We came here for food based on Reddit recs haha. Glad we chose this place! The food was pretty…read moregood, and we loved the energy and the live band here... but what really set this place apart was how friendly the staff was! When we arrived, the main room was packed, and the few open tables were reserved. The host asked us if we'd be okay sitting in another room. I explained that we're visiting, and we wouldn't mind waiting for a table to open up where the live band section is. Upon hearing this, they were nice enough to accommodate us and make it happen. Special shoutout to our server! Unfortunately, I forget her name (it's been a month), but I remember she had this AMAZING makeup on, with lots of colorful beads in beautiful patterns across her face, as well as lovely hands with really fun nails and rings. She was so lovely and friendly, and she really made our night! If you see this, thank you :)

What an amazing spot! The restaurant offers beautiful beach views and an electric, vibrant…read moreatmosphere--you can really feel the energy from the music and the crowd. It's the kind of place you don't want to leave! Parking can be a bit challenging, so make sure to arrive early and give yourself time to find a spot--it's absolutely worth it. The staff was fantastic--friendly, courteous, and able to handle our large group without any issues. We ordered a variety of dishes to try as much as possible, and everything was delicious. Some of our favorites included: * Mofongo with shrimp * Alcapurrias * Shark bites (a must--especially if it's been a while since you've had them!) And don't skip the drinks--they definitely deliver: * Long Island Iced Tea * Margaritas * Mojitos Great food, great vibes, and a great experience overall. Definitely a place you have to visit!

Only restaurant in Hyatt Grand Reserve not ran by Hyatt. Wait staff was adequate Not their fault…read morethey are understaffed. Drinks were ok, not as good as other places in the resort. The drinks we originally ordered that the waiter suggested weren't available. The soup of the day was pea soup that was the highlight of the evening. We had the grilled octopus for an appetizer. It was ok. My wife ordered the fried fish filet for her main course. The breading was mushy and vastly under-cooked. She took one bite. No one questioned why she didn't eat it. I ordered the whole snapper stuffed with shrimp. Beautiful to look at but the cream sauce completely masked the taste of the seafood. Sometimes, less is more. This meal was very expensive for the quality.

Last night, we drove a bit to get to Pasion for what was hoped to be a great dinner. And we were…read morenot disappointed! Four stars for the food. Plus one star for the stellar ambiance. This restaurant is one of several located within the huge and beautiful Gran Melia Resort. We had eight people, but were still seated within five minutes without a reservation. The waitress arrived promptly and took our drink orders...then she recognized my nephew. It turns out that my nephew's grandmother is a chef here! So we ended up getting a VIP discount on our meal! Bonus! I ordered a regular Sangria and water to drink with my meal. The Sangria serving was large and delicious, but I didn't detect a lot of alcohol. It was very good otherwise. For dinner, I ordered the Churrasco steak with a side of veggies. When my meal was delivered, it was hot and it looked delicious (photos included). I tasted the veggies first. They were served in a butter and onion sauce that was really delicious. The veggies were steamed, but not overly cooked so they were crunchy still. They were basically perfect. Then I took a bite of my steak. As I cut through it with the knife, I could feel that is was soft and tender throughout. My first bite was awesome! In fact, the entire steak was awesome. The only thing I would change is I would add a slight char to the outside of the steak. My meal was just very, very tasty and I loved it. Everyone else in my party ordered Mofongo of varying flavors or chicken strips and fries. Everyone expressed that their meals were delicious. Okay, so the food is great. Now, for the atmosphere! The location within the Gran Melia resort is just FREAKING DREAMY at night! It's one of those places that you go to once and dream about for the rest of your life with pools, candles, marble floors, fresh flowers everywhere, water everywhere, fountains, lots and lots of private beds with curtains, and breeze blowing just right, etc. It's located next door to a Trump Golf Course and Resort. But Gran Melian's atmosphere actually seemed a lot nicer than the Trump resort! Anyway, with the warm night air flowing through the restaurant and the AMAZING ambiance, this was one of the nicest meals I've ever eaten. I can't wait to stay at the Gran Melian for a few days! Recommend!

Our party was staying at the El Conquistador resort on our way to the El Yunque Forest for site…read moreseeing and hiking and wanted to fuel up before heading out for lunch. We had a craving for Mofongo and this place popped up up on the map. First impression was that this place was a nice cozy eatery and you can tell the cooks in the back make everything home style so we had a feeling were in for a treat. We all ordered the Chicken Mofongo with a side salad and it was just absolutely delicious! It was only $10 and the portions were very generous and filling. We were all very full once we finished our meal. Those who venture here might want to brush up on their Spanish as all menu items were listed in Spanish with no English translations. However, there were pictures on the wall for most items so you could just point to what you wanted and the cashier would understand what you want to order if there was any language barrier. Great place to eat and convenient to reach just outside the resorts and the rain forest.

Food is mediocre and not very flavorful. Prices are high for quality of food. I would not be eating…read morethere again.

