Restaurants
Dining in Puerto Rico is an event. A meal is something to be savored, not rushed through. Having said that, service in restaurants may appear slow to Americanos like us. But the people here would describe it differently … they would say it’s relaxed so that you may enjoy your meal at a leisurely pace.
In any case, you will be given ample time to enjoy your meal. And don’t expect your server to bring you your check. You’ll have to explicitly ask for it, often more than once. If you’re trying to keep to any timetable, let your server know that as soon as you are seated.
Here are some of the restaurants we’ve been to, broken down by city/area on the island. We’d recommend any of these. We’ve marked our favorites for you.
Jump to a section: Old San Juan | Isla Verde | Condado & Ocean Park | Pinones | Rio Grande & Fajardo
| Old San Juan | ||
| Al Dente | ||
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Italian cuisine 309 Recinto Sur, Old San Juan 787.723.7303  Save 50% (up to $18.00) with the 2009 Puerto Rico Entertainment Book | ||
| Barrachina | ||
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Puerto Rican cuisine 104 Fortaleza Street, Old San Juan 787.721.5852 Save 50% (up to $18.00) with the 2009 Puerto Rico Entertainment Book | ||
| Barú | ||
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Puerto Rican tapas 150 Calle San Sebastian, Old San Juan 787.977.7107 Save 50% (up to $15.00) with the 2009 Puerto Rico Entertainment Book | ||
| Blend | ||
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Puerto Rican / Caribbean fusion 309 Fortaleza Street, Old San Juan 787.977.7777 | ||
| Café Amapola | ||
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Traditional Puerto Rican cuisine as well as contemporary dishes 280 Calle Norzagaray (corner of Calle Tanca), Old San Juan -- locate on map 787.723.8282 | ||
| Café Berlin | ||
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Puerto Rican / International / some vegetarian cuisine 407 San Francisco Street, Old San Juan 787.722.5205 | ||
| Café Manolín | ||
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Puerto Rican cuisine 251 Calle San Justo, Old San Juan 787.723.9743 | ||
| Caña Rum Bar & Restaurant | ||
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Rum Bar / Puerto Rican cuisine 100 Calle Cristo (in El Convento Hotel), Old San Juan 787.723.9200 | ||
| Dragonfly | ||
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Asian fusion cuisine 444 Fortaleza Street, Old San Juan 787.977.3886 | ||
| El Búren | ||
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International cuisine 103 Calle Cristo, Old San Juan 787.977.5023 Save 50% (up to $14.00) with the 2009 Puerto Rico Entertainment Book | ||
| El Patio de Sam | ||
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Puerto Rican cuisine 102 Calle San Sebastian, Old San Juan 787.723.1149 | ||
| El Picoteo | ||
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Tapas / Puerto Rican cuisine 100 Calle Cristo (in El Convento Hotel), Old San Juan 787.723.9200 Save 50% (up to $25.00) with the 2009 Puerto Rico Entertainment Book | ||
| Escambron Beach Club | ||
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Puerto Rican cuisine Ave. Munoz Rivera (behind the Normandie Hotel), Old San Juan 787.724.3344 Save 50% (up to $18.00) with the 2009 Puerto Rico Entertainment Book | ||
| Hard Rock Café | ||
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American cuisine 253 Recinto Sur, Old San Juan 787.724.7625 | ||
| Istanbul | ||
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Turkish cuisine 325 Recinto Sur, Old San Juan 787.722.5057 | ||
| La Fonda del Jibarito | ||
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Traditional Puerto Rican cuisine in a casual, family-oriented setting 280 Sol Street, Old San Juan 787.725.8375 | ||
| Lupis Mexican Grill | ||
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Mexican cuisine 313 Recinto Sur, Old San Juan 787.722.1874 Save 50% (up to $12.00) with the 2009 Puerto Rico Entertainment Book | ||
| Makarios | ||
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Mediterranean Cuisine / Vegetarian Entrees available 361 Tetuan Street, Old San Juan 787.723.8653 | ||
| Old Harbor Brewery | ||
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Steak & Lobster house / Microbrewery 202 Tizol Street, Old San Juan 787.721.2100 | ||
| Ostra Cosa | ||
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Puerto Rican cuisine 154 Calle Cristo, Old San Juan 787.722.2672 | ||
| Parrot Club | ||
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Puerto Rican / Caribbean fusion 363 Fortaleza Street, Old San Juan 787.725.7370 | ||
| Raices | ||
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Puerto Rican cuisine 315 Recinto Sur Street, Old San Juan 787.289.2121 | ||
| Restaurante Botín | ||
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Spanish cuisine 251 Recinto Sur, Old San Juan 787.725.6644 | ||
| Sofia | ||
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Italian cuisine 355 San Francisco, Old San Juan 787.721.0396 | ||
| Isla Verde | ||
| Metropol Restaurant & Bar | ||
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Cuban / Puerto Rican cuisine Isla Verde Ave., Isla Verde 787.791.5585 | ||
| Condado / Ocean Park | ||
| Pamela’s | ||
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Caribbean cuisine / "on-the-beach" dining 1 Santa Ana Street (at Numero Uno Guesthouse), Ocean Park -- locate on map 787.726.5010 | ||
| Pinones | ||
| Soleil Beach Club | ||
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Puerto Rican cuisine Road 187 KM 4.6, Pinones 787.253.1033 Save 50% (up to $12.00) with the 2009 Puerto Rico Entertainment Book | ||
| The Waterfront | ||
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Puerto Rican cuisine Road 187 KM 5.0, Pinones 787.791.5859 | ||
| Rio Grande / Fajardo | ||
| Antijítos Puertorríqueños | ||
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Puerto Rican cuisine Road 968 (on the road to the Wyndham Rio Mar Resort), Rio Grande -- locate on map 787.888.7378 | ||
| Brass Cactus Bar & Grill | ||
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American and Southwst cuisine Route 3 (just east of Balneario Monserrate / Luquillo Beach), Luquillo 787.889.5735 | ||
| El Verde Restaurant & Bar | ||
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Puerto Rican cuisine Route 3 at Carratera 186, Rio Grande -- locate on map | ||
| La Estacion | ||
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Puerto Rican cuisine Road 987 / Carratera Cabezas (on the road to Seven Seas Beach), Fajardo | ||
| Lolita's | ||
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Mexican cuisine Route 3 KM 41.3, Fajardo -- locate on map 787.889.0250 | ||
| Metropol Restaurant & Bar | ||
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Cuban / Puerto Rican cuisine Route 3 (in the Caribbean Cinema Plaza, across from WalMart on Route 3), Fajardo 787.801.2877 | ||
| Richie's Cafe | ||
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Puerto Rican / Seafood cuisine Carratera 968 KM 2.0 (next to the Wyndham Rio Mar Resort), Rio Grande -- locate on map 787.887.1435 | ||
| Sushi Boat | ||
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Japanese Sushi Bar Route 3 (in the Caribbean Cinema Plaza, across from WalMart on Route 3), Fajardo 787.863.2225 | ||
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