Gran Bar Danzon - Buenos Aires

Gran Bar Danzon by Jason Stratford

Libertad y Santa F Capital Federal, Buenos Aires.

Telephone: (00 54 11) 4811 1108

Contemporary New York meets South America in this welcoming bar/restaurant with a long bar, plush sofas and intimate lighting. Cocktail aficionados will not be disappointed here, nor will anyone else with the truly impressive choice of spirits on offer or the delectable sushi. This is where the city's sophisticates and movers n' shakers go to play.

I visited here in May on a recommendation from the hotel's reception. The place doubles as a restaurant, bar, nightclub. It seemed to have a sophisticated, educated crowd which made you feel part of something special. We came for food and sat in the restaurant side and were not disappointed. They had a 2-for1 early evening special on for drinks so we both ordered two drinks right-off, he had delicious Apple Martini's and I had the local Quilmes beer which I always found to be refreshing and easy to drink. We were then given bread and dip which was tasty and then followed by our main courses. He ordered the Risotto with chicken nuggets white spicy caramelized carrots and fennel which he absolutely loved the flavours and textures. Cost ARS 64, approx CAD$15.

I ordered the Shrimp and corn ravioli in creamy sweet potatoes and herbs and loved it for the same reasons. Cost ARS 59, approx CAD$14. Only other things we paid for were standard for restaurants in Buenos Aires, Agua (water) and also Cubierto service fee (Cutlery) and both were minimal amounts. Total paid was ARS 210, (approx CAD$50) for the evening for 2 main courses, and 2 drinks each of exceptional quality. The service was friendly and prompt and a DJ begins to play a little later in the background of modern dance tracks but it wasnt intrusive to the ambiance at all and only added to the great vibe of the place.

Thoroughly recommended Restaurant visit in Buenos Aires!

by Jason Stratford