Aventuras Marinas Miraflores Review: Seafood & Menú Lunch (2026)

Updated Date: September 13, 2026

Author: HowToPeru Editorial Team

Quick Summary

Aventuras Marinas is a casual cevicheria and Peruvian seafood restaurant on Calle Manuel Bonilla, close to Kennedy Park in Miraflores. I originally found it because it was packed with local lunchtime regulars, and it quickly became one of the places I returned to whenever I was in the neighborhood.

The appeal was never fancy décor or polished fine dining. It was the combination of fish, ceviche, traditional Peruvian dishes and a busy local lunch atmosphere at a more accessible price point than many of Miraflores’ better-known restaurants.

This review is based on those firsthand visits, while prices, menus and opening hours can change. If you are comparing several places rather than researching one restaurant, see our guide to the best restaurants in Miraflores.

Aventuras Marinas Miraflores Review

It takes a few moments for your eyes to adjust to the dim interior of Aventuras Marinas.

The first thing I noticed on my original visit was not the décor. It was the crowd.

Simple wooden tables were packed with office workers from Miraflores, cutlery was clinking and the room smelled of fish, onions and lime.

Most importantly, people looked like regulars.

They knew what they wanted, they were eating rather than posing for photos and I had to wait for a table. For a small lunchtime restaurant, those were all encouraging signs.

I had eaten enough disappointing budget menús in Peru to remain suspicious, but Aventuras Marinas quickly changed my mind.

Why I Kept Coming Back

What turned one lunch into several visits was consistency.

On my first visit I ordered a fish broth, chilcano de pescado, followed by jalea a la chiclayana, a plate of battered and fried seafood. It came with chicha morada.

I went back the following day.

Then I took a friend.

After that, Aventuras Marinas became one of those restaurants I returned to whenever I happened to be staying in Miraflores.

That does not mean every dish here is the best version you will find anywhere in Lima. Miraflores has some exceptional cevicherias and high-end restaurants.

The point is different.

Aventuras Marinas worked because it offered satisfying Peruvian food in an unpretentious setting without requiring a special-occasion budget.

What to Eat at Aventuras Marinas

Aventuras Marinas specializes primarily in fish and seafood, although the menu has traditionally included meat, chicken and classic Peruvian dishes as well.

The exact selection can change, so treat these as dishes I enjoyed rather than a guaranteed current menu.

Chilcano de Pescado

The chilcano de pescado was one of my favorite starters.

This light fish broth is simple, salty and deeply satisfying, particularly if you want something warm before moving on to ceviche or fried seafood.

It also has a reputation as the kind of food that makes sense after a long night out, which may or may not have influenced my enthusiasm for it.

Ceviche

The ceviche was another strong option.

Aventuras Marinas is a cevicheria rather than a restaurant simply adding ceviche to an enormous tourist menu, and that focus was noticeable during my visits.

If ceviche is your priority, lunch is generally the time to eat it in Lima.

Causa Rellena

The causa rellena was another starter I ordered more than once.

It is a classic Peruvian cold potato dish that works particularly well alongside seafood and makes a good introduction for travelers trying traditional Peruvian food for the first time.

Jalea a la Chiclayana

The jalea a la chiclayana was one of the dishes that convinced me to return.

Jalea is essentially a generous plate of fried seafood, usually served with the sharp, fresh accompaniments that stop the whole thing from feeling too heavy.

It is not delicate food. That is part of the attraction.

Picante de Mariscos

My personal favorite eventually became the picante de mariscos.

It combined shellfish with a mildly spicy sauce and had far more character than I expected from a casual lunchtime restaurant.

If it is available when you visit and you like seafood with some heat, this is the sort of dish I would look for.

Tacu Tacu

Aventuras Marinas has also served tacu tacu, one of Peru’s great comfort foods made from rice and beans.

For travelers who want something more substantial than ceviche, it is a useful alternative and another classic Peruvian dish worth trying.

What About the Menú Lunch?

One of the main reasons I originally recommended Aventuras Marinas was its menú lunch.

A Peruvian menú normally bundles a starter, main course and drink into a fixed-price lunch.

When this article was first written, the Aventuras Marinas menú was exceptionally inexpensive. Those old prices should now be treated as historical rather than current.

