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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

4.8
4.8
3770 Reviews
$31 to $50
Puerto Rican

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2 people
19:00
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  • 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 American, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30–17:00 Dinner Tue–Sat 17:00–23:00 Sun 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (787) 722-7600
  • 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
  • Area
    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

    US$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.
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What 3,770 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

NoiseModerate

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 is a culinary gem in San Juan, known for its "amazing food and service." Guests rave about the "creative menu" featuring standout dishes like sea bass and tuna skewers. The vibrant atmosphere, "great cocktails," and attentive staff make it perfect for special occasions or a memorable night out.
3,770 Reviews
  1. Allison

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food! Fantastic experience all around! Will definitely go back again!

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  2. Christine

    New Orleans

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat at the bar and enjoyed both the flavors of Puerto Rico and the attentive service of the highly entertaining bartenders. The empanadas with chorizo and plantains were savory, crisp and delicate and the ceviche was delicious; the tuna tender and flavorful. The Aji sauce added a nice kick to the dish, while the red onion provided a nice crunch and added a hint of sweetness. Loved the ring shaped corn chip that adorned the dish! The food was so terrific that we purchased the cookbook!

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  3. Danielle

    Philadelphia

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I dine here every time I come to town. The service is quick and friendly. The food is hot and delicious. Their menu never misses and delivers exactly what you expect from an upscale restaurant. A bit pricey but so very worth it.

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  4. James

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Fantastic meal & terrific service. Great experience overall

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  5. Eladio

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience. Gastronomy was on point 👌🏼 Nicolás provided an excellent service.

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  6. Billy

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was good but made us sick afterwards. Beautiful location slightly overpriced

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  7. MIGUEL

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Santaella is San Juan, is run by an amazing Chef. Santaella is definitely a must in San Juan with perfect food, mixologists and ambiance.

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  8. Rick

    VIP

    Tampa

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent, cocktails, wonderful service, creative twist on traditional food. Everything was prepared wonderfully. Highly recommend.

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  9. Shiela

    VIP

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We were seated at a corner tucked away from the rest of the restaurant so couldn’t feel much of the ambience. Cocktails and food were all pretty good but our server forgot to mention that the portion of Pastelon could feed a family. Ended up having to take 2/3 of that to go which is not ideal. Fun place to experience a more upscale Puerto Rican cuisine.

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  10. Javier

    Caribbean

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was really good!. Coktails amazing especially the Lady Bullet and the Oaxaca Old Fashioned.

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FAQs

Santaella does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Santaella is rated 4.8 stars by 3770 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 booking

2 people
19:00
Find next available

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 62 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
  • Area
    San Juan
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30–17:00 Dinner Tue–Sat 17:00–23:00 Sun 17:00–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Puerto Rican, Contemporary Latin American, 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
  • 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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