Made rez 3 weeks in advance for 6 people. The place was beautiful and the little table lights made it look like tall candles and were quite bright, which we liked since some restaurants are so dark you can barely see the food. 1) classic ceviche - 5/5. My fave. Flavorful and refreshing. 2) passion fruit ceviche - 3/5. A little too sweet and salty for me. 3) whole Japanese sea bream - 4/5. Tender and meaty, and the sauces were delicious. But expensive for what you get. 4) octopus appetizer - 4/5. Delicious, but a little salty at the end. 5) truffle ceviche - 3/5. Truffle was good, but the chips didn't really work well with it. 6) quinoa burrata salad - 3/5. Not my fave. 7) tiger prawn pasta - 4/5. Good flavor. 8) seafood "fried rice" - 2/5. Omg. So salty! 9) tres leche - 3/5. Good, but really soupy and slightly too sweet. Drinks were good and strong and the taro chips with dip was good, too. Overall, if some of the items weren't so salty, we would've enjoyed everything more. All of us drank so much water! The fourth star is really for the excellent service and a would return factor for special occasions. On the pricy side so you wanna come with a group to try the various dishes. read more

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La Mar delivered an exceptional dining experience that ranks among the finer Michelin-caliber restaurants I've visited. The ambiance was phenomenal, creating the perfect setting for a special occasion. Each dish showcased spectacular flavour, from the ceviche to the halibut tail, to the salmon belly, eggplant which were genuinely outstanding. The seafood fried rice was equally impressive, and the desserts rounded out the meal beautifully. My only minor note is that portion sizes ran on the smaller side, though the quality absolutely justifies it. This is undoubtedly a splurge-worthy destination, so expect to spend accordingly but the experience is entirely worth it. Highly recommended for anyone seeking an exceptional meal. read more

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Reservation: via opentable, credit card required to hold reservation. Parking: free with validation parking garage thru 105th behind fedex. Check in with the hostess. We waited in the roomy waiting area. Restrooms: both men and women restrooms and family one too. Ambiance: nice not too dark, a tad loud, restaurant is very welcoming from the host to everyone. They greeted you when you enter the dining area and as you leave too. Wow!! Our table was ready so the gentleman was ready to take us back. Originally we were seated on the booth type table with 2 extra chairs. We asked if we can move to a bigger table since there's 6 of us and we plan to order a bunch and share the dishes. Love it when a restaurant willing to accommodate their customers' requests. Our server was very friendly, has knowledge about the menu and special items, and attentive. We ordered: Taro/cassava chips is complimentary. You can order more for $6. Cebiche tasting $56 El Trio $62 Japanese whole Sea Bream $109- de-boned oven whole fish Achupado $52 - buccatini pasta with seafood Arroz con Pato $46 - duck leg with rice Planchaza la mar $92 - seafood Overall great food, has strong taste. We had an amazing time. We didn't get any desserts today because we brought birthday cake. No cutting cake fee, which is awesome. read more

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I tried the vegetarian version of their Lomo Saltado, where they substitute the traditional beef tenderloin with mushrooms. The result? A rich, umami-packed dish that still captured the essence of the original--thanks to the perfectly sautéed mushrooms soaking up the flavorful, tangy sauce and crispy potatoes. I also ordered the quinoa with burrata - Creamy burrata paired beautifully with the earthy quinoa--it was light but satisfying, and very thoughtfully composed. To end the meal, I went for the chocolate cake, which was decadent without being overwhelming. Rich, moist, and well-balanced. read more

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The best restaurant I've tried this year! If you have the chance, just go and see for yourself. Amazing service, vibes, and most importantly food. The parking is easy in a nearby garage and they validate parking. We tried many dishes and genuinely thought everything was amazing. I appreciate the thoughtfulness of the explanation of the menu. The only thing I'd warn is I think getting both the cebiche tasting and tiraditos sampler (el trio) is a bit too much acidity when eaten all together, so just get one sampler or choose maybe three individual cebiche/tiradito dishes max. Save your appetite for the other courses, trust me! We were absolutely stuffed by the end of our meal and the waiter kindly packed up our leftovers for us. The serving sizes were far bigger than I expected for this type of restaurant. My favorite dish was the pulpo (octopus) by far. The price of our meal was completely justified with the quality and portion of food and level of service. We went on a Tuesday night and the restaurant was packed with people for good reason. read more

