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Carli's Fine Bistro & Piano, San Juan, PR

Carli's Fine Bistro & Piano

4.5
4.5
570 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
  • Great for live music
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Carli's Fine Bistro & Piano located in the heart of historic Old San Juan Puerto Rico was born on December 27, 1998, as a place where locals and international patrons could gather to enjoy a unique live musical and fine dining experience in a relaxed atmosphere.

We have world-class live music nightly: Mondays and Thursdays we have jazz music at around 6:30 pm, and on Tue, Wed, Th, Fridays & Saturdays we have Jazz Piano from 8 PM, and on Saturday, a Classic Rock Duo, from 6:30 PM.




Nested on the plaza level of the historic art deco Banco Popular building, Carli's warm and artistic vibe will charm you while you savor exotic assortments of gourmet tapas and exquisite international entrees, or sip on your favorite martini from our classic bar on our main room or under the stars with a view of the SJ Bay.

Carli’s excels in the art of fine dining and live jazz entertainment, without sacrificing the comfort of casual elegance and competitive pricing. Live music begins nightly.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Global, International, Puerto Rican
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–23:00 Thu–Sat 17:00–23:30
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available, as well as 4 public parking very close to the restaurant: Covadonga, Zona Portuaria, Doña Fela and La Puntilla.
  • Payment Options
    Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Carli Muñoz

What 570 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Caribbean

    Hot spot

  • Puerto Rico

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Carli's Fine Bistro & Piano is a beloved spot in San Juan known for its "amazing food," "wonderful atmosphere," and "outstanding music." The charming ambiance is enhanced by live piano performances from the owner, Carli Muñoz. Guests praise the "superb food," especially the seafood and creative cocktails. Ideal for a delightful evening out.

570 Reviews
  1. EllenT

    New York City

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Don’t get the Ahi Tuna here, very chewy. Service was REALLY slow. Nice atmosphere but not worth the price.

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  2. Lili

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best meal, and experience at Karli's. Sat outside, listening to live music. All around a wonderful experience.

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  3. Diane

    Nashville

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on 24 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first night in San Juan did not disappoint us, and Carli's was a great choice as our adventure began. We sat outside which was wonderful and listened to a good musician which added to the ambiance. Our server was friendly (who isn't in San Juan - everyone is so nice) and our food was delicious. David had the lobster ravioli and I had the grouper. The location was perfect and very close to our hotel El Covento. We liked it enough to return the next time we visit PR. This time we will try sitting inside to listen to some jazz.

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  4. kenneth

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I go to Carli's everything we are visiting Puerto Rico. It never disappoints. The food is always amazing.

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  5. Natalia

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 17 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite restaurant!! ❤️ We love everything!! Such a nice place!!

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  6. Peggy

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Carli's is a really cool spot - we always return there when we visit PR. Food is very good. Didn't realize it was a price fix for Valentine's Day but it turned out to be good.

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  7. Maggie

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on 12 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, delicious fish! Would happily return.

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  8. Kurt

    VIP

    New York City

    58 reviews

    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on 11 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    tremendous music bar right off the harbor great food spinach salad is wonderful you can come early as there might be life music in the courtyard before the main event inside

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  9. Tori

    Kansas City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 11 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An absolutely incredible experience from start to finish! The owner played the piano while we dined on grouper ceviche, a spinach salad, shrimp linguine with garlic sauce, and mahi mahi with curry. All of the food was fresh and flavorful. The mojito is delicious and refreshing.

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  10. Laura

    New York City

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on 11 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoyed our entire experience- thanks Carli & our server Rebecca!

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FAQs

Carli's Fine Bistro & Piano offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (787) 484-8438.

Carli's Fine Bistro & Piano is rated 4.5 stars by 570 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
Google Map for Carli's Fine Bistro & Piano

206 Calle Tetuan, San Juan, PR 00901

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Global, International, Puerto Rican
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–23:00 Thu–Sat 17:00–23:30
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available, as well as 4 public parking very close to the restaurant: Covadonga, Zona Portuaria, Doña Fela and La Puntilla.
  • Payment Options
    Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Carli Muñoz
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