Restaurante Puerto Ballestas

A seaside restaurant on the El Chaco boardwalk, with seafood, Peruvian dishes and a second-floor dining room.

  • Address: Bulevar El Chaco, Alameda Alan Garcia Perez Mz. B, Paracas 11550
  • District: El Chaco
  • Cuisine: Seafood / Peruvian

Puerto Ballestas is on the Bulevar El Chaco, the seaside boardwalk of Paracas, a short walk from the pier where the Ballestas Islands boats depart. It draws independent travelers and tour groups alike, especially for lunch between the morning boat tour and the Paracas National Reserve circuit. The menu mixes Peruvian and South American dishes with fresh seafood, ceviche, grilled meats and pizzas, so a group can order a little of everything. Guests like to combine several plates to share, and the chicha sour is a happy-hour favorite. The second-floor dining room looks toward the beach and the marina, and the team is known for friendly, attentive service. Hours are long, from breakfast time until evening, which makes it an easy stop at almost any point of a day in Paracas.

Why we chose it

  • One of the best-rated restaurants in Paracas on Tripadvisor, around 4.9 out of 5 from more than 1,200 reviews.
  • Directly on the Bulevar El Chaco, a short walk from the Ballestas Islands pier.
  • A broad menu of seafood, grilled meats, pizzas and Peruvian and South American dishes that suits mixed groups.

Highlights

  • Fresh seafood and ceviche on the El Chaco boardwalk
  • Peruvian and South American dishes, grilled meats and pizzas
  • Second-floor dining room with views toward the beach and marina
  • Chicha sour at happy hour
  • Friendly, attentive service
  • A short walk from the Ballestas Islands pier

Ideal for

  • lunch between the Ballestas Islands boat tour and the National Reserve circuit
  • groups with different tastes
  • travelers who want a seafood meal on the boardwalk
  • a relaxed dinner after a day of tours

Practical information

Hours
Sunday to Thursday, 8am-9:30pm; Friday and Saturday, 8am-10:30pm (confirm before visiting)
Price
Roughly $20-25 per person
Reservations
Recommended for groups, especially at peak lunch hours after the morning boat tours return
Payment
Confirm card acceptance on arrival
Good to know
The restaurant is on the Bulevar El Chaco, Alameda Alan García Pérez Mz. B. Phone: +51 987 829 909.
Tips
Order a few plates to share so everyone can try the seafood and the grilled dishes.

Frequently asked questions

Is Restaurante Puerto Ballestas within walking distance of the Ballestas Islands pier?

Yes. It is on the Malecón El Chaco boardwalk, within a short walk of the pier where the boat tours depart and return.

What are the opening hours?

Sunday to Thursday from 8am to 9:30pm, and Friday and Saturday from 8am to 10:30pm. Confirm before visiting, as hours can change.

What kind of food does Puerto Ballestas serve?

Fresh seafood and ceviche, Peruvian and South American dishes, grilled meats and pizzas.

Does it have a view?

Yes. It is a seaside restaurant, and the second-floor dining room looks toward the beach and the marina.

Do I need a reservation?

Reservations are recommended for groups, especially at peak lunch hours after the morning boat tours return. You can call +51 987 829 909.

Is it a good lunch stop after the Ballestas Islands tour?

Yes. It is close to the pier, so it works well for lunch between the boat tour and the Paracas National Reserve circuit.