Chalan on the Beach — Restaurant in Miami Beach

Summary : If you want the right price for the right seafood, along with good ol' home cooked meal, this is the place.

TLDR; May 2023 I have always missed a heart warmingly good sea food, as Korean. Living in Texas, good and safe seafood is always.....a luxury of a sort.

Visiting Florida, my dire need to suffice my thirst for Ocean's embrace shivered. My tongue and the brain, their screams to rejuvenate their oceanic grace, made me wandering to this Peruvian Restaurant, Chalan the Beach.

Reasons I would whole heartdly bring this place to your attention are: (Dr. Strange's first trip to multi verse would be a good visualization, but its in the sea.)

The fair price for more than fair food. (Just... ground breaking) Not many things ask for the rightfully deserved price these days; but this place offers it. Whatever you think to or actually pay, you will not even look at the check in the end. You will surrender not only your card, but a hefty tip as well, voluntarily, to "match" the price you think it deserves.

I come from Dallas Texas. Fresh seafood is a luxury. And I will come back here to keep my memory bank fresh.

Great service, great atmosphere. Ms Gloria did wonders for us. She was not a server, but a guiding narrator for the deep ocean dive. She must have written the "Hitchhiking Guide to the Ocean"

Chalan on the Beach is a perfect spot to end the day, quenching not only the thirst from walking under hot sun, but also satisfying the devouring hunger. Their Sangria plays Starbursts your tongue and fills top of the nose with fruity dry ice show, just to "Rock" your stomach with what's to come next, the main entres.

Go with rice, if you want to feel every single rice piece playing carimbo, all body painted with concentrated seafood gravie, popping on top of your tongue with lightly crusted bottom. Too much fun.

Go with noodles, but spicy. That hot and spice will kick in the full flavors of seafoods to your jaws like a freaking mule, right in the spot.

Parking would be a problem, but I would park bit far next time, and waltz my way down to Chalan to remind my last visit to get watery mouth.

I would say Chalan should be the first visit for the first timers to set the "Standard" of what proper seafood served should be from any next visit, but will make you come back. Because nothing beats the warmth of home...

Chalan on the Beach in Miami Beach is about to take your taste buds on a wild Peruvian adventure! 🌊🌮🎉 This place is a fiesta for the senses, where flavorful dishes, friendly service, and a vibrant ambiance come together in a perfect salsa of deliciousness! 😄🎶🌟

Let's dive right into the culinary wonders they have to offer! 🍽️✨ Chalan on the Beach brings the vibrant flavors of Peru to your plate with a touch of "¡Olé!" From the tangy ceviche that transports you straight to the shores of Lima to the succulent lomo saltado that'll have your taste buds doing the cha-cha, every dish is a fiesta of flavors that'll make you say, "¡Qué rico!" 😋🌮🎉

The service at Chalan on the Beach is as warm and welcoming as a Peruvian sunbeam! ☀️🤗 The staff is always ready with a friendly smile and a helpful suggestion. They'll guide you through the menu like true culinary Sherpas, ensuring you navigate the flavorful peaks and valleys of Peruvian cuisine with ease. They're like foodie superheroes, ready to save the day with a side of guacamole! 🦸‍♂️🥑💪

Now, let's talk about the ambiance—it's a tropical party with a pinch of Peruvian spice! 🎉🌴🌶️ The vibrant decor, lively music, and colorful atmosphere at Chalan on the Beach will transport you to a seaside fiesta in Lima. It's like sipping a Pisco Sour while doing the salsa on a sandy beach! 💃🍹🏖️

And let's not forget the dessert—prepare for a sweet finale that'll make your taste buds shout, "¡Encore, por favor!" 🍮🍓 Chalan on the Beach offers a delightful selection of Peruvian desserts that are as irresistible as a llama in a sombrero. From the velvety flan to the decadent tres leches cake, each bite is like a dessert tango that'll have you twirling with delight! 🍰🎶🦙

In conclusion, Chalan on the Beach is a hidden Peruvian gem in the heart of Miami Beach that deserves five enthusiastic sombrero-wearing stars! 🌟🌮🎉 So, put on your dancing shoes, loosen your belt a notch or two, and get ready for a flavor fiesta that'll make your taste buds cha-cha-cha with joy. It's a culinary adventure that'll leave you shouting, "¡Delicioso!" in between mouthfuls of Peruvian...

I want to start on a positive note because the food was good. However, being ignored by the waitstaff for 20 minutes wasn't. They would come up to the podium, walk by and never lift their eyes to the customers waiting. And it wasn't just us. There were at least three groups behind us. It was fine if we had to wait but it would have been great if they could have said, sorry we are really busy, we'll get to you when we can, the wait will be at least 40 minutes, said hello with a smile....really any of those things would have worked.

As for them being actually being busy I'm not so sure. By the time it behooved them to speak with us there were five empty tables in the main dining area which only has around ten tables. We couldn't see back to the other part of the restaurant but it seemed as if a fair amount of people were leaving.

Maybe it's the 'south beach' attitude (making people wait, no eye contact, making customers feel like they are beneath them) and that's how they treat everyone. Who knows. We just didn't appreciate it. We weren't treated this way at any other restaurants in South Beach. If we hadn't been on a plane all day and didn't have starving teenagers I know we would have left. But it was 7:30 pm and we thought a long wait might happen anywhere in South Beach.

We ordered water, a beer, and sodas. Fifteen minutes later my husband had to get up and go get them since my son appeared to be having a low. No word of apology for forgetting or not getting them.. Again, we should have left but we were SO hungry.

When the food finally did arrive it was very good. Ceviche was great, seafood platter yummy, and the chicken soup good.

Personally, I wouldn't have tipped them but my husband is way nicer than me. If I could have tipped the cook I definitely would have. I would guess our whole dining experience was over 2 hours. (with at least 1 hour...