Ola Ocean Front Bistro - Condado Vanderbilt

Name: Ola Ocean Front Bistro - Condado Vanderbilt
Address: 1055 Ashford Ave., San Juan, PR, United States, 911
Telephone: (787) 985-7799
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.2

4.2

581 Reviews

$30 and under

Bistro

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With the Atlantic Ocean as backdrop, Ola Oceanfront Bistro provides exquisite and unique flavors of Puerto Rican cuisine. Chef Alejandro Alicea proudly offers dishes made from fresh local products, served in a relaxed and family friendly environment. Serving breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner, as well as drinks and refreshers from Ola’s Mojito Bar.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 27, 2023

8:30 PM

Booked 15 times today

Experiences are available.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Bistro, Farm-to-table, Puerto Rican
Hours of operation
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
Phone number
(787) 985-7799
Website
http://www.condadovanderbilt.com/condado-ola-oceanfront
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Alejandro Alicea
Private party facilities
Every event deserves an exquisite setting. Whether business or pleasure, our venues provide the sense of timeless luxury exclusive to our Caribbean jewel. The Condado Vanderbilt offers magnificent facilities with natural light and mesmerizing Atlantic Ocean views. For additional private party inquiries, please contact hostess@condadovanderbilt.com
Private party contact
Andrea Figueroa: (787) 985-7799

Location
1055 Ashford Ave., San Juan, PR 911
Neighborhood
Condado / Santurce
Cross street
Located on the second floor, West Tower Ocean View
Parking details
$10 Valet Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Ola Ocean Front Bistro Easter Brunch
$89.00 per person
Apr 9, 2023 only
Ola Ocean Front Bistro combines flavors & inspiration for our Sunday Easter Brunch to create what we think is the best! We invite you to come and join our delicious brunch buffet with the best Oceanview on the Condado area.

Popular dishes

Soup of the Day$12.00
Avocado Salsa$22.00
Root Vegetable Chips
Pastelillos$24.00
Puerto Rican Turnover, Sofrito Aioli, Shrimp or Ropa Vieja
Fresh Fish Chicharrones$20.00
Alcapurrias$18.00
Traditional Puerto Rican Root Vegetable Fritters, Stuffed with Crab Stew or Beef, House Pique
Mencocha$16.00
Grandma's Authentic Everything's Mixed Recipe Sweet Potato, Burrata, Salsa Verde, Cured Egg, Crostini

Tartines

Crispy Iberico$25.00
Roasted Red Peppers, Herb Pesto
Shrimp$28.00
Avocado, Cilantro, Lime
Hazelnut$24.00
Whipped Ricotta, Truffle Honey

Sliders

BBQ Pulled Pork$26.00
Kimchi, Sour Cream, Cilantro, Chicharrón
Ropa Vieja Sliders$28.00
Avocado Butter, "Queso del País", Cilantro

Brick Oven Pizzas

Classic Margherita$25.00
Braised Beef$29.00
Ricotta, Black Olives, Ají
Iberico$28.00
Mango, Gorgonzola Dulce, Arugula
Grilled Vegetables$29.00
Cauliflower, Ricotta, Kale, Yellow Squash, Zucchini, Local Eggplant

Salads

Arugula$24.00
Local Arugula, Parmesan, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Lemon, Crispy Plantain
Organic Salad$26.00
Quinoa, Barley, Farro, Baby Kale, Radicchio, Arugula, Avocado, Walnut, Herb Dressing
Green$24.00
Butter Lettuce, Blue Cheese, Spicy Cashew, Apple, Buttermilk Sesame Dressing, Sesame Seeds
Little Gem Salad$24.00
Local Orange, Watermelon Radish, Dried Cranberries, Feta Cheese, Bermuda Onions, Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

Sandwiches & Burgers

Cuban Mallorca$21.00
Pork Belly, Iberico, Comte, Mustard, Pickles
Rosemary Ciabatta Roasted Chicken Club$25.00
Applewood Smoked Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Avocado, Lemon Mayo
Vegetable Sandwich$28.00
Grilled Vegetables, Walnut-Chickpeas Pesto, Goat Cheese, Avocado, Multigrain Bread
Classic Grilled or Smashed Angus Burger$25.00
Brioche, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickle
Ola Burger$31.00
Amarillo Chutney, Gorgonzola Cheese, Brioche

