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

Santaella

4.8
4.8
3720 Reviews
$31 to $50
Puerto Rican

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 58 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Fancy
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.

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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
    (787) 722-7600
  • Website
    http://www.santaellapr.com/
  • 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
  • Location
    219 Cll Canals, San Juan, PR 00907
  • 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

  • New Year's Eve Dinner - Second Seating 8:30PM+

    $350.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Ring in the New Year with elegance and excitement at Santaella! Join us for an evening of culinary delights, with our second seating from 8:30 PM+, presenting a 4-course prix fixe menu thoughtfully crafted to showcase an exclusive Puerto Rican-inspired dining experience. Kick off your celebration with a welcoming toast of Moët & Chandon, followed by an elegant Puerto Rican-inspired dinner that masterfully blends the rich flavors and traditions of Puerto Rico. As the clock strikes midnight, toast to 2025 with a glass of Dom Pérignon. Let the rhythm of a live DJ carry you away as you soak in the vibrant energy of Santaella. This night is dedicated to creating unforgettable memories in style. https://josesantaella.getbento.com/newyears/
    New Year's Eve Dinner - Second Seating 8:30PM+ Photo

  • New Year's Eve Dinner - First Seating 5PM-7:30PM

    $225.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Ring in the New Year with elegance and excitement at Santaella! Join us for an evening of culinary delights, with our first seating from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM, presenting a 3-course prix fixe menu thoughtfully crafted to showcase an exclusive Puerto Rican-inspired dining experience. Your dining experience is designed to last about 2.5 hours. Kick off your celebration with a welcoming toast of Moët & Chandon as you step into a lively ambiance, where our live DJ sets the tone and lets you fully embrace the vibrant energy of Santaella starting at 6:30pm, followed by an elegant Puerto Rican-inspired dinner. This night is dedicated to creating unforgettable memories in style. https://josesantaella.getbento.com/newyears/
    New Year's Eve Dinner - First Seating 5PM-7:30PM Photo

Menu

Cócteles

  • Sandía Mojito$17.00

    bacardi superior, fresh watermelon, mint, fresh lemon & lime juice

    • Perfect Lady$17.00

      citron vodka, santaella herbal syrup, st. germain, fresh lemon and lime juice. egg whites and lavender

      • Spicy Paloma$17.00

        Mezcal, tequila, pink grapefruit juice, lemon, ginger soda, crushed red pepper spicy salted rim. Garnished with dehydrated citrus

        • Paper Plane$17.00

          woodford reserve bourbon whiskey, cappelletti aperitif, amaro, lime juice

          • Barrilito Daiquiri$17.00

            ron del barrilito 3 stars, fresh lime and lemon juice, apricot brandy, angostura bitters, burned orange peel

            • Placita Martini$17.00

              bacardi superior and bacardi 8 aged rum, fresh coconut water, cinammon syrup & bitters

              • Jibarito Mule$17.00

                bacardi 8 añejo tum, hot pepper-infused syrup, fresh lemon & lime juice, ginger beer

                • Parchita$17.00

                  bacardi 4 añejo rum, fresh passion fruit, agave, lemon & lime juice, ginger juice

                  • Tamarind Margarita$17.00

                    tequila silver, puréed tamarind juice, cointreau, fresh lemon & lime juice, cinnamon-infused syrup. served up or over ice. salted rim.

                    • Jalapeño Margarita$17.00

                      patrón silver tequila, jalapeño-infused syrup, fresh lemon & lime juice, orange liqueur, salted rim

                      • Oaxaca Old Fashioned$19.00

                        zacapa 23 rum, mezcal, honey, 'sal de gusano', garnished with dehydrated orange

                        • Spiced Old Fashioned$19.00

                          bacardi 8 aged rum, angostura bitters and all spiced syrup

                          • Santa Guanábana$17.00

                            white rum, fresh guanábana (Soursop) pulp, fresh l&l juice, dark chocolate dust & basil.

                            • Golden Family$17.00

                              Bacardi 8 añejo rum, pineapple juice, fresh lemon juice, sage and ginger infused syrup, bitters. Gold leaf garnish

                              • Lady Bullet$17.00

                                woodford reserve bourbon, fig marmalade, lavender syrup, orange bitters & lime juice

                                • Butterfly Knee$17.00

                                  gin, honey, rosemary, lemon juice, butterfly pea tea, orange bitters

                                  • Tito's Mule$17.00

                                    tito's vodka, simple syrup, fresh lime and lemon juice, house-made ginger beer

                                    • Santaella Side Car$19.00

                                      hennessy vs cognac, orange liquor, angostura bitters and fresh lime juice

                                      • Carajillo$17.00

                                        espresso coffee & licor 43

                                        Martinis

                                        • Classic Martini$18.00

                                          Gin or Vodka? Dry, Dirty or Perfect? Shaken or Stirred? Bitters? Your Martini your way

