Set against the stunning backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean, Ola Oceanfront Bistro offers a delightful array of exquisite flavors showcasing Puerto Rican cuisine. Chef Alejandro Alicea takes pride in presenting dishes crafted from locally sourced ingredients, ensuring freshness and authenticity in every bite. Whether you're indulging in breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner, or simply enjoying a drink from Ola's Mojito Bar, our relaxed and family-friendly atmosphere invites you to savor a unique culinary experience by the sea.
Breakfast
Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am
Lunch
Mon–Sat 11:00 am–5:00 pm
Sun 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
Brunch
Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm
Dinner
Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
$10 Valet Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Alejandro Alicea
Popular dishes
Menu
Uncategorised
Artisanal Cheese
Roasted Pumpkin
Queso Frito del País, Pistachio, Local Arugula, Guava Labneh, Leaf
Tropical Tartare
Smoked Watermelon Tartare, Sesame, Lemon, Hot Ponzu, Endives, Shared Avocado
Seared Fresh Halibut
Local Malanga, Radish, Citrus Verde, Beurre Blanc, Cilantro
Braised Short Ribs
Truffle Orzo, Chicharrón Gremolata, Herbs, Creole Glace de Viande
Pavlova
White Chocolate Ganache, Strawberry Gel, Strawberry Sorbet, Pistachio
What 871 people are saying
Overall ratings and reviews
Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant
4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
4.3Food
4.4Service
4.6Ambience
4Value
Noise • Moderate
Review summary
AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ola Ocean Front Bistro at Condado Vanderbilt offers "a stunning ocean view" and a "wonderful dining experience" with attentive service. Guests praise the "scrumptious food" and "beautiful ambiance," making it ideal for special occasions. While some find the menu limited, the atmosphere and "spectacular views" consistently impress.
871 Reviews
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Dr Edgardo
VIP
Caribbean
52 reviews
5.0
52 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Great sea view with an excellent service. Recommended
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Kevin
Caribbean
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
Overall 3
Food 2
Service 4
Ambience 4
Was just another plain hotel restaurant menu…..really nothing special….it was nice the view was nice…..not enough tables section to see the view …
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Ivan
Caribbean
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
Overall 4
Food 5
Service 3
Ambience 5
Me tarjeron la cuenta sin preguntar por ella. Como si nos estuvieran botando.
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Joyce
VIP
Philadelphia
19 reviews
4.0
19 reviews
Dined on March 1, 2025
Overall 4
Food 4
Service 4
Ambience 4
Fairly limited winelist and when the $50 bottle we wanted wasn't available we were offered an $85 bottle, not something comparable in price. Other than that we enjoyed our meal.
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SteveN
VIP
Greater Boston
27 reviews
3.0
27 reviews
Dined on March 1, 2025
Overall 3
Food 1
Service 3
Ambience 5
Poor food quality relative to price point.
Lovely location though.
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CAROLINAC
Fort Lauderdale
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 28, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Excelente sitio atención. Y servicio.
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Sam
VIP
Minneapolis
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 28, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Alberto was great! Everything I wanted in a server. Kind, courteous and knowledgeable about the menu.
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Lora
Kansas City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 28, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Great experience overall. It's one of the best places we dined. The food was fresh and the service was excellent.
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 28, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 4
Ambience 3
Octopus with risotto was delicious! Great meal to end a travel day
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LynnF
VIP
Miami
15 reviews
2.0
15 reviews
Dined on February 27, 2025
Overall 2
Food 1
Service 4
Ambience 4
Risotto meal had no flavor to it and the consistency reminded me of oatmeal.
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FAQs
Ola Ocean Front Bistro - Condado Vanderbilt is rated 4.4 stars by 871 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.