seafood Restaurants

Classic Peruvian ceviche is composed of chunks of raw fish, marinated in freshly squeezed lime juice, with sliced onions, chili peppers, salt and pepper. Peruvian ceviche is prepared similarly to the method used in making Japanese sashimi, which entails the fish marinating in lime juice (and other spices) for a few minutes before being promptly served. Many Peruvian “cevicherias” (seafood restaurants which specialize in ceviche) serve a small glass of the marinade, which is called “leche de tigre” (tiger milk), along with the fish.  Cevicherias are usually open just for lunch. There are many wonderful cevicherias in Miraflores along a street called La Mar Avenue, any of which would be a great option for ceviche.

 The following are recommendations for cevicherias near Miraflores:

• Amoramar. This restaurant combines quality and good flavor and is one that we frequent when we are in Lima.  It is located in San Isidro. https://www.amoramar.com/

• Francesco. Peruvian seafood fusion with Italian food., which has maintained its excellent quality over the years. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g294316-d1074373-Reviews-Francesco-Lima_Lima_Region.html

• Embarcadero 41. In La Mar Avenue. This is the first restaurant that we went together for ceviche.  Lots of memories! https://embarcadero41.com/

• Punta Sal. Located in the Malecon of Miraflores, it is good quality and very close to where we will be staying. https://puntasal.com/

• Delfino Mar. In Miraflores, near Malecon with very good reviews. http://www.restaurantdelfinomar.com/?utm_source=tripadvisor&utm_medium=referral

• Canta Rana (Barranco). Bohemian style, like eating in a street market. It has very good seasoning and is well loved by the locals.  https://cantarana.pe/

 Top/fancy seafood restaurants:

• El Mercado. Owned by Chef Rafael Osterling. It is a modern fusion culinary experience. https://www.rafaelosterling.pe/el-mercado

• La Mar. Owned by Chef Gaston Acurio. There are other locations in other cities like San Francisco and Miami. https://lamarcebicheria.com/peru/

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