Amazing service and food. you cannot get any better ceviche in this city. nothing better than sitting on that patio.

Wednesday evening, my wife and I were visiting San Francisco with family via the Ferry. I had heard about La Mar Cocina previously so checked that we could make last minute reservations. We arrived about thirty minutes early to a packed restaurant. They were able to seat us early, which we appreciated. Once the menus arrived at to the table, I asked our Server if they happen to have Spanish menus as our two family members did not speak English. He kindly said it was not available, but it's ok, as he described some of the menu items in Spanish. After we ordered, drinks, appetizers and main courses arrived promptly. Service was outstanding. Also, each time our Server visited our table, spoke with us in both English and Spanish, creating a truly welcoming experience. As for the meal, we enjoyed Pisco Sour's, IPA beers with homemade potato/plantain chips and dip, the Clasico Cebiches, Lomo Saltado, Planchaza La Mar, and ended the meal sharing the Tres Leches De Coco and Chocolate Cake for dessert. Overall outstanding, service, vibe, food and beverages, thank you! read more

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We usually order the same dishes when we dine at La Mar (cebiches, nigiri's, lomo saltado, catch of the day). On our recent visit, we tried the following items out of our regular rotation: *Peruvian Chocolate Cake: It's chocolate cake soaked with rum syrup, filled with dulce de leche and home-made vanilla ice cream *Planchaza La Mar: Grilled octopus, shrimp and halibut over potatoes. This is perfect for seafood lovers *Choco-Maracuya: Passionfruit cold cheesecake and chocolate mousse layered with berry coulis, almond crumble, frozen raspberries We dined at the inside bar where it was more chill. Raul was the bartender/server. Service was fantastic and Christian, Manager Extrordinaire introduced us to my favorite chocolate cake!!! read more

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The wife and I came her on 8/29/2026 for lunch. We walked through the Ferry Building and the food menu at La Mar just stood out to us. So we circled back and walked in. The hotess was kind enough to provide us with a nice table on th patio even though we didn't have a reservation. While we waited for our table we decided to have two cocktails at the bar. We got two great cocktails. A nice strong cadillac margarita and a special from the barternder that had mezcal and some fire to it...really nice! We had a great server in Mo, he had a great personality and made some great recommendations. We shared the Nigirl Chifa, Chicharron de Calamares, Cangregjo Tacos and the Beef Empanada. All delicious!! The patio had a beautiful view of the Bay! If you are headed to the Ferry Building please pay them a visit! read more

Met my friend for dinner here. We ordered a variety of small bites. I tried the ceviche trio and empanada sampler but canceled the sampler for just chicken empanada because I was full overall, the food was great. I liked the empanadas the best since the crust was crispy and flaky and it was completely filled with chicken. The place is huge so the ambiance is less quaint. Our waitress was good but she didn't have to find the wine we ordered as it never came. When our wine glasses were empty we had to ask for it to be refilled. The place was busy in a Thursday at 6:30 pm. It's on the more expensive side $$$$ read more

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Checked out this well-known Peruvian restaurant over the weekend, located right next to Pier 1. They offer both a tasting menu and an à la carte menu. We decided to order à la carte so we could choose all of our favorites. Overall, everything was absolutely delicious, and the ingredients were incredibly fresh. The price is expensive though and the service was quite slow as the restaurant got very busy. My favorite dish was their signature Gran Bandeja Cebichera, a chilled seafood platter featuring ceviche, crab topped with purple sweet potato purée, charcoal-seared nigiri, sashimi, octopus, and jumbo prawns. Every bite was fresh and vibrant, and the variety of sauces created a wonderful balance of bright citrus, natural sweetness, and umami. It was layered, refreshing, and full of flavor. Among the hot dishes, I especially loved the whole charcoal-grilled cauliflower, served with eggplant purée, crispy garlic chips, and a sweet pepper sauce. It had a beautifully charred exterior while remaining tender inside, with an amazing smoky aroma. If you enjoy cocktails, their Pisco Sour is a must-try. As Peru's most iconic cocktail, it strikes a perfect balance between sweet and tart, making it crisp, and refreshing. read more

