Guayaquil Restaurants
1. Marrecife
Marrecife began as a family project and today stands as one of Guayaquil’s great culinary prides. Behind its excellent cuisine is Iván Grain, who inherited his love for cooking from his father and turned that passion into a fresh, vibrant proposal: a menu in homage to the sea. A warm, modern, and authentic space that justly explains this recognition and its presence on the “50 Best Discovery” list.
Hidden in Plaza Lagos, Guayaquil, Üeya doesn’t just serve Omakase, its Ecua twist hits hard. It’s the country’s first true Omakase bar, where diners surrender to the chef’s will and get served a narrative of regions. Each bite is a punch of inventiveness: Amazon yuca, Galápagos fish, clay vessel flair. No menu: pure trust and pure flavor.
Mikka lleva el Nikkei a Plaza Lagos
Mikka brings Nikkei audacity to Guayaquil’s Plaza Lagos. Part of the “50 Best Discovery,” its wide menu of sashimis, ceviches, and tiraditos hits new heights with inventive hot plates and stone pot rice dishes bubbling with octopus and prawns. It’s food with swagger, served in a stylish yet laid back space. a plate.
A culinary pioneer that has reclaimed Guayaquil’s historic core, La Central has reinvigorated the neighborhood with a weekly rotating menu anchored in seasonal produce. Founded by sisters Gabriela and María Fernanda Cepeda, the restaurant combines neighbourhood charm with urban edge, equal parts community hub and refined table.
What better place to experience the natural breadth of the port city of Guayaquil than Casa Julián. Setting the standard for Ecuadorian fine dining, its riverside location adds natural elegance, while the menu reimagines local traditions with cosmopolitan nuance, attentive service, and a sophisticated take on native ingredients.
6. Zeru
7. Carlo y Carla
8. L’Oenothèque
9. Comal Cocina de Raíz
10. Emilia
