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CARNES STEAKHOUSE, San Juan, PR

CARNES STEAKHOUSE

4.6
4.6
64 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse
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Located on the fourth floor of the Hotel Puerto Valdés, in Puerta de Tierra, it has a view of the San Juan Bay and one of the most complete Argentine wine cellars locally. Its cuisine offers a wide variety of select cuts of meat, poultry and seafood that are roasted using the thousand-year-old concept of Kamado.
But what is Kamado? It is an ancient art of cooking meat that allows its flavors and textures to be unique and of an exquisite flavor for the palate. As our executive chef Kenia Rodriguez describes us “cooking meat in Kamado is an art. Carnes Steakhouse offers a relaxed atmosphere for dinner. On its terrace, the visitor will be able to observe the beautiful bay of San Juan, and when there are cruise ships, the view is much more interesting.
To accompany the meats, the pairing is made with a delicious selection of Argentine wines in a cellar that includes an interesting variety.

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2 people
11:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Argentinean, Speakeasy
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–3:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (787) 425-0300
  • Website
    http://www.carnesstk.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Kenia Rodriguez
  • Location
    100 C. Valdés, San Juan, PR 00901
  • Neighborhood
    Old San Juan
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 64 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

Noise • Moderate

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  • Caribbean

    Steakhouse

64 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Caribbean

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 3, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Espectacular un servicio excelente carnés bien tiernas

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Caribbean

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Excelente servicio…los mejores cortes de carnes y sabor exquisito!! Solo trataría de ambientarlo con música que permita un ambiente de dialogo y más relajado..

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Caribbean

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful but Very Expensive Excellent place and service

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  4. Phillip

    Caribbean

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Sweet bread appetizers were excellent. Chorizo appetizers was very good. Mushroom risotto was excellent. Churrasco was cooked to perfection and excellent. Most of the meat cooked on “Big Green Egg” Grills so the flavor is exquisite. Open kitchen, most is made from scratch so can be a little lengthy.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Caribbean

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nos encantó! El ambiente, el servicio y la comida.

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  6. Francisco

    Caribbean

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Small room, cozy ambiance makes you feel at home. Friendly service with even the chef coming to say hi. And the food, everything was excellent from the octopus over mashed malanga and the empanadillas to the ribeye with mushroom risotto. The wine suggestion was excellent.

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  7. JavierL

    Caribbean

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and quality of food, the ribeye was espectacular!

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  8. DebJ

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    What a great small hidden gem. I let my daughter pick out our restaurant on this night, expecting an outdoor Palm tree venue. To quite my surprise this place was quite the opposite. A 7 to 8 table, small indoor place with great atmosphere. The food was absolutely amazing! The portions with the price were a little high. However, we enjoyed.

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  9. ReyesA

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Hidden gem in small botique hotel in Old San Juan.

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  10. PaulD

    Greater Boston

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mushroom soup is to die for, service was great, excellent atmosphere.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great hidden gem. Nice dishes with great meats. Good wines mostly from Argentina and some from California.

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  12. Vanessa

    Caribbean

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Let me start with the presentation when they bring the on the house bread NOT expected and was a great start. All the food is made when you order. Very very good we had málanga croquettes amazing different, calamares and the empanadas all were appetizers. Main course was filet minion and the rib eye Cooked exactly the temperature we requested!! For the sides we had the mushrooms risotto and cesar salad perfect pairing and quantity. Will visit again! Malbec wine that Alexia recommended went perfect with our meal. Chef came to the table various times to make sure all was to our liking. The only think I request is to add black label to bar!!! Keep walking is best with a perfect meal like this

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The best steak I’ve ever had in my life. And equally the best mushroom risotto I’ve ever tasted. The staff was so friendly and accommodating. Many thanks to Luis for his hospitality and for taking care of us from the second we walked in the door. Highly recommend you his place if you want a great steak!!

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  14. JaimeR

    Orlando

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our third time... as usual INCREDIBLE!! . ** If you like mushrooms you have to try the soup (cream). Is the best I ever had. Good food, good portions, good service, and the best, real good prices.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Definitely recommend going here! Best kept secrets! They really and truly exceeded my expectations! Waiter was attentive and very helpful. Deserves a raise!

