wonderful ! Eating out now is a little complicated because of the COVID-19 but this place is extremely clean and secured. They would take your temperature before you enter and they will clean the table in front of you. The food is very good and the drinks are great ! Beware that the plates are big! lol . Gorgeous view of the ocean and you can see the sunset if you go around 5 pm. The service was excellent, fast and efficient . We order one jar of Sangria and beers. The sangria was exquisite , not too strong or light. Food *Salmorejo de Jueyes - 5 of 5, Puerto Rican Salmorejo de Jueyes is a treat for anyone who loves crab. You can eat it with white rice , fried plantains or mofongo. * Chicken Mofongo - 5 of 5 , Mofongo itself is a dumpling made from lightly fried plantains, garlic, and pork rinds - it is full of flavor, and not overly dense or dry. You can order Mofongo with shrimps, beef or anything you like. Its a great restaurant to visit if you are near Salinas. They have free parking and you have the option to seat inside with AC or outside with a beautiful ocean view. read more

El Balcón del Capitán - Seafood Near Me - Salinas, Puerto Rico

Llegamos desde San Juan referidos por Chat GPT, error! Nos sentamos en la terraza con muy bonita vista. Por suerte pedimos varios aperitivos y estuvieron tan malos que no llegamos a ordenar nada más para almorzar. Empezamos pidiendo un caldo de pescado, parecía grasa pero estaba aguao' aguao' y soso, malo. También pedimos un coctél de carrucho, por $16.99 literal solo tenía 7 pedazos de carrucho pequeñitos y el resto era lechuga mojada con el picadillo de cebolla y pimiento, de sabor, nada espectacular. Los camarones al ajillo, que son imposibles de dañar, no sabían a nada y parecían hervidos (hasta tenían la espumita blanca por encima), hubiera querido pedir sal pero la joven no salía a atendernos; los tostones parece que habían estado sumergidos en aceite frío por varios minutos, así que también fueron imposibles de comer, y por último los chicharrones de pescado, más bien parecían haber frito una tilapia, con un poquito de mayo-ketchup nos lo pudimos tragar pero no era un buen filetito de pescado. En fin, lo único bueno fueron las cervezas porque ni el jugo de toronja tenía sabor. El servicio fatal, ni a cobrarnos se acercaban a la mesa así que tuvimos que ir personalmente a la caja. Un lugar muy bonito, solo necesita unos nuevos cocineros (porque chefs no deben ser) y empleados que disfruten y valoren su trabajo. read more

I really wanted to like this place but truth of the matter it was just ok. The service was lackluster at best. The young lady took our order and it took very long just to get appetizers. The food was ok. I had the pulpo cóctel, which I had to remind the waitress about our order. For my entree I had the shrimp in garlic sauce and it was good. My girlfriend had the red snapper which she enjoyed. read more

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Food is good, fresh, Service amazing, Ambience, ac or a beautiful viewp in front of the sea

When I came in the girl said to take a seat anywhere. We stood a while before the waitress came I was read to go. The food wasn't good the food was cold. read more

My family visited this restaurant last month. We waited and hour and a half to be seated, then waited two hours for our meals to arrive. In good conscience I cannot recommend this restaurant. read more

Cristal was one of the best waitress I e ever meet, the view from the balcony is worth the drive alone and the fresh fish is some of the best I've ever had. Had the red snapper with mojo and it was cooked to perfection. Service was the right speed for the venue, all the food is made to order and fresh. A definite stop when visiting Salinas. read more

El Balcón del Capitán - Red snapper - Seafood Near Me - Salinas, Puerto Rico

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Over price food, Beans taste it came out of the can. Seafood Soup was tasteless and not hot. However their drinks on the other hand were good. Would only go back for drinks and skip the food read more

Visiting the area and it was dinner time so we looked for places to eat and decided to try another rest (night before went to El Dorado) El Balcón del Capitán was next in line. I'm sorry to say I don't recommend it. We order the paella for 3. It came with a plate of tostones and a small caldero of habichuelas guisadas?! We waited for 45 minutes which is the standard for the worst paella ever. The taste was great for a rice made with sea food if that is what you wanted! The rice was dry, was served cold and all the sea food placed un top was tasteless and overcooked. Service was ok. They call themselves to be the home of great lobster maybe long time ago. Another dish that was not good was their fish soup called 7 Potencias. Fortunately for the rest of my party their food choices turned out to be good. The red snapper, churrasco, pulpo salad, tostones de pana (breadfruit), and the pastelillos de chapín. As for the ambiance it was ok. Oh and before I forget, prices are ridiculously high. A mofongo relleno dish was $25-35 read more

Looks great. Service was horrible. Waited half an hour for a waitress to come, she didn't even ask us what we would like to drink so we left. Got a arrogant kind of feel for the please read more

