The food was really good here I had the medium rare Ahi tuna with loaded french fries and it was…read moreall amazing. Some people in my party got mac & cheese. And that was great as well. Service was quick and nice. One thing to mention is it's kind of open air so later in the dinner began to get a little bit of bug bites. But other then that

We heard great things about this restaurant from online searches and our BNB owner - who claimed…read morethey had the best burger he's ever had. He's also a Philly native so he knows about burgers and cheesesteaks! We were excited to try and it was a rainy day in vieques. We had no reservations, but hoped to get one. We came when the restaurant opened. Hostess was downright rude and condescending. We were told our group of 4 could sit at the bar at 6pm since they are "booked". When I informed her that online I was able to make a reservation for 4 at 5:30 or 5:45pm, she rolled her eyes and said you can try if you want. So I did and was able to get a seat at a table for 4 by 5:30pm. Waitress was also rude. Maybe everyone was having a bad day? They all just started though? But with some jokes and kind words, I think the waitress warmed up to us. Food was phenomenal, some of the best food we had in Puerto Rico hands down. Drinks were also top notch. Prices were high but expected for where we were. Would have given 5 stars all around if service was significantly better. Which by the way, when we finished dinner, restaurant was still half empty.

Sama was so good that we went twice during our Puerto Rico trip and honestly, I would've gone back…read morea third time if we had more time. This is a smaller, more intimate restaurant, so definitely make reservations ahead of time because seating is limited. But from the second you walk in to the moment you leave, the service is absolutely incredible. The staff makes the entire experience feel so warm and welcoming that you genuinely don't want the night to end. Huge shoutout to the chef because every single dish was executed flawlessly. You can tell that every detail on each plate was intentional and thoughtfully done. The standout dishes for me were the elote ribs, which were unreal, the grilled octopus cooked perfectly tender, and the ceviche con leche de tigre, which was bright, fresh, and packed with flavor. But the real star of the night was the whole branzino absolutely phenomenal. And for dessert? Honestly, you can't go wrong with any of the options. We ordered one of each for the table and genuinely could not pick a favorite because every single one was that good. Hands down one of the best dining experiences we had in Puerto Rico.

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!

nice vibe and location, great views, the food was surprisingly good, calamares delicious. would…read morereturn if I'm ever on Vieques again

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 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.

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.

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.

The best dive bar in the Caribbean I should know I visited…read moremost. The best food and drinks on Vieques

We were here for lunch, server was very nice & explained menu well- location was right on the open…read morebay, laid back ambiance. Give it the wooden structure was falling apart, menu was small & limited id say overpriced somewhat for bar food. Drinks acceptable, we had the small Mahi sandwiches with fries/tots was good then you had smokers going to back of bldg getting all that nasty smell in your face & food really unacceptable. There were 4 casino type slot machines inside restaurant to left as you walk in. I'd rate about 3-3.5 stars.

The spot has the best cocktails in Culebra. The owners are a husband and wife team who are super…read morenice and friendly. We had a bushwalker and a pain killer (drinks). They certainly did the job, and the price is right. This spot is classy!!!

This Chinese place, would not call it a restaurant was the only place open on a Monday afternoon…read more They have 6 slot machines that were not in operation. We came in to get out of the heat and have a few cold ones. A could locals were hanging out as well. I didn't take pics because there is nothing to see. Very small place. You walk into a bar and then a few tables in another room to sit.

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.

This place was such a treat after getting stuck on vieques for a day…read more Ferry back to Fajardo was full so we decided to grab a plane back to the main island. Turns out the planes were full and we had to wait 5 hours until we get on a plane. Without a vehicle to get around we asked if there was any were to sit down while waiting for our flight. Turns out the owners wife makes amazing dumplings (meat and veggie option) that you can get fried or steamed. We had both and it was delicious, felt very fresh and full of veggies (we are both vegan and picky lol) they had other foods that we didn't try so it seems like they have an option for most people. People kept coming in either waiting for their flight or a ride out of the airport and it's so small that you kinda start talking to anyone that's around. Great place to end or begin your time in vieques as you can get/give tips and ideas.

I wouldn't rely on this place being available if you have to wait for a flight. The owner said that…read moreairport folk aren't welcome today (Sunday 1pm) because he is having a bridge tournament with cruise ship passengers. When we tried to order something to go from the staff, the owner said that we had 20 minutes to get out. Super rude.

my girlfriend and i were just cruzing around clulebra on our scooter, saw some pretty lights and…read moredecided to pop in. so grateful we did. we had the pleasure of meeting Gio and got a little history lesson of how he came up in the culinary world. very cool story and linage. we had some delicious fresh cocktails that got our appetite flowing. we moved from the beautiful outdoor bar to the plantation style dinning room, so cool and cozy! we ordered appetizers, lobster and steak every think was excellent but the highlight was Gio's crab appitizer