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  16. 333333333

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 11, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Louis was very kind and accommodating. The food was great and atmosphere lovely

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  17. LuisR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good place for specials ocassion. The dinner was great.

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  18. OmarPR

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The five of us had an outstanding meal in their wine cellar. The service was amazing, and the food too. As a fan of Kamado grilling (I own 2 Kamado grills) I finally found a steakhouse that could grill meats better than I could. For appetizers, we had the grilled octopus and the veal croquettes, which were both incredible. For the main course, we had churrasco, ribeye and the NY Strip. All were served in hibachis, and those of us who preferred their meats done medium only had to take our cuts out of hibachi quicker than those who preferrred their meats medium-well (gasp!). For sides, we ordered Truffle Fries (a relatively small portion compared to the others). We also ordered the mushroom risotto and the pasta carbonara, and both were TO DIE FOR. Finally, we had 2 bread puddings (not on their menu) which were supposed to be for 3 people each, but the four of us that wanted bread pudding decided that we needed two. We were SO right, not because of the serving size (three could eat one) but because it was absolutely delicious. Warm bread pudding with touches of pecans and vanilla ice cream. The fifth person in our party raved about her Don Pedro - with whiskey, caramel sauce, almonds and vanilla ice cream. Don’t come here if you’re in a rush - they prepare and cook everything from scratch, even the breading for our croquettes was done on the spot. So have some wine and enjoy the atmosphere and your company. We stayed for 3 1/2 hours and had a ball!

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  19. NaydaC

    Caribbean

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was spectacular and service perfect. Definitely will be coming back.

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  20. Cashmir

    Greater Boston

    45 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Oh my goodness, the staff, the food, and the ambiance was amazing! Wow! Incredible customer service and the food was delicious. A MUST visit restaurant for anyone looking for something special and delicious meals.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Caribbean

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excelente comida y servicio! Deben trabajar con los extractores.

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  22. Boston617Eater

    Greater Boston

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing. Seasoned so great and savory. I had the chicken and salmon with mash potatoes and when I tell you it was amazinggggg. Please please go here for dinner I recommend to the fullest

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  23. HectorR

    Caribbean

    27 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    It’s ok but it’s not a repeat kind of place. The food is ok: not memorable. It has an open kitchen but the grill is placed outside. However, they probably need more extractors because there is considerable smoke when they bring the meat in. The service is kind of slow. The parking is very limited in front of the place.

    CARNES STEAKHOUSEResponded on September 12, 2023

    Héctor, ¡Saludos! agradezco sus comentarios y observaciones. En Carnes son muy valiosos los comentarios de nuestros clientes pues para nosotros las experiencias memorables es la orden del día. Me disculpo que este día en específico el servicio y la comida no estuvo a la altura que usted espero de nuestro establecimiento y le auguro que garantizamos excelencia en nuestras carnes y sabor. Así que me tomo esta oportunidad para invitarle a regresar y darnos una oportunidad de demostrarle el buen trato, excelente comida y servicio que experimentan nuestros comensales. Quedo atento,

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding place and ambience fantastic. Service was fantastic and food very good. A little pricey but everything else was a sublime experience. Only issue is not much parking so my advice not to go to late in the evening. Very romantic ambience if want to impress your other half.

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  25. JaimeR

    Orlando

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was great, from the appetizers to the NY Steak Prime cooked in Kamados. The chef prepared everything basically in front of us. Is a new restaurant with great future, but I assure you that the food quality is equal or better to any existing steak restaurant in San Juan.

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  26. NicoleA

    Caribbean

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our second dining experience here was just as good if not better than our first! From the moment you are seated they bring you a plate of little treats and rolls that are all my favorites. The service is great, I wish I remembered our servers name he was amazing. We had the churrasco both times which is the best I’ve had in Puerto Rico and I have lived here for 10 years. The mushroom risotto is to die for along with the coconut mojitos. The food and service seem to be consistent which isn’t always the case with many restaurants here. Our server even brought us shots of a delicious coconut rum and I noticed this was the case with other diners also. It’s the little touches like that along with the plate in the beginning of the experience that will keep us returning for more. I absolutely love this restaurant. The kitchen and dining area is small, which makes the ambience feel quaint. The food can take a little long but it is so worth, just sit back and enjoy the whole experience as you wait.

