Ola Ocean Front Bistro - Condado Vanderbilt

4.3

557 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

Feb 7, 2023

9:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

Experiences are available.

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

Valentine's Day
$110.00 per person
Feb 14, 2023 only
Reserve your Valentine's Day Dinner so you and your special someone can enjoy this unique experience that you will not forget with our exquisite 5 Course Dinner menu and live music.
Valentine's Day
$110.00 per person
Feb 11, 2023 only
Reserve your Valentine's Day Dinner so you and your special someone can enjoy this unique experience that you will not forget with our exquisite 5 Course Dinner menu and live music.

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 557 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Caribbean
Great for brunch
Puerto Rico
Great for brunch
Puerto Rico
Great for outdoor dining

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ritas
Nashville
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
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 7 days ago
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!
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hpf30
New York Area
37 reviews
vip
2.0
37 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
MM
MilenaM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
200 por ciento recomendado full. Me encanta el lugar. He ido varias veces. Le doy 10 de 10.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience2
Not what I was expecting. Restaurant is in the pool area of the hotel, view is ok. There’s quit a crowd because of the season. So there is a lot of distractions going on. Our waiter was on point tho, respectful, and a straightforward service. Pricy food. If you are looking for bunch try looking for another option.
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rickt
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience4
Service was amazing and ambience was great. Don’t get me wrong the food was not bad and it was a buffet style Dinner for New Year’s Eve, which we happened to fly in on this date. Pernil was excellent and the ceviches were the stars of the show.
M
Mjfoodies
New York Area
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience5
The steak was very good. The salmon was bland and the burger just okay. It was very expensive.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went with a group of certified foodies from Chi and Bos to celebrate new years Eve Eve and the reviews were 5 stars across the board. The food was tasty and portions enough to satisfy. Our server Calil was friendly and knowledgeable making great suggestions especially with the gluten free offerings. We chose to seat indoor and had a beautiful ocean view. Highly recommend for casual dining or special occasion.
K
Ks123
New England
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
Overpriced and service was ok. The food wasn't amazing.
CM
CarrieM
Exclusive
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience3
The food was good however our waitress was terrible. I assume she was new as she knew nothing about the menu when we asked simple questions. I got a salad and she brought the wrong dressing so I just asked if I could have something else and she got all flustered and told me she had other tables to serve! There were 3 table in the entire restaurant. She never came back so I had to go to the bar and ask for olive oil… our drinks were all empty for 30 min and she just ignored the table . We had to ask the manager for the bill. It’s too bad because otherwise it would have been a nice dinner
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
9 reviews
vip
2.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience3
Despite checking in advance about the menu and even visit on our way the day before…. When we arrive we be been told “we have everything on the menu except….” Well except close to 50% of what was in the menu ! Unbelievable at this point. We decided to stay anyway considering we could not find other options at the last minute and hoped for the best of what they could offer and being in a positive mindset. Food quantity and quality were actually poor considering the price. We had much better food for same price range in few restaurants around that one. Worth looking for better options…. You won’t miss anything
CM
CikuM
Caribbean
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience5
Everythibg was perfect except the food. Each dish looked great but fell short on flavour. The serving staff were excellent. Ambience A*.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The view was spectacular, and our waiter was so pleasant and attentive. We ordered burgers, and they were perfectly cooked and delicious. We loved the build your own mojitos!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
This place is a disaster. They did not honor our reservation and basically told us to “find somewhere else to eat” after we took a 50 Uber to the restaurant. Another woman left as we were trying to enter screaming “it’s been an hour and a half and I have got nothing from the kitchen”
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 27, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
Did not honor our Rez.
N
Nomad
Washington DC
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 26, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
They had a DJ playing salsa and merengue music. Learned how to salsa. Great view of the ocean.
DS
DoriS
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience5
Beautiful restaurant- food choices for family style Christmas dinner was fair
AF
AnaF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food and impeccable service. Restaurant Manager, Indhira went above and beyond our expectations and ensured we were having a good time. Unlimited mimosas? Yes please, and ask for server Alberto, your glass will never be empty and always served with a smile. Loved the ambience, the space and everything was perfect. The food was top notch, my family couldn’t stop talking about it. We will definitely be coming back, thank you Indhira and Alberto for everything.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely amazing food and ambiance. DJ playing great vibey tunes. And kudos to the staff who turned the music up a notch to drawn out the super loud talker at the next table who had a lot to say for at least 30 minutes.
CA
CelineA
Montreal
18 reviews
vip
1.0
18 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
Overpriced food. Bad service. Awful vibe
ST
SequoiaT
Sacramento
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and food I stayed at this hotel for a few days and everyone was friendly. I recommended the French toast and iced coffee!
IC
IvelisseC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nuestra visita al brunch, fue una experiencia muy asertiva. Buena vista, variedad de estaciones, la comida caliente con excelente temperatura. Servicio de excelencia.
RG
RaymondG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 11, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Best place we ate in Puerto Rico. Service was great
YM
YadiraM
Caribbean
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Nice well put together buffet for brunch! Our server Hector was great.
TL
TommyL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing! Fantastic! Beautiful! Peaceful! Luxurious. Oh and not to mention, Delicious
DR
DeborahR
Washington DC
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience4
The ambiance and service at Ola was wonderful. After all, the restaurant is located in the Vanderbilt Hotel. We were there for lunch. The food was okay. My chicken sandwich was dry and overcooked. The rosemary bread however was fresh and delicious. My boyfriend had the ropa Vieja sliders, again, okay not great. Go for the drinks and the ambiance. Skip lunch.
PH
PerH
Miami
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
Our Burgers took 45 minutes to arrive. We were happy that we ordered medium and not well done….

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 4.3 stars by 557 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

Feb 7, 2023

9:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Ola Ocean Front Bistro - Condado Vanderbilt

1055 Ashford Ave., San Juan, PR 911

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

Additional information

Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day

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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