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Beautiful location, super hip vibe. Menu is a Peruvian excursion that needs a bit of explanation but servers are more than happy to assist. Started with the house chips and aioli, then nigiri, then cod and halibut. The fish was exceptional. Ended with Suspiro and chocolate cake - perfect! read more

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Came here with a friend to try this restaurant in person! I had had takeout / catering for a friend's birthday previously and had been meaning to come try it again :) For food, I got the Chaufa Aeropuerto, and my friend got the veggie saltado! They also give you complimentary taro chips. It was my friend's birthday as well so they gave us a free tres leches dessert with a candle - super cute and sweet of them! The food was delicious, and the dessert was amazing as well! The cake had a good cinnamon flavor, and was creamy and not too sweet! The dishes were also very good. My friend's dish was a bit smoky with a side of rice. My dish was a good fulfilling combination of seafood and wagyu steak, on a bed of rice. Definitely a very delicious meal! The ambiance is also very nice - the restaurant is beautifully decorated. The service was also very good :) Would definitely come back again for more meals! read more

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A what should have been a pleasant catch-up with a close one visiting from NYC turned into a poor experience at La Mar. I suggested a few places by the Embarcadero to meet up. We decided on La Mar. I had been many years ago and remember it being good. Only the bar area is open from 3-5 during the weekdays. Service started fine with our server being attentive and quick. They even came around right before 5 and asked us if we wanted another round of drinks before happy hour ended. We both decided to get a glass of wine. About 10-15 minutes later, we were still on our first drinks when the server came back and told us we needed to close out and leave. I was surprised by this sudden interruption so I asked for clarification. I thought maybe they were changing shifts so we just needed to close out. They said no, we needed to close out and leave because they need the table back. I again asked for more details. I explained we still had our wines we hadn't touched, the bar was more than half empty and they should have told us when we sat down if there was a time limit with the table. At that point, they didn't know what to say so I asked for a manager. At first no one came back except the server who still insisted we pay. So I reluctantly told them i will close out our bill but we'd like to finish our wine before leaving. They then said that was fine, we could stay. A few minutes later another person came to our table and apologized for the miscommunication. They said something about getting us mixed up with another table who had a reservation for dinner there, then told us we can stay as long as we'd like as long as they got the table back for a 6:15 reservation. I'm not sure how the mix-up occurred but what a poor way to end an otherwise solid experience. Drinks and the ceviche we had were all delicious. read more

La Mar - Pisco Sour - Latin American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I've been going to La Mar 2-3 times a year for quite some time and have always been fond of the restaurant and Peruvian food. This last visit, we tried quite a few different dishes, and everything was excellent; however, I'm used to paella having a crispy bottom. This one was a little too soft for my preference, though others may enjoy it that way. We shared many more plates that are not pictured, including my favorite dessert (Suspiro Loco) and my favorite drink (Royal Pisco). The outdoor view was beautiful, and the service was impeccable as always. Overall, another great experience at La Mar! read more

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La Mar was such a great experience! The outdoor seating overlooking the water is gorgeous and feels special without being stuffy. It's definitely an upscale restaurant, but the staff were so warm and down to earth--and they were incredibly playful and sweet with my daughter, which we loved. The food and cocktails were elevated and delicious. We honestly couldn't stop ordering and eating! The ceviche, steak, and empanadas were all amazing. A table near us ordered the whole fish, which they prepare three different ways, and it looked incredible. I already know that's what I'm tempted to try next time. Beautiful setting, fantastic food, and genuinely welcoming service. Such a great San Francisco dining experience! read more

