Where to Eat in Bocagrande, Cartagena: 10 Top Restaurants (2026)

To eat well in Bocagrande, try Cartagena home cooking at Kazabe or Tac, book a sunset dinner at 7 Cielos or Kokaú, and for a change of pace head to the legendary Árabe Internacional or to Nami for sushi. All are within a 15-minute walk of the beach and score 4.4 to 4.9 out of 5 on Tripadvisor.

Last updated: October 14, 2026. Ratings, hours and addresses were checked that day on Tripadvisor, OpenTable, Wanderlog and hotel websites. They change often, so confirm before you go.

Bocagrande seen from the sea, with high-rise towers lining the beach in Cartagena — Bocagrande packs hotels, beach and restaurants into a few blocks. Photo: Yves Alarie / Unsplash (Unsplash License)

Quick facts

Location: restaurants cluster along Carrera 1 (the beachfront road), Avenida San Martín (Carrera 2) and Carrera 3, between Calles 5 and 12.
Getting there: a 5-10 minute taxi from the Old Town (2026 minimum fare: COP 12,250, about USD 3.80) or Transcaribe bus (COP 3,900).
Best time: lunch from noon to 3 p.m. for local food; dinner from 5 p.m. if you want to catch the sunset from a terrace.
Approximate budget: a fish dish in tourist areas costs COP 50,000-90,000 (USD 16-28) according to our 2026 price table; at 7 Cielos, OpenTable estimates over COP 180,000 (USD 56) per person.
Time needed: 1.5 hours for lunch; 2-3 hours for dinner with cocktails.

Approximate conversion: USD 1 ≈ COP 3,200 (official TRM of 3,218.75 on October 9, 2026, per Portafolio).

What are the best restaurants in Bocagrande?

We started from Tripadvisor’s list of restaurants near Bocagrande Beach and checked each listing on October 14, 2026, keeping places with consistently high ratings, plenty of reviews and an address inside the neighborhood. We left out two popular spots because we couldn’t confirm they’re open: Persepolis Gastrobar is marked permanently closed on Wanderlog, and Pizzería Aguanile showed a temporary-closure notice on Tripadvisor.

Restaurant	Cuisine	Price	Address	Why go
Kazabe	Cartagena & Caribbean	$$$$	Calle 6, between Carreras 1 and 2	Posta and ceviche; 4.9 (850+ reviews)
Tac Restaurante	Caribbean & seafood	$	Cra. 3 #6-102	Good-value breakfast and lunch; 4.9 (440)
7 Cielos Rooftop	Caribbean & Peruvian	$$$$	Cra. 3 #10-59, 6th floor	Sunset cocktails; 4.9 (1,893)
Kokaú Signature	Contemporary Colombian	$$$$	Cra. 1 #12-118 (Hyatt Regency)	Special-occasion dinner with sea views; 4.9 (1,807)
Kannú	Seafood & international	$$$$	Cra. 1 #5-01 (InterContinental)	Open from breakfast; 4.9 (708)
Árabe Internacional	Lebanese	$$$$	Cra. 3 #8-83	A classic since 1965; 4.4 (363)
Nami	Sushi & Asian	$$-$$$	Cra. 2 #5-100	Sushi, ramen and wok; 4.9 (958)
Hamachi	Nikkei	$$-$$$	Cl. 8 #2-36	Rolls and tiraditos; 4.7 (422)
La Fontana	Italian	$$-$$$	Av. San Martín, units 4 & 5	Homemade pasta; 4.8 (about 270)
Buffalo Grill	Steakhouse & BBQ	$$-$$$	Calle 7 #2-61	Ribs and churrasco; 4.9 (330)

Rating (out of 5), number of reviews and price range: Tripadvisor, checked October 14, 2026 ($ budget – $$$$ fine dining).

Where can I try local Cartagena food in Bocagrande?

Kazabe: Cartagena grandma-style cooking

If you only have one traditional meal in Bocagrande, make it here. Reviewers keep mentioning the ceviche trio, posta cartagenera, beef tongue in sauce, fried fish and sancocho stew. It holds a 4.9 on Tripadvisor and a 2025 Travelers’ Choice award. Open Monday to Saturday, noon to 9 p.m.; closed Sundays. Phone: +57 313 873 8936.

It’s on Calle 6, a block from the beach; Google lists it at Cra. 2 #6-195 and Tripadvisor at Cra. 1 #6-154. New to posta? Read our guide to posta negra cartagenera first. See photos of the place.

