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    The Reef Bar

    4.2 (72 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 3:00 am (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Live music
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Gilianne N.

    It's located in a very lively and popular area of the city. You can sing karaoke and dance salsa while you're waiting and after you're done eating. Our server was great, very helpful, he didn't speak English but my Spanish skills rose to the occasion and we had great conversations about Puerto Rico during his down time. I ordered the tostones rellenos de pulpo and I enjoyed every bite. I can't wait to come back again!

    Melinda V.

    Food delicious, ambience beautiful, service very good. We came at night and it was karaoke night. You can clearly see the waves right on the side and can tell that this is an absolute beautiful place during the day, but we weren't able to take the scenes because of the nighttime. The karaoke was great. We came as a large party to have dinner before we cruise out tomorrow and the food was absolutely delicious and our server was on point with so many people he got all the orders right and remembered everything and came and checked on us frequently. The only kind really is parking. It's very narrow and very hard to park.

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    Kryss P.

    Parking is tight during mid day, take the first spot you see and walk to the reef which is at the curve of the U shaped road. This ocean front restraint with beautiful views caters to tourists in a way that surrounding restaurants weren't. If that's good or bad, it's up to you. As they say, "it's a choice!" We had several pins coladas, very tasty! The sampler of pork, chicken, plantains, and chicken wings. I had some tasty grouper, the kiddo had wings, and husband enjoyed malfungo. Everyone enjoyed their food, there is no tartar for fish lol, but a tasty oil and herb sauce is at the table. Good drinks and nice views is why you would come here. There is a nice area to swim if you pack your bathing suits!

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    Kirk M.

    The Reef Bar - Isla Verde: Stunning Views, But a less than stellar culinary farewell to Puerto Rico. We hit up The Reef Bar for our final night in Puerto Rico, and honestly, the place itself is great. It's a massive deck with oceanfront seating. The view at night was beautiful, but I bet it's absolutely staggering during the day. The start was smooth--the host seated us right away, menus in hand. But then we basically became ghosts. We sat there, ignored, for so long we seriously considered bailing. I was ready to walk out. When a server finally came back, they were really friendly and understood English well enough. After that slow start, the food shot out fast. Kim's chicken was fantastic--moist, cooked well, and the mushroom sauce was genuinely delicious. I, on the other hand, got the short end of the stick. My grouper was just plain bad. It was rubbery, clearly not fresh, and drowned in this very oily garlic sauce. A huge letdown for an oceanfront restaurant and a sad way to end the trip. Note to the kitchen - do not microwave fish! The drinks were good, and the prices were okay, if maybe a little steep for the area. But the absolute worst part was the karaoke. This is a very large venue, and they had the volume cranked up so high that it was harsh and painful. It could have enhanced the experience but the truth is it was so loud we could not converse - it wrecked the atmosphere. The Bottom Line: Great views, great chicken, but the awful grouper, the slow service, and that ear-splitting karaoke mean I probably won't be back , especially considering the 100 other places in walking distance.

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    Fernando R.

    Sábado 28 de febrero de 2026 llegamos a este local por qué se nos hizo llegar más fácil, pero fue una mejor elección. Local grande con comedor mirando al mar. Fuimos al mediodía y con Sol y el ambiente estaba fresco. Servicio excelente y ambiente tranquilo para la hora de almuerzo. El mofongo es uno de los mejores con camarones.

    Ric E.

    You know the food is good at a place if all you see are locals there! The Reef was absolutely excellent, all the way around. The food was impeccable and the service was equally as great! You can either sit indoors or outside close to the water. Pro tip: Order the Churrasco Steak Mufongo. I promise you won't be disappointed! Also, get a spot outside by the water-such an amazing view!

    Rob B.