Gave La Mar a second chance as last time the food was really good but the service left lots to be desired. This time we were a party of 4 and were celebrating a birthday which they acknowledged and thoughtfully wished happy birthday to our celebrated guest. This time I ordered the ceviche limeño, which was a mix of shrimp, white fish, octopus and calamari served with crunchy corn, soft corn and sweet potato marinated in a delicious sauce with a hint of spice (the base tasted similar to leche de Tigre) Other guests in my party ordered the whole roasted cauliflower with eggplant puree, and the rice with shrimp. Both were delicious. I tried two new alcohol-free drinks: guayaba healer (guava, lime and tajin) and the red October. Both were tasty, however for non alcoholic drinks $12 is a little steep, particularly for the red October which is served in a fluted cup and has a lot less volume than the other non-alcoholic drinks. We ordered two desserts, both were excellent: the suspiro loco with cotton candy and Dulce de leche, strawberries and crumbled graham cracker-like cookies, was crazy and fun, yet well balanced. The second dessert was the tapioca tropical, which is a tapioca pudding with toasted coconut, raspberry and ice cream, which was not too sweet and quite delicious. We got a complimentary coconut tres leches for the birthday guest, which was also delectable. As for the service, it was definitely improved compared to last time, yet not seamless. We were sitting inside this time and had a bigger party. Our waitress was very friendly, however one of the items we ordered never arrived and I had to point it out to them when the check arrived. She apologized and they took it off right away. One of the hosts came to check in on us a couple of times throughout the meal which was much appreciated. Our water glasses were kept full, however it still seems they are understaffed. If I could give half stars they would get 3 1/2 but since the food has been consistently good I guess 4 starts will do for now. read more

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La Mar is an amazing dining experience. The food is exceptional. The service is attentive and warm. Dining outside is so beautiful . Right on the water. We dined there 16 years ago when we got married. It is still terrific and the food is always the best. A great place to take out of town guests. read more

Seafood heaven! My colleagues and I had a lovely dinner here on a Wednesday evening. Our waiter was Carlos who was awesome and great at providing recommendations. I ordered the butterfly pea mocktail which we refreshing abd I loved the colors. It contains: seedlip garden, butterfly pea & ginger cool water lime, agave, ginger beer mint. We ordered some appetizers which included: Limena Causas, Vegana Causas, Yucas, Fried Potatoes, & Plantain Chips. For our main they ordered 2 Lomo Saltado's for the table. Unfortunately I wasn't able to partake due to my gluten allergy so I ordered a special option on the specials menu...scallop cerviche which was decadent. I've never seen scallops as an option for cerviche and it did not disappoint. Other than squeezing the 4 of us on one side of the table which should've only had about 3 of us especially since I was between 2 guys. The food is fresh and delish. It's expensive but worth it if you love seafood! Yum. read more

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Been here on 2 different occasions and loved both! Food: 10/10. Super fresh fish. Every dish had its own unique flavor. No notes Service: staff is always friendly and service is responsive. If you do the whole fish experience, budget more time as they do space out the courses Ambiance: sat on the outside patio deck and it was lovely. Great waterfront view Would recommend trying the whole fish experience! 7 different dishes all from one fish read more

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Fabulous service & tasty Peruvian delights from ceviche to Empanadas -Chicken, Beef, Fish yummy And the drinks...! read more

Beautiful location at the Embarcadero. Great service with friendly and attentive staff. Plates were overturned at almost each dish so we had fresh plates. For the price point, I was expecting perfection with the food. Some items were fantastic but the main dish, the grilled whole fish was a bit disappointing. It seemed quite dry like it was overcooked. What we got: Cebiche (Clasico): Catch of the Day, classic leche de tiare red onion, habanero, corn, sweet potatoes $32. 5/5, the deep fried crab was phenomenal! Causas (California): Dungeness crab, purple potatoes, avocado quail egg, creamy aji amarillo sauce $36. Beautiful dish and well prepared purple potato, but wasn't that memorable for us. Sides (Yuca fries): Yuca Fritas $9. Can't go wrong with yuca fries Empanadas (Tasting): $34 with four empanadas including Mushroom, Corn, Beef and Chicken. The beef and the corn were good. Grilled Fish (MP $100+) w/ Quinoa Fried Rice: the Quinoa was the best part of this dish. Overall, La Mar has very spacious seating and great for large and small groups. They have the WOW factor for both indoor and outdoor seating. read more

