Central Cevichería

Central Cevichería is a multi-level seafood house at Carrera 13 #85-14 in Chicó, near the Zona T, Bogotá, Colombia. It is the city's best-known address for ceviche, built around a long list of ceviches and tiraditos with Colombian and Peruvian influences, plus seafood rice and fried fish. Signature orders include classic and Colombian-style ceviches, tiraditos, arroz de mariscos and fried whole fish served with patacones, the crisp fried green plantain discs common on the coast. Portions are generous, and groups often order several ceviches to compare. The cocktail list is long, with pisco-based drinks and other seafood-friendly cocktails, and beer and wine are also available. The restaurant occupies several floors, and the rooms are busy, casual and noisy, with a steady crowd from lunch until late; the atmosphere is social rather than formal, and dress is casual to smart casual. Prices are mid-range, roughly COP 45,000-110,000 per person (about $14-35), and ordering shared plates keeps the bill moderate. Service is daily for lunch and dinner, typically 12PM-11PM. Reservations are recommended at weekends because the tables fill quickly, and walk-ins on weekday afternoons are usually easier. Because Bogotá sits high in the Andes far from the coast, visitors sometimes ask about seafood freshness; the restaurant's volume and turnover are part of its reputation for reliable ceviche. The Chicó location makes it an easy stop before or after shopping and nightlife around the Zona T, and taxis and ride-hailing are the simplest way to arrive. Visitors with shellfish or fish allergies should state them clearly when ordering, and vegetarians will find few options on a menu so centred on seafood.