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

My goodness! What an amazing experience. My best friend and I visited Carnes our last night in…read morePuerto Rico for a farewell dinner. This was hands down one of the best dining experiences I've had in my life. Yes, a bold statement, I know. But I say what I mean, and I mean what I said! I started my meal off with vegetables that were slightly seasoned and grilled to perfection. My main course was a creamy risotto topped with grilled chicken. Everything tasted so fresh and each bite was perfectly balanced- rich, savory and perfectly curated. Carnes Steakhouse does exactly what needs to be done! Expect longer wait times because everything is made fresh, it's so worth it! The restaurant is located inside of a hotel, and has a unique design. It's perfect for a night out with friends, or something intimate with a partner.

Kept seeing a bunch of reviews on how amazing this place was and honestly it's up there…read more To start off, I'm not really a sweets guy so my take is going to be a little off from the general public. We were able to snag a reservation but for a late time which was about an hour and a half before close. The service was super great but one thing I wished they mentioned that the bottled water was going to be a $40 charge lol. Makes sense for any upscale restaurant though. Should've mentioned we wanted tap so fair warning, ask cause you WILL get charged haha. We had a group of 10 and for how big the group was, the food came out pretty fast. I don't think we ever had a time between drinks to entrees where we were waiting for food to come out. We got the watermelons mojito for drinks since it was the most raved about. It was good but personally nothing crazy for me. 8/10 score on that. We also curry popcorn chicken, the ahi tuna lollipops, the empanadillas and the goat cheese quesadillas for apps and honestly overall 9/10. This is where I don't like the sweetness part of this meal. The empanadillas were what I was most excited for but it was more sweet then savory which sort of lose my appetite a little. I think if you like that kind of taste then it's going to be good. It wasn't a bad taste at all. Just too sweet for my liking. The curry popcorn chicken was good and the lollipops were great. Again, nothing crazy. The goat cheese quesadillas was good as well but again, too sweet for my liking. Now on to the entree, they didn't have the porkchop since we came late so I ended up getting the porkchop belly dish. When it came out, it looked amazing but then I got a whiff of it and smelled cinnamon. That's when I was sort of disappointed. It was like eating pork but tasting Cinnamon Toast Crunch and as said before, it tasted great but too sweet for me. This one was way too sweet to where it seemed like a dessert item. I just had poor luck and got one of the one items that were sweet. This doesn't tank the rating down whatsoever because I also should've read it had cinnamon. It would've been great if they made a dipping sauce or something to pair it with and not have it on the pork belly itself. I got to try other dishes my friends got which were good as well but I wish I got to try something else. If I came back I would try the sold out item which was the pork shank or the sea bass. I know for a fact the sea bass was amazing. Had a bite of it and thought "I'll come back for that" Overall, 10/10 experience and nothing bad about the place but gotta try different items when I go next time. I understand the hype now

My friend travels to PR occasionally for work and this time I decided to tag along. Both being…read morefoodies, she only made one reservation and that was to her favorite San Juan restaurant, Santaella. Not only that, she made it weeks in advance because reservations are hard to come by. We arrived for dinner before reservation time and we attempted to open the front door. It was locked, so we along with two other couples, walked to see if there was a side entrance.. Nope! We kept walking to the rear and stopped a random parking lot attendant that shirt had a different restaurant's name on it. He asked us if we had reservations for Santaella and we said yes, and he directed us to a rear entrance. Once inside, my friend realized this was NOT Santaellas but a rooftop restaurant with an entirely different name. Visibly perturbed, she asked our server QUESTIONS! He said, it's the same restaurant, however, only the rooftop is open on Sundays and it's named Azotea.. WHAT?!? LOL! Because we took an Uber, we decided to stay a while. The menu was extremely limited, but we decided to try the Tamarind margaritas, which were really good, along with two appetizers, the tuna lollipops and the pulled pork quesadilla. Both VERY good, but the dinner menu was lacking. That said, I suggested we go to STK for the seafood tower that I had my eye on the evening before, so we exited stage right! Shame on Santaella for accepting reservations through Open Table knowing full well they are not open. I'm giving them two stars because Azotea was decent but it definitely wasn't what she was going for!