    "A great place to grab some apps, a piña colada, sit by the water, and enjoy the spectacular views of San Juan from afar." We were looking for a new place to get food and drinks one evening when I said, Let's drive up into that area on the other side of the bridge before Piñones to see what is back there. I am glad we did too. That little area is loaded with cool shops and places to eat and has great views and especially at night. We walked in and grabbed a table over by the water. Then we waited a good while before anyone even paid attention us even though we kept looking at the bartender and kept trying to wave a waitress over. They weren't busy either so it was kind of annoying that we sat there for 10-15 minutes before the waitress finally came over, but tbh we didn't mind too much because there was a cute cat and we were having good convo while enjoying the breeze and the views. Once the waitress made her way over to us she was very nice. My gf immediately asked her where the restroom was and I asked her to give us a minute to look over the menu to see what we wanted. After she saw that my gf was back she came over and we ordered two piña coladas and a Medalla for myself. The piña coladas were very good but like most places in PR I always question, Did they even put any rum in these? I feel like most places don't think you'll notice since they are so sweet or say, I didn't know you wanted alcohol in them(I had that happen a couple times btw), but when you drink several and you don't feel anything, you basically overpaid for a pineapple smoothie. FYI: always make sure to ask if they have alcohol in them. I am not saying theirs didn't, I am just saying there are a lot of scammers out there. While enjoying our drinks we decided on the cheese curds and fried calamari. They were both tasty. No complaints! I think the main appeal of this place is the location and atmosphere. It's definitely 5/5. I'm sure we'll come back to this place again after a day at the beach or when we are just out driving around eating roadside food from Piñones to Loíza. Mmm... I miss that so much! Great spot! Much Love PR :)

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    C P.

    Great spot overlooking the reef providing the vibe we were looking for on a warm afternoon. The owner or manager was visible, and checking in patrons regularly.

    Mabel T.

    The reef Restaurant may not be fancy, but it's one of my favorite hidden gems in Puerto Rico. The food is consistently phenomenal--fresh, flavorful, and always hits the spot. Add in the beautiful view, and it's the perfect combination of comfort and scenery. I make sure to visit every single time I'm in town. It's the kind of place that keeps you coming back, not for luxury, but for quality and authenticity. Highly recommend if you're looking for great food without the frills

    Raya V.

    Authentic cuisine. Great service with beautiful views. Their mofongo is some of the best I've had in San Juan area. Very tasty, seasoned, and not dry at all! The crab portion was hefty. So delicious! The drinks are great. Everyone is really nice. It gets busy so have patience. Pinones is always a vibe. Check it out and enjoy.

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    Sydney W.

    Bits of hard crab pieces in our dish but the margaritas were so good! The service was good although our server was a little busy taking a break to check on us without flagging her down.

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    Mike J.

    Only came for drinks and the view, I was not disappointed at all. Drinks were strong, flavorful and nice portioned. The view was the highlight. Breathtaking and my first true view in PR. Beautiful. Excellent customer service.

    Lucy M.

    Beautiful view in Piñones, can't ask for anything better than that. We didn't have much aside from the chicken mofongo and a few drinks but loved the scenery. I recommend checking this restaurant out.

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    The food was ok the drink I got didn't have any liquor in it.I think it would have been better if we went early in the afternoon

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    Great food. Great view! We took this recommendation from a local airline steward. Great find!

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    Great Puerto Rican food. Amazing drink prices and a view to die for. A must local place while in PR in piñones.

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    Honestly just looking out for fellow travelers. Don't go. Worst service I've ever had and gross food.

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    Love this place . The best lobster in Puerto Rico . Familiar service . Beautiful view to the sea . Incredible experience.

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    Came here after hitting up the nearby beach in Piñones and had a great meal. The seafood was fresh…read moreand the portions were good. the atmosphere feels local (vs touristy). The fried snapper fish was cooked perfectly and everything tasted fresh. I tried their churrasco and trifongo (mofongo de plátano verde, plátano maduro, and yuca combined) It can get lively with a crowd and music, depending on the time of day, but that's part of the Piñones experience. One thing to keep in mind is that the beach access nearby isn't directly connected to the restaurant area, so if you're planning to visit both, having transportation makes things much easier. If you're walking, be prepared for a longer trek than you might expect. Overall, this spot is worth a stop.

    This spot def has a nice vibe w/ salsa playing on the speakers,cool decor, & plenty of photo…read moreops(which makes it a fun place to take pics & enjoy the atmosphere/music). It has a lot of visual appeal & feels like somewhere you'd want to sit,vibe,& linger for a bit. There's outside sitting which was refreshing b/c you feel the cool PR breeze from the nearby beach. The service, however, could have been more attentive. The waiter was a bit hard to catch @ times which took away from the overall experience. I literally had to try to get his attention multiple times which was frustrating. As for the food, it was a mixed experience. I ordered the snapper, & while it had potential (b/c the flavor was def there)it was fried a bit too much & came out on the dry side. I also got a dried out lime so that didn't help to add juice to the fish.The white rice & beans were actually the highlight of the meal(well-seasoned & really enjoyable). I also tried the cod fish fritter (bacalaito), but it was overly greasy & didn't really have much cod fish in it, which was disappointing. Overall, the atmosphere is gr8 & worth checking out for the ambiance and photos, but the food & service could use some improvement.

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