Octopus Peru

Absolutely loved the vibe of this place. Cool, relaxing, and very on theme decor. And it was across the street from my hotel and only a few blocks from the convention center. I came here twice. Once with conference folks for cocktails and later for dinner. We all loved the pisco sours. My favorite was the guava. For dinner I got the signature cocktail and the tuna tostada for my appetizer. There were three big chips and it had a kick! For dinner, I couldn't decide between the Rockfish tiradito or sea bass a la huancaina. I asked about spice level since the tostados were spicy. But both were to be too spicy so I opted for the rainbow mountain dish and have no regrets! It was sweet and came with plantain chips. Very yummy! For dessert I got the tres leches. Presentation was beautiful but not sweet enough for me. Bathroom was interesting because it is in a big building (as is the restaurant) and you need a code. Would definitely return here!!

A Swing and a Miss - 2/5I walked in expecting a culinary love letter to Peruvian cuisine, a five-course symphony of bold flavors and finesse. What I got? A series of half-hearted attempts that barely made it past the appetizer round.The shrimp corn chowder had promise--a rich, velvety texture with a sweetness that drowned the shrimp. Not bad, but not memorable. The beet salad? Acceptable. Fresh, yes, but ultimately just beets and cheese on a plate. The tuna dish? Now, that was something. A rare moment of redemption--fresh, delicate tuna playing nicely with avocado and purple yam. If only the meal had ended there.The main course was the true disappointment. Lomo Saltado should be a fire-kissed masterpiece, a marriage of soy, vinegar, and high-heat sear. Instead, I got a lifeless strip of beef bathed in soy sauce, no char, no soul. Just a sad, salty mess. And the cheesecake? If I wanted something off the supermarket shelf, I would've saved myself the trouble and gone to Safeway.Service? Let's just say the water had a better chance of evaporating than being refilled. Fifteen minutes before even being acknowledged. A restaurant that fancies itself high-end should know better.Would I come back? Not a chance. Some places seduce you, others remind you why skepticism is key. This was the latter.

I went here for dine downtown as the first of 3 places for the week. Everything was underwhelming, and I was a bit disappointed with the food. I met a group here since we all wanted to try the place here for dine downtown. The appetizer was good, and one of the better items from the night. We also ordered the ceviche from the happy hour menu, which was okay. The fish taste was a bit strong for us. The empanadas were great and probably my favorite dish of the night. We also got a soup, which wasn't listed on the DD menu, but a welcome addition. The entree was okay as well. I got the plate with the meat cooked medium, but the rest of the table got well done. My entree also came out 10 minutes after everyone got theirs. But the rice was really dry and had a lot of the crusty dry pieces. This really turned me off. No one likes dry crunchy rice in their meal. They did run out of dessert so we ended up getting a corn pudding. Customer service was good, but it was slow service from the kitchen since we waited a while to get our food. When we got to the restaurant, there were only 2 other tables filled. After we finished eating, about half the tables were filled. Overall, I don't think I will be back.

A great find in downtown! I have wanted to try this small restaurant and bar for a long time. Very cute and tucked into the building on 9th, west side of Chávez park. Easy street parking in the evening. Service was outstanding, fast and professional, and a welcome contrast to parts of mid-town. Beverages were great. A wide range of cocktails with a focus on sours. The tequila and mescal choices were great, and the tap beers were varied (and fresh).Loved the empanadas, and the smoky tuna tostada. These flew off the table. I liked the ahi dip and plantains, very traditional. The plantains were even color and cooking, a touch sweeter than starchy. We had the Mermaid Crown, which I think is really the most singular dish as it has the rockfish and the scallops and was perfectly prepared. Great plating, balanced portions, and classic flavors. We have the rockfish tradito as a plate, and the ceviche. Both were fresh tasting and good portions. I really like what they have done with the location and the food. The Plaza is really coming together.

Came in for dine in dt, and I was pretty excited. Having been to peru, I am familar with some of the dishes. Sadly the waiter who was also bartending didn't even know what was part of the menu. They ran out of chicken, and fish for ceviche. One of the cocktail we ordered was the wrong order. Wait time was slow too. Food was meh. The lomo saltado was disappointing. The steak was tough. Decor was nice. I liked the murals, but aside from that I probably won't be returning anytime soon.

This restaurant is easy to miss but it's across the street from La Cosecha (same owner). It is in the old Starbucks coffee. Small venue but great set up and bar. Worried this is all oysters and seafood ...don't they have other options. I had the steak sandwich and man was it flavorful. I'm definitely coming back but it's going to be hard trying something else because that sandwich was delicious.

I would officially like to add this restaurant to the "Picky Parents List". This is an excellent restaurant and a place where you can take those picky family members! There is so much variety on the menu for a wonderful price. The ambience of the restaurant is lovely, and the art vibrant and beautiful. The owner came and spoke to us about the places and you can always tell the passion owners carry when they're doing something they love. The food was incredible and we will definitely be back for more.

Vibe/ambiance - this place has a very classy, intimate vibe. Lights are dim (at night) and there are lots of dark blues and velvets. Party of 4 seems to be the largest tables, although I'm sure could be moved together. Great date spot or business meal (as it was quiet enough to have a real conversation).Food - rating 4/5 for this because a lot of the dishes had the exact same ingredients, just with a few things added/subtracted. Kind of like at a Mexican restaurant you can get chicken in a taco, enchilada or quesadilla but it's all basically the same basic food groups but with melted vs non melted cheese. The ceviches are nice and fresh. The aguachile had raw shrimp (cooked in lime only, not also cooked with heat)! I don't prefer this style, and wish I had known. The majority of dishes have a squash cut into cubes and cooked well. The waiter suggested all octopus is boiled first and then seared etc. Will try one of those dishes next time. Drinks were nice, had a margarita with some habanero, had a kick.Waiter was a nice young man, though he was not a fresh fish connoisseur or foodie so we went with our own preferences over his (he admitted he was new to eating seafood). He was nice and pleasant though.Restaurant was empty midweek, so definitely go! You'll have hands on service and all the food you want. There aren't that many high quality places downtown, so I hope this one sticks around!

Beverly was amazing at the bar and serving the dishes. I did the Dine about Sacramento menu and it was filling and delicious. The blue fin tostada was excellent. Next, they served corn chowder which I normally do not care for but this was very tasty. The Lomo Saltado plate was hearty. The rice and bell peppers had great seasoning. The streak could have used some seasoning or some authentic Peruvian flavor but it was not bad. The baked oysters were small but delicious!The drinks!! Wow! Amazing! The spicy margarita with Mezcal was AMAZING

The chicken sandwich that I ordered for lunch was so bland and I can tell it was straight from a can. The service was decent. Nothing memorable. I will not be returning.