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Breakfast with a gorgeous view. Had me thinking I was on a cruise ship balcony for a split second. My husband and I had the breakfast buffet (included in our hotel reservation at the Conando Vanderbilt Hotel - shoutout to Amex Plat perks). Probably wouldn't have paid the full price of $49/pp, but it was a great breakfast buffet overall. FOOD: There was a dry section (variety of breads and cereals), sweets section (delicious savory/sweet pastries, oatmeal, cream of wheat, pancakes, bread pudding, yogurt and more), hot bar (scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, and potatoes), cold bar (cold meats/cheese and fruits) and an omelette station for omlettes fresh to order. Service was great and although there was nothing that truly stood out to me, overall it was a great breakfast dining experience.
Ola Oceanfront Bistro is situated on the oceanfront of Condado Vanderbilt. We've decided to have our Thanksgiving dinner here. The ambiance is elegant inside the restaurant, but it's more casual dining outside, by the poolside. The service that night was a bit slow, and since it was getting late, we decided to share a couple of dishes. We started with 3 short ribs sliders with kimchi flavor and chicken breast with yuca, escabeche, and chicken jus. There's nothing noteworthy about the dishes that we ordered, but also nothing off-putting. Overall, the staff is awesome, but the service was a bit slow. With the fantastic view and ambiance, this place is still worth a visit when you are on the island.
Friendly welcoming service for a non-guest. Wow to the view and the ambience. The buffets are out of this world and you will induce into a food-coma. I elected to do the steak and eggs. Every bite was a treat. So why only a 4-Star? Bougie places deserve bougie over the top service. Coffee waits made me a little sad. Perhaps serving the table with a small pot would be helpful. I shall return and hope to deliver 5-Stars. I really like the people and the vibe.
Everything about this experience was wonderful. You step into this hotel and are greeted like royalty. The beautiful pools, outdoor dining area, and poolside bar all overlook the sea. The specialty cocktails are amazing and all food was fresh and flavorful. I recommend the tuna tartare, the empanadas, and the Mojito.
Yes, yes, yes!!! This place is stunning! It's positioned inside the Vanderbilt hotel which is a beautiful place on its own. When you walk into the restaurant it's so clean and fresh feeling. We had reservations for brunch, I'm not sure if you can walk in, but there is tons of seating. We got an outdoor ocean table. I can't even explain how perfect of a view it was of the ocean. Staff is so nice! No communication problem, everyone spoke English. Not that this is necessary when you're in a Spanish speaking county. It was just a nice perk. The mimosas were great! I ordered the eggs Benedict. I don't think I've ever had a better eggs Benedict honestly. I'm not sure how they make the pork on bottom, but I will be dreaming about it until I come back. My partner had the steak and eggs. So so so yummy
Went tot Ola with the friends and we were seated immediately. Our server was attentive but soon got busy with other tables. We didn't see him often, but it didn't interrupt our food or drinks much. Ola moved to a new menu this week so if you've never been or you are a regular try coming here again. Now on to the food. The grilled octopus was one of the best I've ever tasted. The farley risotto situation at the bottom leaves room for improvement. The textures don't read well after the grains have been sitting for more than five minutes.
Our buffet breakfast was included with the AMEX fine rewards program. They normally have an omelette station but we were able to order omelettes through the waitress. All of the food was delicious, especially the pastries. I had what I thought was going to be Chia pudding but it seemed to be Chia seeds and whipped cream. Definitely keto friendly because it had no sugar. I added some jam and other toppings from the oatmeal station. For dinner I was so excited about the octopus the picture turned out blurry. There was so much octopus for $26 I would highly recommend this dish. My husband's fillet was very small and I thought $40 was pretty overpriced. You definitely pay for the view here. The food did take forever to come out especially since there could not have been more than 10 tables occupied.
Pricey! You are definitely paying for the view. Service was nice. They ran out of half of the menu items, not cool. Came here for dinner one night and got a seat outside. The view is beautiful obviously. There's a pool and a hot tub next to the outdoor patio, so that was very nice. Nice ambience. Our server was very nice! We ordered the red snapper whole fish, they fried it and seasoned it. It was good, although definitely a bit over cooked. The sides were pretty good. We had ordered 3 other items and they were out of all 3 of our other choices, really bad. Overall, nice ambience but expect to pay a high price.