Beef in a dark glossy sauce, similar to Cartagena's posta negra — Illustrative image: posta, beef braised in a panela sauce, is the star of Cartagena cooking. Photo: Yoseph Hailu / Unsplash (Unsplash License)

Tac Restaurante: seafood from breakfast to lunch

The cheapest place on this list ($ on Tripadvisor) and one of the best rated, with a 4.9 from 440 reviews. It’s open daily from 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., so it works for a pre-beach breakfast or for lunch. Order a ceviche (rocoto or Limeño style), the seafood cazuela with coconut rice or the whole crispy red snapper. Find it at Cra. 3 #6-102. See photos of the place.

Grilled scallops with ceviche and corn — Illustrative image: ceviche and seafood dominate Bocagrande menus. Photo: Diego Arenas de Rodrigo / Unsplash (Unsplash License)

Which Bocagrande restaurants have sea or sunset views?

7 Cielos Rooftop: the most sought-after sunset

On a sixth floor on Carrera 3, this is the most-reviewed restaurant in the area (1,893 reviews, 4.9). It mixes Caribbean dishes, Peruvian ceviches, sushi and grill; OpenTable diners highlight the octopus and shrimp tacos, the ribeye and the seafood stew. It opens at 5 p.m. and closes at midnight Sunday to Thursday and at 1 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. Dress code: resort casual. Book an edge table for sunset. See photos of the place.

Golden sunset over Cartagena's modern skyline — The sun sets over the Caribbean around 5:30 p.m. — terrace time. Photo: Mauro Lima / Unsplash (Unsplash License)

Kokaú Signature: contemporary Colombian at the Hyatt

Inside the Hyatt Regency at the start of Bocagrande, this restaurant reworks ingredients from Colombia’s different regions with modern techniques, against a Caribbean backdrop; La República placed it on the 11th floor in 2022. It has a 4.9 from 1,807 reviews. The menu lists fish ceviche, scallop tiradito and burrata croquettes, while reviewers rave about the surf-and-turf rice and the seafood cazuela. Dinner only, Monday to Saturday (sources disagree on exact hours, so check with the hotel).

Kannú: beachfront at the InterContinental

At Carrera 1 #5-01, it’s open daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. — unusual for a fine-dining spot — so it works for a long breakfast, lunch or a seafood and fusion dinner. It scores 4.9 from 708 reviews; travelers praise the breakfast buffet, the coffee and the coconut lemonade, while some note the prices, as you’d expect at a luxury hotel.

Shrimp cocktail served in a glass — Illustrative image: seafood is the safe bet at beachfront restaurants. Photo: Yasmine Duchesne / Unsplash (Unsplash License)

Where can I find international food in Bocagrande?

Restaurante Árabe Internacional: Syrian-Lebanese tradition since 1965

Founded by Georgette Saker de Farah and Alfredo Farah, it turned 60 in 2025 and is part of the story of Arab immigration to Colombia’s Caribbean coast. Order almond rice with chicken, kibbeh, hummus, eggplant with tahini, stuffed vine leaves and baklava for dessert. It’s at Cra. 3 #8-83, open Monday to Friday noon-3:30 p.m. and 7-10:30 p.m., and weekends noon-11 p.m. See photos of the place.

Nami: sushi, ramen and wok on Avenida San Martín

With 958 reviews and a 4.9, it’s the best-rated Asian restaurant in the neighborhood. Beyond sushi, reviewers recommend the Mongolian beef, spicy dumplings, ramen and red prawn curry. Open daily from noon to 11 p.m. (11:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday) at Cra. 2 #5-100. See photos of the place.

Rice bowl with vegetables and cashews — Illustrative image: Asian and Nikkei cooking are big in Bocagrande. Photo: Declan Sun / Unsplash (Unsplash License)

Hamachi: Nikkei on Calle 8

Peruvian-Japanese fusion at mid-range prices (4.7 from 422 reviews). Reviewers’ favorites: the rolls, octopus tacos, crispy causa and chaufa fried rice. Note that it closes between services: lunch noon-3 p.m. and dinner 6-10 p.m. (until 11 p.m. Thursday to Saturday). Cl. 8 #2-36.

La Fontana: Italian pasta on San Martín

A trattoria with a 4.8 on Tripadvisor and a 2025 Travelers’ Choice award. Reviewers recommend the truffle pasta, baked octopus, spinach ravioli, carbonara and tiramisu; there are vegetarian options. Open from 11:45 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Thursday and until 11 p.m. Friday to Sunday. Avenida San Martín, units 4 and 5. See photos of the place.

