Acuario Restaurant Stamford CT
$$ • Peruvian, Seafood, Cocktail Bar Book a table: 7:00 PM 7:15 PM 7:30 PM MoreAbout Acuario Restaurant Stamford CT
Customers' Favorites
Chicken Grilled with a Side of Plantains and Eggs
Pollo Saltado Cocktail Shrimp
Tallarine Vegetables Saltado
Ceviche De Camarón Y Pescado
Pescado En Salsa De Camarones
Cadillac Lomo Saltado
Papa a La Huancaina
Chilcano Acuario
Steak Fried Rice
Pollo A la Brasa
Recent Reviews
284 ratings
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It all started so well. The drinks and the fried fish appetizer were great. However, it quickly became obvious that having rotating servers just isn’t good customer service. The Lomo Saltado came out cold - like cold cold. We just asked for new fries not trying to be fussy and they took the whole plate and microwaved it. You cannot microwave fries and fried beef. When the Lomo returned it was really lacking flavor. To add insult, they added 15% mandatory tip on - probably...read full review
Winter's coming. Consider their vegetable soup....ABSOLUTELY amazing.
I was a vit skeptical at the beginning after reading all of the bad reviews, but as a Peruvian I approve! The food of course can't be compared to a meal from a mercado in Lima or from Miami, but this location has done well. I ordered the ceviche and my aunt had a tamal and papa a la huancaina.
Everything came within 10 minutes and food was delicious, again don't expect a lot, but it is better than your average peruvian restaurant in the US
Everything came within 10 minutes and food was delicious, again don't expect a lot, but it is better than your average peruvian restaurant in the US
Hours
| Monday | 10AM - 9:45PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 10AM - 9:45PM |
| Thursday | 10AM - 10:45PM |
| Friday | 10AM - 10:45PM |
| Saturday | 10AM - 10:45PM |
| Sunday | 10AM - 8:45PM |
Acuario Restaurant in Stamford, CT offers a delightful Peruvian dining experience, serving a variety of delicious dishes in a lively atmosphere. The restaurant features a standard Latino ambiance, complete with salsa music and soccer on TVs, creating a vibrant and energetic setting.
The portion sizes are generous, and customers have enjoyed dishes such as mahi mahi parrilla with green plantains and fries, as well as chicken Peruvian fried rice. The lomo saltado is a popular choice, though some have found the meat to be a bit tough and chewy. The patacones (fried plantains) have also been noted as not being entirely natural.
Acuario is known for its tasty drinks, including the renowned Pisco Sour, prepared by the bartender. The restaurant can get crowded, especially on weekends, so it's recommended to call ahead. Overall, Acuario offers a good Peruvian dining experience, with a kid-friendly atmosphere and a variety of flavorful dishes.