Was here for 5 days for breakfast. View is AMAZING. Buffet is ok. Would give 3 out of 5. Hot stuff are a bit below par. Nothing very special. Sausage is a bit salty. Yogurt too sweet. Best part of buffet is pastry. If you order a la carte, now we are talking. French toast (4/5) on the sweet side. Pancake (4/5) a little dry. Egg whites frittata (5/5) should really be called salmon egg white's frittata. Decent portion of salmon. Ordered twice, first time way too salty, turns out the second cook does great. Smoked salmon Benedict (3/5) way too salty, same cook with the salty egg white frittata. Coconut lassi (5.5/5) excellent! Must try! A little creamy but not grossly creamy. Cucumber juice (4/5) similar to Citrus #1 with Pressed Juice. Service depends on the server. Can be average to excellent.
Came down from the hotel and couldn't pass up eating here with this view around sunset. Ordered the avocado salsa and chip- very good - took the leftovers back to the room for a great snack later. The avocado salsa is mostly avocados - no heat. The salmon was delicious- crisp and flaky. The lentil stew was hearty- it had a great mix of flavors! I wasn't crazy about the flavor of the pickled topping, but the stew made up for it! Service was great- I would highly recommend coming!
Vibes are great! Nice poolside restaurant with a great ambiance! The food is pretty good and affordable too! We went as a group of 4 and spent $98 bucks! The burger was amazing!! Definitely recommend. Chicken quesadilla is an app but can easily serve as the main course! Has a bit of kick to it but it's pretty solid. The wings were excellent too! My coffee was a bit bad though. Very tart and burnt taste. Overall 9/10.
Five stars for dinner: A great meal! The view is fabulous, looking through tall glass windows out onto the ocean. There are also outside tables. The gem salad was outstanding, and the pepperoni pizza, too. Service was polite and attentive. Two stars for breakfast: very slow and disorganized two days in a row. The hostesses were polite but overwhelmed and disorganized. It appears they were using a combination of paper receipts and a smart pad to add people in the very long line to the waiting list. It seemed like there were two waiting lists. People who were behind me in line were seated before me although I stated no preference regarding an inside or outside table, just first available. I had a more than 30 minute wait despite there being nearly a dozen empty tables. About half of these tables were set and the rest waiting to be bused. People were told they would receive a telephone call when their name came to the top of this list. It appeared that some tables were held for a very long time before the people showed up. It's not an efficient system. Service was courteous but very slow. It was another half-hour after being seated before my food arrived. So, it was more than an hour after I got into line before I came begin eating. My order the first morning was also gotten wrong. I asked for eggs over-easy. They arrived scrambled and my toast order was completely forgotten. read more
8 months ago
This place is amazing!! Views are absolutely breathtaking! While on a trip to San Juan, I dined here for breakfast and dinner. During breakfast they offer a buffet as well as a regular menu. The fruit is delicious! Each time I visited, the service was great! The dinner setting is a vibe, especially if you sit outside. I really enjoying Ola! Can't wait to return!! Check them out! read more
7 months ago
Great food and super sweet staff. We ate there every morning for breakfast and order it most days for lunch at the pool. The pastries at the buffet at super impressive. Pool menu is exactly what you'd want it to be. Beautiful view as well! read more
1 year ago
Breakfast with a gorgeous view. Had me thinking I was on a cruise ship balcony for a split second. My husband and I had the breakfast buffet (included in our hotel reservation at the Conando Vanderbilt Hotel - shoutout to Amex Plat perks). Probably wouldn't have paid the full price of $49/pp, but it was a great breakfast buffet overall. FOOD: There was a dry section (variety of breads and cereals), sweets section (delicious savory/sweet pastries, oatmeal, cream of wheat, pancakes, bread pudding, yogurt and more), hot bar (scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, and potatoes), cold bar (cold meats/cheese and fruits) and an omelette station for omlettes fresh to order. Service was great and although there was nothing that truly stood out to me, overall it was a great breakfast dining experience. read more
