I stopped in for dinner 2 nights ago and had a fantastic mealm I started with a bottle of water and…read morethe hummus. The hummus was so good especially with the fresh baked bread they serve with it. I then had the falafel plate which came with rice, cold potato salad and a carrot/cabbage salad. I really enjoyed everything and the service was great.

I saw a friend post their meal on IG and it literally made my mouth water. So I had to stop in…read morebefore I left San Juan! It's a small, quaint spot but so authentic. From the moment we walked in it felt like family. My picky eater hubby enjoyed every bite and I was even able to get him to dip his lavash in the hummus. Win! If you're in the area, please stop in and support! You will not be disappointed.

This place was right on the beach. It had a decent size bar with various tables for other seating…read moreoptions. The menu was typical bar food with a few local twists as well. The service was appreciated and the food came out in a timely matter. The prices were a little much, but one should expect that given the location. I went with the Cubano ($15?). It was a good size sandwich. It consisted of ham, pork, cheese, pickles, and yellow mustard. The bread was flaky and very enjoyable. For the rest of the sandwich, it was solid. I always enjoy a good Cuban sandwich. The fries that accompanied the sandwich was tasty too. I also tried their Puerto Rican pizza, which consisted of pork, and plantains I believe? To my surprise, it was pleasant. The slightly burnt crust was a little thin, but all of the toppings went well with one another. Will I go back? Probably because of the location.

Located right on the beach with tables and a large bar and patio as well. You can just walk up…read morefrom Isla Verde Beach slushing your feet through the silky sand and sit down and enjoy pizza, burgers, sandwiches, and of course a famous local beer=Medalla, rum punch or pina colada. The Puerto Rican Pizza sounded interesting= Ground Beef, Sweet Plantain, Mozzarella and Marinara Sauce! The restaurant/bar is part of the Intercontinental Hotel. Bartenders are nice and food and drinks arrive promptly.

Awesome vegan-friendly spot! We were only hungry for a snack, so we got a platter of 3 mezze…read more(babaganoush, pumpkin hummus, and regular hummus). All three were great although the star of the show was the homemade whole wheat pita. Insanely fresh. Fluffy and pillowy on the inside and crusty and crunchy on the outside. Loved it.

Love the decor! The servers were all very nice and the mezze, homemade pita & falafel were all…read moredelicious! Tucked away in a non touristy area. A little hidden gem!

I stopped in for a quick cup of coffee, and was pleasantly surprised! It's a small quaint coffee…read moreshop that has plenty of charm, AIR CONDITIONING! You walk down a narrow hallway that opens up with bar height tables,& seating area in the back! That area is perfect for an intimate conversation, or a chat with friends. The owner Ivar was working ,& took our order! He was super nice! It is nice to see owners actually work at their establishment! He fixed me the perfect cup of coffee, even with my American taste buds! The coffee here is STRONG, robust with plenty of flavor! He also has Hazelnut, Mocha, Salted Caramel! He also has a food menu with breakfast, burgers and small plates! They have two seats out front of you would like to enjoy the ocean view and maybe catch a breeze! If your in the area stop by for a plate which looks delicious or a cup of coffee, with hospitality! The kind of coffee, experience that inst commercialized then this the lil spot you are looking for!

I had this spot bookmarked for a while. Finally got to go after my kid's soccer game. It's located…read morein a strip mall behind Plaza Escorial. From the outside it doesn't look like much. Nothing stands out. But don't let that fool you, the inside is nice. It was early so we were most likely the first customers of the day. We started off with falafels. Very fresh, perfect taste. I'm sure it helped that the oil was also fresh because we'd arrived early, but I'm sure they're always fire. We also ordered the Labneh. This was also good. For the main course I went with the mix platter. It was a good way to try the different meats: chicken, lamb, and beef. It came with rice, salad, and hummus. Perfect for one person. Very tasty. Loved the rice and salad. Overall, great spot not far from San Juan. Worth the trip.

We got the lamb kofte plate and lamb shawarma. The plate comes with rice, pita, hummus, baba…read moreghanouj, and salad - the sides could be more but the kofte were delicious. The shawarma was dry. The server was friendly, and there is a fair amount of seating.

