La Mar Cebicheria Peruana

Wine List Review

by jmoser25 at Citysearch

La Mar Wine List Review

La Mar is a hip, happening restaurant that serves Peruvian food in a stunningly beautiful setting that puts you in the mood to eat, drink and be merry. The knock on this place is that it is loud and that service can be shaky, but kick back, relax, pop some corks and have a great time. If money is not an issue, then start out with the 2008 Luca, Altos de Mendoza, Chardonnay for $63 ($33 at Wine com) and follow it up with the 2007 Mi Terruno, Mayacaba, Mendoza, Malbec for $95 ($50 Release Price) or the 2006 Finca Villacreces, Ribera Del Duero, Tempranillo for $97 ($40 at Wine com).

As with all of our reviews, you will see the price at the restaurant followed by the mark-up over retail (2010 Etude Pinot Gris | $43 | 1.7x | This translates into a retail price of $25).

VINOSERVANT’S TOP WINE VALUES AT LA MAR

Sparkling Wines

7 selections that range in price from $39 to $99

Juve Y Camps, Brut Rose of Pinot Noir, Penedes, Non Vintage | $39 | 2.2x

2006 Iron Horse, Ocean Reserve, Brut Blanc de Blancs | $79 | 2.0x | TOP PICK

2003 Roederer Estate, l’Ermitage, Anderson Valley, Brut | $99 | 2.5x

White Wines

60 selections that range in price from $29 to $145

2010 Etude, Pinot Gris | $43 | 1.7x | TOP PICK

2009 Marilyn Remark, Loma Pacific, Monterey, Rousanne | $47 | 1.8x | TOP PICK

2009 Tatomer, Vanderberg, Santa Barbara, Riesling | $55 | 2.2x

2010 Do Ferreiro, Albarino, Rias Baixas | $57 | 2.3x

2010 Valentin Bianchi, Mendoza, Sauvignon Blanc | $32 | 2.5x

2009 Kinston, Cariblanco, Casablanca, Sauvignon Blanc | $37 | 1.9x

2009 Grieve Family, Napa Valley, Sauvignon Blanc | $59 | 1.5x | TOP PICK

2010 Lewis, Napa Valley, Sauvignon Blanc | $68 | 2.1x

2009 St. Clement, Napa Valley, Chardonnay | $38 | 2.0x

2010 Luli, Santa Lucia Highlands, Chardonnay | $42 | 2.2x

2009 Mcintyre Vineyards, Santa Lucia Highlands, Chardonnay | $46 | 1.9x | TOP PICK

2008 Luca, Altos de Mendoza, Chardonnay | $63 | 1.9x | TOP PICK

Red Wines

83 selections that range in price from $40 to $255

2009 Chandon, Carneros, Pinot Meunier | $44 | 1.5x | TOP PICK

2009 Groundwork, Santa Barbara, Grenache | $48 | 2.4x

2008 Freeman Winery Russian River Valley Pinot Noir | $62 | 1.6x | TOP PICK

2007 Scherrer Winery Russian River Valley Pinot Noir | $85 | 2.4x

2007 Brogan Cellar, Russian River Valley, Pinot Noir | $99 | 2.2x

2009 Kistler, Sonoma Coast, Pinot Noir | $110 | 1.0x | TOP PICK

2006 Casa Lapostolle, Cuvee Alexandre, Colchagua, Merlot | $49 | 2.0x | TOP PICK

2007 Whitehall Lane, Napa Valley, Merlot | $55 | 2.2x

2008 Stags Leap, Napa Valley, Merlot | $58 | 2.1x

2008 Shafer, Napa Valley, Merlot | $84 | 1.9x

2007 Susana Balbo Brioso, Mendoza, Cabernet | $85 | 2.2x

2007 Cayu, Mendoza, Malbec | $92 | 1.8x | TOP PICK

2007 Mi Terruno, Mayacaba, Mendoza, Malbec | $95 | 1.9x | TOP PICK

2007 Franciscan, Magnificent, Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon | $98 | 2.5x

2008 Pride Mountain, Napa & Sonoma, Cabernet Sauvignon | $125 | 1.7x

2008 Termes, Toro, Tempranillo | $49 | 2.2x

2006 Finca Villacreces, Ribera Del Duero, Tempranillo | $97 | 2.4x

Quickie Happy Hour Menu Made My Mouth Water

by ChelleintheBay , Citysearch Contributor at Citysearch

I am only reviewing the happy hour dish I had. Cant wait to the restaurant. I had the cebiche clásico: mahi mahi that had yam, habanero & hominy in the limed out dish paired with the pisco punch. It was a masterpiece!

• Pros: authentic menu
• Cons: crowded

Flavorful, great service, and fun!

by tracy88 at Citysearch

We are true foodies and live in Los Angeles but stopped in San Francisco on our way to Mendocino. La Mar was recommended to us by a Peruvian friend. It was Friday night and we could not get a seat at a table, so we opted for the bar. The server was one of the best we have ever had..charming, funny, and on top of everything. We were greeted with a complimentary basket of delicious fried "chips" with three different sauces. We shared an appetizer, a first course, and a main entree (a seafood paella style dish) and everything was delicious. It was reasonably priced since we shared everything and definitely filling enough. An excellent experience!

• Pros: great food and service!
• Cons: somewhat pricey, very busy

Great place, fun ambiance and lots of great ceviches

by rakeshtondon at Citysearch

For those on a budget need not visit, but if you're looking for a fun night out with some cash to spend on excellent, fresh seafood accompanied by great Pisco cocktails, this may be the place to go. I'd say that I'm not a ceviche fan but I am now since they make the best ceviches in America - their Nikko is my all time favorite but all in all, all the dishes are delicious and fresh. The grilled octopus might just be the single most memorable thing I've eaten in a while and it's soft, flavorful and really really fresh. In my opinion, this is a must-try and for all you foodies that have already not tried this place, please go NOW!

• Pros: Best Cevice in America
• Cons: Somewhat pricy

The Best San Francisco's Has to Offer

by thedamsel at Citysearch

Ohhhhh, my husband and I have been there twice in the past two weeks. For my husband to go back to a restaurant more than once is enough said (he owns three himself). The ceviche's are awesome, and you have to order the Pappas Rellenas (kind of like an oranccine but made with potato and stuffed with meat). The Ceviche sampler is a good way to go, it gives you four different ones to try. I would pass on the Arroz con Pollo, it was not what I ate growing up and it had a charcoal-y taste I did not love. But everything else was fantastic. Plus the vibe of the place is fabulous! We had a grape granita with Pisco (a Pervian brandy) foam...unbelievable! Plus the greatness is the price....very reasonable even with booze!

• Pros: Value, Food, Ambiance, Vibe, Parking (valet), Service
• Cons: Arroz con Pollo