I was there with my daughter and my two grandchildren from Chicago. It took a long time to get our orders. Instead of bringing all the food at the same time. They did not. Only one order and by the time they brought the three orders that were missing the food was cold. It was disappointing because it was my daughters birthday. read more

Please don't waste your time and money on this place !! So many other options that you can tell are much better by the amount of cars in the parking lot. Last time they will steal my money....$12 for 3 shrimps and $12 for small scoop of octopus!!! Can't wait to see this place out of business !! read more

I personally wouldn't recommend this place to anyone. Our appetizers took nearly an hour to get to our table and it wasn't that great as I was expecting. When our main entrees arrived they were cold and the taste was not impressive. The staff was either overwhelmed or incapable because our table couldn't even get our glasses off water filled and plates were taken off our tables without even asking if we were done with the plates. If you're looking for good seafood find another place. read more

What a true-blue diamond in the rough! Dinner at this restaurant was one of the highlights of our trip, no doubt. Located directly on a scenic waterfront, you definitely do not want to miss the view. Make sure you ask to be seated outdoors! The decor is simple, but stylish and tropical. The food is to die for. We started out with some Mini Empanadas (with lobster) as an appetizer. So cute and delicious! For the main meal, our group of four split the family-size Seafood Paella. Be warned: this dish is absolutely giant--and absolutely beautiful. They loaded it up with shrimp, clams, conch, and yellow rice. It was also served with a large pot of beans, and a side of tostones. There was so much food it barely fit on the table! The drinks were also amazing. This place is famous for its sangria so we tried that and the piña coladas. Even though this restaurant is a bit off the beaten path, it's totally worth the trip. If you want amazing seafood by a beautiful sunset view, this is the spot for you! WEPA! read more

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Food took almost an hour and a half & the soup only had 2 pieces of fish ! The skinny waitress sucks always on her phone !

Nice patio overlooking Bahia Salinas, friendly staff with good understanding of English as well as Spanish. Good sized empanadillas that are also not to greasy, lots of shrimp in the one we had. Unfortunately, the paella didn't quite live up to the standard set by the empanadillas, the seafood for the most part was overcooked to the point of making us wonder if maybe it was left over from last night as we were there for lunch... No apparent impact from last falls hurricane here, it is fully operational unlike a lot of the other restaurants along the playa here. Worth giving it another chance for dinner though, maybe later this week.... read more

Bad service bad food don't recommend NO ONE tastes less food the waitress don't know haw to treat the customers

Don't come here the worst service ever more than 1 hour to get our food on a TUESDAY, also super expensive if you want to throw your money away then come here. HORRIBLE Service read more

Listen. The reviews are right. It takes a while. But consider where you are. A small town with a small kitchen with workers trying their best. The service was slow but not rude or deliberately slow. The servers were amazingly nice, even kept us updated on how the kitchen works, etc. make sure you plan for an hr or 2 here so you can just relax, drink and enjoy yourself. Beautiful scenery. The food was amazing as well. Especially the lobster. And the sangria was great! read more

Simply Amazing food at an affordable price and an incredibly scenic view.Would recommend to anyone visiting the island and wanting a taste of truly authentic food while viewing the ocean. Truthfully a hidden gem. read more

Warm Caribbean breezes from a balcony so vote to the ocean you can taste the salt! Fresh Caribbean lobster. On the grill with butter. Remind them not to overcook it.. Puerto Ricans have a tendency to over cook the lobster. But man, is it good!! read more

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This place was recommended by my father based on a previous visit of his. The space is pleasant and right on the water. We sat out in the terrace enjoying the water view and the breeze. The service was pleasant and friendly. The menu had a decent wine list with at least ten whites and ten reds. I didn't look at other beverages. Our disappointment came with the food. The "surf and turf" was a bit skimpy for $32.99. The paella was served with beans on the side!?? My parents complained that the seafood in the paella was overcooked and the dish was just warm not hot. My mahi fillet was well seasoned but also overcooked. As a result it was a bit tough and dry. I'm thankful it had a yummy tomato and onion sauce. The desserts seemed homemade and the kids really liked them. Overall the space provided for a lovely spot to dine but the food was not something that would bring us back. Especially since I'm visiting from Chicago. read more

I would not recommend this place. The service was terrible from beginning to end! Appetizers took almost an hour to arrive, and they were cold. We ordered the house "specialty" which is the seafood paella, and it was dry, cold, and lacked seasoning. They forgot to put the lobster in the paella and was served 15 minutes later, cold, dry, unseasoned, and overcooked. The only good thing about this place is the breezy outdoor terrace and view. Again, don' waste your time or money! read more