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I just had a really nice lunch at this restaurant. The salmon dish was simply delightful. The service was very friendly and attentive to all of my wishes. My waiter was very kind to ask for if I had food allergies or food restrictions. I give this place a thumbs up for exceptional service. The ambiance of the restaurant was very pleasant too. 5 stars ! read more

La Mar - Salmon Nikkei - Latin American Near Me - San Francisco, California

The food and presentation were on point. Every dish was delicious and full of flavor. I especially loved the crab tacos and the leche de tigre. The complimentary chips were a great touch and paired really well with the dip. Also, the waterfront view was beautiful and really added to the experience. read more

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I really, really, really wanted to like this place. It's in a beautiful spot on the Embarcadero, with gorgeous views of the Bay. And, perhaps that's what allows the rest of the experience to be lackluster. In sum, I found it to be overpriced with food that was, well, only okay. The service was fine, the taste was fine. But, for $24, for instance, I expect more than three (or was it four?) tiny, tiny!, tacos containing tuna that wasn't much tastier than the ceviche I've had at my local taqueria. Of course, to make a meal, that wasn't even close to all I had to order. I'm not exactly saying, "Don't go." But I am saying "Don't expect amazing," unless amazing is defined as paying a lot. read more

We came here to celebrate my husband's birthday and overall had a really nice experience! We had reservations and were seated pretty much right on time, which I always appreciate. We tried quite a few things, including the ceviche sampler, empanada sampler, Classico ceviche, octopus, and of course, a Pisco Sour. The ceviches were fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. I also really enjoyed the chicken and steak empanadas! The mushroom and corn flavors weren't really for my palate, but I liked being able to try a variety with the sampler. The one dish that fell short for me was the octopus. I order octopus pretty often, and when it's prepared well, it can be incredibly tender, almost with the tenderness and texture of meat. Unfortunately, this one was quite chewy and tough, which was disappointing. The Pisco Sour was delicious and a must if you're coming here! At the end of dinner, they surprised my husband with a complimentary tres leches cake for his birthday, which was such a thoughtful touch. He normally isn't a fan of tres leches, but he actually really enjoyed this one because it was super light and not overly heavy or sweet. Overall, we had a great time celebrating his birthday. Between the ceviche, drinks, service, and birthday surprise, there was a lot to enjoy. The octopus was really the main thing keeping it from being a 5 star experience for me. 4/5 and I'd definitely come back! read more

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Date: Friday, February 20th, 2026 Party of: 2 Meal: Dinner Reservation Made: about 2 weeks prior *Royal Sour ($22) *Guayava Healing ($12) *Bottle Sparkling ($9) *LM - Cebiche Tasting ($69) *LM - Pulpo ($38) *LM - El Achupado ($51) *LM - D Lomo Saltado ($48) *Chicken Empanada ($18) *The Highland Bloom ($20) *Aguas Turbias ($12) *Que Bacan ($18) *LM - Tres Leches ($15) *SF Mandate - 6% ($19.92) *Tax ($30.34) I decided to give up meat for a bit and am currently pescatarian. A friend and I were getting together for a meal and decided to go to La Mar. I've been here countless times over the years, but my friend had never been. He easily made a rezzie a few weeks prior. I enjoyed the cocktails. Especially their play on the pisco sour. Food wise, the cebiche tasting was a good way to sample a few of their items. It came with the quemado / salmon, nikkei / ahi tuna, and victoriano / halibut. The pulpo had a nice smoke and was tender. I adored the el achupado - bucatini noodles, scallops, octopus, shrimp, chupe sauce, dungeness crab, huacatay sauce. It was so creamy and comforting. I didn't try the lomo or the empanada, but my friend seemed to enjoy them. Service was great. Our server was sweet, friendly, and attentive. Vibe is very much loud music, dim, bustling, etc. But we could still have a convo while enjoying our meal. Tho with my old eyes, I found it hard to read the menu. Had to use the flashlight on my phone. I've always enjoyed coming here. Tho a lil pricey, it's a nice space with good cocktails and cebiche. Glad I discovered the pasta this time. REVIEW #3987 read more

