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Culinary Heritage

Experience the pleasures of exquisite Puerto Rican food and drink at the Condado Vanderbilt Hotel, where Executive Chef Juan José Cuevas utilizes the freshest, most flavorful ingredients. As a celebration of its captivating oceanfront setting, this historic San Juan hotel offers refined dining experiences expertly paired with the finest cocktails and wines, blends exceptional cuisine with breathtaking ambiance. Acclaimed by discriminating guests and food critics alike, the dining choices at the Condado Vanderbilt will surpass every expectation. Guests can choose to satisfy any taste and occasion, from luxurious lounges and fabulous bars to elegant fine dining restaurants and spacious salons.

1919 Restaurant

Boasting world-class cuisine, 1919 Restaurant is a locally-rooted dining experience committed to offering up the freshest organic and local ingredients for each and every dish. Placing the highest value on hand-selecting products that are local, artisanal, and homemade, this refined restaurant boasts creatively crafted food that is truly flavor-forward, served up fresh and with a contemporary flair.

Ola Restaurant

An ode to the palate, Ola Ocean Front Bistro provides flavors of Puerto Rican cuisine with an unrivaled Atlantic Ocean setting. With a passion for the heritage of Latin flavors, Chef Natalia Rivera takes pride in offering dishes made from fresh local products in a relaxed and family friendly environment. Whether for breakfast, lunch, or dinner dishes are meant to be shared and complemented with drinks or refreshers from Ola’s al fresco bar. Saturday and Sunday brunch is available from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with live music.

Tacos & Tequila

Launched in partnership with Tequila Patron, Tacos & Tequila offers a stylish reprieve for guests to sit back, relax, and refresh with some delicious tacos and margaritas. The menu was carefully crafted by Chef Juan Jose Cuevas and provides eight varities of tacos alongside other savory options like Baby Back Ribs, Chicken Wings, and Tortilla soup. With more than nine varities of Tequila Patron and Patron Roca, Tacos & Tequila are known for their specialty cocktails made with fresh and locally produced ingredients.

VC Lounge

Spacious and grand, yet surprisingly intimate, the VC Lounge is the epicenter of the San Juan nightlife scene. Amid uninterrupted sea views and exotically patterned fabrics, guests may lounge on contemporary sofas and lounges while enjoying appetizers and expertly mixed cocktails. Warm breezes beckon from the oceanfront terrace, which offers a captivating setting for relaxing and socializing at any time of day or night. The VC Lounge offers three distinct bars and lounges appointed with an unparalleled atmosphere of elegance and style.

Veritas Wine and Cognac Bar is a celebration of life’s two most sensory delights – vintage wine and music. Savor the pleasure of wine or cocktails while enjoying a night of stargazing and romantic ocean views. Marabar Martini Bar and Lounge is a popular, contemporary bar in Puerto Rico. Order up an exotic cocktail and settle in to enjoy live renditions of live piano or jazz trio while taking in spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean just beyond the windows. The Avo Lounge is the unofficial meeting place of the Condado Vanderbilt Hotel, managing to energize and soothe guests all at once. Avo Lounge is a particular favorite among cigar lovers, with select high-end brands available for enjoyment onsite.

STK Restaurant

An artful blend of a modern steakhouse and a chic lounge, STK offers a dynamic, fine dining experience. The restaurant distinguishes itself by emphasizing the social experience and its sleek, energetic environment is designed to encourage guests to interact and mingle. The restaurant’s dinner menu features delectable seafood platters, a selection of delicacies from a raw bar, a full array of steak options as well as original entrees including Braised Short Rib with jalapeno cheddar grits and Caribbean Lobster Truffle Risotto. Guests with a sweet tooth will delight in the famous STK Donuts and any cocktail connoisseur will enjoy exploring STK's innovative cocktail menu, featuring creatively named drinks like Curious Jorge and the Cucumber Stiletto.