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

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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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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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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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

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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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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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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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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​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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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

Even for SF, truly absurd prices. $32 for a ceviche that has maybe 3 sashimi sized slices. $99 for a seafood mixed grill that had one octopus tentacle, 3 shrimp, and some pieces of fish on a massive bed of potatoes. $12 empanadas! The food is good, but NOWHERE NEAR that good. Audacious! One extra star for the service, which was lovely and sincere. But never coming back here again till the name on the marquee changes. 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

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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Came here for a special work event. Let me just say, this place is pretty big. I never even knew this place existed either. Anyway, the food that was prepared for us was fantastic, I thoroughly enjoyed the food and dessert we were provided. The service was fantastic, I never had to wait long for a drink. I'd come back for sure to try their normal menu based off my experience here. read more

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First time taste Peruvian food We made reservations and sat outside had heater. Catherine our server very good and welcome us, is quite busy for Friday night. We had good time and food everyone enjoyed it Inside sitting so much bigger maybe next time. Surprisingly peru food has Chinese flairs read more

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WOW! Just WOW! I got back from a beautiful team dinner at La Mar and it was by far one of the most incredible dining experiences I've had in some time! Arrived at 6pm for our Holiday team dinner and were tucked away in one of their dining rooms. First of all, it was decorated beautifully with string lights and of course sea/ocean vibes. When everyone was gathering in, we took some time to chomp on some sharable ceviche + empanadas (delicious). Of course, we had to take advantage of the full bar and snagged a few cocktails. I started and ended my night with an incredible lychee cocktail. We sat down to dinner and the magic happened! First we were served The La Grab Bandeja La Mar which was a beautiful platter of Lobster, Salmon, halibut, and tuna sashimi and shrimp. This was served with some great sauces. For our official first course, we had great Scallops, Roquitas (rock shrimp in an squid ink tempura + pickled vegetables) and some great crab tacos. For our mains, we had the Tomahawk steak (served perfectly medium rare, more rare than medium - my favorite way to have it). It was a little too rare for some, but I love when my steak is still mooing. This was accompanied by 3 different Chimichurris. We also had a delicious Arroz con Cangrejo (risotto) and pescadero Entero (whole catch of the day) which were amazing an flavorful as well. We finished off the night with some incredible desserts. So good, totally forgot the names of them, but one was a chocolate mousse and the other was a hodge podge of ice cream, cotton candy, strawberries, and some crispy pieces. Super yum! Beautiful night at La Mar! Its such a blessing to get opportunities to be in great restaurants with incredible staff and overall amazing vibes. read more

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Came in for a birthday dinner on a Saturday night with reservations at 8pm, we got there at 7:30pm hoping to a table early, no luck, they were still sitting reservations for 7:45 at 8pm, they were really busy. They offered us a table in the patio with cover and heat lamps so it wasn't too cold or wait for the inside which would have been other 30 minutes or so. We took the patio sitting, it was nice and had a partial view of the Bay and the Bay Bridge which was nice. The drinks were very well made, love the Smoked Old Fashioned. Yuca Chips and Dip was very good, the sauce was flavorful. Anticuchero Salmon Belly with anticuchera sauce, jalapeño-cilantro sauce, the salmon was fresh and the sauce is very tasty. We ordered the Chef Tasting Menu and the Nigiri Tasting. The Nigiri Tasting came with 2 pieces each of the Akaushi Wagyu Skirt Steak with Quail Egg, Ahi Tuna, Hamachi Belly, Salmon Belly & Roasted Tomatoes, all tasted great. Differently a hit and better than a lot of regular sushi restaurants. I should of taken a photo of the Chef Tasting Menu for our Entrees which is $145 per person. I tried looking up the menu on their website which didn't seem to match up to what we received, but I could be wrong. LOL. See photos!!! Everything we had from that was good with the exception of 2 items. The scallops with tomatoes sauce was nasty, sauce tasted like it was out of a can of Chef Boyardee, its is a waste of a fresh scallop. The halibut was way to sweet for my taste. The birthday dessert, Tres Leches Cake was one of the best and not too sweet. read more

