Dining

Dining In San Juan

A sublime dining experience awaits both citizens and visitors of San Juan, Puerto Rico. One can savor the finest meats and the most exotic seafood that Puerto Rico has to offer in restaurants all over the San Juan area. Dining in any one of the restaurants in San Juan, Puerto Rico is truly a one of a kind experience. One can either book reservations to one of the recommended places to visit or simply just walk in and be welcomed and properly accommodated by the casual and friendly Puerto Rican service.

One restaurant to definitely try out is a place in Fortaleza street called Aguaviva. Specializing in freshly caught seafood and fish with what they call the Latino-Caribbean flavor, Aguaviva prides itself with its versatile menu which includes oysters and their signature ceviche. Aguaviva ranked in Conde Nast Traveller magazine as one of the 75 best new restaurants in the world when it put up shop in 2003. The restaurant can accommodate 62 guests and has a fresh oyster and ceviche bar located in front of all the action of their open kitchen.

Another recommended restaurant is the Ajili Mojil, which is located in the Condado area. The Ajili Mojili is a classic restaurant in an beautiful and rustic mansion at the core of San Juan's main tourist district. Perfect for intimate dinners or that dress-up dinner with other traveler friends, the Ajili Mojili in San Juan, Puerto Rico is frequented by many for its award-winning menu. This highly regarded restaurant also puts San Juan, Puerto Rico on the map for its notoriety for attracting Hollywood's elite celebrities, as well as famous personalities from all over the world. Maria Carey, Gene Hackman, and Andy Garcia are but a few Hollywood celebrities that have dined here, and international visitors include the famous boxer and now promoter Oscar de la Hoya.

The restaurant Abelardo's is yet another one of San Juan, Puerto Rico's restaurants you must consider trying out during your visit. It is considered the first real steakhouse in Puerto Rico and is certainly one of Puerto Rico's best. There are ten different cuts of meat offered in Abelardo's, as well as a fine selection of seafood and fish that are native to the area. One of their non-meat specialties is the Australian lobster tail and should definitely be sampled.

The Amadeus Cafe located between the areas of Calle Cristo and Calle de San Sebastian offers itself as an upscale venue that is perfect for the trendy location. Aside from providing an excellent dining experience, it also offers a lot regarding the ambiance. With its wall laden with paintings of local artists and its overall elegant design, the Amadeus Cafe is a breathtaking experience that leaves one wanting more. Famous for their fresh salmon pizza and tostones, which are fried plantains with caviar, the Amadeus Cafe's specialties are best enjoyed with their desserts, namely their Mango and Guava Mousse.

There are also hundreds of other dining spots that would suit your tastes and budget in San Juan, Puerto Rico. If you're looking to try out the best in Puerto Rican food, you can also make your way to restaurants like Cafe Puerto Rico, Mallorquina, and Carli Cafe Concierto. These places offer the best in Puerto Rican cooking and are the considered one of the top-notch places in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Dragonfly on the other hand, offers great tasting Asian cuisine for those who desire a menu that is more eastern in origin. Ches offers Argentinian specialties at reasonable prices, and Baru specializes in middle eastern delicacies.