We were a large family group. Even on a Thursday night the restaurant was buzzing with activity…read more It's like a family atmosphere. It seemed like everyone knows everyone. Conversations from table to table and people saying hi along the way. Service was A++++. Never had to ask for a refill. The food was unbelievably good and plentiful. You have to share. There's no other way. From beginning to end... the sautéed octopus, calamari, the crunchy veal chicharrones, carpaccio, presentation and flavors were hard to beat. For the main course we went with prime rib and churrasco. Wow!!! Melt in your mouth deliciousness. Wish I had taken other pictures, but suffice for you to judge based on the dessert pictures. The baked Alaska was melt in your mouth delicious!!!

Excellent food and friendly staff made for a wonderful dining experience. Everything we ordered was…read moredelicious, and the service was welcoming and attentive. We would definitely dine here again!

Lo bueno no se cambia. Aqui otra vez. Hoy me prepararon unas bolitas de mero, sopita de platano…read morepara mi esposo, filete de chillo con tostones y vegetales. Mi esposo filete miñon, mamposteao y tostones. Para completar aguacate. De postre dulce de lechoza con queso y flan de vainilla. Frangelico y shot de cafecito. Que ricura! Servicio excelente en ambiente familiar con musiquita tenue de fondo. Me encanto la decoracion

I love this restaurant food is excellent but only open at 5 pm…read moreExcellent food and desserts good!!!!!!'

This was the meal I didn't know I wanted or needed till life chose it for me , so my s/o and I are…read moredriving from San Juan to Playa Crash boat but since we didn't wake up in time to have breakfast where we originally wanted to go we got in the car and left upon making decisions, choices,and being hangry and frustrated on not finding the right spot we drove into Dorado and found a few spots near one another the first spot we originally said to try based on google and yelp the service was just not friendly and we decided to leave and then I noticed the other location I had seen on yelp was KGB and it was straight down the road so we go to the location there is self parking available upon arrival I didn't even have to nope my door the hostess opened the door for us and quickly gave us the greeting of the day and seated us , moments later our waiter introduced himself and we took a look at our menus , water was being poured one after the other I never needed to look or ask for a thing , the ambiance is gorgeous and these decor was upscale and decorated by wonderful cases and bottles of their wines and champagnes and top shelf liquors while still a chic and upscale design , and cleanliness was 10/10 .... We ordered appetizer , we had the croquettas de jamon (ham croquettes ) and popcorn shrimp in walnut spicy honey glazed lemon , absolutely 20/10 !!! And if anyone is worried about the item being spicy I don't believe it was but it had a little tiny aftertaste kick more on the peppery side but none the less delicious , for entrees my s/o had lamb chops in pumpkin puree and cherry aujus ,with a side of KGB Fried Rice and sweet playing and I Had the shrimp mofongo in garlic sauce with a Side of avocado , sooo let me give these two entrees there flowers Lamb Chops Cooked medium well - Perfectly cooked to expectation juicy ,tender and the fat rendered making it incredibly flavorful rich and savory The pumpkin puree and pumpkin pave & cherry ajus took this meal to the moon way way way beyond expectation it added a the pumpkin was sweet and smooth that paired so well with the meat and the cherry ajus just bright everything together in a beautiful unified marriage of flavor every bite was the perfect bite and complimented it so well my s/o and I couldn't stop rolling and closing our eyes per bite no exaggeration! Easily the best lamb dish I have tried in an extremely long time !!! Mofongo de camarones By FAR THE BEST MOFONGO i had in PUERTO RICO and I had quite a few throughout the years and on this trip so I could compare !!!! Everything about this dish was perfect and I know speaking about a Mofongo in this light is SERIOUS !!!! The shrimp was cooked exactly how it should be cooked tender and juicy .... Please have no fear of overcooked dry shrimp bc from KGB that is NOT happening they are serving nothing but excellence !! The garlic sauce surprised me because it wasn't thick like a gravy or creamy where cream was added like I have normally experienced when ordering in other places ; it was more of a light garlic sauce flavor that soaked beautifully int the Mofongo without over powering it, Then I discovered onions in the sauce which made it even better bc I love onions in a meal then requesting avocado as a side to my meal was the perfect pairing , it added that fresh , and creamy element that connected the whole bite together and balanced all the rich and garlic flavors with the shrimp , it just WORKED !!like I mentioned after trying so many Mofongos and bifongos around PR , this exceeded my expectations 10/10 best one I had in my life Finished our meal w a nice double espresso each We left feeling completely satisfied and full but not with that heavy , uncomfortable feeling you often get after eating a super rich meal . Everything was well balanced from the start to the end . Amazing food, Excellent service, & beautiful ambiance and made it such a wonderful experience It was a dining experience to remember ! Worth every twist and turn we made to end up there