                                          • Cosmopolitan$17.00

                                            vodka, cointreau, cranberry juice, and freshly squeezed lime juice

                                            • Espresso Martini$18.00

                                              Grey goose vodka, tequila reposado, espresso shot, coffee liquor, chocolate bitters. Garnished with coffee beans and powdered sugar

                                              Negronis

                                              • Classic Negroni$17.00

                                                gin, sweet vermouth, campari, orange

                                                Luxury Cocktails

                                                • Casameloni$25.00

                                                  casa dragones blanco, cocchi americano, watermelon aperitif liquore

                                                  • Green Dragon$25.00

                                                    casa dragones blanco, agave, lime, ancho reyes verde, pineapple tepache

                                                    Last updated: June 29, 2024

                                                    What 3,720 people are saying

                                                    Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

                                                    Noise • Moderate

                                                    Loved For

                                                    • Caribbean

                                                      Puerto Rican

                                                    • Caribbean

                                                      Most Booked

                                                    • Puerto Rico

                                                      Puerto Rican

                                                    • Puerto Rico

                                                      Most Booked

                                                    Review summary

                                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                    Santaella in San Juan offers an enchanting dining experience with "amazing food" and an elegant ambiance. Guests consistently praise the "phenomenal service," especially from standout servers like Gabriel and Juan. The atmosphere is lively, perfect for enjoying "delicious" Puerto Rican dishes and "amazing cocktails." Reservations are recommended.

                                                    3,720 Reviews

                                                    1. Celeste

                                                      VIP

                                                      Chicago

                                                      9 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      9 reviews

                                                      Dined today

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Everything we had was wonderful and thoughtful from the food to the cocktails. Our server gave us great recommendations and was very polite. I was here 10 years ago and the food is still as excellent as it was the first time. Bravo!

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                                                    2. Michael

                                                      VIP

                                                      New York City

                                                      41 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      41 reviews

                                                      Dined 1 day ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      This is our family tradition for our fancy meal in San Juan. Service is outstanding, food is excellent and we are happy to keep coming back. The dessert specials were especially great.

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                                                    3. Gary

                                                      VIP

                                                      Philadelphia

                                                      2 reviews

                                                      3.0

                                                      2 reviews

                                                      Dined 5 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 3
                                                      2. Food 3
                                                      3. Service 4
                                                      4. Ambience 3
                                                      It operates under a different name on Sunday nights with a variant of the menu posted. Food was fine. The margarita was great. But it wasn’t quite the restaurant we thought we had booked.

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                                                    4. Melanie

                                                      Charleston

                                                      13 reviews

                                                      4.0

                                                      13 reviews

                                                      Dined 5 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                      2. Food 4
                                                      3. Service 4
                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                      We are visiting from the states and was given the recommendation to try Santaella. I made the reservation on Open Table, but when we arrived we discovered the reservation was not for Santaella. It was for Azotea. We were disappointed to see we couldn’t get the food options we had seen on the Santaella menu. I wish there was a distinguishing feature to tell us that. Overall the food and service were great. Our disappointment was from the switch up of restaurants. Maybe locals know but as travelers we didn’t.

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                                                    5. peggy

                                                      VIP

                                                      Berlin

                                                      8 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      8 reviews

                                                      Dined 6 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      A highlight of our time in Puerto Rico. Delicious and creative menu. Fun atmosphere

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                                                    6. Creadell

                                                      Washington DC

                                                      1 review

                                                      5.0

                                                      1 review

                                                      Dined 6 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      So far, this is the best meal I’ve had during my vacation in Puerto Rico. Great service, nice ambiance.

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                                                    7. Susie

                                                      VIP

                                                      Toledo

                                                      34 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      34 reviews

                                                      Dined 6 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Outstanding! So glad we saved this for our last night out!

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                                                    8. Maritza

                                                      VIP

                                                      Caribbean

                                                      25 reviews

                                                      4.0

                                                      25 reviews

                                                      Dined 7 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                      Food is incredible and service was very good. We sat at the bar and had a lot of fun. Nice music.

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                                                    9. Rachel

                                                      VIP

                                                      San Francisco

                                                      12 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      12 reviews

                                                      Dined 7 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Fantastic! Fun and creative takes on PR dishes. Great cocktails.

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                                                    10. Harry

                                                      VIP

                                                      Caribbean

                                                      3 reviews

                                                      3.0

                                                      3 reviews

                                                      Dined on December 19, 2024

                                                      1. Overall 3
                                                      2. Food 3
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 3
                                                      Pizza was soso Fried pork was dry and tough Cheese Quesadilla was outstanding Pot de creme was fantastic Coffee ok not great which is surprising in PR

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                                                    FAQs

                                                    Santaella does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

                                                    Santaella is rated 4.8 stars by 3720 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.

                                                    Make a reservation

                                                    2 people
                                                    7:00 PM
                                                    Booked 58 times today
                                                    Experiences are available.

                                                    Order delivery or takeout

                                                    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
                                                    • Website
                                                      http://www.santaellapr.com/
                                                    • Phone number
                                                      (787) 722-7600
                                                    • 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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