Peruvian in Miami

El Senorial

1750 SW 3rd Ave. Downtown/Overtown

305-856-2188

Peruvian

Farolito

2885 Coral Way Coral Gables/S. Miami

305-446-4122

Peruvian, Recommended, Best Of

This quaint restaurant serves, among other Peruvian specialties, ceviche for the soul, and it's soaked in just the right amount of lemon juice. Be prepared to reach altiplano heights (even though it's seafood) with the ceviche mixto, a combination of tender pink shrimp, fresh fish, succulent octopus, and savory squid that rests on a bed of romaine lettuce leaves. Or order the marinated morsels individually. Either way, all versions arrive topped with a thick red onion ring, a sprinkle of cancha (corn nuts), and choclo (giant white corn) and sweet potato on the side.

2 articles

Francesco Restaurant

325 Alcazar Ave. Coral Gables/S. Miami

305-446-1600

Peruvian, South American, Recommended

This northern outpost of two-decades-old Peruvian restaurant El Francesco, renowned as one of Lima's top seafood spots, fills a niche -- change "niche" to "humongous hole" -- left gaping by Miami's other Peruvian eateries, tasty though the food at some of these luncheonette-looking places may be. Namely it's upscale. The food's a dress-up version of usual Miami Peruvian fare, too, dramatically magnifying all the characteristic-of-the-country Asian and European fusion elements that make most chefs feel Peru's cuisine is the most interesting in Latin America. A must is the ceviche or tiradito (ceviche sans onion) sampler, a choice of fish or shellfish with all four of Francesco's sauces: traditional citrus marinade, garnished with Peruvian corn; mild aji amarillo, Peru's distinctive yellow pepper; slightly hotter, complex rocoto; and a creamy house vinaigrette. Otherwise, avoid all dishes described as "gratin" and diners can be sure of a uniquely enjoyable meal.Read our full review.

4 articles

GKB Wynwood

218 NW 25th St. Midtown/Wynwood/Design District

786-477-5151

Peruvian, Seafood, South American

Peruvian restaurant GK Bistronomie is a play on the words "bistro" and "gastronomy." Chef/partner Rafael Perez previously owned four restaurants in Ecuador, one of which, Zazu, in Quito, earned a place among the top 300 restaurants in the world by Relais & Châteaux. Perez describes GKB's menu as globally influenced Peruvian cuisine. One highlight is the anticuchos ($14). Generous pieces of perfectly cooked Black Angus skirt steak are placed on a bed of creamy huancaína sauce — a Peruvian blend of cheese, ají amarillo pepper, saltines, milk, and garlic. The deliciously spicy huancaína comes spooned over boiled potatoes and flecked with a chimichurri sauce and cilantro. It's a comforting yet dynamic dish that delivers with each bite. The anticuchos are an example of Perez's less nuanced and more familiar dishes and suggest the chef does best when he shows some restraint and concentrates on quality ingredients.

9 articles

Intimo

840 First St., Miami Beach South Beach

305-964-8006

Peruvian, Best Of

2 articles

La Bodega

13774 N. Kendall Dr. West Kendall

305-386-8836

Peruvian, Recommended

Want to try ceviche for the first time but unsure of where to go? La Bodega whips up this dish like a good South American mother would -- with fresh fish, shrimp, octopus, and squid marinated in lime juice and smothered in red onions and cilantro. A chunk of sweet potato and, of course, Peruvian corn nuts come on the side. And although the prevalent language at this establishment is Spanish, after taking one bite of tender pescado, any customer will feel at home. Or, at the very least, in one's own kitchen pantry, being that this restaurant doubles as a grocery store. If seafood isn't your thing, meat dishes such as lomo saltado (sautéed beef with onions and tomatoes) come in large portions and with sides of rice and French fries. Make sure to try a glass of chicha morada, a sweet purple fermented beverage made with black maize; it's brewed fresh and chilled right behind the counter.

La Granja

13822 SW 56th St., West Dade West Kendall

305-383-5055

Peruvian, South American, Recommended, Menu

No animal has suffered more abuse at the hands of corporate and incompetent amateur cooks than the chicken. La Granja, though, gives this wildly popular, often-abused bird the respect it's due, carefully roasting it until the skin turns bronze and crispy and the meat tender and juicy. The Kendall outpost of this chain of Peruvian-style fast food eateries also does equally flavorful grilled steak and pork, sliced thin and served with a choice of two sides, and as many as you can handle of the wickedly delicious salsas on display at twin salsa bars. Consider getting your meal to go, as a pair of blaring TVs and prison yard-bright lights make dining in somewhat less than restful.

