La Mar by Gastón Acurio

La Mar by Gastón Acurio is a Peruvian restaurant in Miami at 500 Brickell Key Dr, Miami, FL 33131. Founded by Gastón Acurio, the architect of Peru's international gastronomic renaissance, La Mar opened its Miami doors in 2014, bringing the celebrated Lima concept to American shores. Under Executive Chef Diego Oka's masterful direction, this Florida MICHELIN Guide restaurant has earned recognition as the Peruvian Restaurant in the United States by El Comercio.

Oka's background informs the kitchen's Nikkei influences, honoring ancestral techniques while embracing contemporary innovation. The restaurant reflects Acurio's global mission to present Peruvian cuisine with clarity and precision. La Mar's menu showcases Peru's coastal treasures through an extensive selection of ceviches and tiraditos, each preparation highlighting the interplay between native ingredients and global influences.

Signature dishes include the tuna tataki with tamarind leche de tigre and sesame butter, the layered causa limeña featuring Peruvian purple potatoes crowned with fresh seafood, and traditional anticuchos polished through precise grilling techniques. The kitchen's mastery of Ají Amarillo pepper creates the distinctive heat that defines authentic Peruvian flavor profiles. The AMANO by Oka experience presents an eight-course tasting menu served on handcrafted ceramics to twenty guests.

The restaurant offers an indoor dining room and a terrace overlooking Biscayne Bay and Miami's skyline. The design pays homage to traditional Peruvian cebicherías through bold colors and contemporary lines. Service is attentive, with staff guiding guests through the menu's cultural nuances.

The beverage program celebrates Peru's national spirit through expertly crafted Pisco Sours alongside an international wine selection that complements the cuisine's complex flavor profiles. Reservations at La Mar Miami require advance planning, particularly for terrace seating and the coveted AMANO experience. As the restaurant prepares for its 2025 relocation to a polished Brickell space, current guests can still experience Acurio's revolutionary vision in its original Miami setting, where every meal becomes an exploration of Peru's extraordinary culinary heritage.