Top Restaurants in Ceiba
Top 10 restaurants in Ceiba, Puerto Rico
Discover the best restaurant in Ceiba, Puerto Rico including Marmalade Restaurant & Wine Bar, Gustitos Criollos, Grappa, Punto de Vista Restaurant & Bar, Casita Miramar, Verde Mesa, Oceano, El Nuevo Acuario, 1919 Restaurant, Vagon
Things to do in Ceiba
1. Marmalade Restaurant & Wine Bar
Overall Ratings
5 based on 4 reviews
To preserve the Marmalade experience at the respect of our patrons the age requirement for children is 7 years or older. Marmalade serves tasting menus only of 4,5,or 6 courses. Guests are allowed to select their own course thus creating an individualized tasting menu. Each tasting menu at the table may be different. We don't offer a Ala Carte format for dining. Dinner will take a minimum of two hours at your Leisure. Groups of 6 people or more will be invited to taste Chef's seasonal tasting menu of 15 courses. Dress appropriately please, no shorts and beach sandals in the restaurant.
Reviewed By Urbarn-Explorer - Minneapolis, Minnesota
I’m sorry to report Marmalade delivered a disappointing experience at Mainland costs. At this price point, I’ve enjoyed many world-class dining experiences and this was far from it. Both food (the absolutely most important element) and service missed the mark completely.
The food: Only half of the dishes were good or decent. The rest were boring, underseasoned or simply not good. I can overlook service issues if the food is truly stellar, but most of the dishes were just ok. No wow factor here. Best dish of the night was the chocolate dessert. The lobster risotto also hit the mark with tender rice and plentiful lobster. Worst was the lamb tagine where the sauce was thick and odd. The halibut also underwhelmed, depending on a miso broth that couldn’t carry the dish.
The Service: All Waitstaff seemed frazzled, running around, without signs of any wait assistants. Serving a multi course dinner with wine pairings is not a one-person task. Wine pairing need explanation (only half of the time pairing were explained). Timing should be on point. Tables should be cleared completely after every course. Our waitress was gone most of the dinner. I can’t blame her completely; this is a sign of poor administration. The chef/manager are to blame here. This is fine dining folks—you should know better! Needless to say I’m not returning. San Juan deserves better.
2. Gustitos Criollos
Overall Ratings
5 based on 254 reviews
Reviewed By Shutter_Bug - Texas
My group stopped here by accident on the way to Arecibo Observatory from San Juan. Someone in the group needed the restroom so we stopped at Burger King. Then the group wanted lunch but not at Burger King. I found Gustitos Criollos using Yelp and TripAdvisor and did not regret it at all.
The restaurant is sizable but the parking lot is very small. It resembles a cafeteria, where you pick your food from a lunch counter and take it to tables. The quality, however, was fantastic. The prices were also very good. Everyone in my group thoroughly enjoyed their food, which is a huge accomplishment. I would definitely visit here again.
3. Grappa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 347 reviews
Reviewed By Bruce45069 - Cincinnati, Ohio
Grappa is a small Italian restaurant in Dorado. Food was very good and non typical...ie no Lasagna or spaghetti and meatball but more creative italian dishes. Quality of the food was good, prices not unreasonable and excellent service. As mentioned in other review, parking is a bit of issue but don't let that deter you...oh...deserts were excellent as well
4. Punto de Vista Restaurant & Bar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Located on the rooftop of the Hotel Milano this lively rooftop restaurant serves up great and authentic Puerto Rican food in an informal atmosphere at great prices. The best Mofongo in Old San Juan. Buy 1 Get 1 Free Mojitos every day from open until 5:00pm! Come check out the best rooftop view of the Old City and enjoy great local food. Family Friendly!
Reviewed By Jeffrey C
What a great find! We were staying a few blocks away and found this restaurant. You enter from the hotel, take the elevator to the 4th floor and then walk up one flight of stairs. The manager, and all the staff, were great. The wait for a table was 30 minutes -- no problem - as we enjoyed a few amazing mojitos. The food was very good and a great ambience on the rooftop.
5. Casita Miramar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 899 reviews
Reviewed By Foodiepaul - Raleigh, North Carolina
Creative Puerto Rican food in a neighborhood gem. Good service, knowledgeable staff. These are the places I love to find , I'll be back. Filled with locals on a late Sunday lunch...4.00 pm. Smoked Pork chop tender and tasty, grilled shrimp cooked to perfection. The menu is well thought out and creative matched with best of daily fresh ingredients. The cheese flan, great for sharing was too die for....
6. Verde Mesa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 754 reviews
First farm to table in the island since 2009 with a modern approach to cuisine. An invitation to the curious palate. Local, traditional ingredients meet ingenious and innovative forms. Our chef's proposal changes according to local meat, fish and produce availability. Botanical Bar, wine list and homemade ingredients cocktails. No Reservations. Limited Seating.
Reviewed By Awaywegoagain22 - London
This lunch place in old San Juan is definitely worth seeking out, it is hidden in plain sight.
Decor is interesting, quirky and certainly adds to the whole dining experience. The staff are very knowledgeable about the food they serve and are very pleasant with just the right amount of chat. The menu is interesting and the food is delicious.
We enjoyed it so much we visited the next day before leaving San Juan, and again could not fault it.