Prices have changed substantially across Lima, so check the current board or menu when you arrive instead of relying on figures from an old travel article.

The important point is the format: Aventuras Marinas built much of its appeal around a casual local lunch rather than an elaborate tourist dining experience.

For more on how this style of lunch works, see our guide to the Peruvian menú.

Atmosphere: Local Lunch Spot Rather Than Fine Dining

Aventuras Marinas was never a restaurant I visited for elegant interiors.

The atmosphere was busy, slightly cramped and distinctly lunchtime-focused.

That was part of why I liked it.

During my visits, tables filled with people who appeared to work or live nearby rather than groups arriving as part of a Lima restaurant checklist.

If you want a long romantic dinner with elaborate cocktails and a Pacific Ocean view, Miraflores has much better choices.

If you want an informal seafood lunch close to Kennedy Park, Aventuras Marinas makes considerably more sense.

Who Is Aventuras Marinas Best For?

I would consider it particularly suitable for:

• Travelers looking for a casual seafood lunch
• Visitors who want ceviche without booking a high-end restaurant
• People staying near Kennedy Park
• Travelers interested in traditional Peruvian dishes
• Anyone who prefers a busy local atmosphere to polished fine dining

It is less suitable if your priority is:

• Fine dining
• A romantic dinner
• Rooftop or ocean views
• A tasting menu
• An elaborate evening restaurant experience

For those types of meals, our best restaurants in Miraflores guide has stronger alternatives.

Where Is Aventuras Marinas?

Aventuras Marinas is on Calle Manuel Bonilla in central Miraflores, only a short walk from Kennedy Park and Avenida Larco.

The location makes it particularly convenient for travelers staying around the main Miraflores hotel and hostel area.

From Kennedy Park, head toward the northern end of the park and Avenida Larco, then continue toward Calle Manuel Bonilla.

Current listings place Aventuras Marinas around Calle Manuel Bonilla 178.

Because restaurant locations, opening hours and individual branches can change, check the current listing before making a special trip across Lima.

Is Aventuras Marinas Worth It?

For the right traveler, yes.

I would not put Aventuras Marinas in the same category as Lima’s famous destination restaurants, and that was never really the reason I recommended it.

Its strength is being a casual, seafood-focused Miraflores lunch spot where I repeatedly ate well.

The strongest memories from my visits are simple ones: a crowded room, bowls of fish broth, ceviche, fried seafood, chicha morada and the feeling that most of the other diners already knew exactly why they were there.

Travelers looking for that type of lunch should keep it on their shortlist.

Travelers planning one major restaurant experience in Lima should instead compare the wider selection in our 2026 Miraflores restaurant guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of restaurant is Aventuras Marinas?

Aventuras Marinas is a casual Peruvian restaurant and cevicheria in Miraflores with a strong focus on fish, shellfish, ceviche and traditional Peruvian dishes.

Is Aventuras Marinas good for ceviche?

Ceviche was one of the dishes I enjoyed during my visits, and seafood is central to the restaurant’s identity. Travelers specifically interested in ceviche should consider visiting around lunchtime.

What should I order at Aventuras Marinas?

Some of my favorites from previous visits included chilcano de pescado, ceviche, causa rellena, jalea a la chiclayana and picante de mariscos. Availability can change, so check the current menu when you visit.

Is Aventuras Marinas expensive?

Historically, value was one of the restaurant’s biggest strengths. The very low prices quoted in older versions of this article are no longer useful as current guidance, so check the latest menu rather than relying on historic figures.

Is Aventuras Marinas close to Kennedy Park?

Yes. Calle Manuel Bonilla is close to Kennedy Park and Avenida Larco, making the restaurant convenient for travelers staying in central Miraflores.

Is Aventuras Marinas one of the best restaurants in Miraflores?

It serves a different purpose from Miraflores’ destination restaurants and fine-dining venues. I would recommend it primarily as a casual seafood and local lunch option. For a broader comparison, see our guide to the best restaurants in Miraflores.

Limitations

This review combines firsthand experiences from the original HowToPeru visits with a 2026 editorial refresh. Restaurant prices, dishes, opening hours and service details can change, so confirm current information before visiting. Historical prices from the original article have intentionally been removed rather than presented as current.