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La Mar Cebicheria Peruana is an international Peruvian restaurant chain that has opened its third location in the U.S. in Bellevue. The restaurant and décor are high end, with prices to match. On a Friday night, it is packed. With its name of the sea, its menu has a focus on seafood but doesn't ignore the omnivores. The music is club-level blasting. Having a conversation across a big table could be challenging. I could almost use ear plugs inside. The service is exceptionally diligent. Staff members stand by the columns throughout the restaurant ready to swoop down and pick up the empty plates. They change plates and wipe tables between dishes. Our server, Sebastian, thoroughly explained the menu; two other staff members also checked in on us while we conferred on our many choices. To say they are well-staffed is an understatement. The rating is rounded-up for service. For parking, follow the signs for garage parking in the same building. They validate. The Food - a shout-out to their plating. The colorful choices of garnishes made all the dishes particularly enticing. Cebiche Tasting, $48 - 5 Stars Menu: Clasico (halibut), Limeño (mixed seafood), and Nikkei (ahi tuna) Choosing the sampler trio was definitely the best choice. Even though we each had our favorites, we simply enjoyed tasting all. We'll likely order the trio again in the future. Saltado (nigiri Nikkei), $17 - 4 Stars Menu: wagyu skirt steak, quail egg, chalaca, lomo saltado sauce Seared wagyu steak coated the rice like a skirt. One of the quail eggs was a bit too cooked instead of lightly poached. The bite into the egg was too dense. The meat flavor dominates. Even so, it is a delightful bite. Pulpo Anticuchero, $36 - 3.5 Stars Menu: grilled octopus, chimichurri, botija olive aioli, crispy capers, garlic chip, crispy potatoes I want the octopus to be more charred. When it is not charred enough, a gooey outermost layer leaves a gross mouth-feel. On the other hand, the assembly and colors of this dish is a visual wonder. The rating would be lower otherwise. Achupado, $46 - 4 Stars Menu: bucatini pasta, catch of the day, scallop, octopus, shrimp in creamy chupe sauce, huacatay, rocoto aioli I should have looked up bucatini pasta, which is thicker than spaghetti. I don't like thick pasta, but that's on me. The sauce is divine. Each piece of the seafood is individually seared to perfection. This dish is 4 stars for me, likely 5 stars for many other folks. I don't think they put on the correct aioli - rocoto, which is a red color. The green is the same as the botija olive aioli on the octopus. Lomo Saltado, $44 - 5 Stars Menu: wok stir-fried beef tenderloin, tomatoes, red onions, cilantro, jalapeño, oyster sauce, soy sauce, potatoes, rice Leveraging Chinese cuisine, this dish is their version of flash, ultra-high heat wok stir-fried beef and veggies. The potatoes are separated fried, prepared in the same manner as the octopus dish. The result is shockingly fantastic with ultra tender beef. Taro chips, first round free, second round, $7 First round is free. When they ask if you like more chips, they don't tell you it's not free. LOL. They are freshly fried with a wonderful dipping sauce (botija olive aioli?). Be sure to ask for it if they forget to deliver the first free round. read more

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The highlight of La Mar was the pulpo crocante, or the "crispy octopus" for me. If you think octopus tentacle is chewy and tough, you have not had Peruvian pulpo crocante, my friend. These octopus tentacles are first slow-cooked until tender, then they are either seared or fried to give the outside a nice crunchy, charred texture. It is my favorite seafood dish of all time and La Mar did not disappoint! You cannot say you've been to a Peruvian restaurant without having tried this dish - a must, must-have. Check out my full review, at https://umamiology.com/peruvian-restaurant-bellevue/ read more

