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    Aji Ceviche Bar

    4.5 (85 reviews)
    ModeratePeruvian
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    AJI CEVICHE BAR ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Whole Snapper (served raw inside)
    Sarah C.

    My fiancé and I were very excited to experience this particular restaurant. We loved the ceviche appetizer and the craft cocktails! However when we ordered the whole Snapper at Market Price, it was served raw inside. We let our server know, and she said she would have them fry it again. When it came back out (we had already finished the steak dish by that time) it was so greasy and with a thick overdone batter taste- from being deep fried in vegetable oil again, that I couldn't eat it personally. I was shocked that a manager did not come to the table whatsoever, and zero customer service was provided to make things right for our experience. Besides this, the restaurant itself was comfortable and clean.

    Wow , I was so amazed with the food , service , and sangria was delicious . The staff super kind and friendly , the menu has so many great things that I'll have to go back soon . Better the many other Peruvian places in Tampa .

    Brandon F.

    Amazing hole-in-the-wall! Unexpected flavors and service coming out of this restaurant tucked away in a local strip mall. You know it's a solid local spot when you don't spot your typical looking American or tourist. I was here with three others including a baby and the three entrees we ordered were more than enough and then some. Hearty and filling portions that were packing in spices, flavor, and savoriness. The service was quick, attentive, and helpful. Atmosphere and decor were modern with an its cultural theme everywhere. I didn't have any drinks, but I've heard the smoothies and beer are great! Looking forward to my next visit!

    Lomo Saltado
    Renelle W.

    This is a great option in Tampa for Peruvian food. We arrived at 6pm and was seated immediately. If you arrive after 7.30pm, I noticed the place was packed and parties did have to wait for a bit. Valentina G was our server and she was amazing! The host as well was extremely welcoming. Valentina assisted us with deciding our entree and she was not wrong. Everything we ate was delicious! We had: clasico mixto ceviche (which wasn't too acidic), lomo saltado (the beef was tender and flavorful) Fetuccini a la Huancaina (interesting combination but delicious) Sin censura rice, not pictured (like a Peruvian jambalaya without the tomato base but full of seafood and very flavorful as well) The portion sizes are large and definitely can be two servings. The drinks were refreshing- the chicha morada, the limonada fresa 18% gratuity is automatically included in the bill.

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    Liz R.

    This place was incredible! I absolutely loved my Antarctica sushi roll. It was fresh, delicious and also very filling. The service was quick and super friendly. This place definitely can accommodate for a larger group - it also has a great cocktail menu. 10/10 recommend!

    Lomo Saltado / Sautéed Loin

    This as our first time here and it was OUTSTANDING. The service was coordinated, efficient and hospitable. The environment was inviting. I wish they would dim the lights a bit for dinner service though. The food was the star of the show. There was complexity in each dish that complimented all of the other ingredients. We had trouble deciding what was best because they were all so good. Best meal we have since we have had in Tampa!!

    Chalaquita Mixta
    Patty L.

    From the minute, you walk in, you're so well taken care of. Everything on the menu I've ordered has always been delicious and large portions. The specialty drinks are amazing You need to come and enjoy everything this restaurant has to offer.

    Así es la salchipapa CERO Perú porque no tiene ni una crema

    Food . Del 1 al 10 6 puntos. Necesitan mejorar la logística de sus órdenes, pedimos una salchipapa uno choros a la chalaca y un ceviche clásico, jalea y dos postres una cerveza y un pisco sour. La salchipapa llegó primero sin ninguna crema y cuando lo pedimos nos respondía "no viene con cremas" en ves de ser amable y decir podemos traerte mayonesa keychup tártara etc... se demoraron para traer el asqueroso keychup (salchipapa peruana lleva CREMAS!!) y el segundo plato llegó 45 minutos después!! La jalea estaba con el pescado caliente mezclado con los calamares FRÍOS, , el ceviche que debió salir antes llegó al último un desorden en las órdenes la mesera no trajo platos extras no recogía los platos vacías no traía agua ... pero el cheque de pago lo agarró rápidamente y se cobran la gratificación anticipada sin merecerlo . Fue un sábado horrible en ese restaurante NO pienso recomendar ni regresar.

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    Robert N.

