This place looks amazing and comfortable, a perfect environment for a lovely date night. The food, however, is aesthetically unique but nothing too special in terms of flavors. The portions are mostly on the small side for the price of the dishes. The bass was very bland, even with the special sauce that accompanied the dish. The scallop and the fluke were different, with a blend of citrus, tanginess, and sweetness, but not really that delicious. Overall, our experience was a decent one and the staff were incredibly friendly, whereas the service was also on point and quick. However, just be aware that if you order the same dishes we did, chances are you may need something extra or you will end up leaving a bit hungry still. Thank you for reading and good luck! read more

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We were recommended this place over a year ago by a friend, and finally went to check it out, however based on the reviews I was definitely a little suspicious of what our meal would entail....but boy was it good. I don't know what anyone is talking about but service was great and the food was AMAZING. Forewarning - yes, it's pricey, and for the smaller dishes I would say it's approaching being too expensive for the portions. HOWEVER, the taste of the food makes it so worth it. I would go back and spend all my money again. Service: I definitely saw reviews of people being rushed or not getting served. That was not what I experienced. Not only was our server attentive - we were needy and they provided! We ordered two extra dishes (beet salad, lomo saltado) on at random intervals throughout the meal because we saw them being prepped and wanted them. We asked if it was too late to add, and if it was no worries, they heard us, inquired, and were able to get it out to us without any delay in service or eye rolls. That's going above and beyond! Drinks we had: - Llama Del Ray: similar to a sangria, very good - Chupetini: truly one shot, but for $10 to essentially what is a martini condensed, not bad, and the stuffed olive was delicious - Chiri Colada: refreshing colada! Would def recommend if you're looking for something bright - Bottle of Albarin: refreshing skin contact wine. be warned, they offer mainly bottles of wine, and they are expensive. But we got about 5 glasses out of this so in the long run it's cheaper than the cocktails. Food we had: - King Trumpet Skewers (amazing! must get) - Beef Heart Skewers (also amazing! get!) - Grilled shrimp (it was good - but it's one baby shrimp, so for the price, I unfortunately think this one is skippable) - Scallop Ceviche (please get, so so so good. I would drink that broth if they gave it to me in a cup) - Tuna Ceviche (so fresh and bright, not a big orange person but the mandarin was the perfect touch in the dish) - Beet Salad (didn't even order this at first but sat at chefs counter and watched it get made and had to get. Super delicious combo of flavors!) - Maine Mussels (surprised me! i thought it would be mussels with toast on the side, but boy was this good. super hearty and comforting, the cilantro is *chefs kiss*) - Pork Collar (wow wow wow, this was probably the most bang for your buck dish when it comes to small plates and again the flavor was amazing) and finally...the apparently hotly debated.. Lomo Saltado - Not too salty (maybe I got a good batch? Maybe people don't know what salting a dish means?) - Super filling, great for sharing - $100 yes, pricey! BUT it's good for sharing!! so $50 PP or less is not egregious to me - scallion pancakes are so so yummy - could've used a bigger portion of pickled ingredients - the extra sauce was good, but the sauce that really made it was the super flavor packed steak broth sitting on the bottom of the plate - contrary to other reviews, i though we got a huge portion of meat, and it was cooked to perfection! Decided on the lomo saltado instead of dessert, so can't comment on that...but we will be back! Wish I had more pics of food but I ate it too quickly! read more

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Llama San is like some fusion paradise sent from the gods, it's so good. So how is it that Llama Inn is so much worse? It's like dining with Tom Brady's out-of-shape younger brother who doesn't know what a touchdown is. The food was fine, but nothing to write home about. My Papa Rellena had a burnt fried egg that ruined the overall taste. The Bok Choy salad was lovely, but had too much dressing. The Fried Rice Omelette was decent, as was the Steak, so if you have to get a proper brunch entree, get those instead. The Heirloom Cacao Hull tea (they were out of green tea, for some reason), is gross. Don't get it. Where Llama Inn really lost me was our server. She was the most frowny, unhappy server I've encountered in a long time. It wasn't even busy when we were there (our resy was for 11:30am), yet she acted like she didn't want to be there, repeatedly forgot our requests for more water, and barely thanked us at the end of our meal. I know times are tough for service folk, but we were very pleasant to her, so why the 'tude? read more

