La Mar Cebicheria
The ceviche the whole trip gets measured against.
- Address: Av. La Mar 770
- District: Miraflores
- Cuisine: Cevicheria
- Chef / group: Grupo Acurio
La Mar Cebicheria is the cevicheria Gastón Acurio opened in 2005 on Avenida Mariscal La Mar in Miraflores, and it is still the place many visitors to Lima choose when they want to try ceviche at its freshest. It is modeled on the classic cevicherias of Lima, such as Sonia in Chorrillos, but with a livelier, more modern setting: a bamboo-roofed terrace, a busy dining room and a hand-painted blackboard with the day's ceviches and wines by the glass. The menu is built around ceviche, with about ten versions, from the classic mixto of fish and shellfish to bolder ones, plus tiraditos, causas, grilled octopus and anticuchos. If you cannot decide, the tasting of five ceviches is an easy way to compare styles, and half portions let a table try more dishes. La Mar serves lunch only, so the fish arrives at its freshest, and the mood is relaxed and informal: the best plan is to arrive early and enjoy a long, unhurried lunch. La Mar took first place in the Top 20 of the Premios Summum 2026, Peru's best restaurant, and won both Best Ceviches, Fish and Seafood and Best Service that year, after being named Best Cevicheria and Best Service at the Premios Summum 2025. You will find it on the avenue that gives it its name, in the heart of Miraflores, an easy taxi ride from hotels in Miraflores, San Isidro and Barranco.
Why we chose it
- Premios Summum 2026: first place in the Top 20 and winner of Best Ceviches, Fish and Seafood and Best Service.
- From the Acurio group, but built specifically around ceviche rather than a broader Peruvian menu.
- Half-portions available, so a table can try more of the menu than at a typical restaurant.
Highlights
- Best Restaurant in Peru: first place in the Premios Summum 2026 Top 20
- Opened by Gastón Acurio in 2005, modeled on Lima's classic cevicherias
- About ten ceviches, plus tiraditos, causas, grilled octopus and anticuchos
- A tasting of five ceviches to compare styles
- Lunch only, for the freshest fish
- Bamboo-roofed terrace and a lively dining room
- Hand-painted blackboard with the day's ceviches and wines by the glass
- Best Cevicheria and Best Service, Premios Summum 2025
Ideal for
- first-time ceviche lovers who want the classic version done right
- groups who like to share plates and try several dishes
- a long, relaxed lunch in Miraflores
- food lovers who enjoy Gastón Acurio's cooking
- travelers with a flexible lunch plan (no reservations)
Practical information
- Hours
- Lunch only. Typically from about 12 noon to 5 pm Monday to Thursday, a little later on Fridays and weekends. Hours can change, so check the current schedule before you go.
- Price
- $25-40 per person for lunch, depending on how many dishes you share and what you drink
- Reservations
- Not accepted -- arrive around opening time (before 12:30 pm) to avoid a wait; expect up to 40 minutes at peak lunch hours
- Payment
- Major credit cards accepted
- Dress code
- Informal and relaxed: comfortable daytime clothes are fine
- Good to know
- Lunch only, since the fish has to be at its freshest. The terrace is shaded, so lunch is comfortable even on bright days.
- Tips
- Ask for half portions (medias raciones) or the five-ceviche tasting to try more dishes across the table.
Frequently asked questions
Can I make a reservation at La Mar?
No -- La Mar doesn't take reservations. Arrive around opening time, before 12:30 pm, to minimize the wait, which can run up to 40 minutes at peak lunch hours.
Is La Mar open for dinner?
No -- it's a lunch-only restaurant, since the fish needs to be at its freshest. It usually opens around noon and closes in the late afternoon; check current hours as they can vary.
What should I order at La Mar?
Start with the classic mixto ceviche or the tasting of five ceviches to compare styles, then add a tiradito, a causa, the grilled octopus or anticuchos. Half portions let you try more dishes.
How much does lunch at La Mar cost?
Most guests spend about $25-40 per person, depending on how many dishes they share and what they drink.
Who is behind La Mar?
La Mar belongs to the Acurio group. Chef Gastón Acurio opened it in 2005, inspired by the classic cevicherias of Lima, such as Sonia in Chorrillos, with a livelier, more modern setting.
What awards has La Mar won?
In 2026, La Mar took first place in the Top 20 of the Premios Summum and won Best Ceviches, Fish and Seafood and Best Service. In 2025 it was named Best Cevicheria (Mejor Cebicheria) and Best Service.