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Roasted SeaBass over 'Batata' purée - Santaella, San Juan, PR
Santaella, San Juan, PR
Chef José Santaella - Santaella, San Juan, PR
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Santaella

4.7 (3957)
$31 to $50
Puerto Rican
219 Cll Canals, San Juan, PR 00907

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 81 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Hot spot
Chef José Santaella refined his culinary expertise with top chefs like Ferrán Adrià, Eric Ripert, and Gary Danko. His years of apprenticeships and a thriving catering career led to opening *Santaella* in Santurce’s La Placita Marketplace. The restaurant offers a rustic yet elegant atmosphere, with exposed brick walls, Edison lights, an indoor garden, and a stylish bar. Chef Santaella creatively combines local and international ingredients, crafting Puerto Rican nouvelle cuisine. The tapas-focused menu features favorites like ahi tuna skewers, goat cheese quesadillas, crab-topped ‘alcapurrias,’ and foie gras terrine with fruit jelly. Known for its vibrant ambiance, *Santaella* also boasts one of the island’s best cocktail bars, with expertly crafted drinks by its skilled mixologists. Praised as a culinary treasure in San Juan, *Santaella* impresses with "amazing food," "exceptional service," and "top-tier cocktails." Ideal for special events or memorable evenings, it’s a must-visit.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Puerto Rican, Contemporary Latin, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–5:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef José Santaella
  • Catering
    For Caterings, please contact: https://santaella.tripleseat.com/party_request/26218
  • Private party facilities
    For Group Dining Inquiries please visit our website at: https://santaella.tripleseat.com/party_request/26218
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    San Juan
  • Cross street
    La Placita de Santurce
  • Parking details
    Santaella has valet parking thru Valera Parking ($10) and there are also two public, paid parkings nearby.
  • Public transit
    Stop #19. Bus lines: A5, B21, M3, B16
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Large Group Prix Fixe Menu

    $125.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy a delicious selection of dishes perfectly sized for your group. Select from a variety of dishes to create your custom Santaella 3-course prix fixe menu. Visit our menu section at santaellapr.com to view our group menu options or email us at reservations@santaellapr.com with any questions. Once booked, we will follow up with you to select desired menu. Group menus are required for parties of 11 or more guests. THIS EXPERIENCE IS NON-REFUNDABLE.
    Large Group Prix Fixe Menu Photo
  • Late Night Bar Access

    Multiple dates available
    Bar Access - only for drinks @ bar! Kitchen closed.
  • Rooftop Experience

    May 4, 2025 - Jul 27, 2025
    Azotea by Santaella is a chic rooftop bar and restaurant in San Juan's Santurce district, set above the renowned Santaella Restaurant. Known for its relaxed, stylish open-air setting with cityscape and sunset views, Azotea attracts locals and tourists alike. The menu spotlights Puerto Rican-inspired dishes with international influences, featuring fresh seafood, light, shareable plates, and creative cocktails, including Puerto Rican twists. With a curated wine and beer list, lush decor and music. Azotea delivers a vibrant nightlife experience ideal for romantic dates, group outings, or scenic relaxation. Sunday Menu on the Rooftop: https://www.josesantaella.com/azotea-menu/
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What 3,957 people are saying

Santaella reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Caribbean

    Puerto Rican

  • Caribbean

    Most Booked

  • Puerto Rico

    Hot spot

  • Puerto Rico

    Puerto Rican

  • Puerto Rico

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Santaella in San Juan offers an exceptional dining experience with "phenomenal" food and "outstanding service." Guests rave about the "modern twist on Puerto Rican classics," and the vibrant ambiance is a hit. With "delicious cocktails" and a "must-try" sea bass, this restaurant is a "hidden gem" that delivers on all fronts.
3,957 Reviews
  1. Carolyn

    Nashville2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner was delicious!! Highly recommend the cocktails and the shrimp bao buns. The ambiance was really cool, and the service was amazing. Definitely recommend getting a reservation.

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  2. Nancy

    Caribbean1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excelente comida y servicio!!! Lo recomiendo 100%!

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  3. Tory

    Maine1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent and service was absolutely on point. Great vibe and space with an interesting menu and excellent cocktails!! The Pastelon was amazing!

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  4. Marzena VIP

    Tampa13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely menu and service! First visit but definitely coming back! Bartenders are great!

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  5. Christopher VIP

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always on Point ! Always Fantastic! Pedro is a Superb !! Host !!

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  6. Shannon VIP

    Atlanta1 review

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I had a reservation here to celebrate my birthday. The food was amazing. Our waiter was nice, but we felt very rushed throughout the entire dinner. It didn’t bother me that they didn’t acknowledge my birthday, but feeling rushed through the meal did negatively impact our experience. Still, it was a nice meal. We really enjoyed the food. Fantastic menu.

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  7. Soraya

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely phenomenal! We had a THREE hour dinner, definitely on my list of my top 5 favorite restaurants & dinner experiences I’ve had. Highly recommend! Fernando the waiter was exceptional, every single recommendation he gave us was spectacular

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  8. Samantha

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. Lively restaurant with large portions

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  9. Micah VIP

    Philadelphia532 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Recommended to us by a San Juan friend. Did not disappoint. Enjoyed all of it. Nice vibe. Good service. Excellent food and cocktails. The watermelon mojito was amazing. The entree—which had ground beef, cheese and plantains (not sure the name) was fantastic…and easily enough for two (or even three, if you had a bunch of appetizers). I would definitely recommend and return on a future visit to PR.

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  10. amy

    New York City1 review

    1.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We arrived on time for our reservation. It took quite some time for our server to come to our table and take drink orders and even longer to get the drinks once the order was placed. When it was time to put in our dinner order 95% of the items weren’t available because they ran out of food. It was extremely disappointing as it was our last evening on the island and we were celebrating Mother’s Day. I wouldn’t recommend this restaurant.

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FAQs

Santaella does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Santaella is rated 4.7 stars by 3957 OpenTable diners.

Santaella does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Booked 81 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Santaella

219 Cll Canals, San Juan, PR 00907

Additional information

  • Cross street
    La Placita de Santurce
  • Neighborhood
    San Juan
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–5:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Puerto Rican, Contemporary Latin, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Santaella has valet parking thru Valera Parking ($10) and there are also two public, paid parkings nearby.
  • Public transit
    Stop #19. Bus lines: A5, B21, M3, B16
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef José Santaella
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    For Caterings, please contact: https://santaella.tripleseat.com/party_request/26218
  • Private party facilities
    For Group Dining Inquiries please visit our website at: https://santaella.tripleseat.com/party_request/26218
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