Food was delicious as always. Value is mid, worth it for special occasions, too high for just a dinner out.
Sean
We have been long time customers of La Costanera and had our wedding reception there. We have been big fans and are sad to report that the quality of the experience has declined. We booked date night and wanted to have an intimate table to connect. The hostess would not seat us at certain tables saying they were for larger groups and eventually acquiesced. As the evening went on, we saw them sit other couples at those tables and not larger groups. This left us not feeling valued and questioning if we should return. Additionally, our waitress was fine, but was serving several tables and not always there when we had wanted to order additional drinks and food. We ended up cutting date night short and waited for the check to get out. There are other restaurants in town at a similar price point that offer superior service. For the price we paid, we deserved better and it is disappointing to see the quality of La Costanera not being where it has been in the past.
Harvey
A great lunch and great service. The location, near the marina, is great, and the weather cooperated.
John
To start things off which maybe is not their fault, but their entire upstairs was closed due to "technical" issues. Once seated, our waiter took our drink orders and we had to remind him twice to bring them out. We ordered Cebiche Nikkei (Sushi grade Ahi tuna with Nikkei leche de tigre) and Pulpo a la Parilla (grilled octopus) for starters. I didn't realize this until looking at the menu after we got home that they brought out Tuna Tartare instead of the Cebiche. The grilled octopus was the best course of the meal. For our main course we got Churrasco (Grass-fed Creekstone Black Angus 16 oz steak) and Lomo Saltado (Stir-fried beef tenderloin). Both were fine, but not for the price we paying. Between courses, the wait staff replaced our silverware, but didn't clean off the table. Overall, do not go to this restaurant expecting high-end service, high-end food quality to go with the high-end prices.
Louis
Food was great and fresh, small hiccup on our desert order but server comped and fixed the issue very professionally. Would come back!
Vivian
It was 5 of us for dinner. The restaurant had a complimentary pisco tasting. It was a nice way to start our dinner. We ordered apps and small plates and shared everything. The food and ambiance were great. Our waiter was very professional and knowledgeable. He delivered. Looking forward to my next gathering at La Costanera.
Ashley
The good: ceviche was fresh, enjoyed the scallop dish and the empanada was very tasty. The bad: we were seated upstairs and its was crazy hot, like 85+ degrees. We were all sweaty and uncomfortable. The service was spotty. At first our server was very chatty and checking in, but once we ordered he disappeared. Appetizers and entrees all came at the same time, and we were missing utensils and couldn't flag anyone down to get some. Got up ourselves to go find a fork. Overall, it is a different place than I remember from when I used to live up in the area. Feels more like a chain restaurant now and really missed the mark on service. Hard pass for future visits.
It’s been a very long time since I have felt compelled to write a restaurant review, particularly a favorable one. Everything about our experience, here was terrific. Most importantly the food was superb, But the service and the environment were equally wonderful. Can’t wait to come back despite the 1 Hour drive
This was the absolute best Peruvian I've ever had. So flavorful, delicious and plated nicely. The service was great as was the atmosphere. Wish we lived closer. My main course was so good I ate it before I got a picture. My husband got the lamb and potato lasagna looking thing (very fancy description I know). The other pic is their tuna tartar or ceviche (😬 I forget which), but it was AMAZING!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cynthia
Service was a little slow. Too few for the number of tables. But nice guy. Received dinner before cocktail. Had to remind waiter. Inadequate staff. Good but not great based on service
Greg
Food was excellent! Definitely ordered too much but it was worth it to have leftovers! Didn't get the best table location but that's ok.
Glen
Clam Chowder now on everyday menu instead of a just an occasional "special". Thst's great news. The crab sandwich was superb. The gratis housemade chips and salsa outstanding. Great service. Very efficient. We'll be back again and again.
Bob Ren
The food was disappointing. The clam chowder and scallops were unbearably salty, and the ceviche was overly sweet. Service was extremely slow and rude, and it felt like the chef never actually tasted the dishes before serving them. Would not recommend.
