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Niche Restaurant
The stone walls, wood finishes and lounge style seating give it a sense of being in a remote and rustic location away from it all with only 7 tables. It’s a cozy and romantic ambiance, perfect for having a good meal.
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17 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Rating Breakdown 17 reviews
5 stars
(9)
4 stars
(3)
3 stars
(1)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(3)
Food
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- romantic(10)
- neighborhood gem(9)
- special occasion(8)
- fit for foodies(7)
- hot spot(2)
- late-night find(2)
Niche Restaurant Reviews List
Review 1 for Niche Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Niche is a great, off the
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Niche is a great, off the beaten path find in San Juan. The place is small, only 7 or 8 tables but it is well worth the trip. The service is outstanding, the menu is not huge but everything on it is worth trying. I would recommend Niche to anyone traveling to San Juan. It is a bit on the pricey side but no worse than any nice restaurant in the states."
Dined on 04/14/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 2 for Niche Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Five stars - Recommended!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Took a first date to Niche restaurant, and what a good choice I made! She was so impressed! Complimentary valet parking, English speaking staff, special off the menu food requests are accommodated, and the filet mignon was absolutely delicious. My date can't stop talking about how great a time she had at Niche restaurant!"
Dined on 03/09/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 3 for Niche Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We always enjoy Niche
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"everytime we go we enjoy the food ambiance and service. We had Hector adn Donna helping us. I had made the reservation through open table and requested a specific table and they had it all ready for us. The poached lobster was spectacular as was the bacon and pumpkin rissotto. Duck Confit tacos very good as well. ANd the onion soup, well let me say its not your traditional soup."
Dined on 02/28/2013
2011
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 4 for Niche Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food. Very small space,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great food.
Very small space, which was quite cozy, only 5 tables!
Service was very good."
Very small space, which was quite cozy, only 5 tables!
Service was very good."
Dined on 02/26/2013
2009
Special Features: romantic
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Review 5 for Niche Restaurant
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Never Again....
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
"I have been to Niche various times over the past year and it used to be wonderful.I stopped going because the restaurant has changed chefs twice in the last year and the quality of the food has decreased. I decided to give it one more try and this time was no different from the poor experiences, all fish products were previously frozen none were fresh, the sauces wee bland and watery. We had the duck tacos, they were almost tasteless, the same with the carpaccio and the lamb chops. Service is friendly but not efficient. I do not recomend this restaurant unless it improves the food quality and its preparation."
Dined on 02/06/2013
2011
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Review 6 for Niche Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
As the name suggests, this
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"As the name suggests, this restaurant is very small but don't let that fool anyone. It is huge on food preparation and presentation as well as service. Our server, Hector, was most attentive. We enjoyed the Berkshire pork chop and the Filet Mignon for entrees. Both were the best entrees of our stay in San Juan. The flourless chocolate cake made a delicious dessert. A lovely dining experience."
Dined on 02/18/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 7 for Niche Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
5star+ experience in San Juan!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food was tremendous... Whole Red Snapper, Ceviche, Desserts! Donna, the waitress, was so warm and friendly that everyone hugs her as they leave."
Dined on 02/19/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for Niche Restaurant
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Awful Food and Experience
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
"Me and my wife went here for a romantic dinner and ended up having a terrible evening. To start the first 2 bottles of wine I choose they were out of (and the wine list isnt large), second the 2 appitizers came out cold and extremely salty. We ordered 2 entree's, the lobster and the filet. The Lobster was over cooked and chewy and the filet we ordered medium and came out very well done. I was expecting a great meal because of the reviews I read back in September and October but having read some of the more recent reviews it seems these problems are more common now and the food isnt nearly as good as it used to be and with the high price tag NOT a place you need to go with so many other fantastic restaurants in San Juan."
Dined on 02/03/2013
2012
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Review 9 for Niche Restaurant
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Not Impressed
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I would have given this restaurant 3 Stars instead of 2, but its Very Expensive and with that kind of price PP I would expect a lot more. The Food was prapred fine but the flavors and quality lacked. The ambiance was nice but a very small place. On a positie note the drinks were good, but again expensive ($18 per Martini)"
Dined on 02/03/2013
2011
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Review 10 for Niche Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
3 of us went to Niche to celebrate
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"3 of us went to Niche to celebrate our birthdays (2 were significant milestones). We were immediately impressed with the decor and atmosphere and knew we had picked a gem for our evening's festivities. The wait staff were pleasant, knowledgable and very accommodating. The menu was amazing and while not a huge amount to choose from (about 8 main courses as I recall, and an equal number of appetizers), they all sounded so wonderful it was difficult to choose. While the wine list wasn't extensive, it was well rounded in terms of choices. Everyone's appetizers, main courses and desserts were fantatic. I can't recommend Niche enough. It's not cheap, so bring a healthy wallet along with your appetite. But well worth it for a special occassion!"
Dined on 02/06/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 11 for Niche Restaurant
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Not What it Used to Be
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I will be quick..This restaurant has gone from one of the best to just MEDIOCRE at best. When you add the high price tag to the meal it's a place you want to stay away from.
Ate here many times over the past year and this will be my last meal as each time over the past few months has gotten worse and worse. I dont know if they have a new chef or what but the quality of the food has gotten just plain bad. The handsome man that used to run the place also hasnt been there for a few months which is definatly effecting the over experience too.
My suggestion is there are many excellent restaurants within miles from here so go to them instead."
Ate here many times over the past year and this will be my last meal as each time over the past few months has gotten worse and worse. I dont know if they have a new chef or what but the quality of the food has gotten just plain bad. The handsome man that used to run the place also hasnt been there for a few months which is definatly effecting the over experience too.
My suggestion is there are many excellent restaurants within miles from here so go to them instead."
Dined on 12/31/2012
2011
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Review 12 for Niche Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Used to be MUCH better!
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was our second time dining at Niche and last year when we visted PR it was our favorite restaurant of the 5 we ate at and now its just average and for the price (which is very expensive) NOT WORTH it. The place is missing the energy and the excellent quality ingediants it used to have. One of the Partners/Managers last year named Chad was one of the highlights of the evening a year ago and has since moved on and boy does it show. He ordered everything for us from the drinks, wine, appatizers to the dessert and after dinner cocktails. He made the evening something special and memorable that it is just now lacking on top of the average food.Its sad to see one of our favorite places change so drastically in such a short period of time"
Dined on 01/25/2013
2011
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Niche Restaurant
Based on the average of (5) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
4.8
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate