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Waiter's Gastro Bar, San Juan, PR

Waiter's Gastro Bar

4.7
4.7
527 Reviews
$30 and under
Puerto Rican
Waiter's Gastro Bar, a new dining genre that combines creative food and drink with warm style. A mix of “gastronomy” and “pub,” with the best food & drinks in a casual atmosphere!

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Condado / Santurce
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 527 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Caribbean

    Neighborhood gem

  • Caribbean

    Puerto Rican

  • Puerto Rico

    Neighborhood gem

  • Puerto Rico

    Puerto Rican

527 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great burger! Possibly the best I've had in a long time. The empanadas were also delicious!

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  2. Danibazz

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience3
    Food was delicious. Service so so. Cozy spot. Prices were fair.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A+ in service and amazing food. All was good and has an amazing menu.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Juan took are order and gave us recommendations on what to eat. May I say it was so delicious!! We went twice! Wish I would have know at the beginning of our trip because it would of been an everyday thing! Amazing.

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  5. ToddA

    Las Vegas

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always on my list of must visit places to eat! Awesome good!!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great! Server was perhaps the best we had our whole vacation !!

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  7. NinaW

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Juan was great, he assisted with great recommendations on the menu and drinks. We had the fried Red Snapper which was amazing. I definitely recommend this place.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Decided to try on a co-workers recommendation and I was extremely happy to have tried it. The service is very friendly and the food is AMAZING! From the second we stepped inside we felt welcomed and Juan was a great host. Best meal we had in San Juan.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We had a great dinner! We ate whole fish red snapper, stuffed avocado with seafood, and creole chicken. The special old fashioned drink is excellent. I wish I could capture the smell to share.

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  10. Carmen

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    Food came out cold and one order was forgotten. Aside from that it must just have been a bad night as we have been there on other occasions and the food has been top notch.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I was pleasantly surprised by the food quantity and quality which is often hard to do. Highly recommend and I would come back! For appetizers, we got the empanadas of the day which was chicken, fried Puerto cheese with guava sauce and soup of the day which was plantain. All of it was fantastic. My wife and son ordered sodas and I got a piña colada with rum which was also great. For entrees, I got the pork ropa vieja mofongo, my son got the chicken mofongo (his first time trying mofongo), and my wife ordered the burger with truffle fries. For dessert we shared a flan de queso (wife and son’s first time and they loved it). The food was great and not overpriced for quality and quantity.

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  12. JillianR

    Philadelphia

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on August 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    This was our favorite restaurant during our stay in San Juan/Condado. Such a hidden gem!

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was incredible. Family got the Caribbean wings, seafood paella, fried snapper, empanadas and the tempura mahi-mahi bites. All were delicious. Attentive, knowledgeable staff. I will be back.

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  14. stephanyg

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    If you're looking for really good local food come here. We came here for my boyfriends birthday desperate for some delicious food after days of trying other places. If you go with no expectations you'll be pleasantly surprised. We started with some basic bar drinks, the garlic mussels and some kind of fish with potatoe sticks as appetizer, entree was the fried snapper and paella with steak chicken sausage and plantains, then ended with coconut flan. Service was also really good. I'm telling you, we know good food. And this was good, fresh food.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best dinners we have had in a long time. Service was outstanding. Ordered the skirt steak Puerto Rican rice which was so delicious. Also the empanadas for an appetizer. Highly recommend.

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  16. CRQueens

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best food of this trip. Enjoyed it very much, not a lot of arrogance just very good food

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  17. Maria

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience2
    Got our food almost an 1.5 late. When it came out it wasn’t even good. Bathrooms were disgusting. Drinks were horrendous unless you order a mojito only drinkable one. If you order a water it’s not free but they won’t tell you that till you get the bill.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    The food is so good here, we went twice in 3 nights. That's all you really need to know. Paella for two the second night was outstanding as were the mojitos. Welcoming and warm atmosphere. Nothing fancy, just great authentic Puerto Rican food at a great value. I just wish we were here one more night!

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 19, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    The only thing we did not like, was sitting next to the bathroom. This is a small place though, so seating with reservations is still limited. Hands down the best food we had.

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  20. Dasha

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great, service was great. Went there twice.

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  21. sscole

    Richmond

    30 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on July 12, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    Don't let the outside appearance fool you...the food and service are excellent! Authentic and flavorful...definitely one of the best meals we had in Puerto Rico! Hidden gem and reasonably priced. Drinks were good too!

