3 Best Restaurants in Chiclayo, The North Coast and Northern Highlands

A friendly staff serves a wide range of Peruvian and international specialties at this centrally located eatery open daily from 8 am to 11 pm. Pollo a la brasa, sandwiches, grilled meats, arroz con pato: it's all here. There's also an excellent breakfast menu, free Wi-Fi, big corner windows for people-watching, and facilities for big family parties. Prices may have crept up in recent years, but if you're looking for an eatery with something for everyone, this place is unbeatable.

Locals in the know come to this rustic, bamboo-accented eatery for some of the best seafood in town, including marvelous cebiches and sudados (fish stews). There are also a few unusual entrées, such as peppers stuffed with kid goat, and a long list of mixed appetizers for those who like to sample. Prices are reasonable for the belly-filling portions.

Airy modernist digs with bamboo accents set the backdrop at this chic Chiclayo lunch spot, but the show's star is the terrific fusion cuisine. Cebiches and tortilla de raya are the most requested dishes, but the chef's own creations are no less worthy. Best bets: necorococó, a fish fillet topped with a fragrant stewlike salsa; and a quartet of causas made with smoked salmon, shrimp, passion fruit, and octopus.