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As a Peruvian, I give La Mar my stamp of approval! I came with a friend and each dish was elevated and authentic! The restaurant itself, as the name implies, serves the greatest seafood hits Peru has to offer. It sits right on the SF Pier (1 and 1/2) and even has a patio overlooking the water and bougie yachts! (Super nice! Bring a jacket for the patio though--this is San Francisco!!) We sat in the main dining room. The main dining room has simple decor--very industrial-looking. Our waiter, Brad, brought us some papas nativas chips and huacatay sauce to dunk them in. I love huacatay and this sauce was fresh and flavorful! We devoured the entire tub of chips. We then got a Causa California which is an elevated classic causa with crab, quail eggs, tomatoes, purple potatoes, and aji amarillo sauce. DELICIOUS! It wasn't plated in the classic fashion, where the crab is between layers of the potato puree, but it didn't detract from the flavor or presentation one bit. Next were the Anticuchos: a slam dunk! I found the flavor to be slightly different to classic anticuchos, but delicious! Pro tip: do NOT let the waiter take away your huacatay sauce so you can dunk the crispy potatoes in the sauce! For our entree, we split a Chaufa Aeropuerto. Again, some creative liberties were taken: broccoli was added when the OG dish usually doesn't have broccoli. The stone dish it comes in also seemed really small--but do not be fooled! Inside is PLENTY of delicious goodness! The scrambled egg on top with the shrimp and Wagyu beef took this dish to flavor town!!! The only thing I would add to it is something crunchy, like wontons. By this point, we were stuffed, but there's always some room for dessert! So we split a Choco-Maracuya. LOVED this dessert! You crack it to reveal the layers. The presentation makes it look like a lemon but it's chocolate! Inside are 2 layers of chocolate and passionfruit cheesecake. SO GOOD--with the graham cracker and strawberry crumble? YUMMmm! The only down side was that someone told my friend the sparkling water was free (it wasn't). Not sure if that was a misunderstanding? Regardless, if you want some classic Peruvian seafood dishes (with some twists) come to La Mar! I know I'll be returning multiple times as I LOVE all of Gaston Acurio's restaurants! Bill attached below! Also, special shoutout to Brad and the entire service team, who were very sweet and constantly checked in to make sure we were having a good time! read more

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After immersing ourselves in the Monet exhibit at the De Young Museum, my friend Claudia and I went to a new Peruvian restaurant called La Mar. We'd heard it was quite elegant, so we dressed up for the occasion. The museum was further from the restaurant than we anticipated, taking over half an hour to get there. We'd lingered a bit too long at the exhibit, so we ended up rushing and arriving late for our reservation. Despite our tardiness, the staff were incredibly gracious. The person who greeted us was very kind, and they even allowed me to head to our table while my friend parked. I've had experiences at other restaurants where being late meant losing my reservation or a long wait, so this level of understanding and flexibility was truly appreciated. The service throughout the meal was impeccable; we had multiple servers who were all incredibly attentive, from taking our order to bringing our food and refilling our water. La Mar is located at Pier 1, offering a beautiful view of the ocean for those dining outside. It exudes a bougie and fancy vibe, making it the perfect spot for a special occasion. We opted for an indoor table and enjoyed some truly delicious Peruvian cuisine. We started with the Causa California, which was topped with quail eggs. It was absolutely delightful! My personal favorite was the anticucho, a savory cow heart dish. For our main course, we shared the Aeropuerto Shrimp, a generous bowl of fried rice with wagyu, shrimp, broccoli, and egg. Super yummy! We finished our meal by splitting some cheesecake for dessert. While it's definitely on the pricier side, the overall experience was amazing. We shared everything, as we were more focused on the experience than individual portions. The server was able to split the check with ease so we each were able to pay. We left eager to return and explore more of their menu. read more