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I had tried La Mar pre-Covid and fell in love with the ambiance and the food - 10/10. We recently visited again after more than 5 years and it's still as stunning and the food is delicious. The service this time felt okay-ish - we had our 8 month old with us (wasn't being a nuisance). It felt like we waited forever to be checked on and for our drinks. The server didn't seem thrilled to serve us, which felt a little disappointing. Food - we got the empanada flight and it was delicious for the most part. I just wasn't a fan of the corn empanada. Drinks - the pisco sour and the picante express were so good! read more

La Mar was excellent. Food, service, ambiance, all top notch. There were 6 in our party, so we were able to sample a bunch of different items. The ceviche was fantastic. We had a sampler which included Clásico, Nikkei, and Victoriano. My favorite was the Tomahawk, It was huge, well prepared and had tons of flavor. The Loma Saltado was very good. It was a bit overshadowed by the Tomahawk, but still held it's own, according to my wife. The Arroz Negro with Stripped Bass was amazing as well. The fish was tender and full of flavor as was the rice. The empanadas were okay. I'm not a huge empanada fan, but they were tasty. The drinks were well prepared. I had an old fashioned and my wife had a Pisco Sour. There were other drinks that looked cool, but I don't recall the names. We had a great time and really enjoyed the terrific food and service. read more

La Mar has a ton of seating and a really nice lobby and entrance. We had reservation, so it was quite easy to get in and to our table quick, even though the place was packed when we walked in. They also have a great bar room where people hang out while waiting for their table. All the servers had their roles down and were super attentive to our party throughout the dinner service. The main dining room is vibrant, very dim, and loud from the music and all the people. You can see part of the kitchen and the specials from the chalk boards near their fish display in the front. They also have an enclosed outdoor seating area with glass walls and pretty lighting. My group of five got a nice round table in the corner, and we could see everything from our spot. We ordered a bit of everything such as the lomo saltado, the empanada tasting (corn was my favorite), octopus anticuchos (very tender and cooked right), scallops, croquestas chifa, cebiche, seafood bucatini, nigiri tasting, yuca fritas, and their big sea bass entree special. Some of the dishes were great and cooked properly, but a few we didn't care much for. The scallops on their shells were small and a bit rubbery, and the nigiri was a hard pass. The rice was over-seasoned and on the harder side, and some of the combinations didn't really make an impact to the meal. The sea bass was super delicious and meaty! The fish was presented very well with it being deboned, split in half, and easily big enough to feed around six people alone. Overall, the food was good, vibes were fun, and service was solid! A little loud, but still a great time. Next time, I will definitely want to sit in the other room because it seemed a lot more relaxed and less loud. read more

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I've been to La Mar once for a huge party of 30. I have to say that they were well prepared to take care of us. With a prix fixe menu set, ordering drinks was our only task. Oh! Also super cute that they provided us with our own personalized menus. The food I had was great. I can't think of one thing that wasn't delish. Eats: Cebiche Clasico Quinoa Caprese Empanada de Gallina Arroz con Pollo Salmon Lomo Saltado Tres Leches Seriously, everything was memorable. I can't believe I haven't been here. I usually try to avoid restaurants that look touristy but La Mar proved me wrong. I look forward to coming back for a more intimate meal. read more

It's been over 8 years since I had been to the La Mar in Lima. Surprisingly I had never been to the one here. When the weather was warmer, we went on a walk along the Embarcadero, and stopped in for happy hour, because $10 drinks sounded like a good deal. $10 Chicha Punch pretty good! crisp, tangy, and refreshing $10 Chilcano Classico - grapefruit & lemon, cuatro gallos pisco, acholado mommenpop blood orange aperitif , ginger, carbonation good! citrussy and gingery $19 Cebiche Clasico - leche de tigre, red onion, habanero, corn, sweet potatoes good! silky, tangy large cubes of white fish. It'd be nice if the sweet potatoes were cut smaller, so it'd be easier to share. $11 Chifle de Plantano - plantain chips with avocado sauce honestly we just got this to snack on with the drinks Service was pretty quick, which I would expect for Tuesday around 5:30 pm, since the restaurant wasn't busy. I'd come back for casual drinks and snacks. read more

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The STAFF, the STAFF, the STAFF. they are amazing and the food is equally impressive. I got married here and come back every chance I get and it keeps getting better every time. read more

