This beachside tiki-hut and sushi bar usually emblazoned with its annual corporate sponsors like HSBC or Citibank is located in the La Barra-section of Punta del Este on an infamous strip of sand known as Bikini Beach. Originally a surfer-haven popular for its consistent waves, the beach became a singles-minded hangout for bikini-wearing models and their ripped-boyfriends that eventually led to a change in its actual name. The beach bar features a boldly colored modernist architecture with large outdoor patio friendly to sandy feet and well-tanned bodies. The open-air bar serves-up mixed cocktails and South American specialties while the kitchen turns-out fresh plates of cut-sushi and sashimi selections. Mostl only popular by day and late-afternoons, holiday weekends bring out local deejays spinning till the wee-hours of the morning for party-minded singles looking to meet their mate.<br />
Tips
Don't arrive before 12pm, as nothing in Punta del Este gets going before noon. Don't shy away from going solo, whether it's a safety or shy-thing. This is not Brazil, so crime is pretty much non-existent except in Montevideo and downtown Punta del Este. Bars are great meeting grounds for adventurous solo-types, providing you stack-up to the competition of sexy locals on hand.
Last Word
Convenient beachside sushi bar walking distance from La Barra's main strip makes for convenient dinners and late-night beach rendezvous. It's also a popular stomping ground for fashion parties and events by Buenos Aires-based modeling agencies. In Uruguay pretty much everyone is on the guest list so don't shy away from private events - they simply mean free-booze.
