Waiter's Gastro Bar

4.5

631 Reviews

$30 and under

Puerto Rican

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2 people

Jan 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Great for craft beers

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!

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Puerto Rican, Seafood, Steak
Hours of operation
Daily 4:00 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
(787) 977-1611
Website
https://www.facebook.com/pg/Waiters-Gastro-Bar-384452951684578/about/?ref=page_internal
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
1024 Ave Ashford, San Juan, PR 00907
Neighborhood
Condado
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Soup of the Day$8.00
Coconut Shrimps$16.00
with Piña Colada sauce
Fried Puerto Rican Cheese$8.00
with Guava sauce
Tropical Fish Ceviche$18.00
Homemade Fried Mozzarella$10.00
Piece of (Dorado) Sofrito Tempura$14.00
with Caribbean Cocktail sauce
Loiza Style (Piononos) Filled Ground Beef$9.00
with White Cheese on Top
Shrimp Breaded$15.00
with (Bacalaito) blend with Mango BBQ sauce
Caribbean Wings$12.00
with Sesame Honey Mango glaze
Grilled Sausages$12.00
with Garlic and Parsley sauce or on Red Wine sauce
Jumbo Marinated Wings$8.00
Fresh Mussels in Garlic Butter Sauce$12.00
Top Fish "Montaditos" on Cassava Roots and Plantain Fritters$15.00
Trio Handmade Puerto Rican (Alcapurrias)$12.00
Gouda Cheese Fritter$12.00
with Guava sauce

Waiter's Style Rice Dishes

Skirt Steak (Arroz Enchurrascado)$24.00
Chicken (Arroz Empollado)$16.00
Local Sausage (Arroz con Longaniza)$16.00
Paellita
Dorado, Shrimps, Calamari, Chicken, Mussels, Sausages
- For One$28.00
- For Two$39.00
Shrimp Rice (Arroz Encamaronado)$18.00
Coconut Crab Rice (Arroz Enjueyado)$18.00

Al Plato

Grilled Skirt Steak (Churrasco)
- 10 oz$21.00
- 14 oz$27.00
Fried Pork Chops (Center Cut)$15.00
Grilled Chicken Breast$14.00
Baby Back Ribs$21.00
with Guava Mango sauce
Grilled Pork Medallions$14.00
Waiter's Burgers$13.00
Garlic Shrimps$17.00
Grilled Dorado$16.00
Grilled Grouper$19.00

Salads

Add Chicken - $5

Avocado Salad (on Season)$9.00
Waiter's Salad$9.00
Caesar Salad$8.00
Mix Green's$7.00

Stuffed Dishes Plates

Mofongo, Tostones o Avocado. Pick Your Favorite Sauce: Creole - Butter - Garlic - Spicy Ron Guava Ginger

Crab Meat "Salmorejo"$18.00
Shrimps$20.00
Dorado$20.00
Fried Pork Meat$16.00
Chicken$17.00
Skirt Steak$21.00
Coconut Crab Rice (Arroz Enjueyado)$18.00
Veggie$15.00
Grouper$19.00
Waiter's Style Ropa Vieja$17.00
Ceviche$18.00

Sides

Fried Green Plantains (Tostones)
Sweet Plantains
Home Fries
Mashed Potatoes
Mamposteado Rices
Black Beans, Pigeon Peas, Red Beans
Green Salad
White Rice and Red Beans
Avocado

What 631 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.7Service
3.7Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Waiter's Gastro Bar offers a delightful taste of authentic Puerto Rican cuisine, with standout dishes like "stuffed avocado with grouper" and "Puerto Rican rice to die for." Guests rave about the "amazing service" and "fantastic empanadas." Despite occasional delays, the "excellent fresh food" and "friendly staff" keep visitors returning.

