Eh... if you have other options, it's not a bad idea to skip el Local…read more The drinks were small and pricey, the apps were tried were Ok. Fried cheese was basic but good, but a very small portion. The papas que pican were boring and not crispy or nicely plated. We won't be returning. The service left quite a bit to be desired, with a frigid greeting and then watching employees mix our drinks and pour some of it in to a shot glass for their staff. I am sad to leave this review, because the set up and outdoor seating are awesome.

We celebrated our wedding anniversary in Vieques. Our original plan was to go to Biekes Bistro…read morewhich was listed as open on all internet websites, but when we arrived it was closed. We found El Local and decided to give it a shot. We were not disappointed! The food was fantastic! Well seasoned and flavorful. We ordered: -the triangulo for an appetizer -el gallito with arroz y habichuelas -garlic shrimp with arroz mamposteado -tostones There were some concerns: -the food took awhile to come out. Not sure if it was the kitchen or the waitress. -the shrimp dish only came with 5 small shrimp. It was surprising as it looked like it was missing substance. These were not large or jumbo shrimp. - the tostones were rock hard. It almost felt like they had been cooked and fried before and then retired/heated for our meal. Overall a good eatery, would go back.

Yes, come here for dinner!! This restaurant was fantastic through and through - hands down one of…read morethe best we visited on the island. The elote ribs were such a fun and satisfying appetizer, and the ceviche was incredibly fresh, packed with flavor, and had such a great variety of textures. The cocktails were amazing too. But the gnocchi!! My partner and I genuinely agreed it was the best gnocchi we've ever had - and that includes all the restaurants we've tried on the mainland. Absolutely incredible. Oh! And all while having a beautiful view of the ocean. Highly, highly recommend. It was the perfect way to end a day at the beach. And a special shoutout to Juan for taking such great care of us and making sure we had a wonderful experience!

Service was abysmal- like worse than substandard, even for island time. 30 minutes after being…read moreseated, we still had no drinks in front of us and our waiter only offered 'specials' were appetizers.... Not going well for a Saturday night fine dining experience, right??? We were also told at that time we had to place appetizer and main orders at the same time -- keep in mind I've not yet placed a drink order... No seafood tower... it was retired on the menu yet we came almost 3,000 miles for it), and a fine dining menu that came super far from even being close to fine. No celiac options and while billed a great option for fresh inventive dishes, we found this place a huge let down and not willing to try. The front end staff needed a lot of help. The menu looks unrehearsed and neglected. I was glad to not spend my money here. Thankfully, we could leave before the $50 bottle of wine we ordered arrived. We went elsewhere!

Fired port was excellent. Very well seasoned. Mojitos are…read morereally, really good. Guava mojito. Very casual ambiance but good bar food.

Great stop before or after visiting the Playa Negra (one of 20 black sand beaches in the world)…read more We had a couple of beers and a sampler plate that was big enough to feed our entire family (2 adults and 2 kids). The food was not bad. The server was super nice and it was full of local people. Very chill environment. They have a full bar and slot machines.

The food it's actually goood if you do love spicy food ask for the patatas bravas !! With scrambled…read moreeggs it's so good ! The bartender REY is amazing. The cook was too !!

We were walking the streets of Old San Juan when we stumbled upon The Mezzanine, and what an…read moreawesome find! This cozy bar and tapas restaurant has a charming speakeasy vibe that immediately made us want to stay. There were four of us, and we shared three different tapas. The meatballs were hands down our favorite--they were absolutely amazing! The hummus was delicious, and the shrimp was just as impressive. The atmosphere is cute, quaint, and incredibly comfortable, with cozy chairs and small tables that give it more of a lounge feel than a traditional restaurant. It was the perfect place to relax after exploring Old San Juan. If you're in the area, I definitely recommend stopping in. We loved everything about it and would absolutely go back!

We had such a great dinner at The Easterly, definitely more of an upscale dining experience but…read morestill felt really relaxed and welcoming. We made a reservation, but honestly it didn't seem totally necessary when we went. From the moment we sat down, the staff was on top of everything and so friendly. You could tell they really care about the experience, and everything flowed perfectly without feeling rushed. For drinks, we ordered the Vessup and the Carib and both were so good. The Vessup especially stood out, the cream on top was so smooth and delicious and just made the whole drink. They brought out fresh bread to start and it was so good (always a win in my book). For dinner, we went with the lobster with potato and broccolini and it was incredible. Everything was cooked perfectly and the flavors were just on point. Between the food, drinks, atmosphere, and service, this was easily one of our favorite dinners on the trip. Definitely a spot I'd recommend if you're looking for something a little nicer but still with that island feel.

