Where to eat in San Andrés: recommended restaurants
You can eat really well in San Andrés if you know where to go. Here are restaurants that are still open in 2026, from neighbourhood Raizal cooking to dinners by the sea, in Providencia too.
San Andrés
La Regatta
Seafood restaurant built over the water next to the Club Náutico, open since 1999, known for its lobster, ceviches and sunset views.
Gourmet Shop Assho
Restaurant and wine shop opposite Parque de la Barracuda, with an international menu with island touches, including seafood, meat, tapas and vegetarian options.
Capitán Mandy
Mid-priced seafood kitchen known for whole fried fish, octopus, seafood casserole and coconut rice; it’s mainly open at lunchtime.
Miss Celia
Family restaurant in a painted wooden island house, known for rondón and other traditional Raizal dishes such as posta negra and fish curry.
Donde Francesca
Beach restaurant in San Luis specialising in fish, lobster and seafood, with tables facing the sea and a list of Italian wines.
The Islander
Beachfront restaurant next to the Decameron Isleño hotel, serving seafood burgers, Caribbean dishes and breakfasts, and open to non-guests too.
El Peruano
Peruvian and fusion restaurant overlooking the bay, known for its ceviches, seafood chaufa fried rice and squid.
Perú Wok San Andrés
Peruvian restaurant with a seafront terrace looking out to Johnny Cay, known for its ceviches, lomo saltado and pisco sour.
Fisherman Place (Cooperativa de Pescadores)
The fishermen’s cooperative restaurant, with sea views, known for the fried catch of the day, coconut rice and seafood casserole; open at lunchtime.
Kingston Jerk Spot
Small place with about five tables where chicken and pork are grilled Jamaican jerk style over charcoal; it also serves curries and oxtail on some days.
Restaurante Lydia (Miss Lydia)
Family restaurant serving island food on a terrace beside the San Luis road, known for rondón, fried fish and cream of crab soup; it opens on only a few days.
Punta Sur
Restaurant at the southern tip of the island with a terrace over the sea and a saltwater pool for customers, known for its seafood casserole; cash only.
Restaurante El Parqueadero
Popular restaurant frequented by islanders, with a set lunch of soup, main course and juice, plus a menu of home-style dishes.
Niko's Seafood
Seafront seafood restaurant, open from midday until around midnight, known for its ceviches, grilled prawns and crab dishes.
Trattoria Mr. Panino
Italian trattoria run by its chef-owner, with pasta, risottos, pizzas, sandwiches and seafood dishes.
Seaweed
Casual restaurant with outdoor tables, known for its ceviches, pizzas and burgers, serving into the evening.
Bibi's Place
Restaurant on Haynes Cay, reached by boat, with fried fish, seafood and reggae music by the water; open at midday.
La Pizzetta Florio
Wood-fired pizzeria run by an Italian couple on Avenida Colón, with vegetarian and vegan options.
Restaurante Sabor Caribe SAI
Home-cooking restaurant that opens early for breakfast and lunch, with rice, beans, grilled meats, soups and fried fish at moderate prices.
Providencia
El Divino Niño
Restaurant on Southwest Bay beach with fresh fish, lobster and mixed seafood dishes, plus sunset views; according to reviews, it only takes cash.
Caribbean Place (Donde Martin)
Island food restaurant in Aguadulce with seafood, coconut rice, black crab and lionfish, and live music on some weekends.
Miss Elma
Restaurant and cabins on Aguadulce beach, running since 1969, with seafood from local fishermen, such as seafood casserole and fried prawns.
Henny's Place Typical Eating
Traditional island food restaurant in Aguadulce serving breakfasts, fried fish, soups, seafood and fresh juices, open early from Monday to Saturday.
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List compiled by Siete Azules using OpenStreetMap data and our own checks in October 2026. These are not paid adverts. Check opening hours and prices before you go.
What to order in San Andrés
The island’s signature dish is rondón, a fish and conch stew with plantain, cassava and coconut milk. Also try fried fish with patacón (fried green plantain) and crab at the Raizal food places.
How much it costs to eat out
Guide prices per person in 2026:
- Lunch at a local place or dish of the day: 20,000 to 40,000 pesos.
- Main course at a mid-range restaurant in the town centre: 50,000 to 90,000 pesos.
- Main course at an upmarket restaurant: 85,000 to over 200,000 pesos.
Tips
In Colombia the bill usually includes a suggested 10% service charge, which is optional. It’s worth carrying cash for the smaller places.
Frequently asked questions
What is rondón?
It’s the traditional Raizal dish: fish and conch cooked with plantain, cassava and coconut milk.
Is eating out expensive in San Andrés?
It depends where. A dish of the day at a local place costs 20,000 to 40,000 pesos; at the tourist restaurants in the town centre, quite a bit more.
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