Perla at La Concha, A Renaissance Resort Reviews List
Perla at La Concha, A Renaissance Resort
PERLA is a luxury seafood restaurant serving refined contemporary American cuisine with gracious professional hospitality located in the dramatic shell surrounded by a reflecting pool and beautiful ocean views.
Perla at La Concha, A Renaissance Resort Reviews List
Review 1 for Perla at La Concha, A Renaissance Resort
Overall rating
(Outstanding)5/5
Great Experience!
OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/15/2013
Food
(Outstanding)5/5
Service
(Outstanding)5/5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)5/5
Noise Level
Moderate
"There's nothing negative I can say! The food, service and view were amazing. I will definitely go back when I visit Puerto Rico. They have an extensive wine list that they present to you on an iPad."
Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: romantic, scenic view, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 2 for Perla at La Concha, A Renaissance Resort
"This was our third visit to Perla and there's no denying that the dining room at Perla is one of the most unique and sophisticated in all of Puerto Rico. The "clam shell" restaurant appears to float on a pool of water with stunning views of the beach and ocean. Try to make your reservation so that you arrive while it's still light out and time your dinner through sunset and into the evening so you can fully appreciate the views. ALWAYS request a table against the windows. About a third of the restaurants tables sit in a sunken part of the dining room with no view at all. Food overall was great. Only complaint was that it could have been hotter (temperature wise)."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, scenic view, special occasion
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Review 3 for Perla at La Concha, A Renaissance Resort
"On outlet last night in San Juan, we enjoyed dinner at the Perla. I had the cod and my husband chose duck. Both were delicious and left us wanting to try more. The setting is beautiful although I was cold most of the dinner because I was seated near a ac vent. Get reservations early so you can get a table right next to the ocean glass."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, notable wine list
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Review 4 for Perla at La Concha, A Renaissance Resort
"This venue is great for special dates and dressing up; but too expensive for anything else. I would recommend Perla to anyone able to afford a $100 plate. It is nice to be able to get dressed and not have to worry about kids or someone with flip-flops at the next table. Excellent service. Excellent ambiance. Great for foodies. I found the menu difficult to figure out without a culinary degree."
Dined on 4/30/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 6 for Perla at La Concha, A Renaissance Resort
"I was afraid the restaurant might be a bit cheesy since it is shaped like a clamshell and is on the beach. But it was fantastic! The food was the best we had in Puerto Rico. I had the lobster and steak and my husband had the lobster for main courses. I had the tuna tartare for appetizer which was delicious. But the shrimp appetizer my husband had was incredible. The service was excellent. The clam shell effect once inside the restaurant was simply magical. Very elegant and not cheesy or touristy at all! Overall a very memorable dining experience. It was a bit pricey but no complaints on quality of good, service or ambience."
Dined on 4/28/2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 7 for Perla at La Concha, A Renaissance Resort
"Went for special celebration. Had five course tasting menu with wine pairing which was exquisite. Chef came to greet us making this a special night. Enjoyed hotel amenities afterwards. Great choice if you can afford it."
Dined on 4/27/2013
Special Features: romantic, scenic view, special occasion
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Review 8 for Perla at La Concha, A Renaissance Resort
"The staff remembered my comment note on my open table reservation & brought my parents out a beautiful dessert to celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary. I found that very impressive. Our waiter was very helpful in explaining the menu items and how they are prepared. Food was delicious, the restaurant is beautiful and the wait staff so polite while providing exceptional service. Just an overall wonderful dining experience. Thank you!"
Dined on 04/16/2013
2011
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Review 9 for Perla at La Concha, A Renaissance Resort
"This is one of the most beautiful restaurants and is now on my top 3. Everything is amazing - the atmosphere, food, scenery, wait staff and drinks. Sitting inside a large conch shell is spectacular. The food presentation is exquisite and delicious. You don't feel rushed. I would highly recommend this restaurant for a special occasion or a nice night out."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 10 for Perla at La Concha, A Renaissance Resort
"My wife and I visited Perla our last night in Puerto Rico to celebrate our honeymoon. We were guests at La Concha. From the moment we walked into the restaurant until we walked out, the staff was friendly and helpful. The atmosphere was beautiful but very comfortable, and the view of the Ocean was spectacular. We ordered drinks and dinner and were thoroughly impressed."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2011
Special Features: romantic, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 11 for Perla at La Concha, A Renaissance Resort
"Dining at La Perla was absolutely unforgettable. Food, decor, ambiance, view and romanance was all there. My husband and I really enjoyed our dinner experience. We will defenitly go back."
Dined on 03/27/2013
2013
Special Features: late-night find, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 13 for Perla at La Concha, A Renaissance Resort
"I thought the price and hype were much better than the actual food and experience. It's a nice place and service was great but over priced in my mind compared to other options in San Juan for fine dining."
