The best food I had in PR! Sooooooo delicious and so much variety!…read more The staff were extremely friendly and even made a custom meal for my bf who is vegan. We even met the chef who was so kind! We got the yuca fries, bone marrow, fava bean tacos, oxtail cannelloni, duck, mahi mahi, black cod, vegan special, chocolate cake, and coconut sorbet! Everything was to die for except the bone marrow which had a super small portion size. The free bread was also amazing! Probably one of the top 3 free restaurant breads I've had. Will 1000000% be back next time I visit PR!

Fantastic restaurant, the best of many great options on the Ritz property. Luckily we saved it for…read morelast so wasn't disappointed by the other restaurants but MELAO was one of the best experiences we ever had anywhere. I liked the jovial yet professional service but the food is what made it great. Started with a tuna tartare daily special recommended by the waiter, it was great. Many layers of flavors and the tuna and avocado was fantastic. I then had the ribeye (the smaller one, at only 20 oz :-)) and it was one of the best steaks I've ever had. For those who haven't seen my other reviews, I've been to hundreds of the best steakhouses, from NY to Chicago to Las Vegas to London, and while this wasn't a steakhouse it was fantastic. A nice think ribeye, perfect marbling but they also got the medium rare exactly as it should be, with an incredible char on the outside. I would fly back to Puerto Rico just to have this steak again. I also liked the crispy brussel sprouts and the asparagus were excellent, larger portion than you get elsewhere and nice thick asparagus. Finished with the I think 7 layer coconut cake, which I thought was the nicest dessert (split it with my wife's key lime pie, also good, and daughter's carrot cake donuts). Can't wait to go again.

My wife and I had an amazing experience at Bottles in Dorado. From the moment we arrived, the…read moreatmosphere felt welcoming and perfect for a relaxed date night. We started with a couple of cocktails, and both were excellent--well-balanced and clearly made with care. For the appetizer, we ordered the beef carpaccio, which was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. For our main course, we shared the ribeye steak with mashed potatoes and vegetables, and it did not disappoint. The steak was cooked perfectly, tender, and full of flavor. The sides complemented the dish really well and made it a complete, satisfying meal. The service was attentive without being overwhelming, and everything came out at a great pace. Overall, it was a fantastic dining experience, and we'll definitely be coming back. Highly recommended for anyone looking for great food, drinks, and a nice atmosphere in Dorado.

Wine selection is unreal, great for dates, family/friend gatherings and celebrations or for a quick…read morepick up at the meat counter. Food was amazing. Be careful, we filled up on apps and could barely dig into our main course. Key lime pie was amazing! Calamari is a delightful staple, the octopus was prepared differently the second time we went as was the mushroom risotto. Still, very tasty just unexpected. Chicken with capers ad butter was light and delicious, chicken Marsala the second time had more wine flavor but again very good. Pasta was cooked perfectly. Service was slow but by mainland standards. For the Caribbean, just right!

We had dinner here Christmas Eve. What a delightful atmosphere. The service was impeccable and food…read moreperfect! The food is an eclectic mix of local cuisine as well as other styles. I highly recommend the desserts they have. Very interesting that they also have a deli, bakery, and wine cellar on premise. Definitely a must if visiting the area! Congrats to Rolando and the staff for their commitment to ensuring that everyone has an enjoyable experience while dining amidst local art work that they showcase.

Spectacular wines outside the beaten path. A must visit wine paradise!!!…read moreDelicious food to compliment your happy grape journey!!

Don't get here with a big party. They have this weird rule against splitting the check. It's…read morelaziness as the system can easily do this, they just dont want to. Also, the wine selection is not that good. The waitress tried to accommodate us but at the end it was the management who dropped the ball. Also food was good but not great for what they charge us. Overall, it was expensive, not great and we were not treated good. I don't plan to visit again as the experience was negative.

A+ muy bueno, excelentes comidas y postres, y muy buen…read moreservicio. Buen ambiente, Volveremos pronto

If you're a lover of Italian small plates with distinctive flair and/or a curated wine list filled…read morewith exotic grapes and niche finds, you should definitely give El Vino Crudo a try. It's a cozy little restaurant that was perfect for our recent short stay in Old San Juan. I was impressed with the wine list, which featured sparkling, white, orange, rose, and red options by the glass and of course a more extensive list of bottles. I opted for two different sparkling options, a Pineau d'Aunis (rose) from the Loire Valley (strawberry notes) and a Verdeca (white) from Puglia (melon, white flowers). I drink a lot of wine and have never heard of these grapes at all, so they were fun to check out and delicious to boot. We also tried a number of different bites. They were all good, but these were the most memorable: Apio gnocchi - delightfully pillowy and nutty Dulce de papaya and prosciutto - lightly sweet and savory all at once. This might be an even better version of the more popular prosciutto and melon dish. Partamra olive oil cake - so lemony and moist Beet ice cream - this was wild! For sure my first time trying beet ice cream. It was barely sweet and had a very thick, almost custard-like texture. Special shout out to the staff, who were all so nice and chill and knowledgeable.

I had an awesome palate experience. I highly recommend. You will not be disappointed. We tried…read morealmost all the entrees

Nice place, savory menu and drinks. Great for a quick and fun outting with the chance of enjoying…read morea good live music performance

Such a cute place. We came very early at 7:30am. We thought at first it was closed, but Then…read morerealized they were located upstairs. Got buzzed in. We ordered a caramel latte, a cappuccino and a french toast with churros and bacon to share. We loved everything. The service is awesome. We spoke with the owner/chef. Very nice guy. When we are in the area again, we will definitely stop by.

Must come here to have breakfast ! This place is so good! Service was amazing and we got great…read morerecommendations 10/10! Parking is available too!

Nice little venue with good music. It's a small simple place with good music. Very nice bar tenders.read more

Seeking shelter from the heat of Old San Juan near Plaza Colon, we spotted Tapea, opened a few…read moreshort months ago. Zoe, our server and host, immediately made us feel Right at home Zoe customized a couple of sangrias for me with no sugar added, but with an extra bit of rum. Our tapas; Bruschetta with fresh mozzarella, tomato chutney and balsamic and Bruschetta of pumpkin, goat cheese and honey were thoroughly enjoyable. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Good drinks and service.... Place is nice and comfy and some good people and watching.read more