Moby Dick, Restaurant in Palacio Paz Hotel, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Moby Dick is a restaurant and lounge on the ground floor of Palacio Paz Hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where the dining and drinking areas flow into a single open space. The interior is set up for leisurely meals with table seating throughout and a bar area for those who prefer a more casual visit.
The restaurant opened as part of Palacio Paz Hotel, a building completed in 1914 that was originally built as a private residence for one of Argentina's most powerful families. Over time the hotel became a venue for events and dining, and this restaurant has been part of that role for decades.
Moby Dick takes its name from Herman Melville's novel, which gives the place a literary edge that sets it apart from other steakhouses. The menu centers on Argentine beef, served in a setting where guests tend to linger over long, unhurried meals.
The restaurant is open Wednesday through Sunday and stays open late on weekends, making it an option for dinner or drinks well after midnight. A reservation is a good idea for weekend evenings, when the place tends to fill up.
Once a year the restaurant holds a private event called La Mobyda, which guests can only attend by invitation. The event has become a tradition of its own, separate from the regular dining experience.
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