We set our expectations really low because of everyone's reviews. But we already ate at all the…read morerestaurants we wanted to outside the resort and it was the last night here. So we decided to try it. We called ahead and made the reservation for 8. We were going to eat here Tuesday but they were closed. We got all dressed up and when we arrived we were seated by the host. He helped me in my seat and handed us our menus. The waitress was with us right away, took our drinks, and brought them right back with bread after waiting on her other tables. She took our orders and it didn't take long at all for the food to come out. We got the alfredo. One with chicken and one with shrimp. We also got an order of homemade fries. The fries took a little longer than our entrée but it wasn't a big deal. We had a lot of food on our plate. It was really good. And we were stuffed to the point we couldn't move. I felt like every review I read was filled with people mad at the resort. We had a great experience. Plus it was by far the nicest restaurant in the area.

Tempo was PERFECTION - we got the rib eye for 2, sides, appetizers and a bottle of wine for under…read more$125. While it wasn't "cheap", for a quality steak house dinner with a highly attentive wait staff, it was well worth it. I'd expect to spend alot more on a restaurant of this quality in the US. Bonus points for being classy while still having a fun food challenge available to patrons.

All things went well. The hostess was attentive indeed as…read morewe arrived and she was able to get us through a side door and into the inside air conditioning indoor area. We do travel with a wheelchair. The server was very good and well knowledgeable on the menu. He was even photographed in the menu. We ordered a couple cocktails as well as many appetizers. We didn't order any entrees, as our family likes to try many things. My wife's favorite is ceviche and she was impressed by this dish. (Order it) We also ordered fish bites. Solid choice as the guava sauce was memorable. La arepas de coconut. Solid. The fish empanadas were great. Definitely order those. But calamari was chewy and overcooked. I'd pass on this. Cocktails were amazing. Spicy margarita is spicy!! I had a mojito which was delicious. You won't go wrong with any cocktail. Server was great. He did mention to me that we should order soon as the kitchen will get busy. We waited as we were enjoying our dinner. (We didn't have any problems) I'd go back. I'd also suggest sticking to your plan. It's your evening and don't let service control the experience. At the end of it...you control the tip = thank you.

I ordered the mahi-mahi filet with cilantro rice (served with red kidney beans on the side) and…read moregarlic cream sauce, and it was absolutely delicious--fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. I also tried the coconut mojito on the rocks, which was a standout: refreshing, well-balanced, and served with fruit (strawberry, cherry, and blueberries) mixed in. My wife had the fish mofongo, which she felt was just okay--decent, but not particularly memorable. That said, overall this is a great dinner spot if you're in the area. There's plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors; we opted to sit outside since the AC inside was a bit too cold. Definitely worth checking out for a relaxed meal and solid cocktails.

Awesome food and the people were very friendly. I would highly recommend to anyone visiting the…read morearea.

We came here while staying at the beach. There was no wait in the restaurant was very busy and…read morestaff was friendly. It took over an hour to get our food and my daughter's fish was very undercooked. When they re-cooked it, it was delicious and flavorful. The Mofongo was a little dry. The rice and beans were seasoned well but small portion. View was nice from the rooftop.

Kept seeing a bunch of reviews on how amazing this place was and honestly it's up there…read more To start off, I'm not really a sweets guy so my take is going to be a little off from the general public. We were able to snag a reservation but for a late time which was about an hour and a half before close. The service was super great but one thing I wished they mentioned that the bottled water was going to be a $40 charge lol. Makes sense for any upscale restaurant though. Should've mentioned we wanted tap so fair warning, ask cause you WILL get charged haha. We had a group of 10 and for how big the group was, the food came out pretty fast. I don't think we ever had a time between drinks to entrees where we were waiting for food to come out. We got the watermelons mojito for drinks since it was the most raved about. It was good but personally nothing crazy for me. 8/10 score on that. We also curry popcorn chicken, the ahi tuna lollipops, the empanadillas and the goat cheese quesadillas for apps and honestly overall 9/10. This is where I don't like the sweetness part of this meal. The empanadillas were what I was most excited for but it was more sweet then savory which sort of lose my appetite a little. I think if you like that kind of taste then it's going to be good. It wasn't a bad taste at all. Just too sweet for my liking. The curry popcorn chicken was good and the lollipops were great. Again, nothing crazy. The goat cheese quesadillas was good as well but again, too sweet for my liking. Now on to the entree, they didn't have the porkchop since we came late so I ended up getting the porkchop belly dish. When it came out, it looked amazing but then I got a whiff of it and smelled cinnamon. That's when I was sort of disappointed. It was like eating pork but tasting Cinnamon Toast Crunch and as said before, it tasted great but too sweet for me. This one was way too sweet to where it seemed like a dessert item. I just had poor luck and got one of the one items that were sweet. This doesn't tank the rating down whatsoever because I also should've read it had cinnamon. It would've been great if they made a dipping sauce or something to pair it with and not have it on the pork belly itself. I got to try other dishes my friends got which were good as well but I wish I got to try something else. If I came back I would try the sold out item which was the pork shank or the sea bass. I know for a fact the sea bass was amazing. Had a bite of it and thought "I'll come back for that" Overall, 10/10 experience and nothing bad about the place but gotta try different items when I go next time. I understand the hype now