You might not think much of it bc it's in a Strip Mall but looks can be deceiving. Once you enter…read morethe ambiance is perfect. Felix out waiter gave the best recommendations. The margaritas were amazing. For appetizers we had the dumplings and boy where they great. But the best appetizer was the calamari in sweet Thai chili sauce Trust me. You'll want to have 2 orders. However. The star of the night was the Lamb Chops. Made to perfection on a bed of sweet potato purée. So even though there was a blackout , for which their generator kicked in immediately, it didn't take away from the wonderful experience . Surely next time I stay at Dorado I'll definitely be back.

We had passed by the entrance a number of times, but approaching Hijole, I realized Tabla was a new…read morevenue. They are dedicated to Tapas; accordingly portions are not for the hungry. We started with a glass of wine (a Pinot Noir), and I must say it was as excellent as it was generous. Had the steamed dumplings and 3 Cheeses with truffle grilled. The service was Superb, as well as the cocktails that followed (Romance, Reposo, Tabla Ahumada), carefully crafted by mixologist Jonathan. It was both an outstanding visual show as well as an exquisite experience for the palate. If you are looking for fabulous cocktails, wine and service, in a chic adult environment with ambiance, and be rocked gently by an elegant and wonderful staff and owner, this is your place.

From the owner: Tabla, high end Restaurant now in Dorado! We specialize in tapas, cocktails and wine.read more

Our family had dinner here tonight at the experience was over the room. The food was made fresh and…read morethe drinks were smooth and strong. If you are interested in an intimate experience with food that is superior quality look no further! Dylan you are amazing. Thank you for such hospitable service and attentiveness. We appreciate making our last night one to remember

Was searching for a restaurant for a special occasion and came across this hidden spot. It felt…read morelike a speakeasy type of vibe. Very small space but cozy and welcoming on the last floor of a hotel. The Churrasco is amazing and the portion is as well. Looks like they prepare everything at the moment so it takes a little while to eat, however they gave us some salad to hold over while the food came out. I was a bit disappointed that many things that were on the menu where not available and it looks like they try to limit the amount of food per day in case their is no business traffic. Still a nice spot for a nice conversation away from crowd and the bustling on the San Juan streets.

The best food I had in PR! Sooooooo delicious and so much variety!…read more The staff were extremely friendly and even made a custom meal for my bf who is vegan. We even met the chef who was so kind! We got the yuca fries, bone marrow, fava bean tacos, oxtail cannelloni, duck, mahi mahi, black cod, vegan special, chocolate cake, and coconut sorbet! Everything was to die for except the bone marrow which had a super small portion size. The free bread was also amazing! Probably one of the top 3 free restaurant breads I've had. Will 1000000% be back next time I visit PR!

Fantastic restaurant, the best of many great options on the Ritz property. Luckily we saved it for…read morelast so wasn't disappointed by the other restaurants but MELAO was one of the best experiences we ever had anywhere. I liked the jovial yet professional service but the food is what made it great. Started with a tuna tartare daily special recommended by the waiter, it was great. Many layers of flavors and the tuna and avocado was fantastic. I then had the ribeye (the smaller one, at only 20 oz :-)) and it was one of the best steaks I've ever had. For those who haven't seen my other reviews, I've been to hundreds of the best steakhouses, from NY to Chicago to Las Vegas to London, and while this wasn't a steakhouse it was fantastic. A nice think ribeye, perfect marbling but they also got the medium rare exactly as it should be, with an incredible char on the outside. I would fly back to Puerto Rico just to have this steak again. I also liked the crispy brussel sprouts and the asparagus were excellent, larger portion than you get elsewhere and nice thick asparagus. Finished with the I think 7 layer coconut cake, which I thought was the nicest dessert (split it with my wife's key lime pie, also good, and daughter's carrot cake donuts). Can't wait to go again.

