La Mar by Gastón Acurio
Gastón Acurio's waterfront Peruvian restaurant at the Mandarin Oriental on Brickell Key.
The call
Worth it if you only have one day and you're traveling as a couple.
Short answer
Is La Mar by Gastón Acurio worth it?
La Mar by Gastón Acurio deserves a place on most first itineraries.
The answer depends on your budget, time and travel style; the breakdown below shows who gets the most value.
Why
- 01
Sweeping bay views, bright ceviches, and pisco sours on a breezy terrace — one of the best al fresco settings in Brickell.
- 02
Polished without being stuffy.
Is it a fit?
Go if
You only have one day
Short trip or not, keep La Mar by Gastón Acurio.
You're traveling as a couple
As a couple, La Mar by Gastón Acurio is an easy yes.
Food is a reason to travel
La Mar by Gastón Acurio rewards a trip built around food & drink.
You care about the visual experience
La Mar by Gastón Acurio rewards a trip built around beauty & photography.
Think twice if
You're watching the budget
La Mar by Gastón Acurio can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.
You're traveling with kids
With kids, La Mar by Gastón Acurio needs the right timing and tolerance.
You're traveling solo
Solo, La Mar by Gastón Acurio needs the right timing and tolerance.
You want the trip to feel easy
La Mar by Gastón Acurio offers some relaxation, but not enough to make it the reason to go.
The plates that decide it
- Ceviches and tiraditos — the signature strength of the kitchen
- Pisco sour — a reliable start on the terrace
Plan it well
- Cost
- Expensive
- Allow
- 1.5–2 hours