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CARNES STEAKHOUSE, San Juan, PR

CARNES STEAKHOUSE

4.1
4.1
129 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 7 times today
  • Romantic
  • Charming

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 Paxx Caraballo 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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Argentinean, Speakeasy
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    (787) 425-0300
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Jash Rosa Figueroa
  • Area
    Old San Juan
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 129 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Puerto Rico

    Romantic

  • Puerto Rico

    Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Carnes Steakhouse offers a "magnificent" dining experience with "amazing food" and a "creative chef." Guests rave about the "awesome vibe" and commend the "extraordinary" service. While some report issues with availability and service speed, the quality of the meat and the cozy ambiance make it a worthwhile visit.

129 Reviews
  1. Armando

    VIP

    Caribbean

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We decided to go for New Year’s Eve because they didn’t have a prix fixe menu. At least it wasn’t promoted anywhere, and I looked at their socials. But when we arrived, we were told that we had a choice of the “New Year’s” prix fixe menu with a set price or their regular menu, which we preferred and decided to sit down. Soon after, we were told that the chef couldn’t do the “à la carte” menu and only the prix fixe menu was available, to which we agreed since it would’ve been difficult to get another reservation at that time on New Year’s Eve and with the majority of the island without electricity. The menu included a kids option at $25, but when asked, the waiter didn’t know what it was and had to ask the chef. Only two options were available, at more than $10 more than the options for kids in the regular menu. So we made our selection and tried to make the best of the evening. The menu included a bottle of sparkling wine, which we had to ask for since we weren’t offered any drinks after our first courses we brought. Sadly, it was at room temperature and not enjoyable. The first course was only one dish, which we thought had to be shared. Shortly after, the same dish was brought, but this time it was two dishes, which we told the waiter that we had already received one, so she took away one dish and left the other. Only one course for the child menu, by the way. So they brought our kid’s dish, which she didn’t like, and when asked for the other option given for the kids menu, we were told that it wasn’t available because the fryer hadn’t even been turned on. At that point, it was obvious that everything in the evening was being improvised and hadn’t been organized whatsoever. When we asked for the check, the full price for the kids menu was being charged, expecting it included other dishes because it was more than double the price on the regular menu. It definitely ruined the evening and obviously won’t be returning.

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  2. Brian

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal and service! Would return! Seated our family of 10 and a small private room, perfect for our party. Steak was amazing. All the food was delicious! Staff went above and beyond. 

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  3. Moises

    San Francisco

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Una excelente experiencia, el servicio super recomendable y la comida un 100

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  4. VaShon

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Yani took care of my wife and me for our birthdays, and she was wonderful. We got our reservation on Open Table, but there was plenty of seating when we arrived. We went on a Thursday, so we excepted it to be a bit busier, but wasn’t. This place is a hidden gem, so that may be why there wasn’t a big crowd. I don’t expect it to be slow much longer. The ambiance was low lit and smooth, with soft music playing in the background. Great for an intimate date night. Yani greeted us with a complimentary appetizer. She recommended this wine, which was nice. We got the ribeye steak which was to die for. Buttery smooth and juicy. Best I’ve had in a long time. The whipped mashed potatoes, and vegetable were perfect as well. I’d recommend this place to anyone visiting Puerto Rico, but take a look at the prices before you come. 9.5/10

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  5. Sabyn

    Denver

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    After reading mixed reviews, my husband and I tried Carnes on a Sunday evening. We are so glad we did. The food was out of this world, and the server was very attentive. Would highly recommend!

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  6. ROBIN

    Caribbean

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The server kept rushing us. Tried to take our plates 4 times. There were only two other people in the restaurant all night. Food and ambiance was great. The menu suggests having an Aperol Spritzer. They did not even have Aperol!

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  7. Rob

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Only one server for the whole restaurant on a busy night. Server was also the bartender. Long waits to get our order taken and even longer waits to get our drinks and water. The experience did not match the price. Some sides never arrived and those that did were overly salty and un-edible. The meat, however was perfect.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Caribbean

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The services and food were extraordinary. The place was beautiful. Excellent experience!

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  9. Nicole

    Caribbean

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Un lugar muy acogedor, la comida exquisita y la atención al cliente extraordinaria. Recomendado al 100%

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  10. Vivianel

    Caribbean

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Me encanta visitarlos el trato es excelente son súper amables y sus recomendaciones de los platos tienen el 100%

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FAQs

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

CARNES STEAKHOUSE is rated 4.1 stars by 129 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for CARNES STEAKHOUSE

100 C. Valdés, San Juan, PR 00901

Additional information

  • Area
    Old San Juan
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00
  • 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
    Jash Rosa Figueroa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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