The restaurant is located inside the Acacia Boutique Hotel, about 1 block from the beach. The atmosphere is very dark and sort of unreal with colored lights. The place is very intimate, with space for probably 6 couples. Reservations are recommended. Their wine list is spectacular for a small restaurant in San Juan, with lots of eclectic choices. The French selections are impressive. The food is, to turn a phrase, to die for. Classically prepared, with amazing presentation. They have both classic dishes and Puerto Rican staples. My Caldo Santo was fantastic. The Chef made a point of coming out to talk to each party, and genuinely cares about his food. I was pleasantly surprised, and will return. read more

The ambiance, food and service were all amazing. The setting was dimly lit, quiet and romantic. The dining room is rather small so a reservation is definitely recommended and not difficult to get using OpenTable. We had a reservation and were seated right away when we walked in. Our drink order was taken immediately by the nice waitress Nicole. I had the best margarita, it tasted so delicious. We ate the Shrimp Aguachile and the Mussels Tarragon. Everything came out quickly and tasted so good. I will definitely be back to this place when I return to San Juan and I recommend anyone book a romantic dinner here. read more

Niche Restaurant - Snowdream Margarita - French Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

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Great place tucked away in Condado. The space is cozy and comfortable. Service was fantastic and Chef even stopped by. Some of the highlights included carpaccio, oysters, halibut, filet and duck. Can't wait to return! read more

This restaurant is the highlight of the hotel! Do NOT stay in the hotel, but come here if you're walking arounby calle loíza. The chef and the whole staff was amazing. They took such great care of us, were super attentive and had the best recommendations. The ambiance is very romantic. The lights are kept down low and they have fresh flowers and candles on the table. They have a great wine and cocktail list. The chef came and asked us how the food was and you can really tell everyone there cares about the people who dine there. The food was delicious and we had an amazing time! We went twice!!! read more

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this was our first breakfast in Puerto Rico, and I did not disappoint. It seems as if this place was tucked in a hotel, and it had a private entrance. It was gorgeous on the inside and very intimate. I believe you're the only ones there, or they had just opened up. Our server was very polite and helpful when it came to narrowing down our choices. I had the French toast, and I've never had it prepared this way, but it was delicious. someone else had eggs, Benedict, eggs, and bacon, and fruity drinks were served around the whole table. The table was also set beautifully with flowers on it. It was very romantic, I would return again. read more

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Tucked away in a boutique hotel - BEYOND DELICIOUS!!! And worth finding!! Michelin quality dining experience, craft cocktails/mocktails, ambiance that is subtle chic and inviting. Everyone from the host/bartenders to staff and above standard issue! IF I could give the chefs a big wet kiss, I would have! HIGHLY reviewed ANY of the fish dishes. Literally ANY. Also brought a vegan friend to eat, and she was blown away with their highly quality vegetarian dishes. (Someone here "gets it"... and am guessing has next level fancy chef experience.) Does NOT disappoint. Reserve on Open Table (it's very small space, but don't feel bad or poopoo eating at "the bar" it's JUST as yummy eating at the bar area!) read more

This place was amazing, good service and great food and drinks. Love the ambiance. Will definitely be coming back. Hotel is soo cute. read more

Niche Restaurant - Mussles - French Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

I am so glad my sister and I found this beautiful gem on our trip to Puerto Rico. The food was a 10/10. We ate at Niche every night we were there because we were addicted. The octopus was flawless every single time (I still can't stop thinking about it). The crab cakes were like nothing I've ever had before. Chef Carlos is top tier. We were also absolutely addicted to the tuna tartare as well. Now for the staff. The warmest in the business. The trip was for my sisters birthday and they made our first night in Puerto Rico such a memorable one. Bartender Hector brought out a delicious tiramisu for my sister, not to mention his expresso martinis are a 10/10. Can't wait until the next trip to run right back read more

Niche Restaurant - French Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

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I almost do not want to post a review, for fear more people will come. My husband and I were looking for a nice restaurant, for our last meal on PR. Yelp didn't fail us with recommendations for Niche. We called and made reservations at 8pm. It was a 10 minute walk to get there from our condo, located down a nice small side street close to the water. Chef David greeted us and marked us off his weathered spiral notepad. The place holds maybe 10 tables, very intimate. We started with cocktails-I had the martini with goat cheese stuffed olives and my husband a mojito. Both were fantastic. Appetizer: Yellowfin Tuna Tartar-was fresh and placed atop seaweed salad. The salad wasn't too salty, like others we've tried before. We also shared a house salad. The greens were fresh and crisp and the vinaigrette was light and not overpowering. I had the scallops-thanks to a previous reviewer Husband had the lamb. read more

We were blown away by the amazing food. What a gem! Will definitely go back and send all our friends

If you are looking for an intimate space with a broad menu selection with knowledgeable and friendly staff this is the place for you. The restaurant is tucked away in a hotel. The food was delicious and the service and ambiance was on point. I definitely recommend getting a reservation since the space is small. read more

Niche Restaurant - Foie gras with toast - French Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

