Fine Dining and Wine Excellence The Condado Vanderbilt's 1919 Restaurant has earned Wine Spectator's 2026 Award of Excellence, anchoring the Condado Collection's culinary portfolio. Named for the hotel's opening year, the restaurant features contemporary cuisine from Chef Ciarán Elliott, emphasizing seasonal ingredients and refined technique alongside one of the city's standout wine programs. Steps away, Marabar by 1919 offers oceanfront cocktails and shareable plates, including pancetta and black truffle flatbread, with views of the Atlantic.
Island-Inspired and Mediterranean Offerings At Condado Ocean Club, SOCIAL combines local ingredients with international influences across breakfast, seafood, and tropical cocktails served overlooking the water. The restaurant caters to both visitors and residents seeking casual oceanfront dining. La Concha Resort's Levant brings Chef Michael White's Mediterranean cuisine with Middle Eastern influences to San Juan. Executive Chef Sebastian Rosado highlights locally caught seafood and island-grown produce through mezze, crudo, handmade pastas, and shareable dishes. The restaurant also holds Wine Spectator's 2026 Award of Excellence, with a wine list featuring more than 400 labels.
Why It Matters
Puerto Rico's culinary reputation continues to attract operator and tourist interest.
Multiple Wine Spectator recognitions within a single hospitality collection signal sustained investment in beverage programs and chef-driven concepts—factors increasingly important to travelers seeking destination dining experiences in the Caribbean.
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Written by FBM Publications Editors