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La Mar really blew me out of the water! The service was incredibly friendly and consistent (in spite of multiple private events going on throughout our service - shout out to Luis(?)) This was the restaurant week, but I ended up getting a la carte menu items. I started strong with the nigiri sampler. Peruvian flare mixed with Japanese technique makes for uniquely delicious bites. I really loved the kanpachi with aji and salmon nigiri! The arroz norteño was an interesting dish with a seared duck breast and clams/scallops. All proteins were cooked perfectly, but the rice was sort of a weird mushy mass. The dish had an overall great flavor, I just am not sure what the arroz part is going for. I really appreciate that the server gave me a free dessert, since I didn't order anything while my friends did (saying it's sad to skip dessert). This was our favorite restaurant week meal for 2026! read more

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Came here at Pier SF and it absolutely delivered. We started with the empanada sampler (corn, beef, mushroom, and chicken) and every single one was on point. The flavors are subtle but really well balanced. The corn empanada especially stood out--slightly sweet, soft inside, and honestly something I haven't experienced quite like this anywhere else. The croqueta chifa was another highlight. Super crispy on the outside with perfectly cooked, succulent shrimp inside. That contrast of texture with the rich, savory filling just works so well. Great food, thoughtful flavors, and a setting that makes the whole experience feel special. Definitely a spot I'd come back to. read more

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Came here for a private group dinner. The space was nice and ready for us on time. Food came out timely and service was friendly and attentive. We tried the empanadas, quinoa caprese, and ceviche for starters. All were so delicious, well balanced and seasoned, and so fresh. For mains we had the chicken, lomo saltado, and salmon. The proteins were all tender and juicy, and flavorful. Portions were great to try it all family style. Then dessert was a tres leche cake. It was good texture and not too soggy or sweet. Everything was excellent and can't wait to come back again. read more

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La Mar is a beautiful Peruvian restaurant that has a perfect ambiance to dine in for any special occasion. Beyond the pretty interior and unique bar decor, there is also an outside seating option where you can bask in the ocean views along the pier. My partner reserved a lunch here for us over a month in advance and it was still decently booked up. My experience here was fabulous, we showed up early to our reservation and got seated immediately. The server was extensively helpful with explaining the menu and giving recommendations, it made it so much easier to decide to what felt like an extensive menu. To start, we got a Lychee Picchu, which consists of bounty white rum, lychee, and lemon. Sweet, not too strong, and cute. Not to also forget, the complimentary potato crisps with sauce. My partner asked the server to bring everything out all at once opposed to by appetizers & course so I can get the perfect aerial shot of all the dishes, to which they of course complied. We decided on Leche De Tigre cebiche(ceviche) which has chopped seafood, onion, choclo, cancha, rocoto leche de tigre, topped with a jumbo prawn. Absolutely delicious, you can't go wrong with cebiche. Very generous with seafood to my surprise. Our personal favorite was the Pulpo Anticuchero, which is grilled spanish octopus, anticuchera sauce, oyster mushroom, and fava bean kapchi. Gorgeous plating and the octopus was so tender, the flavor profile of this dish was perfect. Finally the Lomo Saltado, typical Peruvian dish of wok stir-fried beef tenderloin, tomatoes, red onions, cilantro, jalapeño, oyster sauce, soy sauce, potatoes, and rice. We went with the restaurant's preferred way to cook the meat which was medium and it was still so surprisingly juicy. No notes, it is a classic dish. Would definitely come back here again, simply delicious. read more

