Chef Carlos Rivera brings 15 years of culinary experience to every plate at La Costa Seafood. Born from the vibrant food culture of Puerto Rico and shaped by rigorous training at Johnson & Wales University in Miami, Carlos is a Puerto Rican-Miami fusion specialist who has spent his career perfecting the art of coastal cooking.
His approach blends the bold, sun-drenched Caribbean coastal flavors of his upbringing with modern American culinary techniques — creating dishes that feel both deeply familiar and genuinely new. Every preparation reflects a chef who understands the ocean not just as an ingredient source, but as a living tradition.
At the heart of his menu are family recipes passed down through generations, carefully reimagined for the contemporary dining experience. These are not reproductions — they are conversations between past and present, between Puerto Rico and Miami Beach, between memory and craft.
Our Philosophy
Fresh.Always.
Every morning, before the kitchen opens its doors, La Costa's team is on the dock. We source our catches directly from local Miami Beach fishermen — relationships built over years, grounded in mutual respect for the sea and for the guest sitting at our tables.
Fresh is not a marketing word at La Costa. It means the snapper on your plate was swimming in the Atlantic this morning. It means the shrimp in your mofongo were selected by hand, not by algorithm. It means our menu shifts with the tides — and that's exactly how we want it.
Our menu is built on family recipes passed down through generations — from grandmothers' sofrito to seaside ceviche traditions carried from Puerto Rico to Florida. Chef Carlos Rivera has reimagined these foundations for the modern dining experience without erasing what makes them irreplaceable.
La Costa Seafood is premium because we refuse to cut corners — on sourcing, on technique, or on hospitality. But premium doesn't mean distant. Every guest at our table is a neighbor, a celebration, a reason to cook something extraordinary.
The People Behind the Plate
Meet OurTeam
La Costa Seafood is more than a kitchen — it is a family of dedicated professionals who bring passion, precision, and warmth to every shift. Together, they create the experience that brings guests back, season after season.
Chef Carlos Rivera
Executive Chef
15 years of culinary experience. Puerto Rican-Miami fusion specialist trained at Johnson & Wales. The creative force behind every dish at La Costa.
Maria Santos
Sous Chef
8 years of experience. Our ceviche and raw bar expert — her precise technique and Caribbean instincts make every crudo unforgettable.
Diego Morales
Head Sommelier
6 years of experience. A master of wine and cocktail pairings who knows how to match the ocean's best with the glass in your hand.
Ana Gutierrez
General Manager
5 years of experience. The heart of La Costa's hospitality — Ana ensures every guest feels like a regular from the first visit.
Life at La Costa
Taste theOcean
From the first pour to the last bite — a visual journey through our kitchen, our dining room, and the coastal flavors that define La Costa Seafood.
Every meal at La Costa Seafood is a celebration of the sea, the season, and the people around the table. Whether it's a quiet dinner for two or a gathering of friends, we are ready to make it extraordinary. Reserve your table today.
