Diners' Choice: Best Service restaurants in Puerto Rico

OpenTable

Updated January 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best service in Puerto Rico? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Epicuro

5.0

5 (107)

$50 and over

Global, International

Condado

About the restaurant

True to its name, the Chef’s Table feels gloriously indulgent, inviting lucky diners on a hedonistic journey encapsulating Antonio Pérez’s life in Puerto Rico and his culinary career across South America, Europe, and Asia. The setting feels intimate and wildly special, with just 12 seats surrounding the open kitchen, complemented by a lounge area for a welcome cava before dinner or a post-tasting menu digestif. The themed-driven five-course menu changes monthly along with its wine pairing.
This is not merely another dining experience; it’s an intimate journey through the heart and soul of a Puerto Rican cook and his global culinary influences. Do not reserve a number of diners higher than desired, in our kitchen everything is prepared for all confirmed reservations, as such, we will regard it as a no show who has failed to comply with the reservation. If you wish to cancel your reservation, please give us at least three day’s notice. Thank you for your kindness and understanding.

Top review

OrlandoVIP

Dined on Nov 9, 2024

A great experience. Chef counter for 12 dinners with great attention to detail and flavors.

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Experience

Chef's Table (Wednesday)

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Chef's Table (Thursday)

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Chef's Table (Friday)

Marmalade Restaurant & Wine Bar

4.9

4.9 (7588)

$50 and over

Fusion / Eclectic

San Juan

About the restaurant

Please note Marmalade only offers tasting menus, we do not offer children's menu or a la carte.

GROUPS OF 5 OR LESS, 5 course dinner. All guests pay full price including children, price is per seat.

GROUPS OF 6 OR MORE, Fixed Group tasting menu . All guests pay full price including children, price is per seat.

Marmalade does not accept Discover credit cards

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StevenVIP

Dined 2 days ago

A wonderful chef’s tasting experience! Everything was delicious and special thanks to Roberto for making this our favorite meal in San Juan!

Niche Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (639)

$50 and over

International

Condado

About the restaurant

Welcome to Niche, where the stone walls, handcrafted wood finishes, and lounge seating welcome you into this cozy and romantic hideaway steps away from the beach. Enjoy Chef Carlos Morales' brilliant dishes that incorporate French, Caribbean, and Mexican cuisine into gastronomic delights.

Complimentary valet service starts at 6pm.

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David

Dined 6 days ago

Food is phenomenal! And the presentation is quite artful! Our server, Hector was the best and very personable. We enjoyed the whole experience from the food, to the service, to the ambiance of the restaurant. Probably one of the best meals we’ve ever had!

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4.9

4.9 (346)

$30 and under

Puerto Rican

Condado

About the restaurant

Cocina al Fondo offers a unique sensorial journey that is meant for everyone to enjoy. Our rotating, seasonally-inspired plates—from the most simple to the most complex dish—encourage wellbeing: of our bodies, minds, and soul. Nature, art, the lyrical essence of our island, the aromas, and our colorful, intense Caribbean heritage are all imbued into every element of our cuisine. We proffer an escape through a festive, gastronomic journey that reinterprets Puerto Rican cuisine through a bold new narrative of fortitude, tenacity, and, of course, taste.

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Sheila

Dined 7 days ago

Wonderful fresh selections; unique offerings. Love the farm to table and the support for local farmers. Our waitress was the BEST; offering many helpful suggestions and so much patience. She was always smiling and answered all our questions. The dishes were delicious! We sat inside which was a very nice temperature. They have a very large patio for seating which is perfect for large groups. Just be prepared to spend some $$.

Flor de Sal - Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve

4.7

4.7 (21)

$50 and over

International

Dorado

About the restaurant

Flor de Sal draws inspiration from the rich, elegant Mediterranean lifestyle.

The atmosphere of Flor de Sal is an alfresco restaurant with breathtaking views of the Caribbean Sea offering elevated Italian cuisine with exceptional service.

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Therese

Dined 7 days ago

Our food was outstanding and so flavorful! We both had pasta dishes with several sides - all so good!