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

We had a great visit to La Mar. The space is beautiful and very spacious, and we were seated right by the window inside the tent with a nice view of the water. The staff was friendly and attentive throughout our meal. We ordered the Clásico ceviche, which came with catch of the day in a classic leche de tigre with choclo, habanero, and sweet potatoes. It was fresh, bright, and flavorful. We also had a tasting of four empanadas (two chicken, one mushroom, one beef), and it was nice that we could mix and match. For mains, the Lomo Saltado was solid, but the Tacu Tacu tasted bland and was just ok. The Pescado Enchichado leaned sweet but was cooked better than expected. The Black Cod Criollo was dry and a bit bland compared to everything else we had. We also tried the guava juice. It was a bit sour. Overall, good food, great service, and a relaxing waterfront ambiance. I would come back but would try different mains next time. read more

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While walking around the peers, we stumbled upon La Mar. We decided to stop in as it was happy hour, and we wanted to have a drink. they had really good deals for happy hour. You have to sit at the bar in the front in order to take advantage, but that was perfect for us as we weren't looking to have a full sitdown meal. We did end up ordering some appetizers. We got the empanadas which were of beef and they were delicious. I love the yellow sauce that came with. We also did the causa limena. It was so refreshing and had great taste. The last thing we munched on was the. Chicharron de calamari. The squid was freshly fried with a good batter. They had some good music playing and we were able to sit on some comfy couches as we enjoyed our drinks. I had their version of a spicy margarita. It was delicious. had a nice crisp taste not overly sweet. I would definitely go back. read more

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Went to La Mar on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. We started the night off by going to the bar area that opens in the afternoon before the main restaurant. Was very happy with the drinks we got, the service and ambiance. While it wasn't super busy on the day before Thanksgiving I could see how this would be packed on a regular business day. After doing the bar area for a while we were seated at our table for our reservation. We ended as a table all doing the "Around The World" multiple course item. This was great because non of use really knew what to order. Felt like this was a great option to get us all familiar with the different options that we would choose in the future. Overall this was a wonderful evening and would recommend this for anyone who is in the city to try out. read more

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TLDR: Great Peruvian/Spanish/Japanese food and I absolutely love the pre-dinner chip services they have here -- not only unique but delicious. Service is usually lacking a bit because of how massive and packed this place always is. Still, the food here is worth coming back for, and there's almost always a reservation available. ------ FOOD: 1) EMPANADAS (5/5) - These are always great. Nice buttery, crisp pastry with piping hot fillings (from chicken to beef to mushroom to corn). You can get a flight to try all the flavors or just choose a set of your favorite fillings. My favorites are the chicken and beef. 2) TRES LECHES (5/5) - I loved it. The cake was thoroughly drowning in various milks. 3) WHOLE FISH (4.5/5) - I'm sure it really depends on the catch of the day, but we loved the whole fish we got here once. It was flavorful, buttery, and large enough to feed 4. 4) CEBICHE (4/5) - Not my favorite ceviche in the city, but I love all the extra accompaniments that come with the dish. Great for pairing with your table chips. 5) LOMO SALTADO BEEF (4/5) - I love all the veggies the beef gets stir fried with, especially the tomatoes. The beef itself was good but it was a little tougher to chew through that I would have wanted. 6) SALMON (3/5) - Not as tender as I would like and it just didn't taste that great. ------ SERVICE: * Usually slow. Will take a long time to order but the environment is nice at La Mar so it's not too bad to wait a bit. * In general the restaurant feels understaffed, from the massive crowds that can accumulate at the check in counter to the busy waiters running through the aisles of the restaurant. ------ AMBIANCE/ENVIRONMENT: * This is a beautiful restaurant with ~four different sections. There are two bar areas, an indoor dining area, and a covered outdoor dining area. All have their own ambiance so you can truly find whatever you're looking for here. * You get a nice view of the water from the outdoor area, which is also partially covered in case of small drizzles read more

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A spur of the moment lunch date with easy online reservation times for a Friday afternoon. The staff were so kind and helpful. The food was delicious, they also had a great mocktail selection. Highly recommend the nigiri wagu beef. We sat indoor and it was such a great vibe with natural light and beautiful floral arrangements. read more

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