Cute restaurant right on the water. Has both inside and outside seating. Also a little bar- tiny bar It was dark when I came but I imagine during the day or evening would be quite lovely. The service as with most Puertorican restaurant is very good. I had the turnover sampler and tostonas with langostina Yummy for my tummy Also enjoyed the rum punch. $5 for a huge glass of deliciousness If you are in general vicinity or passing by, it's worth the detour A little pricier than expected for a small town but worth it read more

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Nice place right on the water. The menu offers a long list of local dishes, fish and seafood. We had a lobster and had to share due of the lobster size:) read more

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Nice little out of the way spot frequented mostly by locals. Sangria was very good as were the empanadillos. Only had drinks and appetizers, but the entrees looked great, and the view of the ocean is wonderful! Note: the sangrias are definitely a must. read more

El Balcón del Capitán - View from the patio - Seafood Near Me - Salinas, Puerto Rico

Clean and attentive service. Food was brought promptly although fish was a bit dry. Had the Surtidito sampler which consisted of sorullos, pastelillos de chapín, masitas de pescado and chicken fritter (3 of each). Main dish was Mahi Mahi Fillet in Mojo Sauce with tostones. Good portions. Overall, a good place to eat seafood. read more

What we thought it was going to be an awesome dinner with family turned out into a disaster. We waited 1:20 minutes for the food to arrive. Seafood was overcooked and not tasty. Service was horrible. Overall bad experience. Badly administrated. read more

The prices are incredibly high. I paid $33 for a small Mofongo with seafood mix and it was Not that great. My sister had a fried fish that was Not fresh and tasteless. I would never recommend this place to anyone. One more note, there were cats eating leftovers on top of a table. Overpriced and disgusting. This is a real and true experience. read more

Food was good- just note it does take about 2 hours to eat here; however worst service EVER!! My son spilt the water while the server was there and I cleaned it up as they watched. They never brought my son silverware nor a glass of water. The dirty water and glass stayed on the table the entire 2 hrs that we waited for our food. Server was kind however we saw them 3 times and I eventually got up to get my husband and I water. My son never received any silverware. My husband ordered coffee which never showed. I wouldn't eat here- not worth the wait or poor service for the expensive price. read more

Very bad service experience! We went here to celebrate my sister's wedding and my parents anniversary on a recommendation. How wrong we were. Very disappointed in our waiter service that didn't do a good job. Our tables were neglected, and our food was brought to us two hours later, even flat out cold! Even bigger tables that came to the restaurant at a much later time got served before we did. The food was bland, and the manager didn't came to our table to amend the situation. The prices were too steep for the quality of the food, which was mediocre at best. Very bad service. Very bad experience. Avoid. read more

Good food with a great view of the south side of the island. Enjoyed a good meal while sitting right at the ocean with a nice day and awesome tropical breeze read more

My husband had to take an emergency trip to the island on our anniversary week so he went to eat at this restaurant (in his hometown in Salinas, Puerto Rico) and so to surprise him I called them up and paid for his dinner and his guest and also had the bar take him a cognac and wish him a happy anniversary for me. They were just as friendly as can be and accommodated my every wish. I highly recommend this place and believe me the food is delicious and fresh. I use to love this restaurant when I lived in Puerto Rico. I give it two thumbs up and five stars. Thank you El Balcon del Capitan for making my husband trip a memorable one for both of us. read more

Took a little to long to get the drinks & they dont comunicate clearly about who is gonna do our table.

Vacationing in PuertoRico and stumbled upon this gem. Our first visit merits 4 stars; I believe in going at least twice to vote 5 stars for any restaurant... We arrived early and where greeted warmly by our server. Our choice of seating. One of two tables on the outdoor patio and a handful of patrons inside. We started off with an order of the sampler pastelellitos (small pastelillos). Winner! Two each of fish (grouper), shrimp and lobster that were delicious! The lobster tail and steak was well cooked and very tasty. The grilled pork chops, white rice and red beans were the "real" Caribbean dish. Too stuffed to finish our food and no room for dessert! The views of the Caribbean Sea make for a wonderful ambiance. A small bar inside has some seating and beautiful views as well with flat screen TVs. Definitely recommend this restaurant and will go back again when visiting Puerto Rico. read more

Waiting time at least 45 minutes we ordered driinks we waited for the for the waitress to come back for refills but we had to get up to ask ourself the paella and the fried Nero was great but the service I give it a 1 and I'm being generous read more

Something happen in the kitchen and they went from the best to the WORST grill lobster in PR. The lobster is no longer fresh, when they first show it to you, its already boiled and stored in the freezer, then they cooked it, but it turned out dry and tasteless. Don't waste your time and money. I will never come back. Too bad this was a great place to eat lobster. read more

I love this place. The restaurant has a beautiful view of the ocean, homey atmosphere and our waitress was very nice. I had the seafood paella the ist time i came here and it was delicious, not dry and overcooked like other places. The second time i had the fried chillo or red snapper and it was fantastic. If u are looking for great seafood this is the place to go. read more