Looking for a great dinner on a beautiful island - this is one to try! Very island elegant/classy…read morewith great food and service. Made reservations to sit at the bar, but when we got there I could tell it could be a wait and so they sat us at a table. With a bottle of red conundrum, I ordered the soup of the day, don't remember name, but it was phenomenal - I devoured it. We also got the Mahi which was done to perfection. We wrapped up with some amazing delectable carrot cake. The atmosphere, the service, the food were all great!

You can get a lot of good food of food trucks but this is the place for fine dining in Vieques…read more Romantic but laid back vibe. The octopus was amazing. Make a reservation if you can. They only open for dinner.

Delicioso y ambiente bonito. Playa Luquillo a unos pasos del restaurante. El mesero hamableread more

We wanted this to be a good experience in a tropical paradise, but the previous review shared that…read moretheir timeliness is terrible with no communication from the staff about the delay. We had to keep asking for the meal and we waited about an hour and 30 minutes for our food to finally come out. The food looked good, nothing exceptional, but not bad. We were all full and went on. Caution parking near this touristy beach location is terrible, so overall, don't come here unless you have time to spare.

This is right on the ocean. Recommend to sit inside as it smells outside from the marshy area of…read morethe ocean. We came here for the lobster and ribeye to share between us and boy it did not disappoint! We were lucky that we got the last lobster from the tank. Loved every bite full! Delicious and yummy. Went well with my mango vodka mojito. We chose to have the Mamposteado style rice as our side dish. Which was so great. We had enough room to share a pistachio cheesecake and it finished off the meal great!! Thank you Ramon for a great evening and thank you Chef Ernesto Meléndez for a great meal.

Hungry for lunch and without plans, I looked at some Yelp reviews on the area and decided to give…read morePescaito a try. The staff was very welcoming and helpful. Drinks were good and came fast. The food was delicious, especially the octopus mofongo. Ah, the view was pretty.

This joint saved me…read more It was the middle of the day. The sun had been beating down on me. We just rented our scooter (I had to run up the hill a couple of times to get my driver's license and was totally dehydrated & hot). It was lunch time, and we were told Tito Bloque is a good local restaurant to hit up. The town of Esperanza is tiny, so I thought the directions would not be hard to follow, but we managed to get lost. This eatery was literally within a neighborhood, and looked like it was in the porch of someone's house. Needless to say, it was hard to find, and required us to ask for more directions. By the time we were here, my lame butt was ready to pass out (dehydration is a son of gun when you're in a tropical locale!). But we made it. We grabbed a table. Looked at menus. And first things first, I had to hydrate: with a can of ice cold Medalla cerveza (Puerto Rican beer). Maybe not as good as water, but this brew certainly flipped my mood to the positive. For food, I saw lots of basic home-cooked options (seafood, chicken, steak, etc.). I went with the steamed chicken. It came with a very basic salad (meaning, mostly lettuce). But the chicken certainly filled the spot with its juicy tenderness. And when all is said and done, the two cans of Medalla also made all well. This place looked to be run by an elderly couple. The guy mainly lounged on a hammock hanging inside the open-air patio. The woman was in the kitchen behind the bar, and also came out to take orders and serve us. They both weren't very talkative to me (the gringo). But as I paid, I noticed some photos of snowy mountains and elk. I asked about them, and the lady said they are from family in Oregon---I told them I was from Washington, and she lit up. She was nice and sweet. While here, I saw some locals pull up in a jeep. The old guy hopped out of the hammock and chatted with the guy. He then went to the back and came back out with a bag of food. So yeah, if you want take-away, you are set here. All in all, if you want to bypass the humdrum/crowded restaurants on the malecon (waterfront), venture a couple of blocks inland and have a meal like a local.

Tito Bloque's is a great local restaurant that gives the hungry traveler great food and a delicious…read moretaste of the unseen Puerto Rico. On an island where many transplants from the states open up tourist restaurants to attract the lazy traveler, Tito's caters to the journeyman that wants the vibrant experience of the local life. Its a small, open restaurant run by an old Tito and his wife, who both cook and clean and eat with their guests. If you dine here make sure to speak with Tito, who may or may not be eating a few tables over with his wife, the cook. During our visit to Tito Bloque's, we were offered some gigantic avocado and fresh candied mangoes, for what seemed just making conversation. This is what it feels like to eat like the locals.

We walked into the restaurant while we waited on family going on a kayaking tour. The place was…read morevery clean, even the bathroom. The inside is small, but there is rooftop seating. The food was very good. We ordered some strawberry frappes and a coquito to drink. They were so good and I ordered a second frappe. The shirt stay was so tender ave had a great flavor. The risotto was perfectly made. The waitress was very friendly with just the right amount of attentiveness. I highly recommend this restaurant. Would definitely eat there again.

The cheese balls were great! Don't be scared to try the guava sauce. Also got risotto and skirt…read moresteak; conch and mufungo; and lobster. The risotto was a clear winner and the lobster was massive compared to New England lobsters.