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Caribbean flavors, with technique and fire

Every dish, a story of flavor

Ingredients from the sea and the land, transformed with technique, for a cuisine that celebrates the Colombian Caribbean in every bite.

Sea, land
and fire

Our cuisine is born from the land and from the three forces that shape it: the sea, bringing freshness, movement and the richness of Caribbean waters; the land, present in every fruit, spice and root in our kitchen; and fire, a symbol of transformation, technique and creativity.

Crab is one of the stars of our menu, completed by craft cocktails, music and atmosphere, so every visit becomes a sensory experience, not just a meal.

We are a seafood and Caribbean cuisine restaurant in Cartagena's Old Town, with live music every day.

Meet us >Patacón baskets with crab, avocado and shrimp on colorful KarMaiRí boards

The origin of the name KarMaiRí

KarMaiRí comes from a linguistic interpretation linked to the Carib peoples who lived on this land before the arrival of the Spanish.

Kar

Named what was important or outstanding

Mai

Referred to
the land;

Creamy crab rice with plantain chips in a cast-iron pan

Ri

Named the bodies of water.

Patacón baskets with shrimp on a colorful KarMaiRí board

From this union comes
Kar-Mai-Rí:

"Important coastal land"

A meaning that connects directly with Cartagena and
its bond with the Caribbean Sea.

Our
Cuisine

Flavors for every taste, inspired by the Caribbean. Our menu brings together fish and seafood, meats, pastas, rice dishes and house specialties, combining ingredients, technique and flavor in a menu made for enjoying and sharing the Colombian Caribbean.

Patacón baskets with shrimp

Caribbean
flavors

Our menu brings together fish and seafood, meats, pastas and rice dishes inspired by the Colombian Caribbean. Fresh ingredients, technique and flavor in every dish.

Our menu

70 dishesSee the full menu

KarMaiRí
Experiences

At KarMaiRí, the food is just the beginning. Round out your visit with:

  • Craft cocktails to pair with every moment of the menu
  • Live music and entertainment, every day
  • A welcoming space for families, couples and groups of friends
  • No dress code
  • Air-conditioned dining room
  • Perfect for lunches, dinners, celebrations and get-togethers

Live music

TimeShow
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.Live crossover band (every day)
7:00 p.m.Live DJ
From 8:00 p.m.Live salsa band
Fridays and Saturdays, 9:00 p.m.Mariachi show
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Celebrations and Events

You bring the reason. We bring the experience. Great food, cocktails, live music and a night to share with your people. Celebrate at KarMaiRí.

KarMaiRí main dining room with arches and round lampsDining room tables set for a celebration

Birthdays:

Celebrate your birthday with us and enjoy a complimentary dessert for the guest of honor, our way of making the occasion even more special.

Special events:

For special occasions we offer pre-selected menus. Write to us and we will help you plan every detail.

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Gallery

Feel the KarMaiRí vibe. A glimpse of our kitchen, our cocktails and the nights that make every visit an experience.

Creamy seafood rice with squid and octopus in a cast-iron panSeafood casserole with corn, rice and gratinsTable set with Caribbean dishes and cocktailsCaesar salad with grilled chickenPork belly with mash and grilled cheese on a plantain leafGuacamole molcajete with pork crackling and sweet plantainSpaghetti bolognese with parmesanSeafood platter with lobster, mussels and pataconesPork crackling platter with patacones, cheese and lime

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