Valentine’s Day at La Mar is a celebration of the sea, the Pacific, and the flavors that make Peruvian coastal cuisine so compelling. This February 14th, we’re offering a prix-fixe dinner designed for two — built around cebiches, tiraditos, shellfish, bright citrus, and the gentle richness of the Nikkei influence that has shaped Peru’s contemporary kitchen.
Each course highlights a different expression of the ocean, layered with texture, acidity, umami, and freshness. The progression invites guests to linger: beginning with raw and cold preparations, continuing with warm seafood plates that show depth and technique, and finishing with a dessert that balances playfulness and romance.
At La Mar, we believe that Valentine’s should feel deliciously unpretentious, an evening that invites conversation, curiosity, and connection over exceptional seafood and coastal flavors, Peruvian cocktails, and the kind of energy that San Francisco dining is known for. Whether it’s your first Valentine’s together or your tenth, consider this your invitation to celebrate the holiday with coastal flavor and Peruvian warmth.
Valentine’s Day Prix-Fixe Menu
Starters — Choose One
Ceviche Clásico
Catch of the day, classic leche de tigre, habanero, sweet potatoes (f)
Ceviche Atrufado
Kampachi, ají amarillo–truffle leche de tigre, eggplant purée, grated winter truffle (f)
Ceviche Veggie
Roasted seasonal roots, palta, artichoke confit, artichoke chips (vg)
El Valentín
Maine scallops, Mendocino sea urchin, osetra caviar, mini sweet pepper sauce (sf)
Main Courses — Choose One
Lenguado
Pacific sole filled with seafood chupe sauce, grilled asparagus, ají amarillo potato purée (sf)
Calamares Rellenos
Grilled stuffed calamari, coast-style rice with seafood, shrimp reduction (sf)
Chaufa Especial
Andean duck prosciutto, scallions, asparagus, scrambled eggs, fried egg, jasmine rice (f)
Portobello a la Parrilla
Grilled portobello mushrooms, anticuchera marinade, seasonal vegetables (vg)
Dessert — Choose One
Choco-Maracuyá
Passion fruit cold cheesecake and chocolate mousse layered with berry coulis, almond crumble and frozen raspberries
* Gluten & almond-free crumble available
Suspiro Loco
A cup filled with manjar de yemas foam, vanilla cream, almond crumble, fresh strawberry salad, topped with homemade cotton candy