Entrees

Chicken Breast$25.00
"Gandules" Fricasse, Plantain, Cilantro
Grilled Spanish Octopus$26.00
Coconut Polenta, Spinash, Pine Nuts, Raisins, Herb Vinny
Roasted Salmon$36.00
Local Longaniza and Couscous Stew, Pickled Vegetable Salad
Steak "Encebollao"$40.00
Beef Tenderloin, Escabeche, "Mamposteao"
Local Fried Red Snapper
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Kurobuta Grilled Pork Chop$32.00
Roasted Root Vegetable, Sweet Tomato

Desserts

Bread Pudding$17.00
Raspberry Bread Pudding, Cream Cheese Ice Cream, Lemon Crème Anglaise, Almond Graham Crumble
Piña Colada Sundae$16.00
Coconut Sorbet, Pineapple Sorbet, Lime Cake, Salted Caramel
Pecan Casserole$21.00
Pecan tart filling, Chocolate Cake, Bourbon Ice Cream, Coffee Infused Salted Caramel
Barrilito Baba Rum$17.00
Mango Passion Fruit Sorbet, Barrilito Spice Syrup, Coconut Sable, Vanilla Bean Whipped Ganache, Fresh Passion Fruit

What 581 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
3.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Puerto Rico
Great for brunch