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Wow! This place is absolutely outstanding! We went for brunch on the later side of the afternoon and it just blew me away. We started with coffee and tea which were both very tasty. The service was extremely attentive and they explained each dish in detail when they were dropped. We ordered the fluke ceviche, lomo saltado, and the big breakfast. The ceviche was so fresh and bright. It was an extremely memorable dish. I loved the flavors of the blood sausage and pork shoulder in the big breakfast, just so tasty. The star of the show was 100% the lomo saltado. Beneath that bed of McDonald's-esque french fries and sauce was this brothy, beautiful stew like dish consistent of bananas and sirloin. Just outstanding. The ambiance was stunning. The restaurant is just so well thought. We were there for a while and actually didn't notice that the staff had sat down for their family meal before dinner started. The fact that they let us sit there with us and didn't kick us out really says something about this place. They have something really special going here and you should make the visit if you're in or around Williamsburg. read more

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Overall pretty good. Pretty small menu though. We had the pea appetizer, the mango curry, the calimari/squid ceviche, the steak tartar, and the catch of the day. The calamari, steak tartar, and pea appetizer were amazing. The rest was ok. They had chicha morada as a drink which was exciting, you don't see that often. read more

Where should I start.. One word I can think of for this restaurant is "overpriced." when appetizer costs around 25? that's enough to say.. unless they have Michelin starred (and I have been to many many many Michelin started restaurants.. trust me...). food - 4/5, food was surprisedly good. we ordered salmon ceviche, oyster mushroom and arroz con mariscos. really small portion. even waitress suggested to order 4-5 dishes for two. drinks - 4/5, my husband ordered a glass of white wine and I ordered one cocktail (forgot the name). it was alright. service - 1/5, we wanted to order more after our appetizers/main dishes, but our waitress NEVER stopped by to see if we were doing okay (we were sitting at the kitchen counter and restaurant wasn't even busy at that moment), waited to get a menu which we gave up.. waited to get another drinks which we gave up.. so yeah. service here was pretty bad when we pay $25 for appetizer kind of restaurant. ambience - 3/5. totally brooklyn vibe. overall.. not sure if I would like to return. just because they are so overpriced.. I saw a few couple walked out after checking the menu. so.. yeah read more

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I rarely give 3 stars to an establishment but I must today. Let's start with the positive: 1. Beautiful restaurant with greenery and draped plants all around 2. Clean environment Unfortunately, that's about it. Here's the real deal: 1. Poor service. The food took so long to get to our table and no one checked in on us, no one assured us it would be okay. We had to ask a random server where our food was. 2. Expensive food with mediocre, tiny portions. 3. The food did not "wow" me (there is nothing that I would come back here for) I assume if you are reading this, you are either considering going here or you have found yourself already there and you're panicking. Well, it's okay. If you are there, order the ceviche, it's really good. The quinoa was also pretty good, very different. I would suggest not to order the beef tenderloin stir - fry. I love a good lomo saltado but this was basically salt, it was extremely acidic and heavy on the soy sauce. I had to drink water in order to finish it. Maybe they just had a bad day and the chef was heavy handed? I'm always willing to give a place a second try, so maybe I'll try it again one day. read more

Llama Inn - this strawberry sorbet thing was not good. It was salty and sweet in the worst ways. - Peruvian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Peruvian restaurant with heavy Asian influences done in a strange way. +scallop: fresh scallops in a very very spicy sauce and very spicy candied ginger. Hard dish to eat +pig tails: the soy flavored sauce felt really off. Like, the flavors were sweet but not a good kind. I also didn't enjoy the consistency of the sauce. Wish it had been stickier. +mackerel: nice fish with good sauce. I love corn flavored things. Strongly disliked the cheese on the side but I think that just might be me being unfamiliar with this type of flavor +pork collar: our favorite of the night. Pork was flavored and cooked perfectly. Very tender. Sauce was underwhelming though and I didn't love the onion with the sweet potato read more

