La Mar Cocina Peruana Bellevue

La Mar Cocina Peruana Bellevue reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   EE

   Seattle2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We went for a birthday dinner based on a review of new restaurants in the area. While this is not an inexpensive place, it was well worth the price, and that is saying a lot with the high cost of eating out these days. The food is a very inventive take on Peruvian food with the freshest and most flavorful of ingredients. The flavors are artfully layered and are a true delight on the palate. We thoroughly enjoyed the ceviche sampler, eggplant, tacos and lomo saltado, all were outstanding. For dessert, I usually don't like chocolate cake but this one was light, not too sweet, and layered with mousse and other things with cacao nibs to give it just the right crunch and bitter contrast. The fritters were also delicious - super fresh, hot/crunchy with just the right amount of soft/chewy insides. Service was excellent - our staff was knowledgable and attentive with excellent pacing of the meal so things flowed smoothly but not rushed or overly delayed. We hope La Mar is very successful and stays for a long time as we will definitely be back.
   

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   Tianlun

   Seattle2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   No service after ordering food. Food quality is not worth the price.
   

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   Cynthia

   Seattle8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent. The seafood is so fresh and the dishes are inventive. The service was fantastic and drinks were delicious. We loved it thoroughly.
   

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   Peggy VIP

   Seattle42 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   La Mar has become our favorite special occasion restaurant. Because the cuisine is unfamiliar, the food is an experience that consistently surprises and delights. Our favorites this time: the Quinoa Salad was an unexpectedly fresh, citrus treat. The Lomo Saltado was tender, rich, and irresistible. The Pescado Enchichado had just a hint of spice that added to its delicousness. And with its moist, deep chocolate flavor, the chocolate cake remains our favorite desert. Two areas that would improve what is overall an exceptional experience: While the service is generally responsive and friendly, our primary waiter was consistently slow to stop by. It easily added 30+ minutes of waiting. Fortunately, we were in the company of friends so the waits were simply an excuse to spend time with them. Because I am hard of hearing, we come early when the restaurant is least crowded. The hosts are wonderful at accommodating our request for seating in a quiet area. But quiet is relative. We may be unusual on this: The loud music is always a challenge. When the restaurant gets crowded, which is where that added wait time gets to be a problem, no matter where we are seated, it is unpleasantly loud and hard to hear. These two frustrations won't stop us from coming...We will definitely be back to try new treats!
   

   La Mar Cocina Peruana BellevueResponded 6 days ago

   Thanks for visiting us, Peggy! We're delighted to hear we have become your favorite special occasion restaurant. It's fantastic to know that you enjoy our unique cuisine and find the food experiences consistently surprising and delightful. We appreciate your feedback on the Quinoa Salad, Lomo Saltado, Pescado Enchichado, and Chocolate Cake. We'll certainly take your comments on the service and music volume into consideration. We're looking forward to your return visit to try new treats and find the areas to improve. Thank you for your loyalty and support!
   

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   RobA

   Chicago6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 19 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Really enjoyed our experience at La Mar tonight! The classic cebiche, arrroz con marisco and tres leches were delicious and the service was fantastic. Will definitely be back next time I'm in Bellevue!
   

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   Trip22

   Seattle9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 17 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Great service. Many dishes were creative and delicious. This is our second visit. Will be back for sure!
   

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   Cindy

   Seattle4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 16 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Love the food. All is so good. I recommend going to La Mar restaurant. Great experience!
   

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   SeattlePrincess VIP

   Seattle13 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 15 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always a fabulous experience at this amazing restaurant!!! we have been multiple times and it is absolutely our new favorite. Everything is perfect from the welcome to the servers, and the food is exquisite, not only in appearance, but also taste is quite spectacular, the different elements of each dish are perfectly combined for the most delicious taste .
   

   La Mar Cocina Peruana BellevueResponded 6 days ago

   Thanks for visiting us, SeattlePrincess! We're thrilled to hear that you had a fabulous experience at La Mar Cocina Peruana Bellevue. It's wonderful to know that our team's efforts to provide excellent service and delectable food have been appreciated. Your kind words about our unique combination of elements in each dish are much appreciated. We're so glad that we've become your new favorite and look forward to serving you again soon!
   

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   Kathryn

   Denver28 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 15 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The food and drinks were great and a lot of flavor. Shared all the dishes we had and more filling than I thought it would be. The Pisco drink also excellent. Service was wonderful
   

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    Nasos VIP

    Seattle14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Nice environment, great service, good food. The portions of the starters are rather small, but other than that it was a good experience.
    

    La Mar Cocina Peruana BellevueResponded 6 days ago

    Hey Nasos, Thank you for your review and for rating us highly. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the environment, service, and food. We apologize if the starters felt a bit small, but we're glad to hear that you found the other aspects of your experience to be good. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best wishes, The Management Team
    

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