Dined on 03/27/2013
2009
Special Features: romantic
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Review 14 for Perla at La Concha, A Renaissance Resort
"The best part of Perla is the stunning architecture. It ends there. Maybe there was a substitute chef in the kitchen, maybe they brought someone in off of the street to prepare dinner, but, please know that the food lacked flavor to point of being so bland, it was sad. There wasn't any use of salt or pepper, let alone any of the other spices or herbs that might enhance the flavor of our meals I've read the other reviews and most rave about the food. My wife and I shared the same opinion. With so many high quality choices, pass this one up and spend you money where you can enjoy more than a room with a view. We won't be back."
Dined on 03/24/2013
2003
Special Features: scenic view
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Review 16 for Perla at La Concha, A Renaissance Resort
"Perla was fantastic! I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting San Juan.Even if you are not staying at La Concha- do NOT miss this place. We had Miguel as our waiter and he was terrific! I followed his suggestions and could not have been happier! He also was nice enough to recommend other places for lunch and he did not steer us wrong.We had a very memorable meal and will return anytime we are in San Juan."
Dined on 03/25/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 17 for Perla at La Concha, A Renaissance Resort
"excellent. THE LOBSTER TAIL IT WAS PERFECT THE FLAVORS ESPECTACULAR. But the risotto of my husband it was good but small portion and didn't see lobster pieces. But I loved the restaurant the services it was 5 star."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 18 for Perla at La Concha, A Renaissance Resort
Overall rating
(Outstanding)5/5
Special Birthday Night at La Concha
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Dined on 03/18/2013
2007
Dined on 03/18/2013
2007
Food
(Outstanding)5/5
Service
(Outstanding)5/5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)5/5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My boyfriend brought me here for my birthday dinner. We're visiting from NYC and we love dining out. I was afraid at first that the "conch" shell restaurant was going to be a little kitchy, however it was the opposite. The staff was friendly and beyond knowledgable about the food. We had an amazing bottle of Prosecco paired with our dinner. At the end they brought out a special birthday dessert where they spelled out not only "Happy Birthday" but also my first name. The personal touch was very thoughtful!
The Trout Chowder is not to be missed! Thank you La Concha for a an outstanding birthday dinner and a night I will not forget!"
Dined on 03/18/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 19 for Perla at La Concha, A Renaissance Resort
"Perla is a real gem in Condado at the La Concha resort. The service and food are both outstanding. A real must try for anyone interested in fine cuisine!"
Dined on 03/16/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, scenic view
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Review 20 for Perla at La Concha, A Renaissance Resort
"The ambience is great!! The service was good but we felt rush all nigth by the waiter. We order a bottle of wine and had to keep asking him to fill the glasses again. We order a lobsters soup and it was exquisite!! But my food was extremely underseason, I order the seabass w/ risotto. My husband order the filet mignon and even though the filet was well seasoned the potatoes tasted like nothing!!!"
Dined on 03/09/2013
2009
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 23 for Perla at La Concha, A Renaissance Resort
"I think that this restaurant has potential, atmosphere is great, but the food was just mediocre. We were a party of three, and two people at my table had to send back their steaks. They ordered their steaks medium rare and they were delivered raw (dark purple). This was my second time here and I am not sure that I would go back, just not worth it."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, scenic view
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Review 24 for Perla at La Concha, A Renaissance Resort
"I had dinner with a special friend, and the setting was fantastic. I had booked the reservation a couple of months early, and so I had requested a table on the perimeter of the restaurant looking at the ocean and reflecting pool on which the restaurant seems to float. We had one of those perimeter tables, and I highly recommend asking for those. The food was fantastic -- great flavors, well-prepared, much attention to detail. The service was impeccable -- not fussy, but just enough attention. The servings, especially of the entrees, were ample. The appetizers and desserts were not very large, but the meal as a whole was complete and very satisfying. It was expensive, but worth it."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 25 for Perla at La Concha, A Renaissance Resort
"We came to experience the architecture and were pleasantly surprised to have a great waiter, michael, who was hospitable and made our experience that much better. I'd love to visit again during my next trip to PR."
Dined on 03/05/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 26 for Perla at La Concha, A Renaissance Resort
"We were celebrating our 50th Wedding Anniversary when we dined with you on Feb 23rd and we also dined with you when we honeymooned at the La Concha fifty years ago. The restaurant may not have been under the same mamagement at that time but I did remember the beauty of dining room and looking and enjoying the ocean view. Thank you for a memorable night. Rita Garofano"
Dined on 02/23/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 28 for Perla at La Concha, A Renaissance Resort
"As an experience, it was fun (the setting) but it was over priced and the food was not special,especially as compared to the setting. If the food matched the setting it would be perfect!"