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For starters, this place is so new that Uber or Google does not find it quite yet. It's a 12 min walk from our office in Bellevue so we walked it. Opening is in a week and we are happy to be one of the groups who got invited to dine. Two of my colleagues hail from Singapore and it's delightful to get them to try something new. We tried pretty much everything on the menu. La Mar has been around in San Francisco for over a decade (since it first opened in 2008 I have been going there), so it's wonderful to see after so many years it decides to open its first Pacific Northwest restaurant in Bellevue, Washington. My former San Francisco resident turned into Washingtonian says one such restaurant exist in Panama City, which he frequents. An anecdote I didn't know know that I needed to know until now. A few months ago, when I mentioned about this restaurant venture to a friend of mine in Sao Paulo, they found such restaurant also exists in Sao Paulo, Brazil. La Mar Bellevue features some important local sourced ingredients. If you are into seafood, you will find the fish super fresh and the ceviche menu similar to its sister restaurant in San Francisco. My favorite was the grilled octopus on the second course menu besides the ceviche combo. The most surprised dish was the eggplant. I did not know what I was eating at all. It's so meaty and delightful - a hint of sweet and sour. The pork belly and shrimp fried rice and duck leg clay pot of rice reminded me something you'd get in Korean restaurants, but better flavor. My friends' favorite dish was the wagu beef nigiri. It was pretty decadent. Bellevue location serves up high end Peruvian seafood, sushi and Chinese food combined with a lot of innovative cocktails. The service is impeccable - very attentive for being second day under a trial period. The dishes are delightful. Most importantly there is a small detail that made all food photogenic. The lighting on the table is super unusual,, and it really helped to create instant social media ready food-log photos. I was let in on a well known fact - this restaurant is nestled inside of the new Amazon buildings (there are three in fact), and it's already been rumored to be the Amazon cafeteria given its proximity. Alas, I don't work for Amazon, but my Bellevue office is not too far away. I was chatting with one investor and they asked if Singapore should be on the location to go next. I said yes. This type of food would wow my friends, colleagues and travelers in Singapore for sure. A perfect LatAm-meets-East-meets-Northwest type of shindig! An excellent add to Bellevue! read more

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We had the tasting menu and enjoyed each item. Everything tasted fresh and delicious and unique. Service from beginning to end was top notch. We felt so pampered and taken care of, from the hosts to our server Byron to the runners and bussers- everyone was so professional and made the dining experience that much better. Ambience felt fancy but comfortable. Would highly recommend for a special evening ! read more

$740.78 total (includes tax and tip) for 2 small kids, 2 women, and 1 large adult male Bellevue location (La Mar) too new to be in FB's locations database. SF one is still there. Great vibe, good food, and outstanding service despite my wearing pajamas and long overdue for a haircut. In addition to two drinks: Cebiche Tasting - a selection of our most popular cebiches: Clasico, Limeño, & Nikkei El Trio - a selection of our three tiraditos: Criollo, Bachiche, & Laqueado Crab - dungeness crab, purple potato, palta, egg, creamy aji amarillo sauce Saltado - wagyu skirt steak, quail egg, chalaca, lomo saltado sauce Veal Heart Anticuchos Criollos - anticuchera sauce, potatoes, choclo, and Peruvian sauces Achupado - bucatini pasta, catch of the day, scallop, octopus, shrimp in creamy chupe sauce, huacatay Arroz con Mariscos - shrimp, clams, calamari, wok-fried rice, aji panca, aji amarillo, mixed vegetables, leche de tigre :: Ordered two of these in a row - my daughter loved it and given how picky she is, it's a challenge to get her to eat enough when going out. Flavors, textures, and presentation were excellent. I should have ordered more veggies to balance things out, but that's on me, not the restaurant. Desserts: Cacao - lucuma mousse, chocolate mousse, caramelized quinoa Tres Leches de Coco - brown-butter sponge cake, Italian meringue, manjar blanco ice cream, candied coconut Off Menu Special - Tomahawk La Mar - 28 days aged 40 oz. Tomahawk ribeye, a trio of chimichurri sauces; yes, yes, yes, getting something like this here is questionable, but was in the mood for raw, unadulterated beef. And of course, an obscene number of blue Saratoga water bottles - both still and sparkling. Makes me laugh every time I see it here vs. the East Coast. Topo Chico is superior, but involves slightly lower margins and doesn't present as well as these beautiful blue bottles. read more

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Daniel(she) made the experience 100% better. This was my first time trying Peruvian food but it was great. Ceviche samplers were super delicious and seafood was as fresh as it could be. I will have to update the review later read more

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Amazing and unique food. The items are small portioned and expensive but exquisite taste. It's so nice to have restaurants of this caliber in the greater seattle area. This is a wow place. The food quality should impress most. They even have a full vegetarian menu, which was an amazing surprise for us. The service was a little mixed. For example it took a long time to just get water. Also, I felt our water stopped checking in on us mid way. Some of silverware wasn't clean. Overall we will be back and it's now one of our favorites. read more

