eaten delicious and in front of the sea. (Original) Se come rico y al frente del mar.

  • 4/5 Ricardo S. 8 months ago on Google • 9 reviews
    great place to watch the sunset! nice dishes inexpensive easy to get to!

  • 5/5 B 3 years ago on Google
    Best food in Laguito

  • 5/5 paula andrea roland c. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I loved it, good food, good prices and good place (Original) Me encantó, buena comida, buenos precios y buen lugar

  • 5/5 Gianni F. 3 years ago on Google
    Great view of the sunset

  • 3/5 Alejandro B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The food is delicious, very little for the price and the service is extremely delayed, almost an hour waiting (Original) La comida esta rica, muy poquito para el precio y el servicio es en extremo demorado, casi una hora esperando

  • 5/5 Diana Milena Cubillos G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The view is spectacular, the beach is very quiet, the food is delicious and the place is pleasant. (Original) La vista es espectacular, la playa muy tranquila, la comida rica y el lugar agradable.

  • 5/5 Giocan C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent ocean view. Exquisite food. (Original) Excelente vista al mar. Comida exquisita.

  • 5/5 james b. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent food, good service and attention (Original) Excelente comida, buen servicio y atención

  • 5/5 PC P. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a "not to miss DESTINATION" The food, especially the blue crab, was absolutely delicious The BEST Sangria we have ever had . . . Better than Spain‼️ The service was impeccable There are not enough words to describe how awesomely amazing this restaurant is

  • 5/5 Jeepster 2 years ago on Google
    For us a couple of me Dutch and my wife Colombian Dutch always the best place to go during the day in Cartagena. The beach is excellent and safe also for children and the food is excellent.

  • 5/5 Vespucci Los S. 2 years ago on Google
    This is an amazing restaurant. We ate there twice and had some delicious seafoods. Also the ambience is really nice and the staff very friendly and welcoming. Highly recommended!

  • 5/5 Dan R. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing restaurant with a beautiful view I was on my way to my hotel and my friend suggested we go eat here she lives in Cartagena. The food was delicious will definitely return.

  • 5/5 Jay 1 year ago on Google
    This place is a must-go-to when you visit Cartegena. It is directly across from the beach. The view is amazing. The food is just as good -- it is also amazing. Thr appetizers were delicious. We ordered Crab Dib, Crab empanadas, Caesar Salad with chicken, etc. They were all 10 out of 10. The entrées were even better. The Red Snapper and Chicken/Steak bites were the absolute best!!

  • 5/5 Benjamin K. 2 years ago on Google
    The food and the staff are amazing! Great experience and environment. Right on the beach 🏝 great for the whole family. Drinks and food are excellent!!!

  • 5/5 Sandra B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good place to eat with the family with a beautiful view of the beach and enjoy the sea. Excellent food. (Original) Muy buen lugar para comer en familia con vista hermosa a la playa y disfrutar del mar. Excelente la comida.

  • 5/5 Bill H. 3 years ago on Google
    Comfortable atmosphere. Beautiful views. Nice food.

  • 5/5 David D. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food, wonderful location, have been there 3 times, never a bad meal.

  • 3/5 Ricardo O. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food, marvelous place with Cartagena style, but the service not that good unfortunately, poor customer experience

  • 5/5 Osner S. 3 years ago on Google
    excellent food, very good all

  • 4/5 Ricardo A. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice place! Relax, electronic music, cocktails, drinks and sea food!

  • 5/5 boricuamalo m. 5 years ago on Google
    Love that food and service good coconuts lemonade drinks

  • 5/5 ALEX C. 6 years ago on Google
    Had a lunch there, great food with beach view!! Reasonable price and very good service. Very relax vibe.

  • 5/5 Ross L. 5 years ago on Google
    Cool place right on the beach. Good service, reasonable prices for basic beach fare.

  • 5/5 Edita P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good, excellent food. (Original) Muy bueno, excelente comida.