An unexpected stop for lunch during a cruise stop in Old San Juan, PR, the Istanbul Restaurant was…read morea combination of Turkish dishes along with dishes native to Puerto Rico. My brother and I tried dishes from both menus, and found it to be quite good. As we were walking past, a small sign for 'Grandma's Kitchen' caught our eye. My brother had been encouraging me to try Puerto Rico's national dish: Mofongo - mashed fried plantains. Unfortunately, restaurants were just packed with long waits and I wasn't in the mood to wait outside in the sun for a long time. The door next to the sign stated that it was a restaurant called 'Istanbul'. We peaked inside, and was welcomed warmly by a host, who let us know that the restaurant was both Grandma's Kitchen/Istanbul. There was nobody else dining inside, which was weird considering how every other restaurant in the area was packed. The dishes are made to order, so took a bit of time for it to come out one at a time. Mixed Seafood Stuffed Mofongo ($25) - served in a wooden pilon, the tall and narrow neck was stuffed with the mashed plantains, topped with a seafood blend of clams, dense fish pieces, octopus, and squid. The sauce was really well done, not too rich, but buttery enough to accentuate the seafood. I have to believe the seafood was prepared from frozen, but it tasted really good: a definite notch up from the seafood I've been having on the cruise boats. It was the first time having mofongo, and I liked it. This version had fried plantain chips, mixed with the mash of more plantains. I don't think this version had pork skin rinds, and I didn't miss it. It's extremely dense, so ended up eating maybe a third of it while finishing the seafood. It's a solid alternative to rice, though definitely can't eat too much of it. Doner Kebab ($18) - from the Istanbul portion of the menu, this dish was tasty, though the meat was cooked on a flat top grill like a burger patty, instead of on a vertical rotisserie. The lamb/beef patty was loosely formed and well seasoned, with the accompanying tzatziki sauce being a good add-on. Both dishes were cooked very well, the back kitchen has some skills. Service was friendly throughout. Water is not offered, but guessing they will give to you if asked. Payment was provided after the meal, and they do stick on a mandatory 15% gratuity for all party sizes.

We were in town for a short stay as we needed to get something to eat and then return to our ship…read morebefore it left port. Istanbul Restaurant to the rescue. The food was great and tasted very fresh. We ate fresh salads with the main dishes being comprised of lamb and chicken. The dining area was very cozy as we sat underneath one of the ceiling fans. The staff was very helpful and the service was quick.

Ocean Breeze Restaurant at our hotel in San Juan is a nice, convenient open-air spot right by the…read morebeach and pool. It's a great place to take a break during the day, grab lunch, and relax without leaving the resort. Service was good overall, though on the slower side, so I wouldn't recommend going if you're absolutely starving or in a rush. We tried a few different things during our stay. The cheese pizza was consistently very good--we actually ordered it multiple times for carry out and it was always solid. The Impossible burger was decent as well. The fruit bowl, however, was disappointing and not worth the $12. It was mostly filled with cantaloupe and watermelon, with just a few soggy strawberries, which felt overpriced for what it was. We only dined in once but did carry out a couple of times, and overall it worked well as a casual lunch option between beach and pool time. While not everything was a hit, the pizza and the setting definitely made it a convenient and enjoyable spot to return to.

This place is just ok... what it delivers is a lovely beachfront experience with pretty good…read moreservice. It is quite convenient off the beach. Prices are inflated for the quality, but you're paying resort prices. What it lacks is good drinks. I'm sure the beer is great, but we ordered the guava colada, spicy margarita, and a colada lemonade and all three were misses. The rosé was acceptable with notes of strawberry. If you're on the beach and need a snack, I recommend the quinoa veggie bowl add chicken. Healthy, protein packed, and good texture mixed throughout with the fresh vegetables. There are also tvs at the bar if you're trying to keep up with a game.

On our way to another restaurant for lunch, we saw the sign and front facade of El Cairo and…read morechanged our plans to go inside. The menu offers plenty of choices. I was curious and ordered their lamb lunch box with rice, hummus, and salad. The box looked exactly as good as in the menu picture. While I did not love the salad, the rice, lamb, and hummus were delicious. For dessert, a strong coffee and baklava! The service was just okay. If you are a Yelper and get excited about the 10% discount for your first check-in, they did not honor it.

Food was different and delicious. Service was excellent very attentive and provided suggestions…read more Ambiance takes you to Cairo from the entrance and decor inside. The only complaint was the dessert, the baklava was not fresh. It was kind of hard and cold. Thank you.

The food here was delicious. I had the mofongo w veggies. My son had pasta w veggies and said it…read morewas good. We arrived at 4:40 for dinner and was told the kitchen didn't open until 4:45 so we had to wait to place our order. So we waited then ordered. Our food took a while to arrive but when it did it was worth it. Not a lot of gluten free options for my husband. He had a burger without a bun.

This place is closed. Drove 1 hour to find the restaurant permanently closed. Very sad.read more

What an amazing experience from being seated until the last bite, we thoroughly enjoyed this…read moreexperience Of course, when you come to a place like this, you expect the pricing, but I truly believe that the flavors were comparable to the expectation Very lucky to have tried this place during our stay in San Juan, but please be sure to get reservations ahead of time

Beautiful hotel and restaurant, but immediately as we approached our host to check in, her first…read morewords were: "are you aware of our cake policy?" Unfortunately she was a little rude and said well we charge a $35 fee for a cake.. We were sat for at least 10 mins with no water, no menu just waiting around while staff were standing around. While we were waiting, we decided to take photos since there was no waiter attentive to us. The food was unfortunately overall too salty in each dish. They brought out our cake and lit the candle but they didn't want to allow us to eat or cut the cake we brought in for a fee of $35... so you want us to just bring in the cake for show??? At the end our total ended up being $271. Part of the pricing for that which was insane for 4 guests was a fee of automatic gratuity of $43.00 over 18%. We also overheard a couple leaving talking to the host about their automatic gratuity which was $100 for only 2 people. Overall, our experience was poor for a high end luxury service and will not be returning to this restaurant.