Great ambiance Great friendly servers…read more Beautiful place for bday dinner Pricey per portions Seating area requested was given to another couple Hard to park depending on time Event: Vacation for birthday

Top bar in the Caribbean and #26 in North America, so had to visit and did not disappoint. 4.5…read morestars Highlights: - Excellent drinks: from their champeta which was run ginger pineapple to pornstar martini to a classic daquiri and even a pina colada, the bartenders know what they are doing. - 6 different rooms to visit each with a different vibe and some different cocktails - Main entrance: front room with big windows was cool to pass through - Vino: wine based cocktails in a smaller spot - Shing A 'Ling: salsa room with dance floor and bands or DJs was the liveliest. Loved watching everyone no matter how old get into the groove. - El Final: red room with DJ booth for more dancing fun - El Desvío: Super small 10-seat candlelit area slightly hidden - La Cubanita: where we parked ourselves to chill Lowlights: - Weekend nights gets very crowded with a line out front in the heart of the nightlife area in old town.

First, the staff is insanely good at service and crafting the drinks. I was amazed sitting at the…read morebar as they made these drinks. Not to mind the price is perfect. I never had a bad drink here out of the two nights and many drinks had. The layout is amazing with multiple rooms, bars, and DJs. Anything from techno, pop mixes, to latin. Yes i did salsa with the love of my life. No that has no influence on my review haha. Definitely recommend for a night out!! During the weekday we didn't have a line but it was still full inside. On a Friday we had a short line at 10:30 and it was packed.

Part of the Royal Sonesta Hotel. When they shuttered Ocean Breeze, on the beach, they opened here…read moreshortly thereafter. Relaxing, sit at tables on a boardwalk covered by an umbrella, enjoy delicious drinks with friendly service and terrific views. What could be bad.

There are a few oceanside restaurants in Esperanza and we thought the menu at Duffy's was more…read moreinteresting. We wanted to try a special type of rice and beans called mamposteao, and were not disappointed. It was very flavorful! We also got the pork chop, which had a sweetness to its marinade -- also very good. The crab and beans dip was full of mayonnaise and not much beans (1 star off), so probably would not get this again. The location is nice. It is right in front of the Esperanza sign, and has a beautiful view of the sunset. We ate our dinner and sipped our drinks slowly while absorbing the view.

Great dinner spot if you want a chill spot right off the beach. We were seated outside and had an…read moreAMAZING view of the ocean. Our server was super friendly, and had our table belly-laughing. The food was pretty good. At our servers recommendation, I got the spicy chicken sandwich (FRIED not grilled) without the jalapeños. It was big, and pretty good! I would also highly recommend the strawberry daiquiri.

Great dive bar on the island!…read more Hung out here for an hour enjoying cold Medallas while my wife and daughter did the bio bay tour. Server was friendly and quick, which was great because it was busy! Didn't get to try any food, but saw several dishes come out that looked good. Fun place to enjoy some drinks!

Unfortunately this place sucks :(…read more Came in around 9:30. Ordered food and didn't get it for over an hour. Took it with us and found out our food was made incorrectly. Took it back and talked to the same server. "Oh yeah it's like that because we ran out of some ingredients". Kid wanted a burger so ordered another one since we were back. Another hour passes. I ask a random waitress - can you see if our burger is ready? "oh is it to go? yeah it's ready" What the! How long was it sitting there and how much longer would we have had to wait if we didn't ask for an update. Food was trash. Avoid if possible.

This is a fun bar with a great vibe. Great music to dance to or just enjoy as you lounge with…read morefriends. They host private parties too. We showed up at one and the owner let us join in on the fun! The owner/bartender Ruben is such a great guy. We were here on vacation and he not only made us amazing fresh fruit cocktails but also gave us amazing recommendations on where to go in Ponce and around. Thanks for an amazing night Ruben!

From the owner: Number Nine is an exclusive venue with a local feel. Lounge environment with freshly crafted…read morecocktails and impeccable service. Live Dj's and entertainment for a fun night out in town.