5 Best Seasonal Restaurants in Ensenada

5 restaurants available nearby

1. Animalón

4.9

Exceptional(910)

Price: Very Expensive

• Global, International • Valle de Guadalupe

Booked 6 times today

A SEASONAL FINE-DINING RESTAURANT UNDER AN +100 YR OLD OAK TREE IN BAJA'S WINE COUNTRY, VALLE DE GUADALUPE. MEET CHEF OSCAR TORRES- Having worked under Michelin star chefs, chef Oscar a Los Angeles native, practices a globally influenced cuisine featuring plates inspired by the Mediterranean, 'Franco-Afrique,' India and Southeast Asia constantly changing and evolving to showcase the abundance of produce sourced from nearby farmers and markets. LOCATION VALLE DE GUADALUPE Tucked about 15 minutes inland from the port city of Ensenada in Baja California, Valle de Guadalupe is Mexico's emerging wine growing region. With about 100+ wineries producing world class vintages, the "Valle" (as locals like to call it), the region has been on the radar of every food traveler. Cheese makers, olive oil producers, animal raising farms, produce farms, winemakers, craft breweries, the prestigious seafood bounty of Baja waters, there is no wonder Baja is a chef's dream come t

2. Primitivo

4.6

Exceptional(457)

Price: Very Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Valle de Guadalupe

Booked 3 times today

The Michelin Guide recommends Primitivo for its one-of-a-kind gastronomic experience that celebrates the bounty of local ingredients. Chef Carolina Jiménez has teamed up with local producers to create a menu that celebrates rustic cuisine with a touch of ingenuity and sophistication.Kick off your evening with some fresh and succulent oysters – the perfect starter for what's in store. Next, you can choose your protein: fish or meat (duck in the autumn/winter season), both of the highest quality.From there, you'll get to enjoy a series of dishes where each part of the main ingredient is used to the fullest. Be sure to leave room for dessert, too! Think almond tart with apples and sherry, or a soft chocolate cake with candied orange peel and smoked lavender ice cream. And don't forget to check out the seasonal cocktails and wine list!

3. Ariete

new

4.9

Exceptional(55)

Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • Valle de Guadalupe

Booked 1 time today

Ariete restaurant is imbedded in the heart of Valle de Guadalupe, inside the winery Clos de Tres Cantos. The restaurant is outdoors and has a cozy and rustic feel. It overlooks at the local vineyard on one side and rocky hills in the other.Our open kitchen allows guests a clear view of the action that unfolds in the kitchen. The food is prepared with seasonal local products from neighboring farms and our own organic garden, paired with wine from the home winery. the idea is to create good food that speaks about the place where we are.

4. Ensō Omakase

5.0

Exceptional(20)

Price: Very Expensive

• Sushi • Valle de Guadalupe

Ensō Omakase is a collaboration from Chef Robert Ruiz and Chef Drew Deckman. We offer two seatings each day, one at 1:45pm, and one at 5:45pm, limited to 8 guests. We have created an intimate, sustainable Omakase experience, focusing specifically on the ingredients available seasonally here in Valle de Guadalupe. Our produce is grown here in the valley on our family farms, truly farm to table. Our exclusive wines are from Baja California, from Cavas del Mogor, and neighboring vineyards. We work with local purveyors and fisherman to ensure that our seafood is sustainable. That our offerings from the sea are treated with our continued philosophy of using the correct capture methods, the correct species, at the right time of year. Valle de Guadalupe, Baja California is an area unique to the world, constantly evolving with the seasons, our menu reflects the same. Our goal is to explore the history, ingredients, and cuisine of Baja though an exclusive dining experience.

5. Aldea Restaurant

4.2

Awesome(9)

Price: Very Expensive

• Regional Mexican (Baja Med) • Ensenada

Booked 1 time today

Discover the culinary treasures of Baja California at any time of day in a warm and inviting setting, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes and vineyards. Each dish is meticulously crafted to showcase the virtues of local ingredients and honor their seasonality. From the freshness of the sea's bounty, reminiscent of Ensenada's iconic carts, to the organic, artisanal vegetables from nearby farms, every bite tells a story.

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5 restaurants available nearby

1. Animalón

2. Primitivo

3. Ariete

4. Ensō Omakase

5. Aldea Restaurant

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