Ouzo Santa Marta
Parque de los Novios, Santa Marta
Restaurant in Santa Marta, Colombia
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Chef
Michael McMurdo
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Ouzo Santa Marta is a practical central pick for travelers who want a flexible sit-down meal rather than a destination tasting-menu night. Go for lunch or an early dinner, ask what is seasonal, and compare it with BK - BURUKUKA if the main priority is sunset atmosphere.
About Ouzo Santa Marta
Ouzo Santa Marta is a Santa Marta venue with a practical profile for visitors who want to plan around essentials rather than assumptions. The venue is associated with chef/owner Michael McMurdo, keeps daily midday-to-evening hours, and lists a smart-casual dress code.
The practical case is simple: consider Ouzo Santa Marta when the group wants a meal in Santa Marta and needs timing flexibility. It opens at 12 PM daily, closes at 10 PM from Sunday through Thursday, and closes at 10:30 PM on Friday and Saturday. Beyond those basics, avoid assuming a specific cuisine, menu format, signature dish, price point, or service style unless confirmed directly with the venue.
Go for the flexible meal, not a trophy reservation
The right planning strategy is to stay flexible. Since a fixed signature list, tasting-menu format, price range, and specific dishes are not listed, the safest move is to review the current menu directly with the venue before committing the meal to a particular expectation. That matters for visitors in Santa Marta, where timing and group appetite can vary from day to day.
For an explorer-style diner, the appeal is practicality rather than a confirmed accolade or highly defined format. If you are comparing other options, consider BK - BURUKUKA Restaurante Bar / Sunset Spot Santa Marta. Restaurante LamArt, Nuggu, Waku, and BURURAKE are also useful names to check when deciding what best fits your plans.
When to choose it during a Santa Marta trip
Ouzo Santa Marta is easiest to fit into a Santa Marta itinerary when timing matters. The daily 12 PM opening gives room for an earlier meal, while the 10 PM closing time on most days, and 10:30 PM closing time on Friday and Saturday, gives visitors additional evening flexibility. For attire, plan on smart casual.
Use Ouzo Santa Marta as one option in a broader Santa Marta dining plan, then compare it with other choices depending on the kind of meal you want. BK - BURUKUKA Restaurante Bar / Sunset Spot Santa Marta, Restaurante LamArt, Nuggu, Waku, and BURURAKE are useful names to check when deciding whether Ouzo Santa Marta is the right fit for your schedule, mood, and group.
Planning details
- Location
- Cra. 3 #19-29, Comuna 2, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia
- Website
- grupoouzo.com/ouzo
- Phone
- +57 317 5219377
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Ouzo Santa Marta positions Mediterranean ease inside Santa Marta’s older city fabric, translating the Greek ritual of slow, social drinking into a restaurant that encourages lingering. The copy frames the meal as an event and the table as a place to remain, so the dining experience reads as relaxed and intimate while carrying a measured sophistication — restaurants that now ask more of a diner in attention and expectation. Set on Carrera 3 in a neighborhood in transition, Ouzo balances local coastal practicality with a more deliberate, share-focused Mediterranean register.
Best For
Ouzo is best for people who want a measured, convivial dinner where the meal is the occasion rather than a quick refuel. The menu’s shareable bent and signature plates — grilled octopus, wood-fired pizza, roasted lamb with orzo — suit couples, small groups and visitors used to higher-expectation urban restaurants who are looking for a coastal adaptation of Mediterranean dining. It’s an especially good pick for evening dining and occasions that reward lingering conversation and shared plates.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the restaurant’s Mediterranean sociality: order shareable plates and move through the menu as a group. The signature grilled octopus and roasted lamb with orzo are natural centerpieces, while the wood-fired pizza offers a more casual shareable course. Expect a dining rhythm intended for lingering — pace plates to let the table stay together and to savor the convivial, slow-plate approach the restaurant invokes.
Venue details
Ambiance
Relaxed and lively atmosphere with attentive service on a terrace overlooking Parque de los Novios.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- grilled octopus
- wood-fired pizza
- roasted lamb with orzo
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Cra. 3 #19-29, Comuna 2, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia
Planning details
Location
Cra. 3 #19-29, Comuna 2, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Restaurante LamArt, Notable alternative
- BK - BURUKUKA Restaurante Bar / Sunset Spot Santa Marta, Notable alternative
- Nuggu, Notable alternative
- Waku, Notable alternative
- BURURAKE, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How it compares in Santa Marta
Choose Ouzo Santa Marta when the priority is a central, flexible restaurant meal. Restaurante LamArt is the closer cross-shop for diners who want another restaurant-led choice in town, while BK - BURUKUKA Restaurante Bar / Sunset Spot Santa Marta is the better fit when the setting and sunset matter more than the food decision.
Nuggu, Waku, and BURURAKE make more sense as cross-shops when the group is comparing mood, availability, and location rather than chasing awards or a known tasting format. With no confirmed price tier across this set, value should be judged by how well each venue matches the night: Ouzo Santa Marta for a usable city-center meal, BK - BURUKUKA for atmosphere, and LamArt for another focused restaurant alternative.
Booking difficulty looks manageable here, so Ouzo Santa Marta is the safer choice for travelers making plans late in the trip. For larger groups or peak dinner slots, compare availability across Restaurante LamArt and BK - BURUKUKA rather than assuming one table will solve every schedule constraint.
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Compare Ouzo Santa Marta
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Ouzo Santa Marta | Santa Marta | No published awards |
| Restaurante LamArt | Santa Marta | No published awards |
| BK - BURUKUKA Restaurante Bar / Sunset Spot Santa Marta | Santa Marta | No published awards |
| Nuggu | Santa Marta | No published awards |
| Waku | Santa Marta | No published awards |
| BURURAKE | Santa Marta | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Ouzo Santa Marta?
Specific signature dishes or a fixed menu format are not listed. Check the current menu directly with Ouzo Santa Marta and choose based on what is available that day.
Is Ouzo Santa Marta good for a special occasion?
It may work for a special occasion if the plan calls for a smart-casual meal in Santa Marta with flexible timing. A formal tasting-menu format, private dining, or a specific celebration package is not listed, so confirm details directly before planning around those needs.
How far ahead should I book Ouzo Santa Marta?
Reservation lead times are not listed. If timing matters, contact Ouzo Santa Marta directly, especially for Friday or Saturday evenings, when the venue is open until 10:30 PM.
What should I wear to Ouzo Santa Marta?
The dress code is smart casual. Aim for neat, relaxed clothing that feels put together without being formal.
Is lunch or dinner better at Ouzo Santa Marta?
Ouzo Santa Marta is open from 12 PM daily, so either an earlier meal or dinner can fit the schedule. Hours are 12–10 PM Sunday through Thursday and 12–10:30 PM on Friday and Saturday.
What are alternatives to Ouzo Santa Marta in Santa Marta?
For a different plan, compare Ouzo Santa Marta with BK - BURUKUKA Restaurante Bar / Sunset Spot Santa Marta, Restaurante LamArt, Nuggu, Waku, and BURURAKE. Choose based on current hours, availability, and the kind of setting you want.
Can Ouzo Santa Marta accommodate groups?
Group capacity, seating count, or private-event details are not listed. Contact Ouzo Santa Marta directly if you are planning for a group.