Manzana de Java

5.0

5 (14)

$31 to $50

Puerto Rican

Santurce

About the restaurant

Cuisine united by the tropics and common ingredients. Antillean and Caribbean inspiration with touches from Southeast Asia.

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Cynthia

Dined 6 days ago

Incredible meal! We went with the chef’s choice and even my picky husband loved the food. To find the place, there is no sign but a bench out front and a poster of a governor hanging across the street. And they keep the door locked since there is no room for standing inside—don’t be dismayed, they’re quick to see you and open it.

SUR Barra Nikkei

4.9

4.9 (266)

$31 to $50

Peruvian

Condado

About the restaurant

“SUR” is derived from the curiosity of wanting to explore, venture, feel, know, understand and experience the unknown. It comes from the desire to contribute and create awareness; It is the recognition of the differences that unite us; It is the respect we owe to nature that drives this desire to tell stories through sensations. If as a team we manage to bring an experience so extraordinary that you left with a smile, then we have completed our mission.

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Angela

Dined 5 days ago

A different spin on peruvian dishes. Excellent service and quaint location.

Areyto Modern Cuisine By Chef Jason González

4.9

4.9 (166)

$50 and over

Puerto Rican

Condado

About the restaurant

Areyto Modern Cuisine is a local based restaurant with a unique culinary concept designed by our Chef: Jason Gonzalez. We offer unique puertorrican flavors cuisine with international fusions. Areyto offers a great culinary experience, cocktails bar and great service, thanks to this, Areyto has been awarded with the Travelers Choice 2022 and 2023 award from the Trip Advisor platform. Areyto provides a great ambiece for any ocation, from a dinner with friends to a romantic dinner or a business lunch, and our menu is available in lunch & dinner hours. We have a 15 guest capacity room for private dinners or corporate meetings. Areyto offers valet parking service in the evenings.

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Caitlin

Dined 6 days ago

Areyto Modern Cuisine was excellent!! Small place but great food and service. Highly recommend for your trip to San Juan.

Ember & Vine

4.7

4.7 (53)

$31 to $50

Modern Tuscan

Palmas Del Mar

About the restaurant

Join us at Ember & Vine, a Mediterranean Tuscan Steakhouse & Wine Restaurant in Palmas del Mar. Bringing Farm-to-Table, Seafood, Pasta & Premium cuts & trendy ocean view upscale dinning at a cozy ambiance. Uniquely curated wine list & classic cocktails for all to enjoy. We are currently only operating weekends until first week of June. Looking forward to serving you an amazing experience.

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Cynthia

Dined on Jan 8, 2025

My husband and I went for our 30th anniversary. The service was superb, the food was very good. I loved the Limoncello Spritz.

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Experience

Cocktail Hour Special

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IGUANAS COCINA PUERTORRIQUENA – Wyndham Rio Mar

4.6

4.6 (621)

$31 to $50

Puerto Rican

Rio Grande

About the restaurant

The famous Puerto Rican cuisine restaurant reopened fully renovated. Iguanas Cocina Puertorriqueña, now features an open-view demonstration kitchen and seating for up to 104 guests. Overlooking the El Yunque National Forest and the River Course, is a family-friendly venue, known for its authentic Puerto Rican cuisine favorites and spectacular scenery. Located on the Rio Mar Clubhouse’s second floor. This new restaurant offers handcrafted cocktails, artisanal beers and light bites at Iguanas Bar. The mind behind this well known restaurant, Chef Jorge Cátala with over 15 years of experience makes sure to bring the highest quality products, including fresh lobsters & fish from local fisherman’s. Also, his love to the local agriculture brings to the table the freshest and finest dishes including organic chicken, cage free eggs, hydroponic greens, among others. If you are looking for that authentic elevated Puerto Rican dish, Iguanas Cocina Puertorriqueña is the perfect choice.

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PeterVIP

Dined 5 days ago

A very pleasant and relaxing setting, serving excellent traditional Puerto Rican dishes, all well-prepared. Options for other choices, beef and seafood, are also offered. Ettenae was an awesome server. Always friendly, very helpful with recommendations, and very willing to answer questions. Checked on us regularly.

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