What's a good place to have dinner?

[thetexasaggiecruiser]

We've decided on Marmalade as well. The reservation system through Open Table doesn't book this far out, so I'm giving them a call today. We have a 7:30 p.m. all-aboard, so I have to figure out how many courses we'll want to enjoy and times.

[Stevanb]

We've decided on Marmalade as well. The reservation system through Open Table doesn't book this far out, so I'm giving them a call today. We have a 7:30 p.m. all-aboard, so I have to figure out how many courses we'll want to enjoy and times.

 

Was there at beginning of month Took wife there for Birthday. It was good as they say . Had drinks 4 courses plus dessert . Waddled back to hotel a lot of food Dinner took almost 2 hours . Do not miss it

[thetexasaggiecruiser]

Was there at beginning of month Took wife there for Birthday. It was good as they say . Had drinks 4 courses plus dessert . Waddled back to hotel a lot of food Dinner took almost 2 hours . Do not miss it

 

 

Thanks for the input! I'll be sure to reserve our dinner with plenty of time to enjoy.

[ithaca gal]

We discovered this restaurant in March and thoroughly enjoyed the EXPERIENCE.

 

We are returning in November AND January! You will not regret a single moment of your visit!!!

[jaguarstyper]

We've decided on Marmalade as well. The reservation system through Open Table doesn't book this far out, so I'm giving them a call today. We have a 7:30 p.m. all-aboard, so I have to figure out how many courses we'll want to enjoy and times.

 

Wow, with a 7:30 all aboard, you'll need to have a pretty early dinner. I would not like that. We are on Eurodam, one day behind you and we don't depart until 11:00. It's really the main reason we decided to have dinner ashore. Hope you enjoy it.

[thetexasaggiecruiser]

Yeah, we'll have to get a 5pm reservation at the latest, but it sounds like it will be worth it. We'll test it out for you and Kellie!

[ragethjj23]

My wife and I are going next year on carnival. We too are looking at fun, authentic localish place to eat. We are getting to san juan 2 days early so we need to places to eat dinner! We were thinking gringos one night, and were looking for another. Ive read a review (don't know whos) where they had dinner and there was a show as well (some sort of dance maybe salsa?) looked fun! Any places like that or other authentic places to eat in san juan?

[thetexasaggiecruiser]

We booked Marmalade the other day, for 5 p.m. I'm really excited.

 

ragethjj23, this thread had some other suggestions, if you haven't already seen it: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2024674

[thetexasaggiecruiser]

Question for those of you who have eaten there - is the restaurant walkable from the ship? I'm assuming there will be taxis available if we want to do that, but I wanted to check with some of you who have dined there while cruising.

 

Thanks in advance.

[thetexasaggiecruiser]

Just wanted to check back in and add my rave for Marmalade - it was an absolutely exquisite dinner - and, even though we took a cab back, it's definitely walkable back to the pier. We were a bit pressed for time so just cabbed it back.

 

Worth every penny/minute.

[Luvmyrotts]

We loved Barrachina's!! http://www.barrachina.com/indexb.php

Home of the Pina Colada. They also have the Flamenco Dancer show Friday and Saturday evenings between 8-9pm. The mofongo is sensational!!!

 

 

Is the Barrachina within walking distance from the port?

 

Thank you

 

Pat

[thetexasaggiecruiser]

Yes, it is. Depends on which berth you get, we were the furtherest away from the central area and I would say it would be about 15-20 minutes if you ambled, 10 of you walked a bit quicker. It's all downhill from barrachinas to the pier so pretty easy.

Edited January 15, 2015 by thetexasaggiecruiser

[malibudez]

Check out Ali Baba. Right across the street from the Marriott. Mmmm. Great reviews on trip advisor and yelp as well. A diamond in the rough for sure!!! Im going back in a couple months, cant wait.