    A Peruvian family friends recommendation brought us to Aji Ceviche Bar and my first reaction when I visited was how lovely and clean the interior was. Located in a strip center on N. Dale Mabry, tucked near the back, it was a pleasant surprise. I will mention service first because the people were extremely nice, very attentive and delightful. A very pleasant ambiance. It was an early lunch so it was slow inside but there was constant parade of to-go orders exiting the kitchen. The decor was gray, white and black accents with colorful art on the walls. The menu is nothing short of preponderous, it would take a great many visits to navigate the sheer volume of traditional Peruvian dishes, drinks and desserts it houses. The dishes I chose ranged from good to excellent. I will rate each one. The issues I encountered stem from the lack of fresh seafood, most or nearly all is previously frozen. The Ceviche Explosion is a visual and gastronomic treat. One of the more popular dishes on the menu. Love the fresh citrusy flavor of the sauce. 2 skewers of shrimp with beef loin add to the appeal and both the tender succulent beef and the grilled shrimp on the skewer were excellent. One great detractor was the squid which was hard, rubbery and chewy. Fresh squid would greatly enhance the dish especially since it comprises about 1/3 of the seafood. The fish however seemed to be fresh. Also, I would have enjoyed it more with less corn, more fish and more avocado. I rate it a 4. Second was the Parilla Marina de Mariscos. A plate of grilled seafood. The previously frozen seafood and the chewy squid made it difficult to enjoy. It also tasted as if one of the items had turned. The fried yuca on top was great. They were gracious enough to take that dish off my check. No rating. A trio of sauces added to the flavor profile very nicely. Aji Limo which is a very hot pepper to be added to the ceviche for the more adventurous. Rocoto con Huacatay which also had heat and was a very tasty dipping sauce for the beef and shrimp skewers. Last was the Tartara that was a perfect match to the Fried Yuca. Rate of 5. Next I had the Lomo Salteado. This for me, was the star of the show. Succulent beef cooked Med-Rare per my request in a divine dark and intense wine sauce with red onions and tomato. Accompanied by Fries and White Rice. One of their most popular dishes at Aji and now a favorite of mine. I rate it a 5 and recommend it highly. Curiosity led me to order the Risotto a la Huancaina. I had to try at least one of the yellow sauces. Perfectly cooked risotto in a tasty, silky and well balanced sauce. Topped with parmesean which I enjoyed. It rated a 5 as I found no flaws. I had a beer that I liked very much, a Peruvian Pilsner. They also had a couple other flavored beers from Peru. My cocktail choice was a Pisco Sour con Chicha Morada. It purple color derived from the countries corn of the same color. It was an excellent choice. 5 rating. For dessert I had Mousse de Maracuya. Made of passion fruit with strawberry sauce and powdered sugar. Sweet and tart at the same time it was __________. Also a 5 rating. For me this was a 4.8 rated experience, obviously the lack of fresh seafood was the only issue. I am very excited to return and try some more traditional dishes as soon as I can. There is so much to choose from. Come get ya some.

    Quinotto con Camarones
    Michael H.

    After we were finally allowed in, doors do not open till noon, we were promptly seated. There were several of us waiting so that is a great sign. Restaurant is bright and colorful and clean. Looks new. Staff is very friendly. Plenty of parking as the restaurant is in a strip mall. Now the food. The menu is extensive. Almost overwhelming. The descriptions help but need more pictures so I added some to help. They had the Jarra Chicha Mor to drink and it was awesome. Ryan had the Pollo Saltado. He said it was delicious and very filling. He wasn't able to eat it all. I had Quinotto con Cam. It is quinoa with a nice cheese sauce with a mildly spicy shrimp. It was absolutely delicious. Strange look for sure but the flavors all melded together awesomely. I was also unable to finish all mine. It was delicious. Great experience after the wait.

    Marina L.

    Since the moment you walk in you can feel an unbeatable vibe! I love the aesthetics of this place, look so clean and neat. I've heard about this place a couple months ago so I decided to go try it, and I highly recommend it! We started with the pulpo al olivo and a causa sampler, both of them were simply amazing! So we started to get so excited about the entrees, I also got a pisco sour with maracuyá, which was very strong and flavorful! As entrees we got the risotto a la huacaina with lomo saltado and the lomo saltado with fried eggs, as I was actually pretty sure everything was so good. We are definitely coming back for sure! Service was great and fast, our waitress was very attentive and also had very good recommendations! If I could give them more stars and certainly would! Best Peruvian restaurant in town.

    Ceviche Carretillero
    Mable G.

    So happy to have a good Peruvian restaurant in this community. The others have been good or not good but expensive. Although, Aji wasn't inexpensive, you do get quite a lot of food. The restaurant is casual but the decor is cute and bright. The staff is very friendly from host to waitress. I craved ceviche and our waitress recommended Ceviche Carretillero and it was delicious. My only tip for this restaurant is to please not order their sushi with expectations it taste like sushi from a sushi restaurant. My daughter ate 2 pieces and couldn't stomach any more.

    Rachel M.

    I already had a love for Aji Ceviche Bar in Orlando, so when I heard them coming to Tampa, I was excited to go. This restaurant recently opened, & I tell myself always to hold off on going until they have their routine down. Nope I didn't wait and I went on a Friday night. Not a good idea. I keep an open mind but two hours later, I'm still waiting on our food. Many of the female were very cheery and welcoming. Of course we got the one male server who runs around with his head cut off, comes over with a note pad, barely engages, and runs off. Does this spell out bad service, it does because he wasn't around until two hours later when the food came. We asked someone else for our drinks and at the end when the check came he said more than a couple words. I'm not a server, but helpful and cordial is not something you need to be trained on. Food wise, when we finally got it was pretty good. Ceviche with grilled octopus and tallarin Saltado with chicken so basically chicken noodle stir fry. My drink, I didn't love, I'd get something else. There are a ton of drink options. The one thing that made this experience bad besides the long wait time was the smoky environment. They definitely need a better system to clear out the smoke. We had to move from inside to outside. It was so smokey that it made our eyes burn. They definitely need a better ventilation system. I need to go back again in the future, but not anytime soon, and at a lunch time bc I really do love seeing a ton of Peruvian options. This is so much more than many of the area Peruvian restaurants.

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    Will definitely return! Amazing options and great prices. If you are hankering for some latin food check Aji ceviche bar.

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    One of the few true ceviche Peruvian places I've been to. It takes a while to get your food because it's NOT pre-cooked. Hence it's good!!

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    Fresh food, the food is of high quality, Delicious!! Kindness people, nice ambiance with latin music

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