La verdas es que fuimos pensando que no era igual al de guaynabo y efectivamente, son igual de…read moremalos 1) nuestra orden tardo tanto que la mesera vino 3 veces a darnos excusas como que a las 4pm hay cambio de turno en la cocina y en lo que se pasan las ordenes, se atrasan. What??? 2) ordene fetuccini con salsa 4 quesos. Esos fettuccini Los sacaron del agua, al plato sin ver salsa alguna 3) ordenamos churros con mantecado y dulce de leche. Eso eran palitoa de azucar y canela a nivel exagerado. 4) el postre vino con una sola cuchara y la mesera nos dice que no hay cucharas limpias. Queeeee??? Le pregunte si podian fregar una y me dice que se han robado tantas, que quedan pocas y los empleados que friegan estan lentos fregando platos. Queeeee?? Tu no puedes coger una y fregarla? Y me dijo que no 5) pedimos un cordial b52 y jos pregunta que si lo queremos straight up o en las rocas??? Quueeeeee?? Le dije: tu no sabes lo que es ese trago Fatal, no se puede volver!!

Staff was very helpful and nice! We visited right at opening so there wasn't many patrons there at…read morefirst. By the time we left it was beginning to get crowded. The restaurant has a very intimate atmosphere with modern decor. Very chic. Our food was served to use hot and freshly made. This is an Argentinian restaurant. Our skirt steak was moist and tender accompanied by some of the best chimichurri I've ever had. The menu is in Spanish and I am so blessed to have my husband with me. Definitely recommend.

We got here and sat outside, which was really nice - in the middle of everything. We ordered the…read moremeatballs for an appetizer, which was amazing, and then we ordered another cauliflower appetizer, which was great too. Wife ordered Churrasco and I ordered Linguini Regina. So much food, and so good. Staff were friendly and nice. Highly recommend.

Sophia's was AMAZING! They serve pasta and steaks and everything else as fresh and delicious. The…read moreservice was outstanding and location perfect for experiencing the city. We sat outside and watched enjoyed the happenings of the city. Alex was a wealth of information and so very kind.

I'm not a fan of the STK located in Washington, DC, however, the San Juan iteration is so dope, I…read morecame here two days in a row.. Lol! The interior couldn't be more swanky. It seems like they put a little more "pop" into this one! South Beach is the one that rivals it. The first day, I came solo because I flew in a day before she did. When I mean the hostess and bar staff treated me like I was a star, I left out thinking I was Denzel.. Lol!! All high end restaurant managers need to fly to this STK and get taught a crash course on how to make folks come back. Because isn't that the secret sauce to restaurant success?!! I think so! My main bartender they called the "Godfather", made my Manhattans to perfection! My blackened Ribeye was sooo good I wanted to order one to go! The next day wasn't planned, but when we had to do a forced pivot move, I suggested we come back for the seafood tower, because they told me it would be too much food for one person. They were right. It was delicious but we did have a little bit to eat first which made us unable to completely finish that seafood masterpiece! Please visit STK while in San Juan, you will become a big fan like yours truly!!

We had dinner at STK San Juan and overall the food was very good. The bread that comes out at the…read morestart was a nice way to kick things off. My wife ordered the 6oz filet, which was cooked well and very tender. I had the New York strip and it was flavorful and exactly what you want from a steakhouse. We shared the tater tots and the creamed spinach. Both sides tasted good, though they were not very hot when they arrived. The atmosphere is definitely more nightclub than traditional steakhouse. It is very dark inside and there was a live DJ, which made it extremely loud. If you are looking for a quiet dinner or easy conversation, this probably is not the place. That said, the energy clearly works for a lot of people and the restaurant was busy. Reservations are very much a good idea, especially during peak times.

Views food and drinks all made it a perfect new years dinner…read more Perfectly cooked, perfectly seasoned and the drinks were made to keep you wanting more. A gem of a place for sure.

I stopped by around 4 PM and had a pretty underwhelming experience overall. We lucked out…read moretiming-wise -- it wasn't too busy when we arrived, but by the time we left, the place was packed. For a buffet-style setup, the variety left a lot to be desired. The number of dishes being passed around was minimal, and the salad bar was nothing to write home about. Nothing really stood out or made me feel like I was getting my money's worth. Bottom line: skip it. The value just isn't there for what you're paying. I'd look elsewhere for a better experience at a comparable price point. My waitress was not impressive-she explained nothing, never offered or asked if we wanted more potatoes, yuca fries or plantains and had to be ran down for refills - even though it was not busy. The dessert was the only star within my experience.

