We had a GREAT time! Fun music, fun atmosphere, fun bartenders. Definitely go there and have a…read moreblast like we did. Carlos, the owner, is so friendly and welcoming.

From the owner: This wave or vibe is a unique experience to taste, eat, drink like you are in a surfing beach. All…read morescratch sushi, natural and Best quality in all Puertorrican sea food, condiments and vegetables. Welcome and taste this infusion of Thailand, Hawaiian and Puertorrican Sushi In Dorado, PR. Enjoy.

What to say..... it's hard to find words to describe what a great spot this is. Ambience was…read moreincredible, staff were friendly / helpful in such a sincere way. I will dream about the food and the drinks were some of the best I've ever had. I wish I could give more than five stars!

Absolutely delicious food, creative cocktails, and charming atmosphere. This place is not to be…read moremissed in dorado. Valet starts you off perfect with no worries on where to find parking. The staff is kind and welcoming. We went as a group of friends and tried a bit of everything. We had the whole chillo, the churrasco, tacos, ceviche, and the pastelillos. All of it amazing, the churrasco probably the best I have ever had both tender and flavorful. You cannot go wrong in choosing this spot for your next meal.

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.

We went with a large group and the service was very good considering the number of people. The only…read moreproblem was that they didn't do separate checks. The most they could do was split 3 ways and that never turns to be a good idea. The croquettes were amazing.

First off, we were reeling from a hellish day dealing with Expedia, who had royally messed up our…read moreValentine's Day trip. This place was packed, but after dealing with two people quickly, the greeter set us quickly. She then allowed us to move to a better table, on the terrace overlooking the ocean, when it became available. Our server, Billy, cannot be beat. He made excellent recommendations and described every drink and dish perfectly. We had the mushroom appetizer, which is fantastic, and the shrimp, also highly recommend. For mains we had the salmon, red snapper and mahi mahi, all fantastic and different. Really no need to go into it too much because the menu changes and everything was good. Just ask questions to make sure it fits your savory/sweet and raw/cooked preferences. For drinks, the house White was great and mineral-y, the Mezcal cocktail and rum with pineapple cocktails (new one at very top 2/14/2026) were great. 2 comments...not a fan of Medallia, but Billy recommended ...its natural...got a Michelob...just saying. Also, would've been great to have a little bread with the shrimp because the sauce was so good, my daughter lapped it all up. They are so great over there, pretty sure they would have found a way to accommodate if asked...dont miss this place IMO.

Nice place to stop by for a quick bite before or after the beach and just as fun in the night. If…read moreyou want a more relaxed experience definitely come during the day but if you want something even more lively come at night and you will find yourself having a great time. Food was great for the prices and the house made hot sauce is increible! Great wait staff as well. Very friendly and attentive

I got here at 7:45 PM and didn't get my til 9:00 PM. I had ordered before it was even busy, the…read morefood overall was great but the wait time for the food is crazy for the bar not even being busy. The waitress was very kind and had a positive attitude. I recommend coming over here to try it once but not for you to come here very often due to the wait time.

You can't beat the view or the ocean breeze. Service was amazing. Their pizza was very good and I'm…read morenot easy to please having lived in Italy. The turnovers with Ropa vieja were tasty and crunchy in the right places. The chips and guacamole were not my favorite. The chips were stale to me. The birthday brownie was super special and delicious.

Probably the weak link on the Ritz property. It's not bad, but not nearly as good as the other…read moredining options. Overall, not as efficient as the other properties. While our waitress was quite nice, she didn't have the background on us as they do on other restaurants, for lack of a better word she had no idea who we were or even if we were staying at the resort. The restaurant was also largely empty, which hurt the ambience. I did greatly enjoy the burrata and pumpkin starter, the flavors worked very well and the burrata was excellent. The lobster was meh, while the flavor was nice and the hollandaise was good, it was not much meat for a 2 lb lobster, no claw meat. Again, not bad but nothing exciting. Overall, it left us a little disappointed and we won't be back.

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.

Bryan was such a great bartender, and waiter. He pressed the watermelon juice himself and added…read morecoconut liquor with lime my drink. My crab cakes were delicious and the palm fried cuplet was filled with shrimp well seasoned and shedded mango and cabbage. The drinks were amazing. Grey Goose with pineapple juice. Watermelon fresh juice with tequila and lime and fresh mint We stayed downstairs and it was an open room with windows everywhere open and Big circling fans. The dining room was open and such a nice night out with all the fans it had a great breeze, views of all overlooking Dorado. It was our last night in Dorado what a great place to have dinner. Thanks again Bryan for making our night so special!

Best food I've had on the island! Bryan and Jirell hooked it…read moreup- best service I could possibly recommend! This venue gives a "mom and pop" vibe while delivering flavor and hospitality. The lobster risotto was flavorful and the serloin with dirty rice was mouth watering. I can't say enough good things about the food and the atmosphere at this restaurant. Thank you so much for the incredible experience. Counting down the days until we eat here again.

Aquí vengo cuando estoy de visita en casa de la vieja. El ambiente siempre es bueno :)read more

This place is all about the vibes! Beach nightlife hangout spot. The night we visited there were…read moremany private events going on and the music was in spot. Everyone seemed to be having a great time and felt safe! Food was good typical fried food. Service was great.