Best Restaurants in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico mixes in a very nice way the Caribbean cuisine with different influences such as Spanish, African, Italian and even American. Don’t be surprised to find here some of the best steakhouses in the Caribbean. But you’ll also find incredible seafood. Best of all, the prices are very affordable even if you decide to dine in an upscale restaurant.

Parrot Club

Recognized as one of the best and most innovative new restaurants in Puerto Rico, Parrot Club combines elements from the traditional Puerto Rican cuisine with Spanish, African and even Taino influences. The menu items are based on old fashion traditional dishes, created in a very interesting new way. The menu contains items such as calamari, Caesar Salad or Salmon Salad. There’s also a special menu for the kids.

>>Cuisine: Puerto Rican with Spanish, African and Taino influences

>>Prices: $5-23

>>Website

Morton’s of Chicago

Part of a huge chain, the restaurant is great for a romantic evening. Don’t be surprised to see some stars while dining here. Recognized as the best place to eat steak in Puerto Rico, the restaurant also offers some of the best seafood in the Caribbean. The lunch and dinner menus include items such as Lobster Bisque, Caesar Salad, Sliced New York Sirloin or Smoked Pacific Salmon. Incredible wines accompany the dishes.

>>Cuisine: Steakhouse

>>Price: $1-100

>>Website (make reservations)

Ruth’s Chris Steak House

This is yet another place for those who like red meat. Although the signature dishes are based on steaks, the restaurant also offers soups, salads and other menu items based on chicken or seafood. The lunch menu contains items such as BBQ Shrimp or Caesar Salad but you must try one of the signature steaks: Filet, Ribeye, New York Strip or T-Bone. The dishes are accompanied by great wines. The desserts are also to die for.

>>Cuisine: Steakhouse

>>Price: Not available

>>Website (make reservations)

Aquaviva

One the newest restaurants in Puerto Rico, Aquaviva specializes in Latin cuisine based on very fresh seafood. The dishes are prepared in a very interesting manner. The restaurant is quite stylish and can be a good option for a lovely night out. The prices are also affordable.

>>Cuisine: Latin, seafood

>>Price average: $25

>>Website (not available)

Barú

Barú is a very popular restaurant located right in the heart of the Old Town. The cuisine is a mix of Caribbean and Mediterranean dishes, offering great choices for those who like seafood. Definitely one of the best places to enjoy a good carpaccio (plus you can choose from five kinds of this dish).

>>Cuisine: fusion of Caribbean and Mediterranean

>>Price: not available

>>Website (not available)

More information on other restaurants in Puerto Rico:
>>Mi Casita, San Juan