Havana Bar & Grill

4 months ago

I came to Puerto Rico for the first time in 11 years and this was the first place I came to with my wife. It was our first time at the restaurant and from the entrance to sitting at the table the atmosphere was amazing and most importantly our server Marcelo was the best. The restaurant has an awesome view of the ocean. This was the first time in a long time that I got to eat authentic Puerto Rican food and I had the Bistec Encebollado that was great. I will say that Marcelo made our experience unforgettable, he had an amazing personality and made this date special. There was also someone taking pictures and we bought a picture from him that we really loved. This was an unforgettable experience, I would definitely recommend

4 months ago

I was doing a Google search looking for a nice restaurant in San Juan and came across Havana Restaurant with great reviews and high scores on Google Maps, so we decided to give it a try. When we arrived, everything started off good. The restaurant itself has a great vibe and looks beautiful inside. Our server Marcelo was a nice guy and very friendly. We ordered our food, but unfortunately he forgot to ask my wife how she wanted her steak cooked. When the food arrived, her steak came out medium, which wasn’t how she wanted it, so we had to send it back to be cooked more. Then my wife ordered a Diet Coke. When it arrived, I noticed the can was expired since September 2025. I let Marcelo know no big deal, mistakes happen. He apologized and brought another can, but unfortunately the second one was expired too, this one since April 1st. At that point my wife was completely turned off from the dinner experience. On top of that, they charged us $11 for three bottles of water, which I found outrageous considering it wasn’t even premium water like Perrier, Saratoga, or San Pellegrino. The food itself wasn’t anything special either. It’s a shame because the restaurant itself is very nice and has a great atmosphere, but serving expired products is something that really shouldn’t happen. Overall, the experience went downhill after that.

5 months ago

We made last minute reservations at Havana bar and grill on May 16th after we flew into Puerto Rico that afternoon and we were looking for a walkable restaurant from our hotel where we could dine with a view of the ocean and taste some local fare. Havana bar and grill did not disappoint! From the moment we arrived we were welcomed warmly and the staff was amazing. Our waitress did not hesitate in giving us drink recommendations and the drinks arrived quickly along with our appetizers of mini empanadillas, and mini risotto croquettes with guava sauce, they were delicious abs I highly recommend. For dinner we ordered Roma Vieja and the KanKan pork again the food was outstanding and when I was undecided on what rice to order the waitress recommended the black rice and it did not disappoint. The manager I’m assuming saw us taking selfies and came over and offered to take our picture for us. They also have a photographer that will come to your table and take your photo and give you a complimentary post card and you can buy additional photos if you’d like which is a nice touch to remember your time there. There wasn’t any pressure to buy them and the experience was great. Overall I would rate this restaurant and 10 out of 10 for food, hospitality and atmosphere. We will definitely return on our next trip to San Juan

2 months ago

Very cozy and comfortable, relaxed environment to enjoy a great local dish. Fresh ingredients. Waiter Marcelo was inviting, happy to serve! We had a very pleasant experience.

5 months ago

Our server was friendly, attentive, and incredibly helpful while we decided what to order as first-time customers. This was our last meal during our 4-night stay in San Juan, and by far the best meal we had the entire trip. I apologize for not remembering our server’s name, but he had dark curly hair and wore glasses. He was so polite, and we ended up loving every one of his recommendations. The view was gorgeous, the atmosphere was pleasant, and it made for the perfect final dining experience before heading home.