We arrived for dinner and drinks and were immediately enveloped in a warm, swanky, jazzy nook with…read morelive music and a sultry ambiance. We had the pleasure of being taken care of by Angelita and she made our delight her mission!! We began our meal with a bottle of The Fableist Cabernet Sauvignon, a beautiful full-bodied, but seemingly light, wine with vibrant, fruity notes of black currant and a hint of smoky oak. We then ordered the Crab Cassava Cake and the Vegan Ceviche appetizers The Vegan Ceviche was a refreshing medley of bright and fresh vegetables in a light lemon broth with a super tasty Breadfruit Fritter. The Crab Cassava Cake was an absolute SHOW STOPPER!!! The crab stew was bursting with true Puerto Rican "Criolla" flavor and was exquisitely complimented by a luscious and light cassava cake infused with tart, creamy goat cheese As a person who has never had a traditional crab cake due to a serious aversion to mayo, I was so stoked to try this version and it was absolutely worth the wait!! For our entrees, we selected the Grilled Salmon and the Chulekan. The salmon was perfectly cooked and served with asparagus and a hearty and delicious mashed Malanga (taro). The Chulekan is a traditional grilled pork chop preparation and Costa Azul has it perfected!!! The generous portion was incredibly flavorful and moist and topped amazing "mamposteo" style rice and beans. Both of our delectable meals were devoured with gusto! Overall, Costa Azul delivers on flavor, vibes and innovation and is a definite DO NOT MISS if you are in the Isla Verde/Carolina area!!!

Seafood Pasta was on the super fillings side, you had no shortage of food that's for sure. The…read moreservice was great and it wasn't nearly as crowded as other restaurants in the San Juan area. The interior was nice & well kept.

We selected Mar Del Caribe from internet reviews for a Tuesday evening dinner as we were heading…read moreback to the Isla Verde area after visiting Old San Juan. My wish that night was to find a place offering fried whole snapper and it was on their menu - and I even called ahead to be sure it was available that night. So I was hyped to try their snapper version, and it didn't disappoint. The vibe of the restaurant was that of a friendly neighborhood joint, possibly a bit retro time-wise. Service was prompt and informative. We both had cocktails, and Paige said it was one of the best whisky sours she's had. With the snapper - which was HUGE - I had an order of mamposeao, a rice and bean stew that was amazing. My wife's chicken parm also got a great review from her. We parked in the small lot directly in front of the restaurant, and there was an attendant to help with parking.

I love the patio atmosphere at this cafe style restaurant... Perfect for people watching in Old…read moreTown San Juan. Also the chicken mofongo with the creamy garlic sauce... perfection

Made reservations for dinner and were seated on our promised time. The place was packed - not…read moresurprised given it was right in the middle of the resort with easy access. Frankie was our waiter - very friendly and attentive. We got straight to ordering which included a couple of things including Truffled Mushroom Pizza ($24), Truffle Fries ($14), Shrimp + Grits ($32), and a few others. These were the most notable. The pizza was great, but could've used slightly more mushrooms at that price point. Service was excellent all throughout, and they have a very attentive team.

Had dinner in the patio after a long day in the rainforest and then beach. Ordered the wedge salad,…read moresalt and pepper calamari, smash-burger, and a couple of desserts. The wedge salad was fresh, but could have used more bacon and blue-cheese crumbles. The salt and pepper calamari was also tasty and cooked perfectly; it was served with a lemon aioli. The smash-burger had two patties, and standard fixings - lettuce, tomato, and a sauce. The plate came with season fries. We also ordered dessert. We ordered the pineapple upside down cake, which was amazing. The cake was super moist and buttery. We also ordered pistachio ice-cream, which was delicious. The service was friendly and attentive. They also split everything and brought extra plates. Reservations are encouraged because this place can get busy. There is a take-away window so you can still enjoy the food! Enjoy!

Beautiful upscale rooftop in a hotel for brunch. 4.5 stars…read more Food: 4. Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Cost to worth it rating: 3 Opentableable: yes Return worthiness: yes Highlights: - Beautiful space: rooftop with lovely views of the city. Bonusfor covered areas to stay cool in the breeze - Hollis: cheery welcoming waiter - Pork pincho w miso butterscotch: my fave of the brunch. Savory sweet combo to the fried pork belly. 4.75 stars - Churro donuts: like beignets soft warm light with 2 sweet dipping sauces. 4.5 stars - Carbonara mofongo: interesting take of a classic but the creamy brunch version with shredded pork mixed in with the plantain mash per se but with poached eggs with bits of guanciale on top. What??? Rich but good to share. 4.5 stars - Burger: quality thick meat with fries my son enjoyed. 4.5 stars - Pork Masitas & Waffle Cone: fried pork belly was fine but preferred the skewer. 3.5 stars - Spritzes excellent balanced versions in large glasses Lowlights: - Had a big screen to watch the World Cup--wish we could've stayed for that