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  22. AnitaW

    Detroit

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 11, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    My husband and I were seated at one of two tables in the front window. Prime location. My husband had the Mahi and I had the surf & turf. Both were very tasty. We tried two different bottled beers and both were very good.

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  23. NinaC

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing!! Words cannot describe how amazing the food is.

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  24. AnitaW

    Baltimore

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    Food was great but took a long time to come out. Service was good.

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  25. AJay

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    An absolute must when you’re in Condado! To pass this dining experience up would be a mistake. They have the most delicious bbq ribs w/ a decadent sauce that will make you want seconds. The rum punch is extra special & you need at least 2! I truly enjoyed this quaint but outstanding resturant full of charm. I can’t wait to visit again because the food & service was top tier! Make your reservation asap & thank me later.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Juan and Javier were amazing! The food and service was impeccable. The drinks were the best! Here is what you have to try: passion fruit mojitos, mofongo with the creole sauce and any food toppings, and do not forget to have dessert! The cheesecake flan and tres leches were out of this world. Karaoke after midnight was fun. The staff makes sure that everyone is accommodated and are enjoying their meal. My friend is a vegetarian and they went above and beyond to make sure her experience was meat free. Thank you for a great first night in Condado.

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    All 4 of us, different tastes, really enjoyed everything. Started with parmesan truffle fries and mahi mahi bites, thanks to our waiter Javier letting us know that because everything is cooked to order that it may be a wait for our entrees. Both were good. Tom Collins was best my wife had ever had and that's her favorite drink. I had an amazing piña colada. Entrees were skirt steak and rice and beans (really great steak; the marinade is so good and the cook on the steak was perfect); shrimp mofongo; and the star of the night: steak, spicy crab and avocado mofongo... my first experience with mofongo.... I don't know if they're all like this or if it's a good representation of mofongo, but it was one of the best things I've ever eaten. Yum.

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  28. KarenW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 21, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience4
    The service was great and superb friendly! The drinks were delicious and fast! The food was good but disappointingly slow. We went just after a long day of meetings and some of the coworkers were hungry and ended losing their appetite for the long wait for the food to come out. Still, I will go back for the service and the Margaritas!

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  29. BiancaR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Just as amazing as it was the first time I went two years ago!!

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    What a wonderful surprise. Not much to look at from the outside but the staff and food was amazing.

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  31. stephanieC

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great dinner recommend red snapper and mango mojito

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  32. FTNJ

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on June 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    A small and a bit unassuming place, but food and service were outstanding.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Veneto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place NEVER disappoints me!!!! Even after returning 3years later they are still good! Great service! Nice ambiance! Food is delicious. Fresh. Perfect portions! The drinks, hands down, one of the best pina coladas I’ve had! Went to another popular spot and the coladas were HORRIBLE! The Skirt steak was cooked just right! Tender! Seasoned well! The empanadas were sooo tasty! Lets not forget the shrimp and chicken rice with the plaintains, so good! If you haven’t visited, please do!!!!

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience2
    Very small casual place. Easily overlooked on the street. Seating of maybe 6-7 tables inside, three outside. Tiny bar with about four stools at the bar. Server was very pleasant, service was fast. The food, both very good and authentic. Enjoyed, and I would go back.

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  35. RichardH

    Caribbean

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Every time I’m in town, this is a must stop. The food is Outstanding, the Service is A one.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Caribbean

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was delicious, service was great too!!!

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  37. JoseR

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A hidden gem of a restaurant in the middle of Condado with awesome local food in a friendly environment, most definitely will go back 😎

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  38. AustinG

    Denver

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely wonder. Make reservations, limited seating.

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  39. NTheeRuff

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Juan is the best person in Puerto Rico. My friends & I had a wonderful time there. He was very professional! He was very resourceful! Everyone loves him there! The food was very tasty especially the beef empanadas. I have been to waiters 3 times and I would definitely go back!

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  40. EricaH

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food and wonderful people. Shoutout to Juan, our lovely waiter, he took great care of us, and we will be back for karaoke, more seafood, and whiskey ;)

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Diner temperature check required
    • Proof of vaccination required to dine indoors
    • Staff temperature check required
    • Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

Waiter's Gastro Bar does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Waiter's Gastro Bar also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (787) 977-1611.

Waiter's Gastro Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 527 OpenTable diners.

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 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Waiter's Gastro Bar

1024 Ave Ashford, San Juan, PR 00907

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Condado / Santurce
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 4:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Cuisines
    Puerto Rican, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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