Everything about our experience was wonderful. The food was sublime, and our server (and team) took really great care of us. This has become one of my favorite restaurants. Standouts were the tiraditos and the pisco sour. read more

We had a great dinner experience. Amazing dishes and service. This place never misses the mark. Ceviches and drinks were super. And the crab risotto and tapioca dessert were delicious and the surprise of the night We had a great time with family from out of state visiting. We will come back soon. read more

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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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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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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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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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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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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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

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

What an amazing evening. Halibut boat was delish and the service was top notch always there to make sure we had everything we needed. Desert definitely needed the second stomach ability with so much food but was well worth it. If you like a hopping dining experience La Mar will not disappoint. read more

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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 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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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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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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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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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

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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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

My best friend and I came for a nice dinner while we were in town, recommended to us by a local friend. Our server Luis was AMAZING, so warm and friendly! The cebiche nikkei and the salmon belly tiradito were the highlights of the food, but everything we ate was amazing- fresh, innovative, perfectly cooked. The atmosphere was packed and loud but cozy and I loved the interesting g light fixtures. For a drink, 2 cebiches, empanadas, an entree to share, and a dessert, it was about $250 before tip. We would come again! read more

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Booked La Mar for my birthday dinner. I had not been back since the renovations so I was excited to see the new place. They are very responsive on open table and were so accommodating when adding an additional person. Our server was amazing and they placed us at a private table which was perfect for our group. The interior was stunning and the food was amazing. I can't wait to come back! read more

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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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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

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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Be careful eating here. They add a 20% automatic gratuity to bar tabs without telling you, then hand you a receipt with suggested tip percentages (18%, 20%, 22%) as if nothing has been paid. I ended up paying 40% in tips because of their lack of transparency. Food was okay, but I won't be back to a place that relies on 'gotcha' billing. read more

La Mar - Auto gratuity while still presenting a tip line feels intentionally misleading - Latin American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Hands down best Peruvian restaurant! Walked in on a Sunday afternoon for lunch. Was seated quickly, the servers are very attentive and kind. The restaurant itself was clean and spacious. What we ordered: Chicken Anticuchos : 10/10 The chicken was so tender and flavorful. It has Peruvian sauces on it that gave some heat to it. Also had potatoes and "choclo" Peruvian corn which gave a nice start to our experience. Lomo Saltado : 10/10 My favorite dish! Every part made it amazing, meat was delicious. Will order again when returning. Causa Limeña: 9/10 Had as an entree. It was a good portion because I believe I wouldn't be full but I was surprisingly. The texture was just right and the lime in it made it perfect. read more

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I came here for their happy hour- the dishes were very innovative. We ordered the causa limena and tuna tacos. The causa was plated like a cake, which created a bit of a mental barrier for me. It was quite savory and citrusy, but shaped like a dessert! I think it was just okay, it was chicken salad with mashed potatoes and mayonnaise- a bit of an American dish, but with Peruvian origins! Good for anyone who might be more of a picky eater, perhaps? The tuna tacos were also really good, they came in a hard shell and with a citrusy kick to them as well. Really delicious, I enjoyed it a lot. I don't know if I would come back just because even their happy hour deals are quite pricy! Nothing really spoke to me as being something that I would necessarily crave or consider a must-have, but I'm glad I got the chance to taste Peruvian food. This restaurant has excellent real estate and a very chic interior. read more

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

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Delicious authentic Peruvian seafood, the environment inviting and refreshing. Coming back! read more

La Mar - The perfect mix of seafood, perfectly cooked - Latin American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Omg! I'm so glad I was able to try this place on my recent trip to SF! Please note I did come for a work dinner so it's even better when you don't pay. :P We ordered a wide variety of items and most everything was delicious!! We definitely really enjoyed all the cold items a tad more then the warm but everything was truly amazing. I'm not going to comment on each item but just a few highlights. Please refer to my picture for all the items and we ordered quite a large variety! Service was great but it did slow down by the end of the evening when we still wanted to order. So, they should probably watch out for that. But the place was busy. I was lucky enough to have a reservation there. The shrimp coals were amazing! The color looks odd but they tasted great! I definitely believe we ordered the La Gran Bandeja Cebichera for us to try. The Laqueado was a lot of our favorites from all of these. The jumbo prawns were huge as well. Really, nothing was bad. Great flavors! As for the empanada sampler, it was harder to share for 7 people. The Black-Cod Criollo was amazing!! It was literally like butter! Most of our fav by far! Loma Saltado was good so was Precado Enchichado. I really can't say we had anything we didn't like really! Truly great, amazing meal!! By far my favorite restaurant here in SF so far!! SYOY! read more

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Gorgeous restaurant with beautiful water front views in the Embarcadero area. I'd recommend the patio seating if it's available so you can enjoy the water. There probably isn't a bad seat in the house given how lovely their entire space is! We were lucky enough to catch sea lions swimming as we enjoyed our lunch outside. They brought complimentary plantain chips and dip for the table. My friend opted for the octopus from the daily specials menu while I got the arroz con mariscos. Both were delicious and flavorful and the seafood was so fresh. The arroz was more like a risotto and the seafood portion was generous. The price point is typical for what'd you expect in this area, with most apps/entrees starting at $20 but I do think the quality, attentive service, and ambiance justifies the price. read more

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With a wide menu highlighting some of the best of Peruvian gastronomy with influences from around the world, there's a lot you'll want to experience at La Mar. To start, you'll want to get a few of the ceviches and sashimi. I was shocked by how fresh the fish was, there was no strong odor and was light on the palate. This unironically may have been some of the freshest fish I've had in SF. Personal highlights were the Cangrejo tacos, empanadas, and Antichucos de carne. The beef was tender and Dungeness crab rich, giving the tacos a smooth, almost creamy flavor. The mains were less impressive, with the pulpo and arroz con pollo feeling fairly pedestrian compared to the appetizers and first course. The octopus was a bit tough and the chicken a bit over seasoned and too salty. That all being said, the Lomo Saltado was not bad, again highlighting the beef dishes. As a whole, La Mar presents classic Peruvian dishes in a bustling waterfront location perfect for dinners with friends or company gatherings. The seafood is incredibly fresh and beef tender and bursting with flavor. Would definitely recommend for a great Peruvian fusion dining experience! read more

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I finally crossed La Mar off my list when I came for my birthday lunch! I'm the happiest when I get to try a bunch of different dishes, so we ordered a bunch of sampler plates. The trio of the olivio (octopus), lujoso (scallops and sea urchin), and curado (salmon belly) tiraditos was beautifully vibrant and my favorite of the samplers. For the ceviche tasting, I preferred the clásico (catch of the day) over the victoriano (halibut) and nikkei (ahi tuna). The halibut was tougher, and the nikkei tasted like something you could get from a poke shop. The beef, chicken, mushroom, and corn empanadas were all stuffed and had a lovely light pastry. I also enjoyed the arroz con mariscos and side of tacu-tacu. The Cross Your Mind low proof cocktail was only okay, as it tasted like an overpriced, sweet juice. The staff at La Mar made me feel special by bringing out their tres leeches surprise cake and taking a polaroid photo of all of us. I'd come back to check out their Executive Lunch ($49 per person, Monday - Friday) or happy hour! read more

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