An unexpected stop for lunch during a cruise stop in Old San Juan, PR, the Istanbul Restaurant was…read morea combination of Turkish dishes along with dishes native to Puerto Rico. My brother and I tried dishes from both menus, and found it to be quite good. As we were walking past, a small sign for 'Grandma's Kitchen' caught our eye. My brother had been encouraging me to try Puerto Rico's national dish: Mofongo - mashed fried plantains. Unfortunately, restaurants were just packed with long waits and I wasn't in the mood to wait outside in the sun for a long time. The door next to the sign stated that it was a restaurant called 'Istanbul'. We peaked inside, and was welcomed warmly by a host, who let us know that the restaurant was both Grandma's Kitchen/Istanbul. There was nobody else dining inside, which was weird considering how every other restaurant in the area was packed. The dishes are made to order, so took a bit of time for it to come out one at a time. Mixed Seafood Stuffed Mofongo ($25) - served in a wooden pilon, the tall and narrow neck was stuffed with the mashed plantains, topped with a seafood blend of clams, dense fish pieces, octopus, and squid. The sauce was really well done, not too rich, but buttery enough to accentuate the seafood. I have to believe the seafood was prepared from frozen, but it tasted really good: a definite notch up from the seafood I've been having on the cruise boats. It was the first time having mofongo, and I liked it. This version had fried plantain chips, mixed with the mash of more plantains. I don't think this version had pork skin rinds, and I didn't miss it. It's extremely dense, so ended up eating maybe a third of it while finishing the seafood. It's a solid alternative to rice, though definitely can't eat too much of it. Doner Kebab ($18) - from the Istanbul portion of the menu, this dish was tasty, though the meat was cooked on a flat top grill like a burger patty, instead of on a vertical rotisserie. The lamb/beef patty was loosely formed and well seasoned, with the accompanying tzatziki sauce being a good add-on. Both dishes were cooked very well, the back kitchen has some skills. Service was friendly throughout. Water is not offered, but guessing they will give to you if asked. Payment was provided after the meal, and they do stick on a mandatory 15% gratuity for all party sizes.

We were in town for a short stay as we needed to get something to eat and then return to our ship…read morebefore it left port. Istanbul Restaurant to the rescue. The food was great and tasted very fresh. We ate fresh salads with the main dishes being comprised of lamb and chicken. The dining area was very cozy as we sat underneath one of the ceiling fans. The staff was very helpful and the service was quick.

I stopped in for dinner 2 nights ago and had a fantastic mealm I started with a bottle of water and…read morethe hummus. The hummus was so good especially with the fresh baked bread they serve with it. I then had the falafel plate which came with rice, cold potato salad and a carrot/cabbage salad. I really enjoyed everything and the service was great.

I saw a friend post their meal on IG and it literally made my mouth water. So I had to stop in…read morebefore I left San Juan! It's a small, quaint spot but so authentic. From the moment we walked in it felt like family. My picky eater hubby enjoyed every bite and I was even able to get him to dip his lavash in the hummus. Win! If you're in the area, please stop in and support! You will not be disappointed.

I enjoyed Suma and thought that the overall service/atmosphere/food were all excellent. We had the…read moreprime NY Strip and the fresh fish dish (I think it was mahi mahi). The highlight of the steak was the compound butter; it was super flavorful. This seemed more European than Puerto Rican overall. Overall, really enjoyed both dishes. Decent value and a medium price point at ~$45ish per plate. I'd go back.

We made an 8:00pm reservation but arrived 15 minutes early and they were able seat us immediately…read more Small crowd inside. Tables were perfectly paced for the kitchen. Our waiter was great and made good suggestions. Everything was well seasoned. The appetizers were incredible and I highly recommend. The dumplings were not overpowered by the goat cheese. The main courses were also well seasoned and flavorful but they were served lukewarm. The bread pudding was served with vanilla ice cream and dried mint on top. The bread pudding wasn't super hot and it was a little chewy. Probably wouldn't order that dessert again. Overall the ambiance, service, appetizers and main courses would bring us back!

Really enjoyed St. Germain! Stopped in for cocktails and light bites and everything was great. The…read morespace has a nice, cozy atmosphere that's perfect for relaxing, conversing, and enjoying a drink.

Does NOT honor reservations. We reserved a table, and then watched another group of young men step…read moreinto the store and sit down at the table we had been promised. The hostess refused to kick them out. I overheard the group behind us who had made a reservation also be denied. After finally being seated, it took over an hour to get our food. The poulet was very good, but the bread we ordered was smeared with a red sauce where it been cut with an obviously dirty knife. At the end of the night, they gave us a free piece of cake on the house, which is the only reason why this review isn't one star. Also, our waitress was really nice and friendly, which raised the mood of the evening considerably. Other than that, though, I'm afraid I can't recommend this restaurant.