631 Reviews

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Maggie
Cincinnati
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
If you’re looking for a place for an upscale reservation, don’t be fooled. this is not the place. The food was very good, great, even, but it is in a moldy basement playing loud pop music. The service is slow and the ambiance is concerning. You can smell the mold growing on the walls and ceilings.
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Evelyn
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
Great food. However they were out of a lot of items. They need a fun cocktail menu, would recommend and go back!
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Abigail
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
I think that they are a bit understaffed, but servers are very kind and efficient and the food was very fresh and good value. Definitely recommend, though not for a date night since atmosphere isn't really romantic
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gary
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The paella and rice dishes were amazing as was thr fried mozzarella. The food was all around delicious. We had the hardest working waiters, and appreciate them informing us about the stages of food prep as they were very busy. Highly suggest a reservation. Would definitely go back.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and great service
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OpenTable Diner
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Best dining experience I’ve had in Puerto Rico! The food was amazing and the service was outstanding!!
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EJ
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Consistently delicious! We love this place. The ceviche is amazing as is the mofongo, the paella and all their specialty dishes. We prefer tomato outside. The whole place is very casual but the food is top notch.
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Adam
Detroit
71 reviews
4.0
71 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The restaurant had a number of authentic Puerto Rican items. The food was good overall. We were expecting something higher end though given its name.
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Raghav
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing authentic Puerto Rican cuisine. The best we have had on the island. If there is one place to eat in San Juan, make it this
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Steven
New York City
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is my favorite place in San Juan. Always a good authentic Puerto Rican dish and friendly service. I make it a point to go here on every visit.
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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 4.5 stars by 631 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1024 Ave Ashford, San Juan, PR 00907

Additional information

Neighborhood
Condado
Hours of operation
Daily 4:00 pm–12:00 am
Price
$30 and under
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

Website
https://www.facebook.com/pg/Waiters-Gastro-Bar-384452951684578/about/?ref=page_internal
Phone number
(787) 977-1611

Waiter's Gastro Bar

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Skirt Steak

Paellita

Ceviche

Tapas

Soup of the Day$8.00

Coconut Shrimps$16.00

Fried Puerto Rican Cheese$8.00

Tropical Fish Ceviche$18.00

Homemade Fried Mozzarella$10.00

Piece of (Dorado) Sofrito Tempura$14.00

Loiza Style (Piononos) Filled Ground Beef$9.00

Shrimp Breaded$15.00

Caribbean Wings$12.00

Grilled Sausages$12.00

Jumbo Marinated Wings$8.00

Fresh Mussels in Garlic Butter Sauce$12.00

Top Fish "Montaditos" on Cassava Roots and Plantain Fritters$15.00

Trio Handmade Puerto Rican (Alcapurrias)$12.00

Gouda Cheese Fritter$12.00

Waiter's Style Rice Dishes

Skirt Steak (Arroz Enchurrascado)$24.00

Chicken (Arroz Empollado)$16.00

Local Sausage (Arroz con Longaniza)$16.00

Paellita

Shrimp Rice (Arroz Encamaronado)$18.00

Coconut Crab Rice (Arroz Enjueyado)$18.00

Al Plato

Grilled Skirt Steak (Churrasco)

Fried Pork Chops (Center Cut)$15.00

Grilled Chicken Breast$14.00

Baby Back Ribs$21.00

Grilled Pork Medallions$14.00

Waiter's Burgers$13.00

Garlic Shrimps$17.00

Grilled Dorado$16.00

Grilled Grouper$19.00

Salads

Avocado Salad (on Season)$9.00

Waiter's Salad$9.00

Caesar Salad$8.00

Mix Green's$7.00

Stuffed Dishes Plates

Crab Meat "Salmorejo"$18.00

Shrimps$20.00

Dorado$20.00

Fried Pork Meat$16.00

Chicken$17.00

Skirt Steak$21.00

Coconut Crab Rice (Arroz Enjueyado)$18.00

Veggie$15.00

Grouper$19.00

Waiter's Style Ropa Vieja$17.00

Ceviche$18.00

Sides

Fried Green Plantains (Tostones)

Sweet Plantains

Home Fries

Mashed Potatoes

Mamposteado Rices

Green Salad

White Rice and Red Beans

Avocado

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Waiter's Gastro Bar offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Waiter's Gastro Bar restaurant rated?

Is Waiter's Gastro Bar currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information