1919 Restaurant

We loved our meal here! It was a culinary experience. Some of our favorites were the heirloom tomato salad, steak tartar, risotto, scallops and the desserts were divine. Every course transformed your taste buds. The service was great! They had a team of servers to ensure it was a wonderful experience. I highly recommend it! Make sure you come hungry! We were stuffed by dessert.

I can not say how good the food is with words. The staff is incredibly nice, and even gave us some great banana bread. Definitely worth every penny. Coming back the next chance I get.

Title of the review: A Culinary Masterpiece in Condado. I am a retired lieutenant colonel from the US Army, and I recently had the pleasure of treating my husband, Cris, to dinner at the 1919 Restaurant in the Vanderbilt Hotel to celebrate his birthday, and it was an experience I will never forget. From the moment you step into the elegant seaside setting, you are transported to a world of sophistication and culinary excellence. The atmosphere is perfect for special occasions, with large windows offering stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean. The service is impeccable, attentive without being intrusive, ensuring a truly memorable dining experience. The floor captain and the waiters move with a grace and precision similar to a ballet performance, reminiscent of the elegance and fluidity of "Swan Lake." Each server glides through the dining room, anticipating the guests' needs with perfect coordination. The captain orchestrates this ballet with an almost invisible hand, ensuring that every detail is perfect. The dishes are presented with synchronized timing, the wine is served with an elegant gesture, and the removal of the plates is executed with the utmost discretion. The harmony among the staff members enhances the overall dining experience, creating an atmosphere of refined elegance and attention to detail. The menu, created by virtuoso chef Juan José Cuevas, awarded two Michelin stars, features the freshest and locally sourced ingredients. Each dish is a work of art, beautifully presented and full of flavor. The flavor fusion of every dish is a work of art, beautifully presented and full of flavor. I opted for the four-course tasting menu, which included a delicious variety of local fish dishes and perfectly cooked meat options. The vegetarian selections were equally impressive, ensuring that all dietary preferences were catered to. The drink list at the 1919 Restaurant is extensive and impressive, with a vast selection of local and international wines, craft cocktails, and non-alcoholic options. The opportunity to pair wines with your meal is a standout feature. Simão, the knowledgeable sommelier provides expert recommendations, ensuring that each wine complements the flavors and textures of your chosen dishes, enhancing the overall dining experience. We are extremely appreciative of Bryan, the manager, for his phenomenal capacity to supervise without disrupting the guests. He approached us to discuss his team and to receive recognition. Adilys is the first person to welcome you, her radiant smile and melodious voice inviting you into a world of unparalleled elegance and sophistication. I made a reservation online, and she selected the perfect table for us, close to the sea with excellent lighting that created a beautiful ambiance. William, as a good captain —I can say this because I was a captain in the army— made sure our experience was unique. Simão has an extensive drink menu, and if you don't know which one is the best, he will recommend the best one for you. He ensures that your drink is cold and that your glass is at the right level to keep it fresh. Gabriel, Emmanuel, and the rest of the team keep your table clean and ensure you have an extraordinary experience. They are kind and you can have a brief conversation with them. This made the service personalized. In the end, as I requested in the reservation, they gave Cris a beautiful gift, a small cake with a candle. That made the experience completely excellent. 1919 Restaurant surpasses any other restaurant I have visited in my 20 years of traveling the world. Giving less than 5 stars means you don't have the required taste to enjoy it. I encourage you to write about the good things in your culinary experience because giving less than 5 stars doesn't do it justice. In summary, the 1919 Restaurant offers a world-class dining experience with a local touch. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply enjoying a night of good food, this restaurant is a must-visit. I can't wait to return and explore more of Chef Cuevas' culinary creations. T

I’m currently sitting at the table, writing this review while waiting for our meal. We booked the New Year's Eve tasting menu, paying $400 per person, and unfortunately, the experience has fallen far short of expectations. The meal is not worth the price, and the overall experience does not reflect the standard of fine dining one would expect for this cost. We made our reservation for 8:30 PM, but were not seated until 9:15 PM. The service is extremely slow, and while the food itself is subpar, the portions are disappointingly small. It’s not just us—many other tables around us are also waiting for their meals. I understand that New Year's Eve is a busy time, but if a restaurant cannot handle the demands of fine dining service during peak hours, it should not offer such experiences. At this point, we are still waiting, and it seems like we might ring in the New Year right here at the table. I cannot recommend this place—it’s simply not worth the money or the experience.

We had an AMAZING experience for my wife's 53rd Birthday!! From the customer service to the food to the wine...everything was 5-Stars!! We did the wine pairing, which made our decisions a little easier when it came to selecting a wine since we are not connoisseurs. Everything came out timely and tasty!! I servers were on the ball from beginning to end!! Highly recommend!!

Save your money and eat elsewhere. Some meals were interesting but nothing that i would say I would eat again. 600 dollars later and was hungry when I left. Hard pass. 2 stars for service and wine pairings which were great.

I want to start with the food it took 4 hours from start to finish, don’t know why as the portions were not to big. Also, we were not informed that the first entree served would be all rare, only when the food was served to us did we notice. Second while waiting for 4 hours the place was an icebox when we asked asked to raise the temp as everyone in the restaurant was cold and shivering we were given scarfs, rather anyone who complained that it was cold was given a scarf, imagine a restaurant with men and women wearing scarfs. If they wanted us to enjoy ourselves they should have made the experience comfortable not unbearable. The one star is for the service as they went out of their way to try and please us which would have been easy - Just Lower the AC. The worst part was getting back to the hotel, having to throw up my $936 meal.

This restaurant was phenomenal. 1919 had a curated menu for the New Year’s Eve dinner. I was very impressed by their plating and all of the fresh ingredients. Please look at the menu below as the menu does change by season and buy ingredients available. You do have to book a reservation in advance so I recommend that you do if you do not stay at the Vanderbilt hotel. Everything that they served was exquisite and very presentable, the waiters and waitresses were very attentive to detail and everything that they did, and we had a wonderful experience, unforgettable. I highly recommend if you are staying in San Juan and you want to splurge on a wonderful dinner. This is the place to go. It is very hard to say what is my favorite part about the meal because every aspect of the meal was superb from the pre-appetizer to the last drop of wine. When I am back in San Juan, I would love to come here again.