This restaurant was a must-try after seeing everyone rage about it online, and it definitely lived…read moreup to the hype. Out of all the restaurants I visited in Puerto Rico, my friends and I came to the agreement that this was definitely the best one, and I can't believe we almost didn't come! To start off, the staff is super nice and made us feel welcome. I may be biased because one of them complimented my "gracias" (lol) but they were accommodating and patient as we had a hard time deciding what we wanted to order, since everything looked so good! The pinchos de atun was a must-try since everyone online was talking about that dish in particular, and it was AMAZING. The tuna is so fresh and complimented so well by the sauce and the rice cracker. The ceasar salad was flavorful and a great addition, since we didn't have much veggies at that point in our trip. And the sea bass!! SO tender and delicious. We also got the perfect lady cocktail and the guava & cheese bread pudding, and both were perfectly sweet and balanced out the rest of the meal. Everything about this place was amazing. The inside of the restaurant is very pretty and it's located near La Placita, so easily accessible to the nightlife if you want to party afterward. I will definitely be recommending Santaella to all my friends and coming back if I visit San Juan again.

We left our hotel this evening and were dead set on going to a popular restaurant nearby. Of course…read morewe check and they are closed. So we find this awesome place. The food, service and overall atmosphere were fantastic. Almost divey but still really enjoyable. I had the steak, and it was like butter. So tender and absolutely full of flavor. The spades were delicious as well!

Family business. Good food. Prices competitive. Great stuffed lobster. Nicer rustic decor.read more

It was an excellent dining experience! Waiter was very friendly and knowledgeable. Drinks were…read moreawesome. The baked potato and filet were cooked to perfection!

The servers are nice. The food isn't bad.. The restaurant could use a redesign/upgrade. It looks…read morelike it hasn't been updated since 2005. I found the manager condescending. He thought my table was being too loud and came up to our table and said "you didn't book the entire room, be quiet." If you're going to spend hundreds on a dinner, I'd recommend doing it somewhere else

Just a great place to get a chateaubriand for 2 on Christmas. We wanted something special and…read morethat's what we got. Great service, delicious crab cake to start and then the meat was rolled out. Our server was very attentive, yet never suggested a second glass of Albariño, which was odd. I overheard him offering the table next to us a Coquito as an after dinner cocktail, so when before he brought us our check I asked him about a cocktail. So, he gladly offered us the Coquito, which was served up in shot glasses with our check and we both agreed it was good I asked about a cocktail, as he didn't offer it, I had to ask. We got a slice of the 25 layer chocolate cake to go, and we've been snacking on the huge slice after our trip to Palamino Island today. Worth getting dessert to go, as this was an ambitious slice. We only counted 22 layers, but ahh, that's my bf taking the time to check!

Went twice during our week stay at El Conquistador. We've had the filet mignon, New York's, and…read moretack of lamb....all excellent. The sides were also outstanding. Suggest you try the cream corn....it's amazing!! Even the appetizers were very good. Strongly suggest!!