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LuzP
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food3service3ambience4
En general el lugar es agradable, hermosa vista al mar.
N
Noname
Baltimore
17 reviews
vip
4.0
17 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience4
Limited menu but nicely prepared. Very nice service. A little pricey for a quick menu.
JC
JCangiano
New York Area
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Brunch with wife. Excellent food and multiple choices for all palate’s. Amazing view, superb service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 17, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Excelente servicio, y una vista espectacular. La comida es buena.
S
Shafawn
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great poolside restaurant. Beautiful view! Will visit again.
JB
JenniferB
Washington DC
37 reviews
vip
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on March 16, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Food and drinks were good, service was good. It’s more of a pool side hotel bar/restaurant which we didn’t realize but we enjoyed ourselves.
ML
MLKLQ
Washington DC
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely sunset. Great staff. Tasty food and wine.
KE
KarenE
New York Area
9 reviews
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on March 14, 2023
overall3food2service4ambience4
The only reason I gave 3 stars was our server Carl. He was terrific very nice and moved the dinner along at a good pace. We ate here 2x and the first time we didn’t have Carl as our server and dinner took over 2 hours for 3 people who ate salads and sandwiches. Overall the restaurant is hideously overpriced for what you get. The gem salad was tasty but a small portion for the price. The grilled burger was ordered as medium and came very overcooked, it was well done. Cheese was $3 extra, I mean really. The french fries were good and a good size. The chicken club is good and tasty and you can get fruit or a salad instead of fries. The fruit was good. The margarita pizza was terrible. It had to be the worst pizza we ever had. It had orange sauce, was it tomato, who knows it had literally no taste. It was a personal pizza size and $19. This restaurant was empty at 8pm. If this restaurant had much better food and much better service it would be packed because of the location. This place with these prices is trying to be something it’s not.
KE
KarenE
New York Area
9 reviews
2.0
9 reviews
Dined on March 13, 2023
overall2food2service1ambience2
At here last night after we arrived. We were seated inside and it was SO loud. Odd because there were very few people inside. Sit outside if you can. While the servers were nice, the service was incredibly slow. It took a good 25 minutes just to place our drink order. Food order was at least another 25 minutes. Again very few people inside, only 3 tables including ours. We ordered 2 salads 1 soup of the day and 3 sandwiches plus 3 iced teas. This meal took 2 hours and 15 minutes. The food was fair portions were small and the bill was $170 for this. Just to put a fine point on this, high prices for meals are not foreign to us as we live in a suburb of NYC. This bill for this food with this service is unacceptable.
D
Dannyv
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very good and simple menu and the dessert was delicious!
EP
EricP
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on March 10, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
No service. Sat for 20 minutes with a 7pm reservation and never even seen a glass of water at our table. Absolutely not worth your time. Go somewhere else.
MN
MatthewN
Cincinnati
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 4, 2023
overall4food3service4ambience5
Went for breakfast and were the only ones in the restaurant. Servers were friendly and attentive. The views of the ocean from our table were magnificent. The food was average, so for the price, I would have expected more.
M
Maggie
Philadelphia
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on February 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great setting right in the ocean. Delicious food and excellent service. Would definitely return!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
7 reviews
vip
2.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 21, 2023
overall2food1service2ambience2
Food took too long and wasn’t great
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Una cena de cumpleaños excelente. Un excelente servicio y buen ambiente. Y la comida espectacular
OT
OpenTable Diner
Austin
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 17, 2023
overall3food2service2ambience4
Server was not attentive at all. We were there for our anniversary and she just didn't seem like she wanted to be there. $19 for a titos and I had to ask another waiter to get it after 15 minutes. Food was average at best.
MT
MeganT
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 2023
overall2food2service2ambience3
Not really impressed. Waitress was not friendly. Food was just ok.
LY
LudaY
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing……..:)
E
Erin
New England
19 reviews
vip
2.0
19 reviews
Dined on February 13, 2023
overall2food3service2ambience2
This place is pretty bad. Do not go here for dinner unless you are staying at the hotel and have no other options. It’s boring, the service is terrible, and the food is only okay and way over priced. Lunch is probably the only meal I would recommend since the outdoor area is fun and lively, but the service is soooo slow. Breakfast is only okay as well and again, only if you are staying at the hotel and have no other options.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
32 reviews
vip
4.0
32 reviews
Dined on February 13, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Our server, Calil was wonderful.
TF
TiffanyF
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2023
overall5food4service4ambience5
Ate here 3 days straight. Busy on weekends, as to be expected. Quality on weekdays: spectacular. Weekends: acceptable. Sit outside if possible.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Caribbean
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 6, 2023
overall3food4service2ambience5
Sitio muy bonito, pero reserve una mesa afuera y cuando llegue estaba afuera todo lleno asi q nos sentaron adentro. Pienso q el aperitivo de los pastelillos estaba overpriced por lo pequeño que eran. Dentro de todo una buena experiencia
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely delicious food and our server was great. This was our favorite food spot on my entire trip to the island. Highly recommend.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 5, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Waitress was very attentive
r
ritas
Nashville
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 3, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience5
My bill was not correct and the waiter was gone for very long periods of time. With that said , the view was amazing. The food was average
DN
DfromNewton
New England
70 reviews
vip
5.0
70 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Lunch while on vacation. Ate outside near the pool. Gorgeous setting— it felt like being in a movie. Setting would be 10 stars if it were possible. Staff were great. Food was fine , incidental to the setting.
JS
JennS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a beautiful dinner experience! Every dish we ordered was absolutely fantastic! The ambience and atmosphere is beautiful! We were not rushed at all and the host and wait staff was superb. Very happy employees, happy to serve and loved their smiles!!
JM
JoeM
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My wife an I sat outside. We were worried about the wind but the setting was nicely protected and the wind was hardly noticeable , quite comfortable. The food was excellent. My wife got the salmon, very tasty and a large portion. I got the burger and fries. Cooked perfect and delicious. Service was great. Wait staff was friendly and would take the time to answer all questions.
SF
SharonF
Salt Lake City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We wanted dinner and cocktails with a beach view of the sunset. We hit the mark! The view was spectacular as well as the food and service. Calvin was our waiter and we had a memorable evening. We will definitely visit here again!
B
Barbara
New York Area
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 24, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience3
We we’re staying at the Condado Vanderbilt where Ola Ocean Bistro is located. The food was only average, nothing special, service was good. They do have a nice ocean view, however, at night you can’t see it. The breakfast was very good. The baked goods were very good, as were the omelettes, and the cut up fruit was sweet snd fresh.
LC
LaurenC
Washington DC
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on January 23, 2023
overall1food2service1ambience5
Basically everything is twice as expensive as you want it to be and I felt like we were an inconvenience to our waitress the entire time we were there.
D
Daniel
Orlando
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on January 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious and our server did a terrific job. It is a beautiful place to dine outside in the evening.
J
Jane
New York Area
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Food was very nice and the portions were generous. Service was very good.
CD
CecilD
Chicago
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
We had a lovely time. Because our party was so large (6 people), we weren’t able to get a great table closer to the water. Our server was fantastic. The food was very good. Our only “issue” was that eve brick oven pizza was not made in a classic brick oven so it was good but not great. Hands down the seafood dishes were fantastic!
h
hpf30
New York Area
41 reviews
vip
2.0
41 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2023
overall2food2service5ambience5
Went for breakfast. $70 for buffet with tip. Most expensive non brunch ever been too. And not the best. Limited options. NO berries no pineapple bananas. Limited options.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Caribbean
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and food. Kiara did a great job with ours requests. The only problem was that the level of the music. The photo with the Three king was amazing.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Delicious food in paradise! You must ho during the day so you can enjoy the view!! Great service & Delicious food!
DS
DSmithSHG
New York Area
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great venue, food, and hospitality! Expensive for the value but what 5 star hotel isn't. Highly recommend.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place. Loved the ambiance and the food. Would love to again. Ask for the terrace
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orlando
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 2, 2023
overall3food4service3ambience4
Food was average Service was extremely slow but friendly Pricing is too extreme for products provided Ambience bright airy and beachy

