La Primera Restaurante Bar
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Hours
Sun
10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Mon
10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Tue
10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Wed
10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Thu
10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Fri
10:00 am - 11:30 pm
Sat
10:00 am - 11:30 pm
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CUISINES
Caribbean, Latin, Seafood, Colombian
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
features
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CUISINES
Caribbean, Latin, Seafood, Colombian
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
FEATURES
Reservations, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Table Service
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4.0
82 reviews
Excellent
48
Very good
14
Average
5
Poor
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Terrible
10
Elena P
Guadalajara4942 contributions
Jan 2020 • couples
The place is very good for nice sunset views. The service is very slow...it took 20 minutes to get a water and a lemonade and the sunset was gone when they came with the drinks.
Written 11 January 2020
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newromommy
New Rochelle61 contributions
June 2019 • business
We ate here twice during our visit to Santa Marta. The food is tasty, the service is friendly, and the view is lovely.
Written 11 June 2019
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Kristian A
Oslo4 contributions
June 2018 • solo
I came a bit earlier than what is usual, and got a great view of the sun setting from this 5th floor restaurant.
With me almost being the sole customer, the service was great, and the staff was very helpful.
The ceviche starter was nice, and the grilled fish main plate was excellent as well.
The cooking isn't top class, but with the fresh raw materials they have it doesn't need to be either.
I'm guessing it's a little pricey compared to the quality of the dishes, but you can't really argue with that view. So all in all, a very good experience.
Written 29 June 2018
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Flavia C
93 contributions
Aug 2018 • family
We went to "la primera" for dinner with a big group of people (18), therefore, we had made reservations with time. When we ask to see the drinks, they had ONE BOTTLE of white wine and one bottle of red wine... Not one type of wine...one bottle of each, so we had to ask for individual drinks each...no chance to make a toast...
We then ask for the main dish. The waiter from the start said: from the 5 different variety of fish we offer in our menu, we only have 3 different options at the moment. So 11 of the guests asked for one of those fish that the waiter said they had... Surprisingly, after 15 min waiting, the manager came and said: sorry but we are not able to make 11 dishes, given that we only have 6 pieces of the fish you are asking for...plop!!!!. Most of the people had to change their choice of dinner (we had already waited 20 min). After 45 min waiting we finally had the food.
The good part: food was good.
Is a shame they have such a bad service. I could understand that they were not used to such a big group of people....but thats why people make reservations...so that the restaurant can be prepared.
It was such a bad experience.... That at the end it was funny.
Written 6 August 2018
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Patrik K
Solna31 contributions
June 2018 • couples
Whether you’re alone or with someone else, this place is a must if you’re in town.
We have been here 3 times during our 5-day stay: 2 for drinks and 1 for dinner.
What I liked:
- Good value for the money
- unbeatable view of the entire bay and main avenue
- decent food and drinks
- not too busy
- great if you want to get away from the streets without leaving downtown
What I DISLIKED:
- The professionalism of the staff varies. Some are attentive and others slow which is the main drawback of the place. They are all slow with bringing the check but I believe they are playing busy and important. Other guests waited for a while as well (most places bring it to you in less than 3 min while this place brings it to you in 5 min if you’re lucky - 10 min at the worst).
Written 19 June 2018
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jakarta l
Palma de Mallorca36 contributions
June 2018 • solo
Walking along the boulevard, west of the Historical Centre, this restaurant on top of a 5 floor building, caught my eye. Although I wasn´t hungry, I decided to go up there, mainly to avoid the noon heat.
It looked posh and the dishes on the menu were very tempting. Since I wasn´t hungry, I decided to order two starters: the Bisque Frutos Del Mar and Pulpo A la Gallega. The latter was described as: tender tentacles etc.
Let me get to the point. The seafood in the bisque and the tender tentacles were not tender at all. Not even rubbery, the were hard and tough!
Now, I might be mistaken. Maybe seafood in Colombia is commonly eaten that way. But I doubt that.
Written 17 June 2018
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MBMVWA
Seattle575 contributions
Mar 2018 • friends
Excellent location, 3rd floor with a view of the harbor and a nice cooling breeze for an afternoon lunch. The food was excellent, very fresh seafood and nice cold beers and drinks. The only downside , is lunch took about 2 hours. Our waiter rarely came to our table and the kitchen was very slow at getting our orders out. The good thing, is we didn't have anything planned for the afternoon except relaxing. It might have been an off day for them. I would try it again for the excellent food and view!
Written 13 April 2018
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Seu J
1 contribution
Jan 2018 • friends
I enjoy the view, it’s a great place to have a good seafood diner and finish with a great party. Buena rumba.
Written 31 January 2018
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lina m
East Cleveland4 contributions
Dec 2017 • couples
It's a great spot for diner, the food and service are good, the best time is around 5:30pm to see the dawn, and the best is go with time to enjoy the view. Recommend plates are seafood paella and seafood casserole Excelente vista, se recomienda la paella y la cazuela de mariscos.
Written 31 January 2018
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CaroEspitia
21 contributions
Jan 2018 • none
It’s an amazing option, great food and service and the top view in the city. I absolutely love it. Es la mejor opción en la bahía, excelente servicio y comida, sin duda la mejor vista de la bahía.
Written 8 January 2018
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Dreamer304052
2 contributions
Jan 2018 • family
I had lunch with my mother. Having a delicious seafood lunch with such a wonderful view is priceless.
Written 4 January 2018
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Ivan J
Miami4 contributions
Oct 2017 • none
Its a perfect place to go in a romantic dinner, business lunch, or just to go eat with friends and family. At lunch time, the view you have of the bay and the city is priceless. At nights is a perfect place to have dinner, and then stay to drink something and dance if you want to. We ordered the Bacon Shrimps and Caldoso Rice, and Both plates were great, as starter The Galician style Octopus also flawless.
Written 12 November 2017
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Ivan C
Key Largo45 contributions
Oct 2017 • couples
Waste of time and money. You are better off getting a chuzo from street vendor. On 5th Floor. Decor terrible. Seating arrangement you have to maneuver the table and seats because they are scattered around without any kind of order. Service is slow. Menu reads good but the food is horrible. Ordered fettuccine del Mar a seafood dish.When the waitress brought the plate I knew immediately I was in trouble. Anyone can spot a undercooked fettuccine or spaghetti. I did not say anything and I tasted the sauce and a bit of seafood mix...horrible. My wife ordered the Primera Seafood plate, looked great on menu, but when delivered did not appear anything line the picture and tasted horrible. It is very dangerous to complain because had we returned the plates, the possibility of getting good something nasty back that you can see is extremely high. So we did not eat, paid my bill and left never to return. One positive comment is the view of the Bay at night from that location. Steer clear of this place.
Written 15 October 2017
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Martin M
Meilen90 contributions
July 2016 • couples
Well, the bar and the restaurant have definitively the best view in all Santa Marta - and very nice staff. The cooking can still be a bit improved. although the quality and the receipts are excellent (our menus very slightly overcooked). But this was a small inconvenience - the atmosphere let us forget it.
Written 29 July 2016
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