Food was delicious as always. Value is mid, worth it for special occasions, too high for just a dinner out.
We have been long time customers of La Costanera and had our wedding reception there. We have been big fans and are sad to report that the quality of the experience has declined. We booked date night and wanted to have an intimate table to connect. The hostess would not seat us at certain tables saying they were for larger groups and eventually acquiesced. As the evening went on, we saw them sit other couples at those tables and not larger groups. This left us not feeling valued and questioning if we should return. Additionally, our waitress was fine, but was serving several tables and not always there when we had wanted to order additional drinks and food. We ended up cutting date night short and waited for the check to get out. There are other restaurants in town at a similar price point that offer superior service. For the price we paid, we deserved better and it is disappointing to see the quality of La Costanera not being where it has been in the past.
A great lunch and great service. The location, near the marina, is great, and the weather cooperated.
To start things off which maybe is not their fault, but their entire upstairs was closed due to "technical" issues. Once seated, our waiter took our drink orders and we had to remind him twice to bring them out. We ordered Cebiche Nikkei (Sushi grade Ahi tuna with Nikkei leche de tigre) and Pulpo a la Parilla (grilled octopus) for starters. I didn't realize this until looking at the menu after we got home that they brought out Tuna Tartare instead of the Cebiche. The grilled octopus was the best course of the meal. For our main course we got Churrasco (Grass-fed Creekstone Black Angus 16 oz steak) and Lomo Saltado (Stir-fried beef tenderloin). Both were fine, but not for the price we paying. Between courses, the wait staff replaced our silverware, but didn't clean off the table. Overall, do not go to this restaurant expecting high-end service, high-end food quality to go with the high-end prices.
Food was great and fresh, small hiccup on our desert order but server comped and fixed the issue very professionally. Would come back!
It was 5 of us for dinner. The restaurant had a complimentary pisco tasting. It was a nice way to start our dinner. We ordered apps and small plates and shared everything. The food and ambiance were great. Our waiter was very professional and knowledgeable. He delivered. Looking forward to my next gathering at La Costanera.
The good: ceviche was fresh, enjoyed the scallop dish and the empanada was very tasty. The bad: we were seated upstairs and its was crazy hot, like 85+ degrees. We were all sweaty and uncomfortable. The service was spotty. At first our server was very chatty and checking in, but once we ordered he disappeared. Appetizers and entrees all came at the same time, and we were missing utensils and couldn't flag anyone down to get some. Got up ourselves to go find a fork. Overall, it is a different place than I remember from when I used to live up in the area. Feels more like a chain restaurant now and really missed the mark on service. Hard pass for future visits.
Exceptional Service. Expected better vegetarian dishes.
Can’t say enough good things about the service
Good foods and services
It’s been a very long time since I have felt compelled to write a restaurant review, particularly a favorable one. Everything about our experience, here was terrific. Most importantly the food was superb, But the service and the environment were equally wonderful. Can’t wait to come back despite the 1 Hour drive
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
This was the absolute best Peruvian I've ever had. So flavorful, delicious and plated nicely. The service was great as was the atmosphere. Wish we lived closer. My main course was so good I ate it before I got a picture. My husband got the lamb and potato lasagna looking thing (very fancy description I know). The other pic is their tuna tartar or ceviche (😬 I forget which), but it was AMAZING!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Service was a little slow. Too few for the number of tables. But nice guy. Received dinner before cocktail. Had to remind waiter. Inadequate staff. Good but not great based on service
Food was excellent! Definitely ordered too much but it was worth it to have leftovers! Didn't get the best table location but that's ok.
Clam Chowder now on everyday menu instead of a just an occasional "special". Thst's great news. The crab sandwich was superb. The gratis housemade chips and salsa outstanding. Great service. Very efficient. We'll be back again and again.
The food was disappointing. The clam chowder and scallops were unbearably salty, and the ceviche was overly sweet. Service was extremely slow and rude, and it felt like the chef never actually tasted the dishes before serving them. Would not recommend.
Food: 1
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