Gastón Acurio’s talented protégé Diego Oka mans the kitchen at La Mar, whose menu Oka continually tweaks as travel and seasonality inspire him. His whims have given way to signature dishes like the tiradito bachiche—snapper delicately dressed in aged parmesan cheese—and chicha morada brisket, which is slowly braised and seasoned with traditional Peruvian ingredients. Not to be outdone by the restaurant’s singular view, presentation is key to any meal at La Mar—arroz chaufa is served tableside, steamed fish is unwrapped before you and pisco sours are served emblazoned with the logo, among other surprises.
Time Out tip: MO Bar + Lounge, adjacent to the restaurant, doesn’t get as much as attention as La Mar, but it’s a lovely place for a night cap. Settle into one of the couches and sip a craft cocktail while listening to live music, which changes nightly and includes Spanish guitar and Latin jazz.