2 Best Restaurants in Pomaire, Side Trips from Santiago

Named for the earthenware pottery that made this village famous, La Greda is a great place for grilled meats. Try the filete de la greda, a steak covered with a sauce of tomatoes, onions, and mushrooms, and topped with cheese; or try a complete menú, with drink, main, side, and coffee included. The expansive outdoor dining room has vines winding around the thick wood rafters. If the weather is cool, the staff lights a fire in the wood stove to keep things toasty.

The food is much the same here as elsewhere in Pomaire, but San Antonio has a number of perks, particularly for families with children. There's a children's menu and, on weekends, everyone who eats here can take the free pottery course at the Granja, just across the road. Diners can also use the swimming pool for a modest fee or sprawl under the fig tree for a post-lunch nap.