La Mar - Crisps - Peruvian Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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We decided to try La Mar for restaurant week. Our dining experience was exceptional! From the moment we arrived, we were greeted warmly and even wished a cheerful "happy birthday" The restaurant is stunning! The coastal details and decor are upscale, fun & inviting. Our sever was so knowledgeable and friendly. We really appreciate the time she took to explain both the restaurant week menu & the regular menu to us. The rest of the staff was equally attentive, clearing plates promptly & refilling our water glasses ensuring we were well cared for without ever feeling interrupted. Each dish was plated beautifully just like something out of a magazine. The mix of flavors on the ceviche and roquitas dish was scrumptious. The main course Wagyu beef cheeks was so tender. I'm not usually a fan of tres leches but this dessert was just the right amount of sweetness and the little meringues were so tasty. The restaurant surpassed our expectations by surprising me with a mango sorbet with a birthday candle. Thank you for making my birthday celebration so memorable & special. It was a delicious dining adventure from start to finish. read more

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Opened 2 weeks ago! 95% good things to say- I'll start with the 5% con: pacing of food. La Mar warns you food will come out as food comes up from kitchen. Great, no waiting, but it changes the experience a little. I don't mind if my fresh fish sit for a moment, but my hot octopus dish was room temp by the time I finished enjoying my cold dishes. This may be a personal preference. Food- delicious, fresh, high quality, vibrant visually and on your taste buds. Large selection of raw and cooked foods. *complimentary root chips with sauce. So nicely cut thin. *saltado nigiri- wagyu slice with quail egg and sauces. Yum yum! * cebiche tasting- all delicious in their own way. Yum yum. *el trio (tiraditos) - slices of raw fish in a variety of sauces with toppings. Yum yum * pulpo- octopus on 2 skewers with fried potatoes and sauces. Tender and delicious. Nice way to end our savory meal. All ordered for 2 people and we were full! Wish I had more space for plated main courses. Drinks- oh so many to choose from. Non alcoholic and alcoholic. They honor their best cocktail hits nationally, around the world and have their own local selections of cocktails to wine. Service- excellent!! (Minus pacing of food as noted above). *Free coat check. 3 people rotated to serve us. 1. Only drink menus given first. Order drinks with service then 2.they review the menu with you. 3. Drinks and food came out very quickly. 4 someone always filling our water or tidying our table. 5. Looking for the bathroom, someone walked me 90% there. Ambiance - hip, open, relaxing fancy. - live DJ every Fri and Sat. Bathroom- has nice Vegas thick napkins to dry hands in the women's bathroom - bathrooms are at lower level past the host stand. Location- directly across from Belden Cafe on Main Street in the new Amazon building. Entrance is on Main Street. Parking- garage available, with validation. Value- expensive, but fair for the upscaleness, Vibe and quality. Recommend- YES! read more

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This was my first time visiting La Mar and very impressed with the ambience and you can tell that they put a lot of thought into the decor. I can also see why this is a place you would go on occasions since the food was definitely a treat. The food was definitely more for sharing as you do want to try everything instead of just focused on one dish which was also recommended by the wait staff. We ordered the Bachiches tiraditos, the grilled octopus, arroz con pato and side of Yukon fries. The Bachiches was very good and the presentation was so beautiful with local halibut that was very fresh. The pulpo anticucheros was very tender and fresh with some great with different sauces like chimichurri and botija olive aioli. The arroz con pato was just alright, it wasn't as crispy as it was made to sound, but it did fill us up even if we had a Yukon fries which was seasoned just right and not too much salt. I did try their Pisco Sour which I have had elsewhere, and it was done quite well here as it is a national Peruvian cocktail read more

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I've been to this restaurant in San Francisco and my first time coming here. Was here for a business meal with my coworker and partner. Overall, food was good. Proportions were so small. I felt like I was eating a child's meal. I made the mistake of getting the tasting menu. I wouldn't recommend it. The service was great and they did give us a nice free side of taro chips to start us off . The highlight of my meal was the dessert at the end . read more

Nice service and ambiance. A good spot for special occasions. The potato appetizer looked pretty but was a letdown in flavor, it tasted like something you could make at home with mashed potato, avocado, chicken and mayo. We got one of the shared plates and this was what made the meal worth it. Great flavors and presentation, wish there were more protein and less potato. Will be back to try the other entrees! read more

La Mar - Peruvian Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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Came in on the Fourth of July bc I was craving ceviche, the ceviche sampler was AMAZING! Our server was very knowledgeable and friendly, I wish I remembered his name bc he was fantastic. This place is definitely on the pricier side but I will be back for the ceviche and great service read more

