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.

We ate here during our stay at the Gran Melia Resort. It was okay. Def over priced- but it is…read morelocated in a resort so that is to be expected. When we walked in we were told we needed a reservation which was funny because they literally had no one dining in there, but made us make a reservation for a half an hour later, even though they were open, only for us to come back to no one in the restaurant again. So that was mildly irritating. So I take a star away for that. They require you not to wear a bathing suit under your clothing, but allow people to come in almost anything else. A lady came in after us in almost nothing. literally, she was wearing a crop top that barely covered her breasts, and a pair of daisy dukes that her ass cheeks were hanging out of. And yet, a different customer who was wearing a bathing suit top under her long beautiful dress was turned away. I also take a star away for this. The waiter however was extremely nice, and quite good looking if you ask me. The food was good, better than I anticipated but nothing to write home about. I wont eat here again, but it wasn't a bad experience.

We love El Pescador! It's one of our favorite places in Fajardo for fresh seafood, and we've always…read morehad a great experience here. The ceviche is seriously one of the best we've ever had. So fresh and full of flavor! The lobster with butter sauce is delicious, and the shrimp with butter sauce is just as good. Everything always tastes fresh and cooked perfectly. We also love the location. It's in a cute little area where you can walk around before or after dinner and enjoy Fajardo. Great seafood, great atmosphere, and a place we always look forward to coming back to!

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.

Looking for something different flavor-wise? This is the spot to Visit!! Starting with the drinks,…read morethe appetizers and lets not start with the main dishes... Family oriented and pet friendly!!! THIS is the place to be!! Buscas un lugar para tratar tu paladar con algo nuevo y diferente? Aquí es donde debes visitar, comenzando por los mejores tragos, aperitivos y sin dejar fuera los platos principales!! Lugar acogedor para tu familia y puedes visitar con tu mascota!!! Este es el Lugar donde debes estar!!!

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

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

WOULD recommend (dinner). Stopped by during first night in Puerto Rico, we had a reservation around…read more9pm so we were able to see the festivities associated with La Placita. I suggest doing reservations at least 3 weeks in advanced if you want to time that you want especially during peak days like Fri, Sat, etc. When we came in, the staff were very hospitable to us. This establishment has was very intimate, well lit; upon entry the music was a bit loud but then became manageable for casual conversation. We saw a good amount of large parties as well so they have good reputation for celebratory outings. We started off with drinks, ordered the Paper Plane, was very sour but wasn't bad in my opinion (Rating: 7.1/10), but the Perfect Lady on the other hand, was amazing lavender goodness, I don't think I have had a bad lavender drink yet from any place I have had so glad they kept the train going (Rating: 9.0/10). Next, for appetizers we ordered the Empanadas, that have different flavors everyday. The day that we came, the flavor was BBQ pulled pork, which I personally absolutely loved. Crispy, not hard exterior, hot and fresh (Rating 8.8/10). For the entrees, we ordered the Tacos De Mero Empanados (Fish Tacos with Chipotle Coleslaw) and the Milanesa De Pollo. The fish tacos were definitely the best dish at the table, came with 3 tacos that had rich flavors, ordered from the "Daily Specials" section of the menu (Rating 8.4/10). Next, the Milanesa De Polla was a large, breaded chicken breast that was honestly good for multiple people, came with side of arugula and cherry tomatoes with light dressing (almost nonexistent to be honest). It came with a sauce on top, like an aioli that wasn't bad honestly. This dish was a good safe option if you aren't sure what to get (Rating 8.1/10). I wanted to originally order the Pastelon De Amarillos but they were out of stock of that dish during the visit. Overall, Santaella offers pretty extensive menu with foundations of a high quality restaurant. Their service during our visit was definitely top of the line, no complaints. I just wished they had more than 2 single use bathrooms as the line definitely added up which could pose an issue for guests with urinary urgency/frequency. Pricing also wasn't horrible, was able to get a full course dinner for 2 for under $150 so can't really complain, just check their menu before going if you want specifics. They also have Rooftop Sundays at Azotea for those who are interested in their alternative dining setting. This place was good nonetheless and I would recommend it, is right in between fine dining and casual making it good for those dressier date nights.

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

Great atmosphere, fantastic food and exceptional service. I swear everyone that works here looks…read morelike they walked out of a fashion magazine. Our waitress, Elica, was fabulous: beautiful, knowledgeable, professional and friendly. Everything we received was above par. I especially enjoyed my escargot and oysters. I wish I had room for more. Highly recommend Author David Moon Books on Amazon- Zomosapiens, Scales of Justice

3/5 (really closer to 2.5)…read more We didn't have reservations, so the host told us we could only sit in the lounge. The restaurant didn't look very busy, and we were dressed casually, so we wondered if that was why--but we noticed another casually dressed couple seated there too. Not a huge deal, just a strange first impression. The star of the show was our server, Elicia. She was fantastic--friendly, attentive, and genuinely happy to be there. She made us feel like valued guests, and she was also bartending! The drinks were a highlight. The Mojito Clarito was surprisingly clear but full of flavor, the Pepino cocktail was great, and the guava mocktail was easily my favorite. Unfortunately, the food was very inconsistent, especially for the price. The T-bone came out much rarer than the medium rare we ordered and wasn't cooked consistently. The truffle mashed potatoes were delicious, and the sea bass was the best entrée--great sauce and vegetables. The lobster tails were easily the worst dish, despite being one of the most expensive. They were oddly sweet and incredibly rubbery, like erasers. The tartare was also strangely sweet, with a sticky balsamic-like dressing and only four little chips. The oysters were disappointing as well--4 for $32 is steep, and I expected more than cheese simply warmed on top. Overall, there were some great elements, but the food lacked the consistency and execution I'd expect at this price point. Honestly, this is closer to 2.5 stars, and Elicia is the reason I'm rounding up to 3. She really made the experience.

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!!

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

Was searching for a restaurant for a special occasion and came across this hidden spot. It felt…read morelike a speakeasy type of vibe. Very small space but cozy and welcoming on the last floor of a hotel. The Churrasco is amazing and the portion is as well. Looks like they prepare everything at the moment so it takes a little while to eat, however they gave us some salad to hold over while the food came out. I was a bit disappointed that many things that were on the menu where not available and it looks like they try to limit the amount of food per day in case their is no business traffic. Still a nice spot for a nice conversation away from crowd and the bustling on the San Juan streets.

Food was amazing! I had a birthday dinner there. It was so nice!I will definitely go again when i…read morevisit PR

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.