Llama Inn - Menu - Peruvian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The llama Inn is one of those brunch places that is on every top brunches list you will find on Google. We came here for brunch today and walked away content vowing to check out their dinner menu one day. Not a huge fan of the location, it's right under the BQE but the ambiance more than makes up for it. It has a tropical vibe with a bar in the middle of the restaurant surrounded by booths and tables. It has an open and airy atmosphere, filled with natural light and this was on an overcast day. I'd imagine it looks even better at night. The brunch menu was short and pricey. We didn't get any apps, went straight for the kill. We got the breakfast burrito with chips, fried rice with omelette and a steak dish with pasta. We had a toddler with us and were disappointed they had nothing for kids on the menu. We ended up getting an order of fries and a non alcoholic juice of sorts. Everything was great, the fried rice with omelette was sweet and spicy and it all came together beautifully. The breakfast burrito came highly recommended, it had eggs, poblano pepper and rice on the inside and was topped off with an aji verde sauce. The sweet potato chips on the side were delish. The steak and pasta was amazing too. The food has its roots in Peruvian cuisine and you see it in their decor too, but it's fusion rather than traditional. We got a drink which was their take on a sangria. I forget the name but it was delicious! We also got a dessert which was a deconstructed apple pie but eaten like you would eat nachos. It was delicate and decadent. The service is just lovely,the wait staff went out of their way to take care of us. Bring your date for a drink here or come here with friends, I know I'll come back for their dinner service here. read more

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We went for Valentine's Day at a coworker's recommendation. Food was excellent; cocktails were even better. We sat at the bar and enjoyed some beautiful people watching. It's a really fun, trendy place. read more

Fantastic ambience inside makes for a perfect date night out. We got here at 7:30PM and got seated immediately since reservations were made. We went with the quinoa, pork chops, crispy pigtails and the lomo saltado. First was the quinoa. Came cold with quinoa, cashew, bacon and avocado. Great appetizer choice as it was a gif mixture of salt and sweet to whet your appetite. Crispy pigtails came next. I've never eaten pigtails before and didn't know what to expect but was pleasantly surprised. Was indeed crispy with some meat on the tail. A bit on the saltier side and would've paired well with a bowl of rice. Pork chops came with 2 meaty pieces. The pork was incredibly tender and whatever the sauce was, gave it a slight kick. The star of the show, the lomo saltado. Giant dish of beef and fries in a sauce that definitely kicked. The fries were good but eventually got drenched in the sauce that had me dripping sweat. The beef was extremely tender but for a dish that was $52, only 4 pieces of beef was present. This comes with scallions, guac and rice. You're suppose to place some guac, rice, beef and fries onto the pancake for a DIY tortilla essentially. This place is worth a visit but as other reviews have stated, some things are overpriced and overly salty. read more

Llama Inn - Crispy pigtails - Peruvian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

My husband and I recently dined at Llama Inn. Everything was amazing. One of the best meals I've ever had. Thank you so much for our wonderful experience. Our date night was absolutely perfect. read more

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Great vibe and food was not bad. $98 for lomo saltado personally not worth it in my opinion very salty and you can find mom and pop Peruvian places for cheaper and better. Jalapeño mozzarella sticks were good tho never had something like that before but we ate it before we got a photo. Our waiter was very nice and helped us ordered enough food for the table that we were able to split :) read more

Llama Inn - Lomo saltado - Peruvian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Llama inn rightfully is noted as one of NYT top 100 restaurants this year. They rotate the menu seasonally and every season has always been phenomenal. They mostly always have a (few) ceviches on the menu, some crudo as snacks and the Peruvian classic lomo saltado. The cocktails are delicious. I always have the llama del rey. I normally make a reservation but it's spacious, so you can normally get a spot a few days in advance. It is easily of my favorite restaurants in williamsburg. read more

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Genuinely my favorite restaurant in the city! The lomo saltado is a great dish for sharing, and it's a pretty fun spin on traditional lomo saltado with the combination of rice and French fries (with scallion pancakes to sop up the sauce afterwards). I've also tried their ceviche and a handful of anticuchos and was pleasantly surprised by each dish. The drinks are also great (the chicha morada and corn/mezcal cocktails are my personal favorites) and they also boast a wide selection of spirits. It's a bit pricey, but an excellent spot for a night out in Williamsburg. read more

