01Fish and seafood
Santa Masala
Prawn Malai Curry, with shrimp and coconut cream; snook in coconut sauce with chilli; and whole tandoori-style mojarra, charcoal-grilled.
Parque de los Novios · Carrera 3 #18-52, Centro Histórico
Fish and seafood in Santa Marta
Where to eat fish and seafood in Santa Marta
There is more than one way to enjoy seafood: whole fish, fillets, stews and curries. This selection highlights places whose fish or seafood mains give you a reason to visit; compare preparations and check which catch or product is available that day.
Last reviewed: October 2026
We review public information about restaurant operations, menus, locations and links each month. This review does not imply personal visits or guarantee current availability of dishes or services; confirm directly before visiting.
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These examples come from the menus linked in the restaurant cards. Confirm current availability before visiting.
12 places for fish and seafood
01–12Santa Marta
02Fish and seafood
Guásimo
Róbalo Guásimo and Cazuela de Langostinos are two main-course choices on the menu. The cazuela combines prawns, fresh fish and coconut milk.
Centro Histórico · Carrera 2 #19-15
03Fish and seafood
Burukuka
Burukuka prawns in a coconut coating; salmon with fine herbs over creamy banana purée; and a seafood casserole with coconut rice.
Rodadero · Carrera 1, road to the Cascada building
04Fish and seafood
Babaganoush
Shrimp ceviche with mango, bell peppers and patacones; fried pargo; fish fillet in wine sauce; and shrimp rice. Several seafood preparations on the menu.
Acodres lists Calle 13 #11, second floor, above D1; older sources list Calle 1C #18-22. Confirm before visiting.
Taganga · Exact address to be confirmed
05Fish and seafood
Cambiante Marina Bistró & Bar
Charcoal-grilled salmon with ginger honey; prawns in coconut sauce over cassava purée; and small charcoal-grilled lobster tails with citrus coconut milk.
Marina Internacional · Carrera 1 #23-99
06Fish and seafood
Agua de Río
The delivery menu consulted lists Pescado con Orzo Verde with the grilled catch of the day, and Pasta Frutti Di Mare with squid, mussels and shrimp. Check the dine-in offering directly.
Centro Histórico · Carrera 2 #16-47
07Fish and seafood
La Muzzería
Pineapple and corn ceviche made with tilapia; mussels in white wine; and seafood kokilla with shrimp, mussels, squid and fish.
Centro Histórico · Carrera 3 #16-02
08Fish and seafood
Lulo Café & Bar
Ceviche de Maracuyá with shrimp, Ceviche de Pulpo, the salmon Quinoa Bowl Omega and Lula Corralina, an arepa with grilled octopus. The Centro Histórico menu offers several seafood preparations to compare.
Centro Histórico · Carrera 3 #16-34
09Fish and seafood
El Punto Marino
Fried red snapper, garlic snook and shrimp or mixed seafood casseroles. The menu also offers garlic octopus and lobster in seafood sauce.
El Rodadero · Carrera 1 #11-01, beachfront
10Fish and seafood
La Sartén Parrilla
Sartén salmon with creamy coconut and shrimp rice; snook au gratin with shrimp or mixed seafood sauce; and seafood casserole.
Centro · Calle 21 #3-119
11Fish and seafood
Nuevo Oriental No. 1
Prawns or shrimp in curry sauce, garlic shrimp, seafood casserole and griddled fish with cream of mushroom sauce.
Centro · Calle 22 #3-43
12Fish and seafood
Karey
Snook in seafood sauce, seafood paella, Galician-style octopus and cayeye mashed green bananas with octopus, fish, shrimp and squid.
Delivery menu consulted; offerings may differ from the dine-in menu.
El Rodadero · Calle 9 #1-19
Questions to help you choose
Where can I find alternatives to whole fried fish?
The listings cover several styles. Santa Masala offers Prawn Malai Curry and róbalo in coconut sauce; El Punto Marino lists fillets and seafood stews as well as whole fish. Open their menus to compare preparations.
Is the catch of the day always the same species?
Do not assume so. Ask which fish is available, whether it comes whole or filleted, its portion size and how it is cooked. Also check the ingredients of stews and mixed dishes if you need to avoid a particular shellfish.
Before you sit down to eat.
Each listing links to menus or sources supporting its selection. Service and availability can change; check the current offering before choosing.
Confirm the preparation, ingredients, availability and address before visiting. Delivery menus may differ from dine-in menus. At hotel restaurants, check access for non-guests and reservation arrangements. If you have allergies, let the restaurant know.
A guide with a place at the table.
We bring together different cuisines and areas with links to information about each restaurant. Menus, prices, opening hours and availability may change: confirm them directly before visiting.