Dined on 02/22/2013
2008
Special Features: romantic, scenic view
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Review 29 for Perla at La Concha, A Renaissance Resort
"I did mention when I made the reservation it was my husbands birthday and again when I confirmed I ordered dessert thought they would remember with a candel or acknowledgment dinner was very good outstanding view"
Dined on 02/24/2013
2007
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 30 for Perla at La Concha, A Renaissance Resort
"What a beautiful gem! Grand experience! If you've got the bucks to spend, and you want the atmosphere and the quality of service and menu choices, this is the spot in San Juan for you! Wow!"
Dined on 02/23/2013
2011
Special Features: late-night find, notable wine list, romantic, scenic view
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Review 31 for Perla at La Concha, A Renaissance Resort
"La Perla is an exciting dining experience. The ambiance is ethereal and the service was excellent. This is a hip and romantic restaurant in a hip and romantic hotel. The food was delicious. My only complaint is that there were too many dishes with truffle oil. Otherwise, I highly recommend La Perla."
Dined on 02/21/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 32 for Perla at La Concha, A Renaissance Resort
"The food is advertised as being five star, but my wife and I found it to be very average, and the prices very high. The food at AppleBee's is better and am sorry to say. The view, service and overall restuarant is good, but very overpriced food."
Dined on 02/21/2013
2009
Special Features: late-night find, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 34 for Perla at La Concha, A Renaissance Resort
"The first thing you will see is the beautifully sealing and lighting. Excellent service. Food was good and nice presentation. The selection of wines is so large it took me time to decide. Background music was nice."
Dined on 02/17/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic
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Review 35 for Perla at La Concha, A Renaissance Resort
"Beautiful ambience, like sitting in an open clam shell. The lighting was beautiful and created shadows against the wall and ceiling. It was a romantic spot with beautiful views of the ocean. The food was delicious and the wait staff was attentive without being obtrusive. I loved their Chardonnay by the glass. It was better than the Chardonnay at the Ritz. I would definitely recommend this restaurant while in San Juan."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 36 for Perla at La Concha, A Renaissance Resort
"Awesome service and the food was incredible. Nice ambience with enough space between tables to enjoy your private conversation. Nice view if you arrive around sunset."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
Special Features: notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 38 for Perla at La Concha, A Renaissance Resort
"The restaurant decor is stunning. Service was professional, but a bit uneven. The salads (a caesar and a beet with goat cheese) were fresh, crisp and delightful. My sea bass entree was most delicious accompanied by truffled risotto which was outstanding."
Dined on 02/13/2013
2006
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 39 for Perla at La Concha, A Renaissance Resort
"Wasn't impressed with the food. So so. Atmosphere was great. We've tried most of the touristy kind of restaurants - this is one of the ones lowest on the list because of the food. Sorry !"
Dined on 01/31/2013
2006
Special Features: romantic, scenic view
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Review 41 for Perla at La Concha, A Renaissance Resort
"Very Good Service, Impressive architectural scene, Beautiful scenic view, very nice for special occassions. Fine dining, but prices could be more reasonable. Very good wine list, but prices do not need to be that high.Overall good experience."
Dined on 01/28/2013
2011
Special Features: special occasion, scenic view
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Review 42 for Perla at La Concha, A Renaissance Resort
"My husband and I celebrated my birthday with dinner at Perla. The staff was attentive and made us feel special. An older couple next to us was celebrating their anniversary, and the woman asked the server if she had glasses she could use to read the menu because she left her glasses upstairs. The server came back a few minutes later with reading glasses she had borrowed from someone else on the staff, and the lady said they were perfect. If that's not supreme customer service, I don't know what is. The sea bass and stuffed chicken made us pause our conversation and just enjoy the flavors on our tongues. The orange sorbet served with the orange creme brulee was light and heavenly. I would definitely go back to Perla again when in San Juan"
Dined on 01/28/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 43 for Perla at La Concha, A Renaissance Resort
"Food and wine so overpriced. $13.00 for a 5oz glass of ordinary Chardonnay? $16.00 for 3 very small shrimp in a curry sce w a very small risotto cake, just absurd. Service was not good, waited 30 min for them to put a little tiny cotton tasting roll on your b& b plate? Marriott should take along hard look at this place! I was in restaurant business in NYC for 40 years, I would not have lasted a week if I served this food."
Dined on 01/23/2013
2011
Special Features: special occasion, scenic view
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Review 44 for Perla at La Concha, A Renaissance Resort
"The selection of seafood was good across several groups of seafood and the presentation equaled the excellent tastes and elegant atmosphere. Good but not exhaustive wine list."
Dined on 01/22/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 45 for Perla at La Concha, A Renaissance Resort
"Really cool restaurant. Beautiful lighting. Food was upscale. Small but delicious portions. The Sea Bass was great. The wine list is long and actually priced well. I would go back!"
Dined on 01/21/2013
2008
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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