Llama Inn - Peruvian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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The food at llama inn is so creative & delicious, I honestly didn't have a single bad dish. I came with a group of 5 on a Thursday evening (we had a reservation) and we were seated right away. Each dish is so unique and the flavors are amazing. Everyone was pleased with the food which is not an easy task. We never felt rushed and loved the cozy atmosphere inside. Will definitely be back! read more

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We came here for a double date on a Saturday night. You already know you're in for a treat at the entrance; the carved wooden door gives way to a beautiful, airy space with tons of plants and an open kitchen. We each ordered a cocktail; I got the La Santa (which is their take on a daiquiri). I thought it was alright. We ordered the octopus and mushroom antichucos, the crispy squid and scallop ceviche, the Japanese eggplant, pork collar and steelhead trout, and then the wagyu saltado. The food is PHENOMENAL. The flavors dance across palette in a wonderful symphony. The leche for the ceviche is the best I've ever had. It had a little kick to it that really made it stand out. The Lomo Saltado was perfection; there's a whit sauce that comes with it that was absolutely amazing. For dessert, we got the olive oil cake with ice cream and just when we thought the food couldn't get any better, it did! The cake was perfectly moist and the ice cream was indescribable. The service here is top notch and our waiter did a great job making suggestions. Overall, we really enjoyed our meal and everyone left extremely satisfied. read more

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My favorite restaurant in the city 8 years and counting! Everything is always amazing

Was excited to try this place. It has a nice open kitchen / bar layout. However, the prices are outrageous here. 2 baked oysters for $12. The Lomo Saltado is $82 but has so few cubes of sub-par steak. It's all fries and comes with two sides of carbs. I've had full strips of high quality steak that cost about the same. Don't be fooled by the pictures! read more

I'd agree with most of the other reviews saying that while the food is quite good for the most part, it is overpriced and some of the dishes were a little off. Does seem that they're trying too hard to be cool and hip with the peruvian/asian fusion. Service was nice though and the vibe of the place was cool. read more

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The flavors are really bold and bright, and the ceviche was delicious. The sauces are so good I would buy a bottle as a salad dressing. The only thing is that the portions are really small for the price. Even at a similarly priced restaurant in Williamsburg, I leave pretty full, but here we were still hungry enough to grab pizza after a pretty hefty bill read more

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One of the worst dining experiences I have had in New York. The lomo saltado (for 2) was $100 and was 7 bite sizes pieces of meat covered with a massive amount of French fries. Literally an offensive serving for the cost. The 15 ounce dry aged ribeye (the special for the day which wasn't even mentioned by the waitress (FML) was less expensive and really was just salt in the wound). +++ we were sitting at the chefs counter and literally watched the chef eat a slice of someone else's steak after it was cut / before it was served. Wildly disappointing experience, going to be hard to ever try this spot again read more

Order the wagu beef dish. But portion is not the same as the photo on the website. It is a dish over $100. read more

Llama Inn - a plate of french fries on a table - Peruvian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Haven't been to Llama Inn in a while & was a little disappointed when I realized they changed the menu BUT I was blown away with all of the new dishes! Every bite was amazing! Our server suggested our dishes & he was spot on! Everything was delicious & super flavorful. The squid & beet ceviches are a must! The pork dish with sweet potato is a hit! I will miss some of the old dishes on the past menu but the new items were certainly AMAZING! The restaurant is a cool local spot in the neighborhood & a must try! read more