Ola Oceanfront Bistro is situated on the oceanfront of Condado Vanderbilt. We've decided to have our Thanksgiving dinner here. The ambiance is elegant inside the restaurant, but it's more casual dining outside, by the poolside. The service that night was a bit slow, and since it was getting late, we decided to share a couple of dishes. We started with 3 short ribs sliders with kimchi flavor and chicken breast with yuca, escabeche, and chicken jus. There's nothing noteworthy about the dishes that we ordered, but also nothing off-putting. Overall, the staff is awesome, but the service was a bit slow. With the fantastic view and ambiance, this place is still worth a visit when you are on the island. read more
Friendly welcoming service for a non-guest. Wow to the view and the ambience. The buffets are out of this world and you will induce into a food-coma. I elected to do the steak and eggs. Every bite was a treat. So why only a 4-Star? Bougie places deserve bougie over the top service. Coffee waits made me a little sad. Perhaps serving the table with a small pot would be helpful. I shall return and hope to deliver 5-Stars. I really like the people and the vibe. read more
8 months ago
Everything about this experience was wonderful. You step into this hotel and are greeted like royalty. The beautiful pools, outdoor dining area, and poolside bar all overlook the sea. The specialty cocktails are amazing and all food was fresh and flavorful. I recommend the tuna tartare, the empanadas, and the Mojito. read more
Yes, yes, yes!!! This place is stunning! It's positioned inside the Vanderbilt hotel which is a beautiful place on its own. When you walk into the restaurant it's so clean and fresh feeling. We had reservations for brunch, I'm not sure if you can walk in, but there is tons of seating. We got an outdoor ocean table. I can't even explain how perfect of a view it was of the ocean. Staff is so nice! No communication problem, everyone spoke English. Not that this is necessary when you're in a Spanish speaking county. It was just a nice perk. The mimosas were great! I ordered the eggs Benedict. I don't think I've ever had a better eggs Benedict honestly. I'm not sure how they make the pork on bottom, but I will be dreaming about it until I come back. My partner had the steak and eggs. So so so yummy read more
2 years ago
Went tot Ola with the friends and we were seated immediately. Our server was attentive but soon got busy with other tables. We didn't see him often, but it didn't interrupt our food or drinks much. Ola moved to a new menu this week so if you've never been or you are a regular try coming here again. Now on to the food. The grilled octopus was one of the best I've ever tasted. The farley risotto situation at the bottom leaves room for improvement. The textures don't read well after the grains have been sitting for more than five minutes. read more
Our buffet breakfast was included with the AMEX fine rewards program. They normally have an omelette station but we were able to order omelettes through the waitress. All of the food was delicious, especially the pastries. I had what I thought was going to be Chia pudding but it seemed to be Chia seeds and whipped cream. Definitely keto friendly because it had no sugar. I added some jam and other toppings from the oatmeal station. For dinner I was so excited about the octopus the picture turned out blurry. There was so much octopus for $26 I would highly recommend this dish. My husband's fillet was very small and I thought $40 was pretty overpriced. You definitely pay for the view here. The food did take forever to come out especially since there could not have been more than 10 tables occupied. read more
Pricey! You are definitely paying for the view. Service was nice. They ran out of half of the menu items, not cool. Came here for dinner one night and got a seat outside. The view is beautiful obviously. There's a pool and a hot tub next to the outdoor patio, so that was very nice. Nice ambience. Our server was very nice! We ordered the red snapper whole fish, they fried it and seasoned it. It was good, although definitely a bit over cooked. The sides were pretty good. We had ordered 3 other items and they were out of all 3 of our other choices, really bad. Overall, nice ambience but expect to pay a high price. read more
4 years ago
Was here for 5 days for breakfast. View is AMAZING. Buffet is ok. Would give 3 out of 5. Hot stuff are a bit below par. Nothing very special. Sausage is a bit salty. Yogurt too sweet. Best part of buffet is pastry. If you order a la carte, now we are talking. French toast (4/5) on the sweet side. Pancake (4/5) a little dry. Egg whites frittata (5/5) should really be called salmon egg white's frittata. Decent portion of salmon. Ordered twice, first time way too salty, turns out the second cook does great. Smoked salmon Benedict (3/5) way too salty, same cook with the salty egg white frittata. Coconut lassi (5.5/5) excellent! Must try! A little creamy but not grossly creamy. Cucumber juice (4/5) similar to Citrus #1 with Pressed Juice. Service depends on the server. Can be average to excellent. read more
2 years ago
4 years ago
