In the Marriott Plaza Hotel, at Santa Fe, overlooking Plaza San Martín
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For nearly a century, the Plaza Grill dominated the city's power-lunch scene, and it remains the first choice for government officials and business executives. The dining room is decorated with dark-oak furniture and tables are well spaced, allowing for intimate conversations. Order a la carte from the international menu or off the parrilla -- the steaks are perfect Argentine cuts. Marinated filet mignon, thinly sliced and served with gratinéed potatoes, is superb. Another interesting choice is venison with crispy apple sauce, served during the November and December holiday season, though seemingly incongruous in the heat of Buenos Aires's summer. The "po parisky eggs" form another classic dish -- two poached eggs in a bread shell topped with a rich mushroom-and-bacon sauce. The restaurant's wine list spans seven countries, with the world's best Malbec from Mendoza.
