After over a decade of culinary excellence at the Mandarin Oriental, Miami, the award-winning La Mar by Gastón Acurio is set to relocate to Brickell in 2025. With a bold new design and a commitment to elevating Peruvian gastronomy, the iconic restaurant is poised to usher in a new era of exceptional dining.
La Mar by Gastón Acurio, an award-winning pillar of Peruvian gastronomy, is relocating to Brickell in 2025, just one mile from its current home at the Mandarin Oriental, Miami. The reimagined space will blend the restaurant’s iconic flavors with a sophisticated new design by DesignAgency. Construction is underway for this exciting evolution of the beloved establishment.
Chef Gastón Acurio. Photo courtesy of La Mar
“It has been an incredible 10-plus years at the Mandarin Oriental, Miami, and now we are embracing the opportunity to refresh our look and further finesse the La Mar experience,” said Gastón Acurio. “While our new home will have the same feel and soul as the original, we’re excited to introduce a more modern take on our vision, where every dish, drink, and design element is elevated to the next iteration of La Mar.” This refreshed concept promises to captivate loyal and new guests with its renowned culinary offerings.
Chef Diego Oka. Photo courtesy of La Mar
La Mar’s menu continues to showcase vibrant Peruvian flavors, with dishes like fresh cebiches and grilled anticuchos alongside the bounty of Peru and Florida. Under Acurio’s leadership, La Mar has earned recognition from the Florida Michelin Guide and the World’s 50 Best Discovery. Notably, Peru’s El Comercio named it the Best Peruvian Restaurant in the U.S.. Chef Diego Oka, a longtime collaborator, has been essential in maintaining La Mar’s excellence, blending authenticity with the local community’s tastes.
Since opening in Lima in 2005, La Mar has expanded globally, with locations from San Francisco to Dubai. Most recently, it hosted a sold-out dinner at Platform by the James Beard Foundation in New York. “We are grateful to be ambassadors of Peruvian cuisine and share our culture through food internationally,” said Acurio. As La Mar Miami prepares to unveil its new location, it carries forward its commitment to excellence, offering guests a refined celebration of Peru’s culinary heritage in a setting designed to inspire. 1451 S Miami Ave., Miami
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