La Mar - bar - Latin American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Booked a table for 4 at La Mar SF for my mom's birthday on a Friday, and we didn't realize it was the first day of SF restaurant week!! Of course we opted for their $90 prix fixe menu. From the start, the service really stood out. The servers and host were incredibly accommodating and attentive, and we always felt taken care of without it being overbearing. The meal started with complimentary potato chips and a green sauce that I'm still thinking about. Definitely not your typical chips because these were super addictive! First course (9/10): - Cebiche Clasico - Tiradito Laqueado (torched ahi tuna) - Causa California (Dungeness crab) Such a light way to start the meal. The torched ahi tuna was actually my favorite dish of the whole night. Second course (10/10): - Pulpo Anticuchero (grilled Spanish octopus) - Conchas Pachicay (grilled diver scallop) The best course. Everything was warm, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. Even my parents (who can be a bit picky) loved everything here, which is so rare. Third course (7.5/10): - Churrasco Marino (grilled Alaskan halibut with black rice) Honestly I was a bit disappointed on this one. Though I liked the fish because you can tell it was cooked right before it got on the plate, grilled to perfection. But we didn't like the black rice pairing. I'm not a big fan of beans and that's what the black rice felt like. Dessert (9/10): - Suspiro Loco (vanilla ice cream, almond crumble, strawberry, housemade cotton candy) Loved this dessert! It was not overly sweet, and the almond crumble added a great texture. Our tongues turned blue with the cotton candy though. Since we were celebrating my mom's birthday, they also brought out a complimentary tres leches cake! So yum 8/10 Overall great experience! I always try to find a place that would fit my parents palette and this place did exactly that :) read more

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Honestly I never step foot in here because I thought it was a tourist trap. My partner went with a work group and they really enjoyed it so she brought me. We first visited the bar and the second visit out back outside. The bar is nice but being outside is where it's at. Gorgeous view and ocean breeze - ooo la la! All you need is a drink and some bites and you're all set and that's exactly what we did! The sours are a little too sweet and gave me a headache so I went with a more straight up drink and did much better. The California causa, classic ceviche, all of the nigiri's, cod, and octopus were spot on. I can't say if it's authentic or not but I can tell you that it was fresh and not fishy and of course tasty. We really enjoyed our visit and will find ourselves back again soon. read more

La Mar - California causa, salmon belly nigiri and classic ceviche - Latin American Near Me - San Francisco, California

My husband and I have been wanting to try La Mar for sometime so when our friend celebrated her birthday there we were ecstatic! To start with, we didn't know if it would be 12 or 13 of us since my husband is an accountant and it's busy season...but they were so kind, understanding, and accommodating!! Very responsive on open table as well. Next the food, do not leave here without trying at least one of the ceviches They were pretty good! We got the quemacho, Classico and limeño. All different flavors but delicious when sharing with friends. Also recommend the leche de Tigre! The royal sour is a 10/10 but if you want something tart I recommend the Maracuya sour. Calamari was crispy and fresh, yuca fries delicious. Perfect place to celebrate our friend and we got complimentary sweet potato chips! I would come back for a date night or intimate night with friends. It was bustling and busy. Def check out La Mar! read more

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Delicious, service was outstanding, ambience on the SF Pier was a vibe. Expensive but you can't go wrong g with the food here from the drinks to dessert amazing Peruvian food. Ceviche is a must and lots of it! Tres leches cake with coconut it fantastic. And everything between. My fav empanada in order was the corn, beef, chicken then mushroom. Almost no parking. A must to public transportation, Lyft/uber or walk. read more

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I had to come back and hope that La Mar could do better than the previous time I came. The food was too good to pass up, and I believe they were just having an off day. Anyway, let's get to the important stuff. The service was definitely better this time, especially during a busy Saturday evening. The staff was extremely attentive and kind and offered great recommendations. Diana was my server, and she was extremely knowledgeable about the food and made great recommendations. I tried these squid ink croquettes, bucatini octopus/seafood pasta, and the beef hearts. Everything was cooked to perfection and tasted so good. The croquettes were light and didn't make me full. It was paired with a tasty sauce/paste that I kept for extra sauce to eat with the beef heart. I haven't tried beef heart before, so trying this was a little scary and off putting, but it was tender really good. Give it a try if you haven't had it before! The bucatini pasta was delicious and filling. The perfect way to end a meal. The pasta sauce was creamy but wasn't too drippy. The noodles were soft and melted in your mouth and the different seafood options in the dish, created the perfect bite every time! I'm glad I came back and tried more things from their menu! They did not disappoint! I look forward to coming back more often! read more