Looking for a place to stop outside of San Juan and this was a fantastic find! I ordered a steak…read moreand it was perfect! Everyone enjoyed their meals and the portions were perfect. The owner came to our table and greeted us- a great example of hospitality! I would definitely come back!

Delicious food and great service! The steak was good! Fresh salad! The guys working there do a…read moregood job, very friendly and welcoming! Thanks!

Whoa. I didn't expect a lot from the food in PR at Dorado Beach but I should have. COA checks all…read morethe boxes with fabulous food - seafood that is off the chain good, excellent but not intrusive service, and a nice atmosphere. I could not have been happier with dinner here. Started with the butternut squash soup with coconut emulsion that was so good. The bread basket includes 3 types of breads and butters. You will want to eat it all but have to save room. We moved on to the king crab - perfectly cracked and flavorful w/their own house made sauces. It was the best crab I've had outside of Alaska and we live in Seattle where it's plentiful. Next we had the halibut with an amazing crust of hazelnuts and truffles. It may have been even better than the crab, but it was close. The fish came with a taro mash with truffle - and we didn't realize that so we also ordered the potatoes with Burrata and truffle. You can't have enough truffle. Finished with cappuccinos and molten cake. Really excellent experience all around. Don't miss it if you are in the area. I want to go back and try more on the menu. It was that good.

Another business encounter that has amateurs running it, so you can't show up and expect to gain…read moreaccess to Dorado's COA. Since I'm Deaf, I used CapCall to call and make reservations. Well, the person who answered didn't provide me with a time or anything after I provided my phone number twice, as if I'm supposed to stand outside the gate from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM waiting for a text message with a code for the gate guard. Well, I never received a text from COA, and when i tried to call back twice after waiting fifteen minutes, nobody answered. I suspect the person was avoiding answering because of the caller ID. Needless fo say, I returned to San Juan and told my team that we'd postpone our dinner meeting until I found somewhere else to eat and discuss business plans. Again, i get the feeling that Deaf people here in Puerto Rico are treated like we don't exist or that we're an inconvenience--second-class citizens, as if my money isn't good enough. As if we do good enough to afford McDonald's, it's an attitude that I've encountered in other parts of the world: India, Brazil, Thailand, to name a few, where accessibility doesnt exist, and Deaf people and people with disabilities are given low expectations. Again, as if hearing and intelligence are linked, which they are not. Since I'm Deaf I must have a low wage job.

Not fantastic. Got the skirt steak mofongo and the chimichurri sauce. Everyone tasted it and…read morehated it. The steak didn't even taste like steak, it was just bad. The shrimp mofongo was edible, but not great. The octopus salad was just ok and the best thing at the table. The mojitos were mediocre as well.

Surf and turf was tender, delicious, flavorful, and perfect. Service was top tier. Ambiance was…read morecute, and they were accommodating even though we came in later on. Highly recommend!

Great restaurant, and they have a great ands flavored skirt steak. The truffle fries and asparagus…read morewere great appetizers as well. The menu had many tasty options that I have to get come back to try. So far food in San Juan has been a hit. Im giving it 4 stars because the server had to keep bringing back my food because of mistakes being made and at first my stare was rare when I asked for a medium.

Wow! I should have taken pics. Delicious steak! One of the best I've ever had. My co worker had…read morethe filet and I had the beef tenderloin au poivre which was a tasty mild mushroom sauce. No mushrooms came with it which was fine with me. The steaks were amazingly tender like butter. Highly recommend! We got baked potato sides with all the fixings. Very good food!!