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Friendly staff, great service, absolutely amazing food! Got a strawberry spritz that was outstanding The crab cake was out of this world The salmon and the filet mignon were so good we didn't want to stop eating. 5/5, would come back to PR just to come here. read more

This place was AMAZING from entering to leaving. It's an intimate setting, amazing food, servers, and drinks. Make a reservation, get sexy, and go enjoy. read more

Niche Restaurant - Sangria Rose good & can taste the blood orange. - French Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

The food was INCREDIBLE. We had the mussels and the filet mignon. The sauce it was in was unreal and so tasty. Both generous portions and packed with flavor. Great food quality. The service and staff are super friendly and attentive. Loved the ambiance, perfect for a date night. My wife loved the seating arrangements and vibe. 10/10 would recommend! read more

My four girlfriends and I were lucky to snag a reservation at this intimate restaurant, and were so glad we did! The food and drinks were excellent, the decor unique and cozy, and the service very good, especially considering that our server was serving every table! Try it if you can get in! Well worth it! read more

Niche was amazing! Found it on yelp and it did not disappoint. It was very short notice but we managed to get seats at the bar and Hector waited on us. I have several food allergies but the reviews said they were great with allergies and they definitely were. Hector spoke with the chef and they gave suggestions and offered multiple modifications for a worry free experience. A beautiful little gem of a place with perfect ambiance, even our 18 year old daughter loved it. Can't wait to eat at Niche again! read more

What a lovely and intimate experience! Cozy setting with excellent food and top notch service. We had the seafood stew, the red snapper fillet and the burger as well as the volcano pictured. Everything was delicious and a lovely free Coquito drink rounded out a perfect evening! read more

Niche Restaurant - Volcano surf and turf. - French Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

Niche burger was amazing and the filet minion was like butter. The deserts were equally delicious and the environment was divine. Wait staff were very friendly and good at their job. read more

Went here for date night and the food, host, waiter and service were amazing!!! The chef was super nice to us and this place still feels like you're in Puerto Rico. Dress up and enjoy the experience. 10/10 read more

Food was amazing and the service was great. The ambiance was welcoming for anyone coming to dine, I would come again.

This restaurant was amazing! The food was incredible, and the service was an absolute 10! The ambiance is cozy, romantic, and intimate. It's on the first floor of the Acacia Boutique Hotel and is quite small, so reservations are a necessity. We got the bread pudding for dessert, and it was by far the best I've had. The staff was courteous and very attentive. The chef even came out to say hello. They also gave us complimentary champagne and dessert because it was our wedding anniversary. We're from New Orleans, so we know good food...and this was beyond good! This is definitely a must if you are coming to San Juan! read more

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Eat here! Accidents do not happen. I was originally going to a different restaurant which was full when I got there, so I ended up at Niche. And boy am I glad! Everything was delicious! The hotel is a cute boutique and the restaurant is just as cute and intimate. Tiny... No more than 30 seats, if that... And perfect. They served an Asian style tuna amuse bouche. Amazing! The arugula salad was on point. Exactly what I needed. The scallops were beautifully presented, perfectly seasoned, and cooked just right. My chocolate tart dessert was also very good. Zero complaints. If I lived here, this would definitely be a place I would come frequently. read more

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Niche is an absolute gem that transports you back to a bygone era with its speakeasy, old-school charm.

10 out of 10 for food, atmosphere, and service. It is a quaint and intimate atmosphere. The food was elevated and absolutely delicious. Highly recommend read more

Wow! 1919 (at Condado Vanderbilt) totally screwed up our reservation for our anniversary (which I'd made far in advance), but what a gift. Niche was awesome! Wonderful small, quiet and tasty experience. Definitely would go back. read more

We celebrated our 31st Wedding Anniversary dinner here, so I say that to say, I've been a few places. This is a small place, but the size allows the staff to deliver exemplary service. The attention to details were great. I've worked in the service industry before, so I was testing them with the way I was just fumbling around my table....they checked on us, I drunk my wine really fast after they had JUST FILLED our glasses, both servers and bartender filled our glasses. The service was exceptional and we had a really down to earth conversation with the entire staff. We're at a point in our lives and relationship where we are experiencing unusual things. We tried Octopus for the first time. The ambience was simple but so simple that it's jaw dropping. My wife mouth dropped when we walked in, as this is not a normal setup....she was pleasantly surprised. I'm so glad I found this place to share our 31st Wedding Anniversary memories with us. The staff made us feel welcomed and appreciated. I felt so good, my wife said, "You tipped how much???" I wished I could've doubled that tip cause they deserved it. We'll be back to experience the rest of the menu. That food is damn good too!!! I spoke about the service mostly, but the food is top notch. No BS. read more

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I could've eaten the fried burrata for ever... the tiramisu also scored extremely highly. The atmosphere was refined and the service excellent. read more

By far the classiest dining experience in San Juan. Chef Carlos is back with a diverse, creatively delicious menu presented by a personable and engaging wait staff. Food, music, atmosphere all exemplary! read more

Niche Restaurant - Niche' produces culinary "art" - French Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

