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Restaurants in San Juan
Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2008 3:02 pm
by Pia
Hi Guys 
Hubby and I are going to San Juan for the Home Show in April and are therefore spending 2 nights there. I remember reading about a restaurant somewhere (I believe) in Old San Juan where the chef makes the selections for you but can't remember the name - anyone know of it or have any suggestions for a few great meals - expensive, local or anything in between
Thanks
Pia
Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2008 3:49 pm
by Steve S
10 years ago, when I worked for GE and frequently visited the island, our favorites were:
El Ziperle - Pricey but very good seafood.
http://www.elzipperle.com
Ajili Mojili on Ashford in the Condado area of San Juan specialize in very good local cuisine.
Amadeus Cafe Restaurant
106 Calle San Sebastian Is in Old San Juan with narrow cobblestone streets, really cool.
Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2008 9:53 pm
by sherban
Steve- Were you working at PREPA?...do tell...
Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2008 11:16 am
by Steve S
sherban wrote:Steve- Were you working at PREPA?...do tell...
No, I worked for Capacitor and Power Protection from 88 to 97. Back then we were part of ED&C. Our Surge Arrester manufacturing plant got moved from Pittsfield, MA to Bayamon, PR in the early 90's. You'll appreciate that the exact location was .
18.384, -66.1418. GE sold the business to a competitor, Ohio Brass in 97. The gig was good for 3 or 4 trips a year. I didn't explore much and remember it being really, really hot during the day. Hadn't an inkling that STJ was just a short hop away
Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2008 4:06 pm
by Carolyn
Pia,
A couple years ago we were there for a few days before a St John trip. I also recommend Amadeus as well as Dragonfly. Dragonfly is at 364 Calle Fortaleza.As long as I am not mixing up the 2 I remember Dragonfly as serving tapas style, and we ate to our hearts content, enjoying it enormously!
Another cool, Old local place is La Bombonera (259 Calle San Francisco) We had breakfast there a couple times. They have this great old monstrosity of a coffee machine, fresh squeezed OJ and great Puerto Rican food.
How fun ! A couple days in Old San Juan is perfect! ENJOY!
Carolyn
Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2008 3:04 pm
by nothintolose
Pia - last June, we went to one in our hotel that I can find the name of where we ate authentic Puerto Rican food and we also went to The Parrot Club under the recommendation of someone on the forum. Both were good.
One of my soccer teammates is from Puerto Rico and recently moved here, if you want, I can ask her as well.
nothinotolose
food San Juan
Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 12:25 pm
by lprof
During San Juan trips in 2004, 2005, and 2006 UF Prof and I especially enjoyed:
Tuscany (Italian) at the Marriot Condado
Rotisserie II Giardino (Italian) at the Caribe Hilton
Augusto's (French/Continental) in Miramer
Agua Viva, The Parrot Club and Dragonfly all under the same management
www.oofrestaurants.com
Morton's Steak House at the Caribe Hilton
Ben and Jerry's colorful ice cream shop near the cathedral in Old San Juan owned by Michelle Campi and her mother
Sorry that I have no current visits to report. Old San Juan is a very colorful and special place. Enjoy!
Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 1:30 pm
by nothintolose
I can tell you that the Ben and Jerry's was still there! I loved the atmosphere and decor in there. Reminded me more of a local coffee shop (not Starbucks) than an ice cream parlor
Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 3:08 pm
by augie
The Hotel El San Juan in the Isla Verde area also has a Palm Steak House.
For something fun, but less upscale there is also a rooftop Mexican restaurant called Tequila's. They make fresh, to order guacamole tableside - enjoy that with a grande margarita while you look out at the Caribbean!
Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 5:31 pm
by Pia
Thank you so much everyone - looks like I'll have to forget my diet, after all I will be on vacation, right 
Thanks again
Pia
Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2008 7:45 pm
by DCphoto
Hi Pia,
This months Magazine Caribbean Travel and Life has a really good article on San Juan. Might help with your travel plans.