  • 5/5 Jimmy L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent place with very good food and the attention of the super staff (Original) Excelente lugar con muy buena comida y la atención del personal súper

  • 4/5 Juan P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent option to be calm with the family, good products. High prices but good preparation, they need to adapt chairs on the beach and improve cleanliness of the showers. (Original) Excelente opción para estar tranquilo con la familia, buenos productos. Precios elevados pero buenas preparación, les falta adecuar sillas en la playa y mejorar limpieza de las duchas.

  • 5/5 elian c. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful place, for tourists it pays to go very early and use the stretchers, you must have a delicious lunch and you can go to the beach in front, if you come to Cartagena you must visit it (Original) Hermoso lugar, para turista rinde ir bien temprano y utilizar las camillas, debes almorzar algo rico y puedes ir a la playa que está en frente, si vienes a Cartagena debes visitarla

  • 5/5 caty f. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I loved! Beautiful place to enjoy the beach, with an incredible view and a delicious lunch !!! (Original) Me encantó! Hermoso lugar para disfrutar de la playa, con una vista increíble y un almuerzo riquísimo!!!

  • 5/5 Omar R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent service, good portions of food, and excellent sunset view. (Original) Excelente servicio, buenas porciones de la comida, y excelente vista del atardecer.

  • 5/5 Donaldo C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good place good food nice sunsets (Original) Buen sitio buena comida bonitos atardecers

  • 5/5 Laura H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A place with a beautiful view, incredible attention, delicious food ... Thank you very much for allowing me to make a reservation, a place with all hygiene measures. (Original) Un lugar con un avista hermosa, un atención increíble, comida deliciosa ... Muchas gracias por permitirme hacer reserva, un lugar con todas la medidas de higiene.

  • 5/5 David G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent (Original) Excelente

  • 5/5 Alejandro P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent (Original) Excelente

  • 5/5 lucero andrea gallego s. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The salmon in orange and coconut sauce was a delight. (Original) El salmón en salsa de naranja y coco una delicia.

  • 5/5 Leonel Alexander Martinez V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good attention. The rice was excellent. The restaurant is facing the sea. Very good experience. Some dishes are normal. I recommend taking the risk with the rare (Original) Buena atención. El arroz caldoso excelente. El restaurante se encuentra frente al mar. Muy buena experiencia. Algunoa platos son normales. Recomiendo correr el riesgo con lo poco comùn

  • 5/5 JORGE LOZANO M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Spectacular site. Good attention (Original) Espectacular sitio. Buena atención

  • 5/5 Fabio C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A delight is its fried mojarra, the ceviche too, a pity is that the waiter who served us does not know how to offer it, because it was not what I thought !!! (Original) Una delicia su mojarra frita, el ceviche también, lástima es que el mesero que nos atendió no la sabe ofrecer, porque no era lo que pensé!!!

  • 5/5 Diana G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Super place to watch the afternoon and watch the sunset with a delicious cocktail in hand. (Original) Súper lugar para ver tardear y ver el atardecer con un rico cóctel en la mano.

  • 5/5 Luz Amanda Rodriguez P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent attention, enjoying the sea breeze and total view. They comply with all the biosecurity measures generating a calm and exquisite environment. (Original) Excelente atención, disfrutando de la brisa del mar y vista total. Cumplen con todas las medidas de bioseguridad generando un ambiente tranquilo y exquisito.

  • 5/5 Claudia Y. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent place, delicious food, good service (Original) Excelente sitio la comida riquísima buena atención

  • 4/5 adriana m. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good service and food (Original) Muy buen servicio y comida

  • 5/5 Martin E. 3 years ago on Google
    👍

  • 4/5 JULANNY J. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A nice place to spend some time in front of the beach (Original) Un lugar agradable para pasar un rato al frente de la playa

  • 5/5 Anedia G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent and very nice (Original) Excelente y muy agradable

  • 5/5 Braulio Daniel Vargas P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Delicious food, but the place is the one that steals the show, super well located with a spectacular view, the music is very different but the atmosphere helps (Original) La comida deliciosa, pero el lugar es el que se roba el show, súper bien ubicado con una vista espectacular, la música es bien diferente pero ayuda el ambiente


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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