PHENOMENAL This is…read morenot just a restaurant, this is a dining experience. This is upscale elegance in a relaxed environment. This is global techniques blended with locally sourced Puerto Rican ingredients. From the moment you walk in, you feel welcome. I was there to celebrate my birthday (a reservation is a must). I asked if I could be seated in a different section of the restaurant, and even though they were packed, they said absolutely and found me a lovely seat in the bar area. The staff is knowledgeable and attentive. I suffer from severe food allergies but wanted to experience their tasting menu. My server spoke to the chef directly and then took the time to walk me through every option. I TRULY appreciated that they did not take anything off the menu but rather told me how they could adjust for my allergies. That is very rare and so very much appreciated that they went that extra mile for me. I highly recommend the tasting menu. It's 5 courses and they give you 3 options to choose from, within each course. And for the price ($85), a great value. Everything was delicious but I highly recommend the Breadfruit Gnocchi, Rainbow Runner Crudo, and Criollo Duck Mofongo. Chefs kiss! What I also noticed was, even though they were insanely busy, they didn't make you feel rushed. The invited you to savor the experience - which I did. Next time you are in San Juan, make a reservation and go. You won't be disappointed!

4.5 stars. Cocina Abierta was one of the better meals of our trip. The food was excellent overall,…read morewith the lone exception being the empanadas, which were simply too salty. Everything else was very well done. The two of us split one order of the five-course tasting menu plus an additional starter, and it ended up being a nice light meal. Had we each ordered our own tasting menu, it would have been far more food than we wanted...something we found to be a fairly common theme with portion sizes throughout Puerto Rico. The standout of the evening was the Criollo Duck Mofongo, which was absolutely exquisite and easily the best mofongo we had on our trip by far. The cocktails were tasty and unique, but a bit small for the price. This definitely isn't an every-night kind of restaurant...the prices are on the higher side. But if you're looking to splurge a little, it's a fun place to do it.

Yesterday we celebrated my husband's birthday along with our dear girlfriend's birthday, and what a…read morememorable evening it was! From the moment we sat down, our waiter, Christopher, made us feel truly special. We lingered over our cocktails and a fabulous appetizers, enjoying every minute of the celebration. The Ribeye steaks were cooked to absolute perfection, and my Spaghetti Carbonara was simply outstanding--rich, creamy, and delicious. To top off an incredible meal, the Crème Brûlée was the perfect sweet ending and truly the icing on the cake. Thank you, Christopher, for your exceptional service and for making our celebration one we'll always remember. We can't wait to come back!

We came here for my birthday dinner and wow... this is not just a steakhouse, it's an entire…read moreexperience. From the decor to the music to even the names of the drinks, everything is thoughtfully curated and creates such a unique, immersive vibe. As a big Frida fan, my heart was so happy to see how she's being honored in every corner of the restaurant. It really adds a special, artistic touch that makes the experience even more memorable. Yes, it's on the pricier side, but it's absolutely worth every penny for the atmosphere and quality. We had the salmon and octopus, and both were delicious and beautifully presented. The drinks were just as impressive, creative, well-made, and added to the overall experience. If you're looking for more than just a meal and want something memorable, this is definitely the place. Perfect for a special occasion or a night where you want to treat yourself.

let me begin by saying i had the absolute pleasure of having NAOMI as my server, and she made my…read morenight very special. boy does she know her stuff! she gave me amazing recommendations and knew everything about every single wine that came in my wine pairing. she even threw in a few fun & interesting facts! as for the restaurant itself, there is no a la carte optikn, just a 5 course meal, but you are able to choose which dish you want for each course... with the exception of the navy bean soup which automatically comes as your 2nd course, but rightfully so! a creamy navy bean texture with pork flavors and truffle sprinkled on top makes a fantastic soup! another standout dish for me was my 3rd plate: rabbit with kale pasta and mushrooms. the flavor that bursts out from a bite of the mushroom complements the rabbit perfectly and the al dente texture of the kale pasta really rounds out the dish. i highly recommend the wine pairing, especially for this dish, as it comes with a gamay that really pairs well with the rabbit flavor. the highlight of the night was the chocolate cake i ordered for dessert. i am biased because i have a big sweet tooth, but it may have been the most amazing dessert ive ever had in my life. overall, a 5 star experience that i will be bringing everyone back to again and again.

We came here for a birthday and dont regret it at all. Everything was great about this restaurant…read morefrom the atmosphere to the food. Its a fine dining restaurant so the restaurant is really upscale but they also made the restaurant a bit cozy at the same time. The service was amazing as well. Im sorry I forgot his name but he paid really good attention and constantly checked on us especially for my allergies. The food was some of the most delicious food ive ever tasted, especially the risotto (10/10). There was one dish that my girlfriend didnt like but they went immediately to get her something new. Im only giving a 4 star because the dessert i had did have something I was allergic to despite reassurance which cause swollen lips and throwing up outside. Im not sure if the dessert was pre-made but having the allergens directly on the menu may help. Otherwise I completely recommend trying here.