Mar y Fuego · Restaurant · Medellin
Chef Sergio Echeverri's sea-and-mountain seafood
Mar y Fuego is a personal project you can taste. Chef-owner Sergio Echeverri, named Antioquia's best chef in 2020, runs a Colombian cocina de autor built on the idea of sea and mountain, with a Caribbean accent and fish flown in directly from Bahia Solano on the Pacific coast.
That provenance is the whole point. In a city far from either ocean, having a named chef fly in his own Pacific catch is what separates Mar y Fuego from the bigger, glossier operations nearby - this is single-authorship cooking, not a concept.
The signatures earn their reputation: the Ceviche Coral, dressed with a house tartar, uchuva teriyaki and chicharron powder; a white-fish tiradito; a tartar of fresh tuna; the lomo aborrajao; and a charcoal octopus that regulars order on sight.
The room is intimate and personalized, with a few distinct areas, live music and a warm, unpretentious Caribbean feel. It is sophisticated without trying too hard, and it rewards a slow dinner rather than a quick bite.
It suits a couple or a small group who care about where the fish came from. Reserve ahead, especially on live-music nights.
Reserve on OpenTable through the link below.
Address: Cra. 37 #10b-4, El Poblado, Medellín, Antioquia, Medellin
Mar y Fuego takes reservations through OpenTable. This MyRSVP guide covers the room, what it is known for and when to go in Medellin; use the booking link on this page to reserve direct.
Hours of operation
- Monday: 12:00 - 22:30
- Tuesday: 12:00 - 22:30
- Wednesday: 12:00 - 22:30
- Thursday: 12:00 - 22:30
- Friday: 11:00 - 23:30
- Saturday: 11:00 - 23:30
- Sunday: 12:00 - 21:00
Frequently asked about Mar y Fuego
How do I get a reservation at Mar y Fuego in Medellin?
Tables at Mar y Fuego are booked directly with the restaurant. If it is part of a bigger Medellin plan, our Medellin partner handles the beach clubs and nightlife around your dinner and can point you to the venue's own reservations channel.
What should I order at Mar y Fuego?
Mar y Fuego is best known for its signature dishes and shareable plates. Tell MyRSVP your party size and any dietary needs and we note them with your request.
What is the dress code at Mar y Fuego?
Mar y Fuego keeps an upscale dining dress code: smart, dressed-up attire, no athletic wear or beachwear. MyRSVP confirms any current door specifics with your booking.
Where is Mar y Fuego located?
Mar y Fuego is in Medellin, at Cra. 37 #10b-4, El Poblado, Medellín, Antioquia. MyRSVP can build it into a full Medellin itinerary alongside the surrounding nightlife.
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