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I made reservations for brunch in their outdoor dining space about a month in advance. We arrived a few minutes before our 1pm reservation and they asked us to wait inside as our table was not ready yet. Someone was eating their dessert at our table and we ended up waiting roughly 20 minutes for our table. This was a minor annoyance. I understand a restaurant wanting to fit a table in before a reservation, but the point of making a reservation is so our table would be ready when we arrive. Our waiter was absolutely fantastic - he was friendly, personable, and a highlight of the meal. I had their Llama del Rey cocktail, with pisco, rum, wed wine, chicha morada, lime, grilled pineapple, and pink peppercorn. It tasted like a pisco sangria, which I loved. We split their Black Bass Ceviche and their Bok Choy salad as our appetizers. Both were absolutely delicious. The ceviche was fresh and light. The Bok Choy salad was really interesting. I've never had raw bok choy before, but I can see myself doing it more often now. For my main, I had their Tamal with Fried Egg and Aji Amarillo. Each bite was like a flavor explosion in my mouth! The tamal was moist and flavorful. X had the Beef Tenderloin and my sister had their Chicken Thigh Sandwich. Both were really, really good. I think next time I'd order the Chicken Thigh Sandwich because it was so tender and juicy. We finished the meal by splitting the Banana and Queso Helado Cake, which was just the right amount of sweet. Service was attentive and we never felt neglected while sitting outside. read more

Overall pretty good food, great for sharing a bunch of small plates and trying a bunch of different things. The food is unique and pretty good. I liked the skewers, came with a lot of variety and each one is flavored a bit differently. The salad was also surprisingly good as well. I'd pass on the scallops though. That dish didn't end up tasting all that great, especially mushy risotto like sauce it came in. read more

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I forgot to write a review a few months ago, but I remember having a good time! I can't recall every dish as clearly, but I remember the fluke and calamari were real stand outs. I also really liked the chicken thigh skewers. We also had a bottle of red that the waiter recommended, and it was delish. I would come back, but probably not for the tasting menu. The tasting was a bit much, and I don't think each dish really worked harmoniously with the others. It was just a lot of good stand alone dishes--so I would recommend going for the a la carte option and just picking 2 or 3 things that spark your interest--everything was good. read more

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Great place to go if you're ready to ball out or if someone else is paying. Otherwise, it can get quite pricey for really small portions. Girls gotta eat yknow? At the end of the meal we were still hungry so ended up getting one more dish but $200+ later we made plans to get a second dinner later in the night haha Food was INCREDIBLE just some portions were small af for the price. Definitely still worth going to and they were accommodating for gluten free folks! read more

Llama Inn - Peruvian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I was very impressed with Llama Inn. Not only does this restaurant have a lovely ambience, the staff are very friendly and accommodating. Being vegetarian was certainly limiting, there was only one vegetarian option on the menu, however accommodations were made to two other dishes and the chef prepared some potato-based pancakes to accommodate as well. The gems salad was probably my favorite, followed by the modified Quinoa dish. For wines, the sparkling red natural wine was a MUST have, it was delicious! read more

Llama Inn - Gems - Peruvian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I took my lady here aka Hot Niki from Duck Duck bar..... That's right, we're dating now, it's official. Not sure if any of you read my review from Duck Duck, but yeah; things worked out pretty damn well for me that night. Any who, we went here for the outdoor seating on a nice sunny day. We heard good things and the food was wonderful, everything was plated very beautifully, and it tastes just as good as it looked! Drinks were on point, and the restaurant is just very stunning and beautiful. If you're with a beautiful girl that you want to sit across and admire, this place has big windows with lots of light coming in, and Hot Niki looked stunning. Needless to say, the place was a really nice date spot, food and flavors were great, drinks were pretty, and my date was hot. My only complaint and why I didn't give 5 stars is that we asked to sit on the roof top that looks so nice, the host looked like they were going to let us sit there, but instead gave us regular outdoor seating after asking a waiter or manager. The rooftop wasn't open for any reason in particular, I just think the server didn't want to go up and down the stairs. Not sure why you wouldn't open your rooftop up for your guest on such a nice day, when you don't even have an event or any reason to not be using it. Common guys..... Still a great time and worth it. read more

Llama Inn - mmmm - Peruvian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I arrived and sat at the bar, then ordered four dishes. The food was decent, the atmosphere was great, and the rooftop was a delightful oasis. One thing I would suggest for improvement is the delivery time of the food. I had to wait 20 minutes for a beet salad, and I think they may have forgotten about it until I mentioned it to my waiter. Overall, it was an okay experience. read more