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

Ola Ocean Front Bistro - Condado Vanderbilt is rated 4.2 stars by 581 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 27, 2023

8:30 PM

Booked 15 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Ola Ocean Front Bistro - Condado Vanderbilt

1055 Ashford Ave., San Juan, PR 911

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Located on the second floor, West Tower Ocean View
Neighborhood
Condado / Santurce
Hours of operation
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
Cuisines
Bistro, Farm-to-table, Puerto Rican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
$10 Valet Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Alejandro Alicea
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.condadovanderbilt.com/condado-ola-oceanfront
Phone number
(787) 985-7799
Private party facilities
Every event deserves an exquisite setting. Whether business or pleasure, our venues provide the sense of timeless luxury exclusive to our Caribbean jewel. The Condado Vanderbilt offers magnificent facilities with natural light and mesmerizing Atlantic Ocean views. For additional private party inquiries, please contact hostess@condadovanderbilt.com
Private party contact
Andrea Figueroa: (787) 985-7799

Ola Ocean Front Bistro - Condado Vanderbilt

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Ola Ocean Front Bistro Easter Brunch

Coconut French Toast Brioche

Local Fried Red Snapper

Ola Burger

Starters

Soup of the Day$12.00

Avocado Salsa$22.00

Pastelillos$24.00

Fresh Fish Chicharrones$20.00

Alcapurrias$18.00

Mencocha$16.00

Tartines

Crispy Iberico$25.00

Shrimp$28.00

Hazelnut$24.00

Sliders

BBQ Pulled Pork$26.00

Ropa Vieja Sliders$28.00

Brick Oven Pizzas

Classic Margherita$25.00

Braised Beef$29.00

Iberico$28.00

Grilled Vegetables$29.00

Salads

Arugula$24.00

Organic Salad$26.00

Green$24.00

Little Gem Salad$24.00

Sandwiches & Burgers

Cuban Mallorca$21.00

Rosemary Ciabatta Roasted Chicken Club$25.00

Vegetable Sandwich$28.00

Classic Grilled or Smashed Angus Burger$25.00

Ola Burger$31.00

Entrees

Chicken Breast$25.00

Grilled Spanish Octopus$26.00

Roasted Salmon$36.00

Steak "Encebollao"$40.00

Local Fried Red Snapper

Kurobuta Grilled Pork Chop$32.00

Desserts

Bread Pudding$17.00

Piña Colada Sundae$16.00

Pecan Casserole$21.00

Barrilito Baba Rum$17.00

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