2 articles

La Mar by Gastón Acurio

500 Brickell Key Dr. Brickell

305-913-8358

Peruvian, South American, Critics' Pick, Best Of, Readers' Choice

Peruvian culinary ambassador Gastón Acurio’s Miami outpost at the chic Mandarin Oriental on Brickell Key merges the humble cevicherías of Lima with the elegance of fine dining and the bold flavors of Nikkei cuisine. Orchestrated by Acurio protégé Diego Oka, who has honed his career at restaurants around the globe, the menu elevates Peruvian classics — such as the cold casseroles known as causas and the grilled, skewered meats (anticuchos) — to heights of refinement that make even the most squeamish first-timers swoon.

63 articles

Limon y Sal

445 Española Way South Beach

786-245-9995

Peruvian, Seafood, Menu

Locura Marina Peruvian Restaurant

7118 Collins Ave., Miami Beach Mid/North Beach

305-397-8555

Peruvian

Maty's

3255 NE First Ave. Midtown/Wynwood/Design District

786-338-3525

Peruvian, Essentials

The dishes prepared by Chef Valerie Chang at Maty’s have won over critics and publications across the country, cementing itself in Food & Wine's 2024 list of 20 "Global Tastemakers Best Restaurants in the U.S.” and the New York Times' newly minted "Restaurant List." In 2024, Chang received a James Beard Award in the "Best Chef: South” category. Accolades aside, her Peruvian dishes shine at her Midtown restaurant. Chang's memories of eating delicious dishes prepared by her late paternal grandmother, Marta, inspired an appreciation for the Peruvian recipes that take center stage at Maty's. Her beloved grandmother is also the inspiration behind the restaurant's name. Thus, Maty's is an intimate glimpse into her childhood and upbringing.

3 articles

Mi Peru

1760 Miami Gardens Dr. Aventura/North Miami Beach

305-940-9404

Peruvian, Recommended, Menu

Mi Peru is filled on any given day, for lunch or dinner, with the local Hispanic population, and the plates are piled high with traditional Peruvian fare. The dining room has the feel of a diner — above the kitchen counter are pictures of the food with descriptions, just in case you aren't sure what to order — and a big-screen TV plays nonstop fútbol. Expect to waddle out weighed down. Most meat and fish dishes are either deep-fried, breaded, sautéed, or grilled, and served with a combination of rice, beans, fries, plantains, or Peruvian-style potatoes (with cheese and egg). For those who prefer to go lighter, try one of the excellent cebiches (as they are spelled on the menu); the seafood is fresh, and the dish is not overly citric. It's a complete meal, topped with thinly sliced purple onions and served with a boiled potato, a sweet potato, and roasted corn nuts. The whole fried fish topped with garlic sauce is well seasoned if heavy, for the garlic sauce is more like garlic gravy. A cold Peruvian beer — or house red or white wine — might help to digest the food, and traditional desserts are abundant, if you can find the room.

Midtown Ceviche Bar & Grill

3023 Biscayne Blvd. Midtown/Wynwood/Design District

305-576-4650

Peruvian

MPP Brickell

141 SW 7th St. Little Havana

305-400-4610

Peruvian, Restaurants

7 articles

Mr. & Mrs. Bun

15572 Sunset Dr. West Kendall

786-717-6244

Peruvian, Latin American, Recommended, Best Of, Menu

Near the edge of the Everglades, husband-and-wife team Vanessa Rivera and Gian Carlo Accinelli forwent a white wedding and instead opened a quaint space with romantic quotes scribbled in chalk on every wall. Peru's Asian influences emerge in sandwiches like the pollo chi jau kay, made with fried chicken thighs doused in a combination of soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and Chinese five-spice powder. Accinelli also dishes out a fine take on the classics. His butifarra begins by giving a boned-out pork leg a two-day brine in garlic, red onion, and Peruvian oregano. It marinates for another day in a similar blend amped up with cumin and achiote before a four-hour boil in chicken stock. It's chilled and sliced but still maintains all of that fatty richness, brightened by a tangy tousle of the ever-present salsa criolla.