7. Oceano
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
Oceano's cuisine is fresh, creative and unique. Renowned for serving locally sourced ingredients and mouthwatering tropical accents, each bite melts in the mouth as easily as the sun melts on the horizon. The executive chef, Ann Marie Antonetti, and team of well-experienced professionals are able to meet the discerning and luxurious tastes of any palate. The seafood-rich menu features delectable dishes, each coming with its own signature tropical accent. By combining unexpected flavors with a Caribbean flair, paired with a spectacular panoramic view of the ocean, sensual signature drinks and extensive wine list, Oceano's menu offers unparalleled and memorable dining experience, matching your palate to the tropical breeze.
Reviewed By Tyler P
Our server was amazing. I believe her name was nindi (she's from upstate NY). She was so nice and very helpful with menu! Legit top 5 best meals I've ever had ! Location and scenery and Vibe we're Incredible! My boyfriend and I had an amazing time. Highly recommended for date night!
8. El Nuevo Acuario
Overall Ratings
5 based on 267 reviews
Reviewed By Carol F - Lansdale PA
My family (me, husband, two older teens) chose this restaurant based on TA reviews while driving from a Luquillo beach back to Dorado where we were staying. Talk about timely decisions--worried that we were underdressed due to our beach day, we figured we would take a peek and if we felt uncomfortable, we could just not go in. Well, when we got there, we realized that this restaurant, like most others in the vicinity is laid back and beachy as well, with the water just down below. The owners seated us, served us, chatted with us and one of them even introduced his daughter who was visiting. We were served tastes of the house sangria, which we ordered. The red snapper was recommended so my husband chose that and was not disappointed. I had conch salad which was great, my son had the churrasco salad and couldn't finish it (maybe because we went a bit overboard on the ceviche and calamari apps!) and my daughter ordered the seafood rice. The rice arrived maybe 2 minutes later than the other entrees (about which we were told) and I am pretty sure they almost doubled the amount for the slight inconvenience. Needless to say, boxes of food came with us. The charming service, and wonderful food were a treat considering the quick decision-this is why TA is so handy! Side note: we ate outside for the view, which was a nice option. The outside Seating is a bit casual but as I said, the attention and quality of food were the highlights. Stop by if in the area, you won't be disappointed!
9. 1919 Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 786 reviews
Global flavors. Locally-rooted. World-class cuisine ~ that truly knows its place. At 1919, we are passionately committed to offering up the freshest organic and local ingredients for each and every dish we create. We believe in sourcing all our menu components with social consciousness and always at the pinnacle of good taste. We place the highest value on hand-selecting products that are local, artisanal, and homemade in order to craft food that is truly flavor-forward ~ served up fresh and with a contemporary flair ~ from our kitchen to your table. Subdued elegance in a space generous enough for conviviality, yet private enough to provoke intimate conversation. Visitors to our dining salon will attest: The only onlooker here is the ocean. <br> <br>In The Year 1919 The Condado Vanderbilt Hotel was built by the legendary Vanderbilt family under the direction of renowned architect Whitney Warren whose other landmark designs include Grand Central Terminal
Reviewed By oybolshoi - O'Fallon, Missouri
Our first night in San Juan on this visit and our first night at the Vanderbilt saw us celebrating our anniversary a few months early with a reservation at 1919. My husband and I had been looking forward to this dinner for a long time and it did not disappoint. The restaurant was not overly busy on the Thursday night we were there, but service, presentation, and food were amazing. From the amuse, which was a cucumber gazpacho shooter, through our starter courses which included some of the most delicate tuna I've ever had, to a swoon-inducing poached pear dessert, our dining experience was a revelation of stunning presentation and amazing flavors.
My husband and I have a tradition of requesting signed menus from restaurants that provide experiences that are particularly meaningful to us, especially when we travel. Imagine our delight when shortly after making this request, Executive Chef Cuevas came to our table to chat ... we were humbled and touched that he would take time from his busy schedule to introduce himself, and we were thrilled to tell him just how amazing we thought our meal had been. He and his staff are doing incredible work at 1919, and they are doing incredible work to support Puerto Rico as the island continues to make its way through the long hurricane recovery process.
This is definitely the best restaurant we have had the pleasure to dine in while visiting San Juan - we look forward to dining there again during our next visit to the city and highly recommend it.
**Among the pictures I posted here is one showing the the signed menus from 1919 after we framed them - the newest addition to our menu collection from the last 15 years is now hanging in our dining room!**
10. Vagon
Overall Ratings
5 based on 172 reviews
Vagón is a Mexican restaurant with Tex-Mex and SoCal influences with lots of flavor. Come and join us for a fun outdoor Seating environment.
Reviewed By windycityfamily - Chicago, IL
Staying at the Marriott, we walked about 10 minutes to get to El Vagon and were not disappointed. The empanadas were large and the better one was the carnitas. Fish tacos were a hit with the group along with the nacho macho with steak. The surf and turf combination of fish taco and carnitas was really good with the cabbage on top. The portions were sizable and they uses flour tortillas, not the more traditional corn ones. We walked right up and found a table to enjoy 4 entrees, 4 empanadas, mini nacho, margarita with tax and tip for $65.
Fast, hot, delicious.
