There’s one search that comes up every weekend in Medellín: “countryside restaurant near me”. People want to escape the noise, sit among the trees, breathe fresh air and eat well. The problem is that most countryside options are an hour or more outside the city. At Redman, that experience is just minutes from El Poblado.
A Countryside Restaurant Right in Los Balsos
Redman is located in Los Balsos, El Poblado, one of the greenest and most peaceful areas of Medellín. The first thing you notice when you arrive is the change in the air. The trees, the mountain breeze, the birdsong — everything tells you you’re far from the city, even though you’re actually 15 minutes from the heart of El Poblado.
Redman has two concepts that make the most of that natural setting: upstairs, the Comedor & Bar, an indoor restaurant with a panoramic terrace (El Deck) overlooking the Aburrá Valley, open every day from 12 p.m. to 12 a.m. Downstairs, La Tienda, an open-air space for up to 300 guests where Antioquian tradition comes to life with picadas (shared platters of grilled meats and bites), ceviches montañeros (“mountain-style” ceviches), drinks and live music.
What Makes Redman Feel Like the Countryside?
Outdoor dining with a view of the valley: El Deck at the Comedor & Bar is one of Medellín’s best-kept dining viewpoints. From there you can see all of El Poblado and the Aburrá Valley while you enjoy a craft burger.
Fresh mountain air: Los Balsos sits in the upper part of El Poblado, surrounded by country estates and nature. The air here is different — cool and clean, like being out in the countryside.
Getting away from the noise: No honking, no construction, no rush. Time slows down here, just like on an Antioquian farm.
Live music: La Tienda has live music on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays — a relaxed soundtrack for a long afternoon or an easygoing dinner.
Food for Every Moment
At the Comedor & Bar you’ll find craft burgers (the Trufada, the Bacon Jam, the Clásica and more), main courses and signature cocktails. On weekend lunches, El Deck becomes the family area, with a play zone and a kids’ activity host.
At La Tienda, the menu is a tribute to Antioquian tradition: La Tienda’s chicharrón (crispy pork belly), morcillita campesina (country-style blood sausage), chinchulines (crispy grilled tripe), chorizo campesino (country sausage), ceviches montañeros, arepas de chócolo (sweet corn arepas), empanadas and the signature picada to share — with cocktails, beer or fresh juices alongside. On weekends from 8 a.m., La Tienda serves countryside breakfasts: calentao (the classic paisa breakfast hash) with arepa and chicharrón, arepas de chócolo with whipped butter, huevitos en cacerola (eggs in a little clay pot) and more.
The Alternative to Driving Out of Medellín
Plenty of locals spend their Sunday driving an hour to El Retiro, Rionegro or La Ceja to eat outdoors. Tolls, traffic jams on the way back, two hours on the road. At Redman you get the same countryside experience — the greenery, the fresh air, the calm, the traditional food — just 15 minutes from El Poblado.
Perfect for Everyone
Families: On weekend lunches, El Deck at the Comedor & Bar is the family zone, with a play area and a kids’ activity host. A kids’ menu is available.
Couples: The Comedor & Bar terrace at sunset is a romantic corner with views across the valley.
Friends: La Tienda, with room for 300 guests, picadas to share and live music Thursday through Saturday, is a great spot for a long, relaxed afternoon together.
Parking is available. Search for “Redman Comedor & Bar” on Waze or Google Maps.
Redman: the countryside restaurant Medellín needed, in the place you’d least expect it.
Want breakfast outdoors without leaving the city? We serve breakfast every day from 8:00 to 11:30 a.m. at the Comedor & Bar.