Llama Inn - Salmon tartar - Peruvian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Llama Inn's atmosphere really enriches your entire dining experience the more you pay attention to detail. The main art piece in the back right at first glance appears to just be a bunch of rags, but upon further inspection you realize they are old llama scarves. These scarves are commonly used to keep track of different llamas in a pack! As for the food, I wish I had ordered 2 of every ceviche. All 3 had fantastically unique tangy, acidic, and spicy textures that balanced beautifully with the richness of each fish. The bok choy salad was also a highlight and was presented BEAUTIFULLY. Service was attentive and walked us through each dish explaining taste profiles and what he enjoyed best. My only critique is they couldn't tell me the inspiration behind the name of the restaurant (sarcasm) read more

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My friend made a 9pm reservation, but the entire party arrived 30 mins late. Luckily they still seated us. Make sure you have your covid excelsior pass ready. They check it for indoor dining. I highly recommend the rock shrimps, clams, mussels, squids, ahji panca, rice, salad dish and the boy choy salad. The pork with fries were decent too. read more

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Oh where can I even start ??? This place absolutely blew my mind. We came here for brunch while visiting, this place was a James beard nominee, so we had to give it a try. The ambiance of the place was wonderful and was very tropical inside. Lots of plants and open air space that really set the mood. Our server and host were extremely helpful, guiding with preferred menu choices and cocktails to begin our tasteful journey. We had several appetizers and each one had unique flavor profiles that were rather pleasing to the palette. The oysters had to be my favorite for sure. The cocktails each had select Peruvian liquors that matched well with all of the dishes. We all tried other things on the menu ranging from the pork shoulder, chicken thigh and mushroom toast. Every bite was cherished! I would love to return here. They said their dinner menu was even better. ! read more

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The food is good in that it is slightly different flavors than a standard tapas place, but it wasn't something that made me want more or seconds. The beef heart and mushroom skewers were pretty good. At the end of the day you are paying a premium for the ambience rather than the food. read more

god damn, did i wait too long to attend a dinner at this place. however, i am sure i finally made the treck out here. i dropped about $120 on a meal here just for myself. im not a cheap date, but im a good one. i emailed to get reservations because nothing was available online. im glad i did because on a random thurs night around 6, this place was bumpin and grinding. my biggest negative comment here is how hot it is here. there are so many windows and open space, but it was too warm for me. i was dying of sweat and heat. service was flawless and perfect. everyone that helped me paid attention and was incredibly alert. everything was timed perfectly, it was a true defintion of fine dining, in a more casual and laid back environment. i love the decor, plants, and notes of the peruvian influence that can be found throughout. youll even receive a peruvian post card with your check. yes, i framed mine. i grabbed the fluke (it was actually red snapper) ceviche. this can not be shared. just eat it all on your own. its not your typical ceviche, but the traditional notes are there. it also has calamari in it too. i loved everything about this. the texture, to flavor and the colors. its truly beautiful. the broth had a perfect amount of spice. drink? well, have i mentioned i love lana del rey? here we have the llama del rey. it was a bit too much like a wine for me. i didnt hate it, but this is not something i would get again. it was made well and i got a nice buzz here. i love the play on words too. now onto my entree... the bass tacu tacu oregeno and celary. i was a bit skeptical on how filling this would be, but i was pretty damn stuffed after eating this. i dont normally get bass, but the bass was so gentle. the beans were cooked perfectly. although small and mighty, but the celary on top was so nice. it was a pretty expensive dish, but i loved it. always save room for dessert. and by dessert i mean the peruvian donuts. they come in a pair and are drowned in a cinnamon honey type of syrup. very good, but i wish there were some type of nut on them. theyre made out of sweet potatoe and butternut squash. read more

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The ambiance was beautiful but it was a bit tight inside. The portions are small excluding the Lomo salado. It was salty and too dense. It was hard to finish. The service was good. They were very attentive. I wouldn't go again. There was nothing out of this world where it would make me want to go back again. read more

Llama Inn - Lomo saltado - Peruvian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

