Where the locals eat for a great dinner in Old San Juan

[Cinderellie]

We love to eat where the locals do. So where do the locals go in Old San Juan for a lovely dinner? Not mega expensive. Just nice, fun, delicious.

 

Ambiance, local color and perhaps a great view would be a plus.

 

Thank you!

[Ms411]

There are so many restaurants in Old San Juan that it's hard to name just one. Jibarito is very popular.http://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-guide/old-san-juan/restaurants

 

Punta de Vista, too. I think they moved to a rooftop location.

 

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g147320-d1852634-Reviews-Punto_de_Vista_Restaurant_Bar-San_Juan_Puerto_Rico.html

[PORT ROYAL]

We love to eat where the locals do. So where do the locals go in Old San Juan for a lovely dinner? Not mega expensive. Just nice, fun, delicious.

 

Ambiance, local color and perhaps a great view would be a plus.

 

Thank you!

 

Dine at Marmalade and take the wine pairing menu. Enjoy;)

[Zoolou]

We ate at cafe Puerto Rico in OSJ ..the Mofongo's were outstanding and so were the drinks ;)

[ClCB0911]

We love to eat where the locals do. So where do the locals go in Old San Juan for a lovely dinner? Not mega expensive. Just nice, fun, delicious.

 

Ambiance, local color and perhaps a great view would be a plus.

 

Thank you!

 

 

 

as a local my favorite in Old San Juan its Mojitos Rest. i go the very frecuent!

Address: 323 Calle Recinto Sur, San Juan, 00901

Phone:(787) 439-8078

Hours: Open today · 11:00 am – 10:00 pm

just few blooks from port.

they have lunch specials every day until 2pm

Edited February 23, 2015 by ClCB0911

[Sunny AZ Girl]

We enjoyed the Parrot Club last May.:)

[Mrs.MagicHat]

^^Yes! Parrot Club was great for dinner, and El Jibarito was good for an authentic breakfast, although it was packed & the service was really slow.

[atlgants]

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[Cinderellie]

Subbing!

 

What is subbing?

[PORT ROYAL]

What is subbing?

 

Think this person has an idea of fine dining, and may be declaring an OSJ preference to a SUBWAY Restaurant on the opposite side of the road to CVS on the waterfront.

[greensnow]

What is subbing?

My guess.....Subscribing to the thread for emailed updates on recommendations.

Like I have just done.

 

;)

[sail7seas]

Marmalade

El Covento

 

Edited March 1, 2015 by sail7seas

[Froufie]

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My guess.....Subscribing to the thread for emailed updates on recommendations.

Like I have just done.

 

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[greensnow]

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[OCruisers]

Do consider Marmalade!

LuLu

[Cinderellie]

Thanks for the advice, everyone. We decided to go to Barrachina for paella, an original Pina colada and their flamenco dancing show. We wanted something less formal than Marmalade.

[jtwitch]

We enjoyed Raices - not far from the OSJ Marriott. It seemed to have a number of locals eating there. We ate around 5pm... and the lines were already long.

[susanpayne]

Thanks for the advice, everyone. We decided to go to Barrachina for paella, an original Pina colada and their flamenco dancing show. We wanted something less formal than Marmalade.

 

 

Did you enjoy Barrachina? We have debated between that and Marmalade.

 

Does anyone know what a nice dinner for two with drinks or wine would be at marmalade?

[cruisePAC]

Thanks for the advice, everyone. We decided to go to Barrachina for paella, an original Pina colada and their flamenco dancing show. We wanted something less formal than Marmalade.

 

What is the flamenco show schedule? I looked on their website, but only saw photos of the show, no time schedule.

Thanks!

[sail7seas]

Thanks for the advice, everyone. We decided to go to Barrachina for paella, an original Pina colada and their flamenco dancing show. We wanted something less formal than Marmalade.

 

The only place I let myself enjoy mojitos. They are so delicious at Barrachina. :) We've gone there for years.

[Cinderellie]

I read somewhere the Flamenco show starts at 7pm. We will be there!

[cloudydrms]

There are so many restaurants in Old San Juan that it's hard to name just one. Jibarito is very popular.http://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-guide/old-san-juan/restaurants

 

Punta de Vista, too. I think they moved to a rooftop location.

 

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g147320-d1852634-Reviews-Punto_de_Vista_Restaurant_Bar-San_Juan_Puerto_Rico.html

 

I'm thinking my husband and I will try Punto de Vista. I like a meal with a view. Do you think I should make reservations? I'm kind of up in the air about the time but would nail it down if I felt I needed to.

 

Cindy

[Somelikeithot]

is this good for children 6 and 9

[sail7seas]

is this good for children 6 and 9

 

Which?

Which restaurant are you asking about?

 

[Shooshoo]

We ate at Barrachina's a couple of years ago. The Pina Colada were great; however, the food... not so good.