Cartagena

Juan del Mar

Calle 39 # 1 a 99, Cartagena, Bolivar, Colombia

57-5-664-5862

The original restaurant of the growing empire of the legendary Juan del Mar, this restaurant specializes in seafood. Set in a colonial house on the same square as the Hotel Santa Clara, Juan del Mar is one of the most popular restaurants in Cartagena. Its owner oversaw the kitschy décor, a colorful celebration of the sea in garden courtyard, but he also mans the kitchen and even joins the band most evenings to sing. The menu emphasizes local seafood.

Written by Karen Catchpole

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