There's a reason the Llama family has stood the test of time. Mind-blowing, creative and thoughtful cuisine and great service. I can't say there's much like this in the NYC dining seen, and that's saying something. It's hard to get me to Brooklyn, so my willingness to venture here is also saying something. Llama Inn has made the necessary, COVID-related adjustments and is operating with impressive efficiency. A phenomenal outdoor dining option if you're in the neighborhood, but it's worth the schlep even if you're not! We came here at around 8:15pm on a Saturday night. Unfortunately, we were not seated at one of the coveted rooftop garden tables, but rather on the sidewalk next to the highway. Okay, not the best start, but once I got over my envy of the diners up above, I reminded myself that we came to Llama Inn for the food and not to be performative and trendy. COVID measures: First, they give you paper bags to put your masks in while you're ingesting whatever it is you have in front of you. They'll ask you to put your mask on whenever you're speak with your server, but otherwise feel free to keep it off. I will say that it is quite windy next to the highway, so make sure that your mask bag doesn't fly away! Tables are spaced far enough apart -- everything feels very safe in that regard. The updated drink menu isn't on the Llama Inn website, but I can report that all of the drinks we tried were fantastic. Of what's online I can say I got the Llama Del Ray (complex, unique, punch-style, delicious and deadly) and my bf got the Touch of Evil (I don't drink Mezcal/Tequila but it was his favorite drink of the night). I'd also recommend checking out the wine list if you're into organic/biodynamic wine. Many unique options, lots of complexity there. The food, as we had hoped, is the shining star here (as it should be). The menu is small plates-style, so it's recommended that all is shared. And you should take this route, because it will allow you to try more of the menu -- I assure you, you will want to do this. We were perhaps overly ambitious as far as number of plates ordered, but ultimately content with our strategy. The Llama folks are big into their ceviches, so make a special note to try at least one (they have three on the menu and I'd recommend two, they ain't like any ceviches you'd tried before). Eats, below: Skewers (one of each): Beef Heart, Aji Panca, Rocoto Salsa: A- Chicken Thigh, Fermented Soy Bean, Aji Verde, Potato Chip: A+ Pork Belly, Char Siu, Pickled Chilis, Spicy Majo: A+ The pork belly and chicken thigh were the winners here. The beef heart wasn't bad, just not quite as exceptional as the other two. Beautiful, colorful presentation. Bright and fresh. Incredibly flavorful. Good things come in small packages! Bok Choy, Grapes, Sunflower Seeds, Huacatay Caesar: A+ This was a take on a Caesar salad and so delicious. Probably the largest plate we ordered, as it turned out, but it's very light. Still a rich, complex flavor profile and good texture going on too. Heirloom Tomatoes, Honeymoon, Qapchi, Sourdough: A- Fresh, seasonal, tasty. Not mind-blowing but still very good. Summer Squash Lorco, Queso Fresco, Candied Cancha: A+ The heaviest dish we ordered and well worth it. Rich and got us excited for fall. Fluke Tiradito, Aguaymanto, Poppy Seeds, Huacatay, Nasturtium: A+ I've said "fresh" a lot but it's the best adjective in many cases. Light, fluffy pieces of fish, beautiful presentation, flavorful and varied. Tilefish Ceviche, Aji Amarillo, Sweet Potato, Crispy Squid: A+ The funkiest (in a good way), most elaborate dish we received. I wouldn't think to pair "crispy squid" (a dressed up fried calamari) with a light ceviche, but it worked. Super creative, bold flavors as we had come to text, a nice transitional dish. More gorgeous presentation, great variety in texture. read more

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Delicious food. Inventive menu. A bit over priced. But an amazing dinner with a great buzzy atmosphere. read more

Food is whatever. Hit or miss for a Peruvian place. The pricing is outrageous. They charge Michelin-star prices for food that is not as good as the best street food in Peru, China, or Queens. There are far better options for Peruvian in Queens and Brooklyn that won't break the budget. Try KANTU on Metropolitan Avenue. Been there dozens of times. Kantu charge $20 for Lomo Saltado entree ($14 for lunch special). How is this restaurant sharing $78 for two people? It's robbery Fusion or not. This restaurant is a rip off. Will not go again. read more