Great spot overlooking the reef providing the vibe we were looking for on a warm afternoon…read more The owner or manager was visible, and checking in patrons regularly.

This review is only for drinks and appetizers…read more I have been to Piñones many times and I just want to say if you are visiting Puerto Rico, it's a great place to have local food and enjoy some breathtaking views. The Reef Bar or should I say, The New Reef has the kind of vibe you dream of when visiting Puerto Rico. Not only do they serve traditional Puerto Rican Cuisine, but the restaurant has Outdoor seating with incredible Ocean views. Unfortunately, the view also includes the trash below. I think the restaurant would really benefit from having it cleaned. We only stopped by for appetizers, but wow what a treat. My husband and I shared an Octopus Salad and Arepas. I also had a Piña Colada and it was absolutely delicious. The prices here are also very reasonable and the service was great. This would have been a 5 star review, if it wasn't for the trash.

If you're looking for the perfect dive bar experience in Old San Juan, this place absolutely nails…read moreit. From the moment you walk in, you feel the vibe. It's small, loud, a little gritty, and completely inviting--exactly what a true dive bar should be. The walls are covered in graffiti and stickers from years of visitors leaving their mark, and honestly, that's part of the magic. You can't help but look around and smile at all the personality packed into such a cozy space. One of my favorite details? Look over to the right corner of the bar and you'll spot what looks like a vintage cash register straight out of the 1800s. Then right in the middle of the bar you've got the modern point-of-sale devices. The contrast is hilarious and perfect--old-school charm meeting modern bar life. There's a pool table, plenty of seating for such an intimate spot, and yes, a restroom inside (always appreciated in Old San Juan!). But what really makes this place stand out is the service--the staff is fantastic, welcoming, and they pour seriously strong drinks that are also refreshingly affordable. This is the kind of place where you come for one drink in the afternoon and suddenly the whole evening disappears in great conversation and good vibes. If you're wandering the streets of Old San Juan and want authentic dive bar energy, great drinks, and a place full of character, this is absolutely a must-stop. Highly recommend.

Always a good time here. Love the grunge vibe. The Pina Batida was delicious! Service was friendly!read more

This was a cool spot - very hipster vibe with a nice outdoor seating area. Drinks had generous…read morepours and were cheap. There's also a cool gallery off of it.

Hands down my favorite place for a beer. Endless array of performances, art installations, and…read moreevents. There's a backyard, there's a side yard, there's console games, DJs, a jukebox, vintage TVs, what more could you want?? This is the place to be for an awesome late night.

We made a couple of friends at the bar next door and they suggested that we head over here for the…read morebest drinks. We headed over and found that they had a similar drink menu. I think these two locations are connected. But the bartender over here Claudia was the best. She fixed me multiple drinks that I had next-door and hers were definitely better. This bar, the music is a little bit more tamer and it's great for sitting around for conversation. It's beautifully Decorated. Definitely a great time when you're walking around old San Juan to stop by this location and stop in for a drink. Tell Claudia I said hi!

Excelente servicio. La comida cubana estaba riquisima. Gran variedad de cocteles. Todos estaban…read moresuper buenos. Recomendado.

Airplane level ceiling fans, pool tables, a horse race betting and slot machine room, beer and shot…read morefor $3.50 (Medalla and JW Black Label) and a steady stream of local folk, retiree folk, business folk, government folk, tourist folk, and yelping folk... don't be intimidated, it's a friendly and very low key place... one of my after work watering holes...

Service was awful and slow for them to not be busy. Waited an hour for food and when it came out my…read moreorder was wrong. The food was ok. The fried grouper was pretty good.

Douglas' Pub was so much fun!!…read more After a long day of hiking we just wanted a night out for drinks and some pool. Some friends recommended us this place so we decided to go. This is not a fancy place. It's a small spot with a couple pool tables upstairs and a very crowded bar downstairs. We mostly have beers and different shots. The jellyfish shot is a MUST!! (See video). It's an experience for sure. After making it look like actually jellyfishes they set it on fire and you drink it... WHILE ON FIRE. Would totally come back and try mojitos!! ESPAÑOL ¡El pub de Douglas fue muy divertido! Después de un largo día de caminata, solo queríamos una noche para tomar algo y jugar pool. Algunos amigos nos recomendaron este lugar, así que decidimos ir. Este no es un lugar elegante. Es un lugar pequeño con un par de mesas de billar arriba y un bar muy abarrotado abajo. En su mayoría pedimos cervezas y diferentes shots. El jellyfish shot esa súper recomendado! (Ver video). Es una experiencia. Después de hacer que parezca que en realidad son medusas, lo prenden fuego y te lo bebes ... TODAVIA EN LLAMAS. Volvería totalmente a probar los mojitos !!