3 articles

My Ceviche

5900 SW 73rd St. Coral Gables/S. Miami

305-669-5000

Peruvian, Seafood, Menu, Readers' Choice

14 articles

Noa Cafe

2711 NE Second Ave. Midtown/Wynwood/Design District

305-573-2557

International, Peruvian, Best Of

Noa Café in Edgewater is easily missed. The only indicators it's a restaurant are an unassuming sign and a handful of high tables out front. It's a pared-down neighborhood spot, and as one would expect, meals here are a laid-back affair. The “progressive Mediterranean cuisine" is more comfort than haute, though daily specials such as smoked double-rubbed pork with blue cheese in a white-wine sauce speak to the restaurant's chef-driven side. A must-try is the baked salmon in a dynamic teriyaki sauce infused with orange peel, scallions, ginger, and lemongrass. And let this be a warning to chocolate fiends: Noa may very well serve one of best flourless chocolate cakes in town.Read our full review.

6 articles

Okami

156 NE 41st St. Midtown/Wynwood/Design District

786-801-1969

Japanese, Peruvian

1 article

Osaka Nikkei

1300 Brickell Bay Dr. Brickell

786-627-4800

Japanese, Peruvian, Readers' Choice

5 articles

Panorama

2889 McFarlane Rd. Coconut Grove

305-447-8256

Peruvian, Seafood, Best Of, Menu

Panorama is a Peruvian restaurant located inside the Sonesta Bayfront Hotel with open views of Biscayne Bay. The indoor seating area with floor-to-ceiling windows is small, thus encouraging diners to eat outside and enjoy the breezy scenery. It's open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and menu selections are diverse. There are traditional Peruvian dishes like a large selection of ceviches ($11 to $16), lomo saltado ($24), and aji de gallina ($18). And there's the more common grilled caesar salad ($12), turkey burger ($13), and Angus burger ($15). The dessert menu offers some interesting options, including rice pudding with pecan brittle and chocolate sorbet ($6), lucuma and dulce de leche over meringue ($7), and a selection of chocotejas ($7).

10 articles

Peru Criollo

10817 SW 40th St. Westchester/West Miami

305-228-4448

Latin, Latin American, Peruvian

Peruvian cuisine is considered one of the most varied and richest in the world. It has now found a place within the most recognized in the world, thanks to the enhancement of its rich culinary heritage -- a mixture of custom ingredients from Spaniards, mainly seafood, as well as Chinese-Cantonece, Japanese, and Italian. PeruCriollo has everything you need for a complete Peruvian experience. For starters, some anticuchos, or causa, try the ceviche, shrimp soup, or parihuela. If seafood isn't really your thing, delight yourself with lomo saltado or a typical aji de gallina.

Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar

8551 NW 53rd St. #101 Doral

786-805-4344

Peruvian, Best Of

16 articles

Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar

8405 Mills Dr. West Kendall

305-630-3844

Peruvian, Recommended, Best Of

At Kendall's Pisco y Nazca, the service is spot-on. Try the fine pulpo pepion, built on a comforting corn stew jazzed up with a hefty dose of ají amarillo. The octopus tentacle atop sports a fantastic crisp but remains fork-tender — no easy feat. If the team here can replicate such reliable Peruvian plates that burst with flavor, they might also have Peru's first golden goose.

22 articles

Platea Prime Steakhouse & Ceviche Bar

12175 S. Dixie Highway East Kendall/Pinecrest

305-964-5108

Steakhouse, Peruvian, Best Of

3 articles

Pollos & Jarras

115 NE Third Ave. Downtown/Overtown

786-567-4940

Peruvian, Best Of, Menu

1 article

Pollos & Jarras

1245 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach South Beach

305-501-2779

Peruvian

Runas Peruvian Cuisine

219 N. 21st Ave. Hollywood

954-534-9146

Peruvian, Menu

Sabor a Perú

2927 Biscayne Blvd. Midtown/Wynwood/Design District

305-573-6736

Peruvian, Recommended, Best Of

The cooking at Sabor a Perú is warm and caringly prepared, just like homemade Peruvian cuisine should be. Start with traditional potato dishes such as ocopa: slices of boiled potatoes bathed in a vibrant green sauce of the same name and culled from huacatay. Or papas a la huancaína: similarly boiled spuds coated in what might be described as an extremely refined nacho cheese dip. Ceviches are fresh and zesty and include shrimp, mussels, octopus, and sea bass, individually or in combos. Similar seafoods come cooked in a huge platter of arroz con mariscos. One of the best dishes is the Peruvian stir-fry lomo saltado, jumped with juicily seared slices of beef, red onions, tomato wedges, and fresh French fries, with a steamy dome of white rice on the side. There's nothing Peruvian about key lime pie, but somehow Sabor makes one of the best in town, notable for its densely creamy custard.