My goodness! What an amazing experience. My best friend and I visited Carnes our last night in…read morePuerto Rico for a farewell dinner. This was hands down one of the best dining experiences I've had in my life. Yes, a bold statement, I know. But I say what I mean, and I mean what I said! I started my meal off with vegetables that were slightly seasoned and grilled to perfection. My main course was a creamy risotto topped with grilled chicken. Everything tasted so fresh and each bite was perfectly balanced- rich, savory and perfectly curated. Carnes Steakhouse does exactly what needs to be done! Expect longer wait times because everything is made fresh, it's so worth it! The restaurant is located inside of a hotel, and has a unique design. It's perfect for a night out with friends, or something intimate with a partner.

Our family had dinner here tonight at the experience was over the room. The food was made fresh and…read morethe drinks were smooth and strong. If you are interested in an intimate experience with food that is superior quality look no further! Dylan you are amazing. Thank you for such hospitable service and attentiveness. We appreciate making our last night one to remember

Absolute GEM of a restaurant and let me tell you, I am an absolute snob for Italian food. My…read moreboyfriend and I arrived around 7:30pm on a busy Saturday night and were lucky enough to grab the 2 open seats at the bar because there was a wait for a table. This meant the bartender David was our server who was SO incredible. He was professional, incredibly efficient, kind, patient, gave us tips about the area, and made great dinner recommendations. He never let our water get below halfway full which I truly value too. Now onto the food - we shared the caesar salad, vodka pasta with chicken, and guavanoli. What a treat!!!! The caesar was large and fresh. The vodka sauce was more tomato based rather than loaded with heavy cream, which made it fresh and flavorful rather than super heavy which we enjoyed. Now the star of the show - the Guavanoli - a chicken stuffed crepe topped with mozzarella and guava sauce. David said tourists usually stay away from this because it sounds so different but it's the locals favorite. I can attest this has been one of our favorite meals of the entire trip, and we agreed the guavanoli was one of the most delicious yet unique entrees we've ever had. We're here for 2 more days and want to come back to get it again. The crepe wrapping essentially tastes like an enchilada, and the guava sauce is NOT too sweet. It's mixed with a red wine reduction so it has a slightly sweet edge to it, but is 1000% perfect with the dish and delicious. The prices are on the higher size but the portions are large and totally justify it. With the 2 of us, we ended up having a very decent amount of the vodka pasta as leftovers to take back to the hotel. We didn't order drinks, but David was whipping up incredible looking cocktails! They also have really cool hand-painted large portraits around the room. Beautiful restaurant, amazing staff, and even better food!!

Sophia's was AMAZING! They serve pasta and steaks and everything else as fresh and delicious. The…read moreservice was outstanding and location perfect for experiencing the city. We sat outside and watched enjoyed the happenings of the city. Alex was a wealth of information and so very kind.

let me begin by saying i had the absolute pleasure of having NAOMI as my server, and she made my…read morenight very special. boy does she know her stuff! she gave me amazing recommendations and knew everything about every single wine that came in my wine pairing. she even threw in a few fun & interesting facts! as for the restaurant itself, there is no a la carte optikn, just a 5 course meal, but you are able to choose which dish you want for each course... with the exception of the navy bean soup which automatically comes as your 2nd course, but rightfully so! a creamy navy bean texture with pork flavors and truffle sprinkled on top makes a fantastic soup! another standout dish for me was my 3rd plate: rabbit with kale pasta and mushrooms. the flavor that bursts out from a bite of the mushroom complements the rabbit perfectly and the al dente texture of the kale pasta really rounds out the dish. i highly recommend the wine pairing, especially for this dish, as it comes with a gamay that really pairs well with the rabbit flavor. the highlight of the night was the chocolate cake i ordered for dessert. i am biased because i have a big sweet tooth, but it may have been the most amazing dessert ive ever had in my life. overall, a 5 star experience that i will be bringing everyone back to again and again.

We came here for a birthday and dont regret it at all. Everything was great about this restaurant…read morefrom the atmosphere to the food. Its a fine dining restaurant so the restaurant is really upscale but they also made the restaurant a bit cozy at the same time. The service was amazing as well. Im sorry I forgot his name but he paid really good attention and constantly checked on us especially for my allergies. The food was some of the most delicious food ive ever tasted, especially the risotto (10/10). There was one dish that my girlfriend didnt like but they went immediately to get her something new. Im only giving a 4 star because the dessert i had did have something I was allergic to despite reassurance which cause swollen lips and throwing up outside. Im not sure if the dessert was pre-made but having the allergens directly on the menu may help. Otherwise I completely recommend trying here.