Restaurant Guide
Food Scene
Darling little French cafe and bistro in the heart of Old San Juan. 2nd level is fab for cocktails and the rooftop deck features an abbreviated list of delicious wines and tasty cheeses + charcuterie.
70 locals recommend
St. Germain
156 Sol StreetDarling little French cafe and bistro in the heart of Old San Juan. 2nd level is fab for cocktails and the rooftop deck features an abbreviated list of delicious wines and tasty cheeses + charcuterie.
For a truly elevated (fancy) experience- this is a must try. Impeccable service and cuisine to die for.
128 locals recommend
Marmalade
317 C. de la FortalezaFor a truly elevated (fancy) experience- this is a must try. Impeccable service and cuisine to die for.
Amazing waffles (large or small, savory or sweet). Excellent coffee and blooming teas. Try the creme brulee waffle. Yum!
34 locals recommend
Waffle-era Tea Room
100 Calle MarinaAmazing waffles (large or small, savory or sweet). Excellent coffee and blooming teas. Try the creme brulee waffle. Yum!
Delightful coffee morning, noon, or night. Excellent pastries as well.
83 locals recommend
Café Cuatro Sombras
259 C. del Recinto SurDelightful coffee morning, noon, or night. Excellent pastries as well.
Gorgeous, historic El Convento offers a darling patio restaurant featuring fresh, vibrant fare. The Patio Salad is one of our favorites. Enjoy!
30 locals recommend
Hotel El Convento
100 C. del CristoGorgeous, historic El Convento offers a darling patio restaurant featuring fresh, vibrant fare. The Patio Salad is one of our favorites. Enjoy!
El Axolote
622 C. CerraAmazing tacos!!
Unbelievably great tacos! Excellent desserts. The sauces, both pique and verde are amazing.
178 locals recommend
Acapulco
2021 C. LoízaUnbelievably great tacos! Excellent desserts. The sauces, both pique and verde are amazing.
Healthy, super delicious for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Yum!
17 locals recommend
Pure & Natural: Fresh Food & Juice Bar
954 PR-25Healthy, super delicious for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Yum!
Comedor
801 PR-25Delightful breakfast/brunch/lunch/dinner location just around the corner.
Essentials
Of my happy places- clean, bright, fabulous. Wonderful deli (w/ a tropical balcony on which to enjoy your selections), wine, cheeses, fresh produce- super friendly service. I love La Hacienda!
47 locals recommend
La Hacienda
762 C. CuevillasOf my happy places- clean, bright, fabulous. Wonderful deli (w/ a tropical balcony on which to enjoy your selections), wine, cheeses, fresh produce- super friendly service. I love La Hacienda!
Excellent local pharmacy that stocks just about everything- sunblock, hats, beverages, cosmetics and more!
Caribbean Pharmacy
Excellent local pharmacy that stocks just about everything- sunblock, hats, beverages, cosmetics and more!
Arts & Culture
Wonderful little theatre (recently completely refurbished) featuring independent films. A great idea on a rainy day- plus they offer beer/wine and 'elevated' movie food.
69 locals recommend
Caribbean Cinemas Fine Arts Miramar
Avenida de la ConstituciónWonderful little theatre (recently completely refurbished) featuring independent films. A great idea on a rainy day- plus they offer beer/wine and 'elevated' movie food.
Spectacular estate with sprawling grounds where Ponce de Leon himself resided. Truly enchanting. A must see.
45 locals recommend
Casa Blanca Museum
1 C. San SebastiánSpectacular estate with sprawling grounds where Ponce de Leon himself resided. Truly enchanting. A must see.
Fabulous local and internationally renowned artists in both the permanent and touring exhibits.
473 locals recommend
Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico
299 Avenida José de DiegoFabulous local and internationally renowned artists in both the permanent and touring exhibits.
Sightseeing
The 500 year old castle is a must see and features expansive greenways (where you'll see lots of people flying kites) and offers a spectacular ocean view. I visit here almost every time I visit OSJ.
442 locals recommend
Castillo San Felipe del Morro
501 Bulevar del ValleThe 500 year old castle is a must see and features expansive greenways (where you'll see lots of people flying kites) and offers a spectacular ocean view. I visit here almost every time I visit OSJ.
Truly spectacular rainforest only an hour drive from our front door. Waterfalls, colonial lookout towers to climb, communing with nature- you get the idea. Absolutely worth the trip!
1253 locals recommend
El Yunque Rain Forest
Truly spectacular rainforest only an hour drive from our front door. Waterfalls, colonial lookout towers to climb, communing with nature- you get the idea. Absolutely worth the trip!
Everything Else
Hands down my favorite beach so far in all of Puerto Rico. Pure, white sands, crystal clear waters in a horseshoe shape. Chairs/umbrellas available for rental. Truly magnificent.
10 locals recommend
Playa Flamenco
Puerto Rico 251Hands down my favorite beach so far in all of Puerto Rico. Pure, white sands, crystal clear waters in a horseshoe shape. Chairs/umbrellas available for rental. Truly magnificent.
Shopping
Wonderful array of local/artisanal arts/crafts, coffee, clothing, jewelry, etc. Great place to pick up unique souvenirs!
20 locals recommend
Santurce POP
1116 PR-25Wonderful array of local/artisanal arts/crafts, coffee, clothing, jewelry, etc. Great place to pick up unique souvenirs!
Brand new luxury shopping mall featuring Nordstrom's, Saks Fifth Avenue, Versace, Williams Sonoma, Crate + Barrel and much, much more.
503 locals recommend
The Mall of San Juan
1000 The Mall of San Juan BlvdBrand new luxury shopping mall featuring Nordstrom's, Saks Fifth Avenue, Versace, Williams Sonoma, Crate + Barrel and much, much more.