I think Peruvian is my new favorite food. They have so many unique flavor combos and unique dishes. We were seated outside in the back, which felt private despite being in downtown Bellevue with peaceful views of tall buildings and art installations. The menu had so many options, and our waiter did a great job guiding us. We had one cold and one hot appetizer. The hot appetizer was crispy eggplant and we loved it. The cold appetizer was a mishmash of veggies (artichoke, mushroom, tomatoes, avocado) in a spicy, creamy sauce. My main of seafood pasta was absolutely great, with generous protein portions including halibut, scallop, prawn, and octopus. My wife was happy with her veggie Loma saltada. We were both too stuffed for dessert. My small gripe was as follows: I wanted a refill of my Coke when my entree came. I couldn't get a server's attention until it was half finished. And then I didn't get the Coke until the meal was finished, at which point I didn't want it anymore. And they charged me for two Cokes :/ overall a good meal with good atmosphere, I would come back. read more

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SRW lunch has really small portion size, like a sample size.. La Mar if you can afford to do SRW then don't do it read more

La Mar - SRW lunch has really small portion.. - Peruvian Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Dined here on Monday for SRW & loved every moment of it! It was my first time and our server, Roque took amazing care of us. He was very knowledgeable and clearly passionate about the food & drinks he was serving. Can't wait to come back! read more

I've never had Peruvian food before and La Mar definitely blew my mind with the amazing presentation and delicious taste. All the dishes from ceviche to fried rice are full of flavors. Service and ambiance are also top notch. This is now my go to restaurant for bday splurges read more

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Ame este restaurante. Excelente servicio y comida . Desde que entré a este lugar se siente tan acogedor. read more

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This place will try to upsell you until your last breath. The service was not good and while I had a reservation, we were seated 10 minutes past, which was already a bad sign. As soon as you sit down, you get asked " Would you like still or sparkling water from Saratoga?" it took me a moment to process, but then I said tap, and immediately I felt that the waiter was judging me. When I decided to order ceviche, the waiter was really pushing me and pressuring me to do the tasting trio of ceviche instead. I just didn't appreciate the constant upsell and I felt this throughout the entire dinner. I feel like this place is upscale enough without resorting to these kinds of shady tactics. Anyway, the food was just OK and honestly too salty for me. The traditional ceviche was just OK. I think the flavors were really good, but the cut of fish felt a bit too chewy and tough to me. I did like the octopus flavors, but it could have been cooked a bit more tender. The arroz con mariscos was pretty good overall and had pretty fresh seafood, but again just felt a little bit too salty to me. This was pretty mediocre for the staggering price tag, and along with the pushy service, it just wasn't an enjoyable meal. I won't be returning to this location. read more

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The space is huge, decor very cool. Somewhat of an open kitchen concept. We arrived at 5 when they opened, and still had to wait for our table although they were not busy. Minimal wait time, but I found the wait at all was odd. The chairs were uncomfortable because you could feel the bar going across the seat underneath your knee area after sitting for a while. Service was fantastic and staff go above and beyond. Wine list was decent and wine prices were also accessible. Food prices were over inflated in my opinion. $45 for a 2 piece scallop appetizer and sadly although the Parmesan foam was quite tasty it overpowered the scallop in this dish that if you didn't know you were eating a scallop to begin with, you wouldn't have known it was scallop at all. Wagyu nigiri was also just 2 small pieces of an overpriced one bite. Lomo saltado was just ok. Prepared differently from any others I've had. Beef was tender, veggies were nice, but I was sad that there were just large diced potatoes instead of French fries in the dish. And the sauce was more of a brown gravy and a little underwhelming. I wanted a brighter citrusy soy based sauce and it was missing the aji chili sauce. The dish completely missed the mark for me. $125 Maine lobster dish was a disappointment for me too. My husband enjoyed it, but I didn't like the flavor of the sauce it was in, and it would have been nice to have an empty plate on the side to discard the shell pieces after eating the meat. Tres leches cake was a let down for me too. Sadly it was just drenched in the cream sauce that was pooled at the bottom of the bowl. Way too much that the cake was just mush. We were also sat at the very back of the restaurant (odd for getting there when they opened) next to the back door and at least 4-5 times while we were there people from outside kept coming to the door to try and get in thinking it was an entrance, only to be disappointed the door was locked. It was a bit annoying and out of courtesy to others, we kept getting up from our meal to open the door for them. They need to put a large sign on the door if they have it locked and don't want people to think it's the entrance. Overall, for the price and missing the mark on basically every dish, I don't think I would bother coming back. read more

