Eat & drink · Seafood
La Mar
Opening hours
- Monday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 12:00 – 7:00 PM
- Saturday: 11:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Sunday: 11:30 AM – 5:30 PM
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Gastón Acurio's legendary open-air lunch spot setting the gold standard for modern ceviche and sustainable sourcing.
- Signature
- Ceviche Mixto (fresh catch, octopus, and squid in a sharp lime marinade)
Reviews from Google
I don’t think I have the words to describe how amazing this place is. I mean, there’s a reason why there was an almost 2 hour wait when we got here (we put ourselves on the list then ran other errands while we waited for our table, which was much less than the 2 hours; plus, they served us corn and drinks while we waited). Every staff member was beyond professional and hospitable. The food was some of the best I’ve had, which is saying a lot; the quality, portions and cost make this cevicheria a must-go-to stop while in Lima. We ordered so much food and it came out to a fraction of what we would have paid in Miami,FL. Isabel was so kind and knowledgeable as well and helped make our visit a true gastronomical experience. 10/5 stars
La Mar is a must when visiting Lima. The seafood is incredibly fresh, and the ceviche and leche de tigre are absolute must orders. Gastón Acurio does an amazing job with all of his restaurants, but La Mar truly stands out when it comes to great ceviche in Lima. There’s almost always a line, especially around lunch time, but it’s absolutely worth the wait. The ambiance is lively and fun, and I love the open seafood market style decor with colorful details and energetic atmosphere. The service is always warm and attentive every time I visit. During my last visit, the manager came to our table to personally recommend the specials, and he was so attentive and welcoming. I wish I remembered his name because he really made us feel so well taken care of. My husband couldn’t stop talking about how delicious the food was. There’s a reason La Mar continues to be recognized among the best restaurants year after year. And their pisco sours are also so good.
It's a very popular location so expect a wait. The Peruvian umi is not as sweet as the umi in the United States. Out of all the umi dishes we tried, the umi pasta was the best because the umi needs a little sauce to complement it. Speaking of sauces, the three dipping sauces for the chips are all very good and different from each other. I enjoyed using a little for some of the dishes. Not a fan of the dim sum inspired dish.
One of my first meals in Lima and it was amazing! Ceviche was so fresh and the grilled scallops were my favorite. It does get quite busy though, we arrived 15 minutes before opening and were second in line. We were seated immediately after opening and food also arrived quickly.
La Mar, Lima — qué almuerzo. Prepare to wait, come early, and then just relax. This place is busy for a reason. We started with otoro, which was honestly unfair. Fatty, silky, ridiculous. After that, every other dish had to work really hard. And somehow… they did. Mind blowing. Ceviche de lenguado — fresh, sharp, clean. Pure Lima in one bite. Tiradito Nikkei — elegante, silky, with that beautiful Japanese-Peruvian touch. Nigiri: toro & concha — small bites, big happiness. Muy rico. Conchas bloody — sweet, spicy, bright, fun. Like the ocean with a wink. Anticucho de pulpo — smoky, tender, full of sabor. Properly sexy dish. Chita entera al ajo — simple, generous, garlicky, delicious. The kind of fish you keep picking at even when you’re “full.” And then came the arroz enchichado at the end. I did not expect the rice to hit like that. Deep, rich, comforting, amazing. La Mar is loud, warm, alive, and full of joy. Go early. Wait if you must. Order with love. Enjoy everything.