Slice of pizza on a wooden table — Illustrative image: Italian food is a favorite with families in Bocagrande. Photo: Karol Chomka / Unsplash (Unsplash License)

Buffalo Grill: ribs and grilled meats

For when you’re craving meat: 4.9 from 330 reviews and a 2025 Travelers’ Choice award. The ribs get the most praise, followed by the churrasco, lechón empanadas and half roast chicken with house BBQ sauce. Calle 7 #2-61. Hours: Sunday noon-9 p.m., Monday to Thursday until 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday until 11 p.m. See photos of the place.

What should I eat on the beach and in the street?

On Bocagrande’s sand, vendors sell shrimp ceviche, oysters, cut fruit, chilled coconuts and cocadas. It’s part of the experience, but it’s also where most overcharging happens: ask the price, have it confirmed and don’t accept anything offered “on the house”. A useful benchmark: an arepa de huevo costs COP 3,000-6,000 at a neighborhood stall and COP 8,000-15,000 in tourist areas, according to our Cartagena food prices 2026 table.

Fresh open coconut, a classic beach drink in Cartagena — A chilled coconut is the best cure for the midday heat. Photo: Bermix Studio / Unsplash (Unsplash License)

How much does it cost to eat in Bocagrande?

Budget ($): Tac and the stalls on the beach and Avenida San Martín. Fried fish with coconut rice at a local spot runs about COP 20,000-35,000 (USD 6-11), per our price table.
Mid-range ($$-$$$): Nami, Hamachi, La Fontana and Buffalo Grill.
High-end ($$$$): Kazabe, Árabe Internacional and the hotel and rooftop restaurants. At 7 Cielos, OpenTable estimates over COP 180,000 (USD 56) per person.

What should I watch out for when eating in Bocagrande?

Book for sunset: view tables at 7 Cielos and Kokaú fill up between 5 and 7 p.m., especially on weekends.
Sundays: Kazabe and Kokaú Signature are closed; Tac only opens until 3 p.m.
Tipping: many restaurants add a suggested, voluntary 10% service charge; you can ask to have it removed.
Posted prices: City Decree 003 of 2024 requires prices in pesos with taxes included. If you’re overcharged, report it on Titán Chat (WhatsApp +57 304 251 1127) or to the Tourist Police. Emergencies: 123.
Rain: October and November are the rainiest months and Bocagrande’s streets flood during heavy downpours. Wait it out or call a taxi.
Roadworks: anti-flooding works keep detours on Carrera 3 and Calle 10; allow a few extra minutes for 7 Cielos, Tac or the Árabe.
At night: head back by taxi or ride-hailing app after midnight and don’t leave your phone on the table at open-air terraces.

Bocagrande beach with umbrellas and towers behind — Most restaurants in this guide are a few blocks from the beach. Photo: Lucas Chizzali / Unsplash (Unsplash License)

Staying in the area? Our complete Bocagrande guide covers beaches, streets and safety, and to compare with the rest of the city see the 12 best restaurants in Cartagena.

FAQ: where to eat in Bocagrande

What is the best restaurant in Bocagrande?

It depends on the plan. For Cartagena cooking, Kazabe (4.9 on Tripadvisor); for sunset, 7 Cielos Rooftop (4.9 from 1,893 reviews); for a chef-driven dinner, Kokaú Signature at the Hyatt Regency.

Where can I eat cheaply in Bocagrande?

At Tac Restaurante ($ on Tripadvisor, Cra. 3 #6-102), open 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., and at the food stalls on Avenida San Martín. Always ask the price first on the beach.

Where can I try traditional Cartagena food in Bocagrande?

Kazabe is the go-to: posta cartagenera, ceviche, fried fish and sancocho. Tac also serves seafood cazuela with coconut rice and fried snapper.

Which Bocagrande restaurant has the best sunset view?

7 Cielos Rooftop, on a sixth floor on Carrera 3, opens at 5 p.m. and is the most popular sunset spot. Kokaú Signature and Kannú also overlook the Caribbean.

Do I need reservations in Bocagrande?

For dinner at rooftops and hotel restaurants, yes, especially Thursday to Saturday and in high season. For lunch at Tac, Nami or La Fontana you usually don’t.

Which Bocagrande restaurants are open on Sunday?

Nami, Hamachi, La Fontana, Buffalo Grill, 7 Cielos, Kannú and Árabe Internacional open on Sundays according to Tripadvisor. Kazabe and Kokaú Signature are closed.