park in a garage. chic restaurant and you can see the kitchen when walking in. ordered to share family style. server was attentive and gave us suggestions. taro and cassava chips - complimentary and perfectly crispy cebiche tasting - full of flavor and zesty el trio - fish was fresh and flavors were good achupado - bucatini pasta, my favorite of the night uni - was ok for me planchaza la mar - octopus and prawns with potato's japanese whole sea bream - cooked perfectly arroz con pato - another favorite of the night, rice cooked in a wok with duck leg read more

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This is our fourth time dining at La Mar and we're overdue for a review! Definitely one of our all time favorite restaurants! We had the fried fish, the eggplant dish, the rice and seafood, the tuna tacos, the cebiche sampler trio and many more of their dishes and each one has been amazing! Unique flavorful sauces! Tonight's crab dish was particularly amazing too! Wow! Can't say enough. Definitely worth it, especially if you what to treat your significant other to a tasty and classy experience. For drinks, we keep coming back to their old fashioned drink. cheers! read more

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Wonderful experience. It gives beach breeze vibes. I reserved for a party of 8 which is considered a big party so 20% gratuity is automatically added. It was everyone's first time visiting our server was very helpful explaining the menu & what were top sellers. I ordered one if their ceviche & my goodness was it delicious. If you cant handle spicy food this might not be your choice of ceviche since it has habanero. Their 3 leches coconut cake was DELICIOUS. I would go back simply for that dessert its self. Parking was a little confusing. You will need your card payment to enter. They don't charge you immediately. It charges once you exit. Which was a flat rate of $6. read more

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Classy restaurant. Excellent service. Daniel was amazing and so knowledgeable of the menu. If you are looking for traditional Peruvian food, this is not the place for you. All the dishes take the food up a notch from what you expect. Flavors are exotic. We loved all our dishes. Octopus melts in your mouth, fish stew is vibrant, even the free taro chips are crunchy and fresh. I highly recommend this place. We didn't know what to expect, some members wearing sweats and really still felt treated like Vips. Thank you La Mar! Will be coming back again. read more

Love love the food here, everything we sampled was so delicious. There wasn't anything that we didn't like and love! The ceviche sampler was the best! It's the best ceviche that I've tasted so far too! The raw fish and seafood was so fresh and just melts in your mouth! Just the right amount of tanginess and sweetness to it! The service was great too our server briefed us about the menu and the bar list! She went and suggested to us what to get also! The ambiance was so cool and fresh! I love the blue interiors! The presentation of the food was beyond amazing!!!! Would love to go back just for the ceviche! read more

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La Mar isn't an everyday place...it's a special-occasion type of place like Ascend. Great ambiance. Came here for a dinner at golden hour and the first impression was quite mind blowing. The food was great too. I've been to the SF Embarcadero location so I knew what to expect - solid Ceviche and seafood. No issue there. But I have a story about my idiocy and how no one saved me from my mistake. When introducing the menu, the waiter of course also mentioned some not-on-the-menu specials. He didn't list the prices. One of the dishes was a striped sea bass and it sounded great. Unfortunately I thought it was a Catch of the Day which was something like $54. He didn't name anything else as the Catch of the Day so I just made the wrong conclusion and ordered it. Turns out it was a HUGE whole filet'ed fish that was indeed good (although my friend greatly disliked the sauce, remarking that it was too bitter). The price of this was actually $130. When we ordered it the waiter didn't say anything like "are you sure? It's a lot for just two of you" etc. It was my mistake not to confirm the price of this special, so I own that, but I would suggest that if you wanted to ensure that your party felt good about their choices and not face sticker shock at the end of the evening, that you'd make sure you got things right for them. I've learned my lesson for the future to be absolutely sure what I'm ordering when doing so. read more

Excellent food and service. The ceviche is especially good and the chicha morada is as good as mi suegra. A lovely reminder of how good the food is in Peru. read more

We went here for a date night for our anniversary. We made a diner reservation for a Saturday on open table. A lot of the things were great: the ambiance, the salmon ceviche, the squid ink tempura appetizer and the sour drinks. We had the special lobster which was absolutely delicious. It was also an awesome portion size, they should list good for 2. Unfortunately, the halibut was overcooked We returned it. We then asked for the dessert menu which took a bit of time to get to us and then we had to wait 20 minutes for the dessert (ordered the tres leches). We had to ask for the check immediately as we had to rush home by 8:30pm to relieve the nanny. The waitress was kind enough to take the halibut off the bill for us. Good experience overall 4 stars! read more