7 articles

Salmon & Salmon Restaurant

2907 NW Seventh St. Little Havana

305-649-5924

Peruvian, Seafood, International, Recommended, Best Of, Menu

This cozy, unpretentious 42-seat eatery has spawned quite a loyal following since opening in 1980. The nautical decor is comfortable, but most patrons come for honest, homestyle Peruvian seafood dishes at reasonable prices. It's best to set sail with ceviche, which in keeping with Lima tradition gets served with sturdy hunks of boiled potato, sweet potato, and corn on the side. Ceviche mixto combines octopus, shrimp, squid, and corvina with a mild citrus kiss lipsticked with lime juice, cilantro, and red onion. Another crowd-pleasing appetizer comes via a platter of impeccably fried calamari and corvina. Don't miss trying the tacu-tacu, a pan-sized, pan-fried patty of rice mixed with mashed red beans and paired with an impeccably grilled fillet of trout — pink, pristine, and delicate.

3 articles

SushiSamba Miami Beach

600 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach South Beach

305-673-5337

Asian, Brazilian, Fine Dining, Japanese, Peruvian, Seafood, South American, Sushi, Best Of, Slideshow

SushiSamba Miami Beach is the less talked about older sister of Sugarcane Raw Bar Grill. It's a warm and stylish space with a dominant sushi bar occupying the center. The room is so imbued in an orange hue that if Mario Batali ever removed his trademark clogs here, he'd never find them. Michael Bloise (Wish, American Noodle Bar), executive chef these days, has perked things up, but the long-underrated cuisine hasn't been tinkered with much. Japan, Brazil, and Peru are still the spheres of gastronomic import (Chef Bloise is French/Vietnamese). The menu offers all sorts of possibilities, starting with "aperitivos" and small plates. Don’t miss crisp tempura green beans with black truffle-garlic aioli; a Xin-Xim of rock shrimp-stuffed chicken breast; or braised oxtail gyoza. Also on tab are ceviches, tiraditos, sushi, sashimi, creative rolls, and other raw bar offerings. Also steaks, proffered in churrasco form or Wagyu. For dessert, go with suspiro limeño, a dulce de leche flan layered with port cake and crowned with roasted meringue ice cream and almond crumble. Tuesday-night cosplay, a long-time Samba tradition, is when people dressed in outrageously wacky costumes act out some inner character while whirling awkwardly about the room. Actually, this occurs nightly here -- it being located in South Beach and all -- but Tuesdays it gets synched to music. SushiSamba is fun, but the cuisine makes it more than just another pretty face.

63 articles

SuViche

49 SW 11th St. Downtown/Overtown

305-960-7097

Peruvian, Sushi, Recommended, Best Of, Menu

This place serves creative sushi rolls and refreshing but bold-flavored ceviches. SuViche (get it?) is a gem in the chain-laden Brickell area. The Mexican-owned restaurant offers a varied menu of Peruvian-Japanese dishes and good renditions of Peruvian classics such as lomo saltado, ají de gallina, and tacu tacu. To make things more convenient, most dishes are sold in half portions. The ceviche bathes fresh fish cubes in a silky combination of lime juice, habanero, and a touch of mayo. Fat corn kernels and a slice of sweet potato balance out the dish. Sushi rolls come from all over the map. The Cancun combines crispy fish, avocado, cucumber, and the SuViche signature sauce. The Miami roll is loaded with tuna, salmon, cucumber, chives, and cream cheese, topped with spicy mayo and avocado sauce. Read our full review.

14 articles

SuViche

2751 N. Miami Ave. Midtown/Wynwood/Design District

305-501-5010

Peruvian, Sushi, Best Of, Menu

This place serves creative sushi rolls and refreshing but bold-flavored ceviches. SuViche (get it?) is a gem in the chain-laden Brickell area. The Mexican-owned restaurant offers a varied menu of Peruvian-Japanese dishes and good renditions of Peruvian classics such as lomo saltado, ají de gallina, and tacu tacu. To make things more convenient, most dishes are sold in half portions. The ceviche bathes fresh fish cubes in a silky combination of lime juice, habanero, and a touch of mayo. Fat corn kernels and a slice of sweet potato balance out the dish. Sushi rolls come from all over the map. The Cancun combines crispy fish, avocado, cucumber, and the SuViche signature sauce. The Miami roll is loaded with tuna, salmon, cucumber, chives, and cream cheese, topped with spicy mayo and avocado sauce.

11 articles

SuViche

1119 16th St., Miami Beach South Beach

305-777-3555

Asian Fusion, Japanese, Peruvian, Best Of, Menu

11 articles

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