Top 10 Peruvian Restaurants in the SF Peninsula for July

July is bright and social on the Peninsula, a good month to explore beyond the familiar, and Peruvian cooking rewards the curious. This list gathers the spots we return to, seeded by the Michelin-noted rooms and the places our review team has featured, then rounded out with the favorites readers bookmark.

At Outside Eats we curate from firsthand knowledge, starting with the standouts and filling out the list with dependable favorites. Peruvian food blends indigenous ingredients with Spanish, Japanese, and Chinese influences into something all its own, from bright ceviche to lomo saltado and rotisserie chicken with its signature green sauce.

The flavors are bold and layered, and many dishes are built to share, so gather a group. Our ten picks give you a strong starting point across the Peninsula. Browse the sections below by city, and open any restaurant for photos, hours, and directions. On a warm July evening, ceviche and a pisco sour make a genuinely memorable meal.