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  27. Gutypr

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good and stylistic. This was my second time around

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazingly underrated I don’t understand why it wasn’t packed. It’s was a very intimate setting where it’s basically like having a chef prepare the food in your kitchen. The food was a 10/10

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  29. LeonardoP

    Caribbean

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 7, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Best stakes in PR

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  30. JavierE

    Caribbean

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Atención súper, mollejas y tomahawk añejado excelente.

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  31. Joan

    Caribbean

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Todo estuvo bien. Solo no tienen como que una carta de bebidas y las papitas trufas estaban buenas , pero le faltaba un poco de ese sabor a trufas

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Staff was pleasant and try their best to accommodate for delay in food offering additional drinks and treats, when food came it was amazing. Other than the long wait was a great experience. Will definitely visit again maybe not on a Saturday.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on July 13, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had requested a table on the roof. The view of the fort and the Capitol was amazing. The food was very good. My husband had a steak and it came out on a small grill to keep it warm. The service was also great. I highly recommend!

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  34. Rob1964

    Caribbean

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    2nd time at Carnes Steakhouse - and again, everything was deliciously. Tried different appetizers which were very good; and the Tomahawk was very well cooked, perfect temperature, very tasty!!! The Chef and waiter were very accesible for orientations and service. Highly Recommended!!!

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  35. AurettelizS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 6, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and great ambiance. Restaurant is inside a very cozy hotel at the Old San Juan area. We enjoy tapas appetiser, a great churrasco and the wine selection was better than expected. The chef took the time to come to our table. The service was excellent

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Caribbean

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    La comida estuvo increíble. Las empanadas, las croquetas de malanga, el churrasco y el risotto de setas, todo estuvo ¡perfecto y delicioso!Tuvieron el detalle de servirnos un bizcocho/mousse de chocolate con almendra y otras semillas que sabía fuera de este mundo. La atención de los meseros, específicamente, Luis, fue excelente. El lugar es hermoso y acogedor. Regresaría mil veces más. Gracias por una noche hermosa y maravillosa.

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  37. Ariel

    San Francisco

    28 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    My partner and I recently visited a boutique hotel on a soon-to-be-developed area and dined at the hotel's rooftop restaurant, which had a great view. The restaurant itself was small with an open kitchen and a balcony for the BBQ. The food was fantastic! The appetizers, including Provoleta, sample table, empanadas, and chorizos, were outstanding. The main courses, churrasco, and Ribeye, were superb! The quality of the meat was high. The desserts were perfect as well. However, the only issue we had was that the food was served on a hot plate with charcoal, and the term grew, ended up being well done halfway through the meal. The service was decent, and the waiter was attentive, always coming to the table and giving a 100% effort. The chef even came to the table three times, which was really valuable. The wine list was good, but the waiter had no knowledge of wines, and we couldn't decant the wine. Nonetheless, we had two great bottles of wine, mostly an Argentinian wine selection. Overall, we had a great experience dining at this restaurant and would recommend it to anyone looking for delicious food and a lovely ambiance.

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  38. Rob1964

    Caribbean

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I and our daughter went to explore on a Google search for Steakhouses.... This time we choose CARNES STEAKHOUSE. I was more than pleased with the service by Alexis and Chef's recommendation. We ordered empanadillas, a variety of sausages and mollejas for appetizers with different sauces - everything was delicious. And for main dinner, we shared an outside skirt steak (Entraña) and a pasta carbonara - outstanding. Finally, dessert: Bread pudding. Highly recommended !!!!

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  39. Aidi

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wines were affordable." Food was good. All the employees very frindley and attentive.

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  40. JuanB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Abrieron hace relativamente poco, pero tienen muchísimo potencial ya que hasta la chef se acerca a orientar y luego pregunta que nos pareció todo. El que se encarga del BBQ y el mesero son un plus también... Buena selección de vinos, buenos cortes de carne... de esos restaurantes que merecen otra visita. Vayan en la tardecita para que no se pierdan la vista.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Contactless payment available

  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables

  • Screening

    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

CARNES STEAKHOUSE offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (787) 425-0300.

CARNES STEAKHOUSE is rated 4.6 stars by 64 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for CARNES STEAKHOUSE

100 C. Valdés, San Juan, PR 00901

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Old San Juan
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–3:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Argentinean, Speakeasy
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Kenia Rodriguez
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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