La Mar - Latin American Near Me - San Francisco, California

La Mar, where do I start?? one of our favorites in the city! everything tastes super fresh, slightly touristy, yet classy and so delicious. Save up if you come here, but it's well worth it!!! they have veg options as well. get the nigiri tasting--best thing on the menu in my opinion! many ceviche options, many entrees as well (if we don't fill up on nigiri!). the actual restaurant is always bumbling, but we prefer sitting at the bar. they have a nice patio as well as a heated outdoor area too! read more

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La Mar is a beautiful spot with wonderful staff who are attentive, and welcoming. The food and atmosphere are lovely, although the restaurant's limited opening hours can make it a little difficult to fully experience everything they have to offer. Still, the service and hospitality really stood out! read more

​If you are looking for good service or basic respect, look elsewhere. We are a group of four people of color, many of us with hospitality industry experience, and the treatment we received here was shockingly bad. ​Despite having a 7:30 PM reservation and arriving early, we were not seated until 8:45 PM. We watched numerous parties who arrived after us get seated while we were ignored. When a table finally opened, the host refused to let three of us sit down while one person stayed at the bar to close our tab. ​Once seated, the experience somehow got worse. The pacing was terrible, and the staff completely neglected basic table maintenance. They picked up plates but left the table filthy between courses. It got so bad that we had to step in and do their jobs clearing our own tables, wiping the messes with our own napkins, and refilling our own water glasses. ​A total failure in hospitality from start to finish. I will never come back here again. read more

Made reservations for 8:30 on a Saturday night. We were celebrating my friends birthday. We were seated in the back area that was open with views of the water. There were heaters and it was a pretty warm night so the ambiance was great. We ordered drinks and a couple dishes to share. Clasico ceviche, Nigiri tasting(2 of each nigiris on the menu). We also ordered this fried rice that came in a stonepot. We substituted the shrimp for beef. Everything we ate was 10/10. The service was amazing all night. They brought out complimentary cake, and took a Polaroid of us to keep for memories!! I've come here for happy hour before but will definitely be coming back for dinner or for any celebrations. read more

La Mar - Nigiri platter - Latin American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Sea food bucatini was very flavorful,the empanadas were good they could use a little more seasoning, in general it was clean and service was great read more

Made last minute reservation for 3 on a Thursday night. It was very busy -- looked like two big corporate parties going on in the front. Was seated on the patio -- highly recommend the view was beautiful. Our server was friendly and helpful. We ordered the big ol' ceviche boat (not called that lol). It's called the Gran bandeja cebichera. It had four tasting in each multiple ceviches and appetizers. My favorite was the torch seared salmon nigiri and tuna in the orange sauce. Haha. Forgive my forgetfulness. The bucatini was absolutely delicious. It had seafood on top: scallops, halibut, octopus and shrimp. It had a slightly sweet and smoky taste. The grilled branzino came with fried rice on the side and it stole the show from the bucatini. read more

La Mar - Bucatini - Latin American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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My one-star rating is entirely due to a single server. I started my late afternoon at the bar, where I had wonderful finger food and excellent service from the bartenders. Later, I went to wash my hands, only to find that both lobby restrooms and the private dining room restroom were locked. When I asked for help, a busser kindly directed me to another restroom. However, a server sitting nearby looked up from his phone and rudely interrupted, saying that if the doors were locked, someone was inside. (This seemed unlikely, as there were only seven occupied tables in the whole restaurant.) I was shocked that he inserted himself into the conversation just to give me attitude rather than offer any actual assistance. It was an otherwise wonderful experience, unfortunately ruined by one server's bad attitude. read more