Colorism where it wasn't expected. For the sake of this review it important to know that I along…read morewith one of my other friends are two light skinned black women but the rest of our friend group are darker skinned black women. At first, the food was pretty okay. I got waited on and served relatively quickly. However, my darker skinned friends had to wait a longer time not just to order, but also to get their food. One of my darker skinned friends ordered three empanadas and only received two. When she tried to speak to one of the servers about getting her third empanada they refused. She said she was willing to pay for it, but they refused to serve her what she asked. Then, they said there's always a problem with "you people". Then all of a sudden they lied and said she was trying to scam them. As we're walking out, they start cursing at us and saying things like " I hope everyone except you (referring to my darker skinned friend) has a good day". The servers were overall very disrespectful, they cursed, and they were overly unprofessional. So even though the food was okay this was a horrible experience. As we were leaving, we saw two other darker skinned black women walk up to try and order. We told them about our experience and the servers started lying and saying that we are there every day and always causing problems. This was also untrue. That was the first time we've ever been to this restaurant. We walked a block down the street to wait for our car service. Then moments later, we bumped into the same dark skinned black women we saw earlier and they told us that their presence wasn't even acknowledged. So like I said even though the food was pretty okay. It wasn't good enough to be okay with the blatant colorism where it wasn't expected.

What a perfect little hidden gem right off the beach in Isla Verde. Torres' place has that "beach…read moreshack" vibe that makes you want an ice cold beer and a tostone after lounging in the sun or hitting the waves. It's a teeny spot with only about 10 seats, so you may have to wait. We were lucky to go on a cloudy day and snagged a little table. Chicken wings, pulled pork tacos, and the pork stuffed tostones are all yummy. There's an herby green sauce on them that is out of this world. Fresh and bright. Mojito was good, I'd steer clear of the margarita (seems like a mix is used). The OceanLab IPA was local and yummy.

Best mojito I've ever had and fast service. Passionfruit mojito is worth the stop. Unfortunately a…read morebit pricy

OMG i loved this bar! i think it was my favorite bar in Puerto Rico!…read moreit was super divey and super sketchy when i looked in...it was a long dark hallway and i couldn't see the end of it...so of course i wanted to venture inside...my husband and 2 male friends waited outside (chickens)... there was a bar with 4 barstools, a back patio with 2 tables... we walked around the rest of town and circled back here... ordered a few drinks and they told us that there was also seating out front...hmmm...must of missed that! we went outside to see 4 tables set up in the street...taking up a few parking spots! haha that is so funny...we set up on a table right by the bumper of a parked car. super cool! an ice cream cart rolled by and the vendor was having a drink...i bought ice cream from him (it wasn't that good) we ordered another round and headed to the next spot.... love love love this place!!!

Fantastic little dive bar. Our bartender, Rafael, was super friendly and give us awesome…read morerecommendations for where to eat in town. His drinks were affordable and really on point! Got the pinacolada and it was just the perfect flavor of pineapple and coconut! It's tucked away from the main drag and you might find a couple of neighborhood cars pay you a visit if you sit outside. Playing pool here is super affordable! Only $.75!

Great bar. Beautiful building and cool rooftop.read more

While on family vacation in December of 2024, my family and I decided to visit the beach along the…read moreSan Juan northern coastline. While we didn't go into the ocean itself, we were able to enjoy a scenic view and some great food & drinks from La Terraza Bar & Restaurant. La Terraza is a bar & restaurant that is along the roadside of the coastline that is just east of the populated San Juan city area. Because we arrived early afternoon, parking was very difficult and only got worse as the evening set in. I'm guessing the best time to visit these popular areas is earlier and in the morning, before the crowds. We were fortunate that we drove slowly along the roadside and looked for people walking to their vehicles to leave and we ended up grabbing a spot directly in front of this establishment. La Terraza also had staff roadside that asked if we were going to dine-in and then guided us into a space. At the time, the staff at La Terraza was very friendly, helpful and seated us at a high-table along the road with a sweeping view of the beach. Along with these high-tables, customers can also enjoy their open-aired interior seating with table-service. Tables are good for seating groups of 4. There was also, what appeared to be some construction going on to repair some interior damage, but their restroom was simple & clean, with running water and paper towels. Their bar area was small and only made for ordering, not seating. We were able to get rum shots for $4 a piece and mixed drinks for $8 a plastic cup. Service was friendly & attentive and we were able to order some traditional local snacks including: bacalaito, beef alcapurria, various empanadas (fried pâtés) stuffed with saltfish (bacalao), chicken or beef and these accompanied our drinks perfectly. Even with all of drinks, 4 shots, 2 drinks and snacks, the bill total was under $55. We were then able to pay and leave our vehicle parked in front and walk down to the shoreline across the street. This was really nice! If you walk down the stairs just west of La Terraza Inc, you'll be in the sand and the ocean. Overall, it was a great experience that made the rest of our beach day easy and I recommend. On a side note, when we returned later that evening to order more $4 shots, turns out we must have drank at Happy Hour times earlier, because the shots were now $7-8 a piece. TIP: Make sure to confirm prices BEFORE ordering if drinking on a budget.

Was brought to this restaurant as one of the stops included in a tour I had booked on a trip to San…read moreJuan. The group I was with was given an appetizer platter to share. I didn't get to try everything but all of what I did try was good. For my entree, I ordered the fried chicken with rice and beans. Interestingly enough, I was surprised that the chicken reminded me of the way it is typically cooked in the south (Louisiana) except it wasn't as seasoned but not in a bad way, it was still flavorful. Overall, I enjoyed my meal. Everything was fresh and tasty. I ordered a piña colada to drink , without expecting much and it turned out to be one of the best piña coladas I had in Puerto Rico. I will remember La Terraza the next time I visit the island because this is one place for sure where I know I will have good food and drinks.