Namm Beach shack gourmand in Jose Ignacio
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The Scene:
Even with a map, you'll likely have to stop for directions before arriving to a dirt road leading to NAMM. Its name is synonymous with haute high season dining where celebrity locals like Mario Testino and Alan Faena scoop-up their favorite table for lavish feasts under the exposed sky. The restaurant is located within a dense pine forest on the rim of Jose Ignacio, a short drive from the center or town unless traveling by bike on the dead-end road that passes right by nearby dining competitor Marismo. More supper club than high-end eatery, a bamboo and teak-theme dining room features an open-plan kitchen as well as makeshift wine bar popular of late weekends and holidays. Staff is a mixture of year-round locals who know many patrons by name and always eager to share the best surfing and newest underground nightspots.
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cuisine
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price
$$ ($15-$25) -
payment options
Cash -
hours
11am-12am, daily (Oct. – Mar.) -
table to get
Patio Seat -
special features
Wine Bar, Hip Clientele, Live Music
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The Food:
At times NAMM feels like a beach club in the South of France with its transitional menu of Japanese specialties and traditional cooking served in heavy pottery and earthenware. An evening menu begins with a tasting of homemade sushi and sashimi including specialty cut rolls as well as locally caught fish. More conventional diners discover a meat-heavy menu of grilled beef, lamb and fish available with an array of vegetable and potato sides. Pasta lovers find a few selections with a seafood twist as well as a selection of homemade soups and salads large enough for the sharing.
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Last Word
Prized Jose Ignacio eatery famous for its offbeat location and uber-chic clientele that’s a fixture in high-season.
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