Authentic Mediterranean food!!!! Great service and prices. Ottoman plate my favorite.read more

Great location, even better food. Must go if you like Mediterranean food. Best chicken and pork…read morekebabs in San Juan!

Super delicious Persian food! It was the perfect option for us since we don't eat pork, and many…read morerestaurants here serve pork. Everything we ordered was fresh and flavorful. One tip: I'd recommend calling before you go because they sometimes close earlier than their posted 10 PM closing time. The server/manager was incredibly kind and welcoming. She was patient, answered all of our questions, and made sure we had a great experience. Also place was super clean, but super cold inside. I'd recommend bringing a jacket if you get cold easily lol. Definitely recommend this place, and we'll be back!

stopped by Kasa Kabob and tried the meat platter with steak, chicken, and the cooked tomatoes --…read moreeverything was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. The portions were solid and the meats were tender, especially the chicken. Service was fast and friendly, and the food came out way quicker than I expected. Overall, a great spot if you're craving something hearty and well-made. Highly recommend. Nice easy going ambiance.

Awesome vegan-friendly spot! We were only hungry for a snack, so we got a platter of 3 mezze…read more(babaganoush, pumpkin hummus, and regular hummus). All three were great although the star of the show was the homemade whole wheat pita. Insanely fresh. Fluffy and pillowy on the inside and crusty and crunchy on the outside. Loved it.

Love the decor! The servers were all very nice and the mezze, homemade pita & falafel were all…read moredelicious! Tucked away in a non touristy area. A little hidden gem!

The worst attitude servers and hostess, and I don't know what are their issues are this place had…read morelike 3 tables being occupied (maybe my skin color). I had to keep trying to get my server's attention to order. I asked her is she has samosa here, she said she will find out, never came back. What seemed like an a life time, she popped up by the bar area when she did, I had to keep trying to get her attention, and she took the slowest catwalk walk to my table, like I was bothering her or something. I felt bad for giving this place 3 starts, because the food is really taste and fully of flavors!! But the severe and the hostess was indifferent and bothered by my presences.

I stumbles on thos place just driving around. ABSOLUTELY superb! Super cold beer awesome plate of…read morefood and top shelf service from the time I entered the restaurant. They have a new fan here!

Food: 4.5 Service: 5…read moreAmbience: 4 Date: 12/13/2025 8:15pm Order: Chicken Shawarma plate Crowd: 2 other tables occupied This place looks small from the street but is very deep and narrow. As soon as you enter, the grill sits behind the display cabinet on the right. You are seated and a laminated menu is provided to you. The small bar is also on the right just down from the display cabinet. Service was great and very friendly. The food was delivered quick and check ins from the server was often. The food was good and a little different in taste from what you might find on the mainland. Would definitely recommend it.

A spotless restaurant with a beautiful, airy ambiance. The…read morefood is absolutely delicious. The staff are friendly and welcoming. We would like to thank Mr. Taskin, one of the partners, for his outstanding hospitality. You should definitely visit Pikanti and try their amazing flavors. I also highly recommend stopping by Ephesus Mediterranean Delights, right next door and trying their delicious desserts.

Food is amazing! Service was great!…read more Ambiance was chill and laid back. Definitely recommend

Popped in during a cruise ship port visit. It was maybe a 15-20 min easy walk (bit of street…read moreincline) from the Carnival Jubilee port. We made a reservation in the morning when we docked in San Juan since I read they stay busy. Atmosphere: Upon arrival, there was a short wait for 2 of us. The eatery has inside seating however with 5 full length doors to the outside it feels like an open air kinda eatery. There's a large countertop eating bar in the middle of the restaurant & an additional eating area in the back, but overall it's a pretty small dining spot. Food: Tried to make a few alterations to my dish such as scramble the omlette instead of the traditional fold it & add an over easy egg to the sandwich. They said the kitchen is very particular about the presentation of the food so no "scrambled" omelette & the over easy egg had to be on the side in case the yolk popped on the sandwich before making it to the table. Ok! Veggie omlette was really flavorful. Full of diced veggies. The avocado I added was such a nice consistency. Yes it was ripe but I think it's a different variety of avocado than we tend to get in mainland US. With the omelette plate, I substituted french toast ($6 up charge) for the regular toast. The french toast was soft & fluffy. Very good. The dish also came with a generous portion of hand cut French fries. It would have been better if they were hot but they were still good. My husband got the Cuban sandwich & added an over easy egg & said the sweet plantain on the sandwich was unexpected & really made it quite good. Pricing: Price point may be considered moderate to moderately higher, but you're on holiday and the food & ambiance are good. Breakfast was $78 before tip for 2 entrees (with add ons), 2 specialty coffees, 1 juice & $4 for unlimited filtered water. All in all, it was a heck of a lot of food, tasty, and I left very satisfied. I definitely recommend it!