Gorgeous rooftop located in the Alma hotel. The hotel is located next to Plaza Colon. There are…read moremultiple restaurants and a coffee shop but my review will focus on Mar Y Rosa, the rooftop restaurant. Reservations are highly recommended especially with cruise ships and tourists galore. We were lucky to snag reservations at 5pm. We were seated by the bar which was great. We didn't want to be in direct sunlight and it was a little windy. The wall and roof helped with the wind. Part of the hotel has glass floors. A little trippy and cool at the same time. We started off with cocktails. The hibiscus guava margarita was beautiful and delicious. Overall, all the cocktails were great. For starters, we got the crab donuts. Literally, the best of both worlds. Who doesn't love a sweet donut with savory crab. That was one of my favorites. The tuna starter was so good too. So fresh with nice size pieces of tuna, watermelon, red onion, and jalapeño. The tuna came with a corn chip and smashed avocado too. For my entree, I ordered the trio of taquitos. Most of the menu is tapas style so I wasn't sure how hungry I was. The taquitos were so good and fresh. They were small so I ordered more! I forgot to take a picture of the shrimp lettuce wraps but my stomach was so happy. My husband ordered the crab fried rice. You have to work for it, but they make it easy. The flavors were delicious. Our friends ordered the crab fried rice and the catch of the day, which was grouper. It was a little pricey so this restaurant isn't your every day place, but it was wonderful for our last night out in Puerto Rico! Cheers.

The service is EXCELLENT!!! The food matches! The French toast will leave wanting more, but will…read morefill you up! And the taste is just sooo good! Our servers were so nice (Mie-Ling, Mechelle & Kiara)!!! Always treat you Servers with respect and kindness!! We even took a pic with them! The ocean view was amazing!!!

Service was a bit slow but the environs are amazing with a fantastic view of the oceam. I ordered…read morethe arugula salad with the Spanish octopus and was quite pleased. Staff was very friendly. Would definitely return. Pricy but consider the area and environment.

Excellent service ambiance and service. A wonderful…read moreexperience. Very good dining experience. Every time I strongly recommend this restaurant for lunch and dinner.

Five stars for dinner: A great meal!…read more The view is fabulous, looking through tall glass windows out onto the ocean. There are also outside tables. The gem salad was outstanding, and the pepperoni pizza, too. Service was polite and attentive. Two stars for breakfast: very slow and disorganized two days in a row. The hostesses were polite but overwhelmed and disorganized. It appears they were using a combination of paper receipts and a smart pad to add people in the very long line to the waiting list. It seemed like there were two waiting lists. People who were behind me in line were seated before me although I stated no preference regarding an inside or outside table, just first available. I had a more than 30 minute wait despite there being nearly a dozen empty tables. About half of these tables were set and the rest waiting to be bused. People were told they would receive a telephone call when their name came to the top of this list. It appeared that some tables were held for a very long time before the people showed up. It's not an efficient system. Service was courteous but very slow. It was another half-hour after being seated before my food arrived. So, it was more than an hour after I got into line before I came begin eating. My order the first morning was also gotten wrong. I asked for eggs over-easy. They arrived scrambled and my toast order was completely forgotten.

My dad and I dined here our last night in PR as it was an easy option within our hotel. We sat in…read morethe lounge, which I really enjoyed as they had really cool blown glass ambient lighting, swanky couches and other seating options and played a nice afrohouse playlist throughout the evening. It was the day after Thanksgiving and they had already put up lovely Christmas decorations. Impressive! We started with bacalaítos and wine. Their wine menu was ok, but the pours were generous which I appreciated. For our entrees, I had the Mampostea'o Rice, which I thought was so good and was really reminiscent of the creole food I grew up eating from south Louisiana. My dad had Joshua's Churrasco which came pretty done, but had great juice and the truffle fries were perfect. The best part of the meal was our waiter, who was fantastic. We had nice chats about PR and when I mentioned the one thing I hadn't tried yet was coquito....he made it happen. I'm hard pressed to say you should dine here given the many options of authentic food around the island at much more sensible prices, but if you find yourself in a situation like we did, exhausted and ready to drink and not worry about driving back to the hotel, this is a good option.

Located at the Caribe Hilton Resort but accessible to the public. Open everyday of the week serving…read morebreakfast, lunch and dinner, a full bar with a variety of wines, beer and cocktails. The service is great and a laid back vibe and chill atmosphere provides a good experience. Slightly higher price range than other restaurants at the resort but good quality food items.

We asked for a piña colada in a coconut and it was delicious! They even tasted the coconut water to…read moremake sure the coconut was good. The first one wasn't so they got another coconut and let us taste. I certainly much appreciate and respect the business

One star is too generous for this place. This was, without a doubt, the worst service I've ever…read moreexperienced. We waited over an hour for our food, only for the manager to come over laughing and tell us it would take another 30 minutes. He showed no concern or empathy for the fact that we'd already been waiting so long, especially with hungry kids at our table. Sadly, this experience completely changed our perception of Puerto Rico's customer service. A restaurant in such a popular tourist area should value its customers and treat them with respect. Based on our experience, this place should not be representing Puerto Rico's hospitality.