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Amazing! I can't say enough great things about this place 1000% recommend. My husband and I are big foodies and were looking for a great dinner. The ambience makes you feel like you're sitting in a clam shell and you're the pearl. It's so intimate! The service was on point. The food was top notch. Everything that we ordered was outstanding!! We ordered the tuna tar tar for an appetizer with the chef salad. For our main course we had the surf and turf volcano with the filet mignon. Again, I can't say enough great things! read more

Unreal!! This place is incredible. My favorite meal in Puerto Rico. Carpaccio- Insane flavor just delicious. Foie Gras- cooked absolutely perfect with salty and sweet flavors that just blended together so beautifully, the Soft Shell Crab Appetizer was a special but if you see it, get it! Again cooked perfectly with incredible flavor. Every component on each dish was delicious. They really know what they're doing here. The restaurant itself is beautiful, ambient lighting and music and cozy. It is small so definitely make a reservation. However my boyfriend and I were lucky enough to come in at just the right time and were accommodated immediately. The bartenders/servers were excellent and the Chef seemed like such a genuine and awesome guy that has true skill in the kitchen. Don't pass this place up! We originally went in just to try some appetizers and skip around for dinner but ended up staying for entrees because it was that good! The Filet Mignon was 10/10 as well as the Lobster with shrimp octopus and mussels. Worth every penny. If you're looking for true quality and an amazing atmosphere you have to try this place. read more

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We had the meals of our lifetime here on New Years Eve! We showed up at 7, and although I had made a terrible mistake thinking I had a reservation, I accidentally had made it for a different day (through 3rd party open table) They were so gracious about it, and offered us seating at the bar, which was perfect for us considering they had sold out. We had a great view of the kitchen and extra great service from both bartender and the server, and the hands on chef! We started with a chestnut veloute (soup) that was magnificent. That was followed by salmon gravlax. Each course was better than the last, but one of my favorites was Chilean Sea Bass. I had a margarita with mescal instead of tequila, and loved the Smokey flavor. My partner had a Moscow mule also with mescal, which was perfect. Seating is limited, so book early (and accurately!) read more

Amazing food, ambiance, & service! It had an old school, mixed with new school vibe. Food was delicious! Fried burrata with pesto on top...elite! read more

The French Chef-Owner that has been in PR for 20 years makes it extra special.... Spectacular food, awesome drinks and the most professional-friendly service we have seen in a long time. Make sure to reserve ahead; this cozy restaurant is very much worth it. The Bouillabaisse is delicious!! read more

We booked a room at the Acacia hotel last year and made a reservation for two at the Niche Bistro. The seafood tasted exquisite and all the food was beautifully presented. Would definitely love to come back! read more

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Got told it was a 2 hour wait for a party of 6 when there was clearly seats available. According to yelp this place is causal attire, but it seemed to be more classy than that. While we were not dressed fancy like the patrons already sat down and eating, we were aware of the higher prices. We are all from the states besides one friend who grew up here in Puerto Rico. An employee thinking none of us could speak Spanish basically said "don't let them in." It showed very poor customer service turning away eager customers ready to pay. It was especially disrespectful since they said it in Spanish thinking we would not understand. Turning away paying customers in such a rude way is not a good way to run a business. Gladly we walked a little ways longer and found an awesome restaurant with much better service. read more

I went here for my wife birthday and the place was small and amazing at the same time in pr The food was delicious nice and cozy place to take your lady I will be going again when I visit pr And I would recommend anyone to try this place It's a lil pricey but wut u pay for is wut u get read more

Niche Restaurant - Lobster tail grill - French Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

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I don't give 5* often but Niche deserves them all. A very small, intimate dining experience where the Chef discusses his menu and cared what you thought. I had the octopus- wonderful, followed by Chilean sea bass with a local root vegetable, it was heaven. I visited many top restaurants in PR, but enjoyed this the most, worth the trip out here and you understand the request for pre credit card when you see how few people it accommodates. We loved the atmosphere. read more

Plan ahead, make a reservation, and don't miss this superb, intimate dining experience in San Juan. Chef met us at the table throughout the meal, was kind, and made us feel comfortable and welcome, despite our lack of culinary expertise. Service throughout was impeccable, and struck the perfect balance of attentiveness. And, the food was incredible. Top 5 meals ever? Quite possibly. A round of cocktails + appetizers + entrees + a bottle of wine with dinner + dessert + a pour of Macallan 12 = perfection. We will see you there next time we're in San Juan! read more

AMAZING FOOD AND AMAZING SERVICE! My server Jada was fantastic! Thank you for your hospitality and great service!!!!!International menu of appetizers and entrees that bring together a combination of flavors from the French cuisine and the Caribbean with a local twist. read more

Niche Restaurant - French Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

Best restaurant I visited during my stay in PR. It's quaint, albeit small. We were greeted by name when we walked in, and presented with a hearty wine and cocktail menu (I ordered a glass of Resiling). We started with a tuna tartare cleanser. We then ordered a cheese platter for starters, which was delicious - but I highly recommend you try any of the other starters. For the main course, we all ordered the Volcano. The combination of steak, cabernet sauce, mashed potatoes and vegetables was devine. Great and efficient service all throughout the evening. Highly recommend. read more

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