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Exquisite in all forms. A strong japanese influence makes their menu a tasty experience hard to match. read more

TL;DR: A very immaculate eatery worthy of a fancy night out (with what should be attentive service and a price tag to accompany it). However, the food was way too salty and the service (a few weeks into opening) was inattentive leaving much to be desired. My wife and I chose to go to La Mar for a fancy night out. We heard great things from friends, so we sought to try it. However, upon checking in for the reservation at opening on a weekend, we ended up waiting 10+ minutes to actually be seated. No apologies when the host communicated to us that the person who checked us in actually didn't do it. Once seated, we got the drinks menu but no food menu for another 10 minutes. They pushed getting drinks. If you just want water, you have to ask for tap water... else you're paying for still or sparkling. The waitress assigned to us was slow despite only serving one other table. Granted she could have been new, but it likely contributed to our entire dining experience being nearly 2 hours for a mere 3 dishes. Wow, the food was SALTY. The portions were big. The highlight was the ceviche. The Arroz Con Pato and Seco Del Mar were insanely salty thus hiding the spices and other flavors. The fish and other meats were seemingly cooked well though. This is also not authentic Peruvian but rather many dishes are Japanese-inspired... a term which we determined meant Japanese curry spices inundating the savory dishes. The Arroz Con Pato frankly tasted like (very salty) Japanese curry! Parking is a pain in the Amazon garage. There is signage to avoid getting lost, but we still saw many folks getting lost. We won't be back. read more

Came here for Valentine's Day dinner and I was charged a 20% large party fee for 2 and was never made aware of it beforehand. A $135 set menu for two turned into a $400 bill. Future customers beware before dining here for holidays! read more

La Mar - Large party fee for 2 people on Valentine's Day! Do not come here on holidays. They will surprise you with extra fees - Peruvian Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

An absolutely incredible experience! We were greeted by the very enthusiastic manager, he was so kind and professional that I knew right away we were going to have a wonderful time. Our server was Fernando, and he did an amazing job. He is so knowledgeable about the menu and all the ingredients, and that really helped because I had never had Peruvian food before. The food was incredibly beautiful and totally delicious. Obviously hand crafted with love and care by people who are very proud to work there. A great vibe. We will totally be back! read more

La Mar - We ordered the Planchaza la Mar. It was cooked perfectly and plenty for my husband and I to share! - Peruvian Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

The live DJ in the bar plays Latino dancehall music. Our bartender steered us through our courses with pisco cocktails that paired beautifully with the citrus-forward sauces that we were about to experience. They were also knowledgeable about the ingredients and sauces that I was not familiar with making them more of a guide through this menu. So much to try. I shared a few pics below. Just know that the seafood is fresh, the dishes are Peruvian with intrinsic Japanese and Chinese notes. What touched me was the Lomo Saltado. Tenderloin, potatoes, onions sautéed in oyster and soy sauces. My mom is Filipino. I grew up with this dish, but it's called Bistek and more tart because the oyster sauce is replaced by calamansi(limes). When I was in Panglau, I enjoyed it beachside under a tree. Their Lomo Saltado reminded me that this a small, integrated, and delicious world. read more

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The flavors are world class but the textures of the meat were average. I could have licked the last drops of the sauce of the ceviche but the halibut had tough chewy parts. Had a slightly fishy smell, would skip the ceviche next time. The lomo saltdo was bursting with flavor but the beef had a slight toughness to the exterior. The corn bits that dotted the dishes were so interesting texturally - a special touch. The chocolate cake was heavenly, dulce de leche and what seemed like a cream cheese layer, just delightful flavors and creaminess. Enjoyed the atmosphere and service was attentive. Free parking with validation - bring your ticket with you. Entrance to the parking lot is on 105th, right behind the fedex. read more

La Mar - Chocolate cake - Peruvian Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

This restaurant is an experience. I went there for lunch knowing nothing about it. The ceviche is the best I've ever had. I got the tasting menu so there were three of them. The delicate infused flavors are well done. Presentation is really good as well. Easily the best food I've had all year. read more

La Mar - Tres leches. Sublime - Peruvian Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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