Came down from the hotel and couldn't pass up eating here with this view around sunset. Ordered the avocado salsa and chip- very good - took the leftovers back to the room for a great snack later. The avocado salsa is mostly avocados - no heat. The salmon was delicious- crisp and flaky. The lentil stew was hearty- it had a great mix of flavors! I wasn't crazy about the flavor of the pickled topping, but the stew made up for it! Service was great- I would highly recommend coming! read more
1 year ago
4 years ago
Vibes are great! Nice poolside restaurant with a great ambiance! The food is pretty good and affordable too! We went as a group of 4 and spent $98 bucks! The burger was amazing!! Definitely recommend. Chicken quesadilla is an app but can easily serve as the main course! Has a bit of kick to it but it's pretty solid. The wings were excellent too! My coffee was a bit bad though. Very tart and burnt taste. Overall 9/10. read more
3 years ago
Excellent service and food! Beautiful views of the ocean while you dine. Outside or inside seating. read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
This restaurant inside the Vanderbilt hotel has a nice atmosphere overlooking the ocean. We went on a Saturday at 745pm, it was not full at all- yet the food for a table of 4 took over an hour to come out. Drinks were go at $20 each! The food was good but nothing spectacular. Maybe I was expecting more lol but the view at night - dark can't really see the view or beach. read more
Hola from Puerto Rico!!!!! We are here at the Ola Ocean Front Bistró. The name says it all. It's located inside the Vanderbilt Hotel. This establishment has some of the most amazing views of the ocean I've ever seen. The ambience is cool and sleek with a hint of elegance. The people are amazing as well! The food, ah the food ; it was very tasteful. I had the angus burger with fries with a fresh glass of water. I was not disappointed at all and neither was my tummy. If you stop in the island this is a highly recommend from me. * Price point is pretty high but it's worth it. Trust me! Until next time mi Amigos y Amigas. Happy eating read more
1 year ago
5 years ago
Miosotys was amazing! We had such a lovely time while we waited for our flight and she made our waiting experience a blast. The pictures do NOT do this place justice so I'm going to help some people out with current menus and current pics. This place is bomb. Also, the restaurant validates valet parking instead of $39.99 it's $10 with validation. Love this vibe it's amazing. read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
Use our 100 experience credit here，the lady who serve us she is really nice. Muahroom sandwich was really good but rosemary chicken club was no good grill chicken was over cooked I mean more burned，and ocean in front of you was so chill read more
5 years ago
I came to Ola Ocean for my birthday because it was beach front and because it was kid-friendly. Although we were seated outdoors, we couldn't see the ocean from our seats. This seemed odd because the restaurant was practically empty. The service started off great but after waiting 30 mins for our appetizer, it became apparent the waiter had forgotten about it. He didn't admit such but instead said the kitchen was busy. Again, the restaurant was pretty empty though. The waiter also forgot the kid's drinks and took 15 minutes to bring those by. The food was decent. The kid's pizza is good but my grilled chicken wasn't anything spectacular. I did get a small cake for my birthday (even though the waitstaff thought it was my daughter's birthday) so that was nice. In summary, the place was a bit overpriced for such a mediocre experience. read more
3 years ago
5 years ago
Beautiful view of the ocean and beach and breakfast here is . Try the French Toast or their pancakes. You'll really enjoy it. Mai-Ling the waitresses with the crazy hair fro is really nice. We used her as our waitresses every single day during breakfast. read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
3 years ago
This place is ok, it's more a place to enjoy if you are staying at the hotel itself and want to grab a quick and easy bite to eat with your family. The view is very nice and more appealing to a crowd looking for a quick cocktail and snack. The food is very average, I had the tostone soup, smash burger, guacamole, & squid. Nothing in particular really stood out about it. read more
2 years ago
4 years ago
This restaurant is in a very nice hotel. Atmosphere is romantic. The food was good, Steak was a little undercooked but tender, Only reason for the 3 stars is because of the limited small menu. The octopus polenta appetizer was the best we actually ordered an extra serving after we scarfed down the first one. read more
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Hotel Condado Vanderbilt
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San Juan, Puerto Rico 00907
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