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Aguaviva
Aguaviva, opened in 2002, specializes in "Seaside Latino Cuisine" the freshest fish and seafood prepared with Latino - Caribbean flair by chef Hector Crespo, and fraturing an amazing ceviche and oyster bar in front of an open kitchen.
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85 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Rating Breakdown 85 reviews
5 stars
(26)
4 stars
(36)
3 stars
(9)
2 stars
(10)
1 star
(4)
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(40)
- hot spot(23)
- neighborhood gem(20)
- special occasion(16)
- romantic(13)
- good for groups(7)
Aguaviva Reviews List
Review 1 for Aguaviva
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ceviche is king here!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food and service! The ambiance was energetic and fun. The two of us shared ceviche and the paella, and both were fantastic! We finished with the chocolate mousse cake and espresso. Again, both were amazing! If you are in Old San Juan make sure your visit includes an evening at Aguaviva!!"
Dined on 6/15/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 2 for Aguaviva
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A Viejo San Juan gem!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"What a delicious assortment of seafood -- any way you like it! Aguaviva has a very nice array of cerviches, which are fresh and tasty. We also loved the coconut shrimp -- wish I could post a photo as the presentation is as wonderful as they are tasty. Definitely try the seafood paella -- it was full of scallops, lobster, shrimp, octopus and other seafood -- fabulously delicious! Aguaviva was a nice "find" in downtown Old San Juan."
Dined on 6/14/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 3 for Aguaviva
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Overpriced
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was average. Overhyped. Portions were small and not matched with pricing."
Dined on 6/14/2013
2012
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Review 4 for Aguaviva
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
It was ok.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I was really excited to go to this restaurant. I had looked up best restaurant in San Juan and this place was at the top. The decor was ok, great service, but more important than anything elsr, i wanted great food. This wasn't great, it was good. I'm from New York City so my expectations are pretty high."
Dined on 5/26/2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 5 for Aguaviva
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
From my review I posted on Yelp
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This has to be one of the best restaurants to eat in Old San Juan! Great ambiance and delicious food!
I would highly recommend getting the Watermelon Sangria, It's so tasty and refreshing. We loved it so much we ordered a pitcher of it.
My wife and I ordered the the" De Lujo" Seafood Tower with the Red Snapper ceviche and the octopus ceviche. This mid sized (out of the 3) seafood tower comes with 12 oysters 18 steamed muscles, shrimp and 2 ceviches of your choice along with a side of fried plantains. That being said we made this tower our meal."
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for Aguaviva
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
great sea food place
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"great sea food place - really recommended !! Very great service"
Dined on 5/24/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, hot spot
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Review 7 for Aguaviva
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ridiculously Overpriced
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The ambiance and service were quite nice, it looked very promising. However, for my friend and I, the bill was $100.00 (including tip). My friend had a specialty drink and I only had a beer. We each ordered an entree (seafood) and split a garden salad. The food wasn't bad...actually my friend's salmon was quite delicious and cooked to perfection. However, my fried snapper with lobster mofongo was overly salty and blah. I'm from Washington DC, so it is not as if I'm not used to paying a pretty penny for a nice dinner. Aguaviva wasn't bad, it just wasn't worth the price. We went to a small Puerto Rican restaurant the next day for a 1/3 of the price and every bite was mouthwatering."
Dined on 5/03/2013
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Review 8 for Aguaviva
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Service was the major downfall
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Service was the major downfall here. Stephanie was trying but seemed a bit in the weeds. The food was good but not ecstatic or fanciful.. I guess I was expecting too much after having eaten at Marmalade the night before."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 9 for Aguaviva
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The seafood was very good,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The seafood was very good, if a bit on the expensive side. But everything in San Juan seemed to be."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2011
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Review 10 for Aguaviva
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Reasonable
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was alright but nothing to write home about. Service was very good and attentive waitress. However it was extremely noisy and could barely hear my dinner guest. I cannot say that the food was value for money, also the restaurant obviously does multiple service in an evening so felt pressure to hurry up and leave .. which we ignored.
I will not be in a rush to go back again."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2009
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Review 11 for Aguaviva
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
"Locals get seated first"
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"OK, while we much enjoyed the food and drink options on the menu (ceviches, in particular, are great), one thing cast a grey cloud over the whole experience.
We made the reservation for 8:30, arrived a little early, and were graciously told that the table would be ready within minutes and to have a cocktail at the bar in the meantime. No problem.
Over an hour later, we were still not seated. Famished, irritated, and looking around in dismay, we were ready to leave, when we started chatting with a couple local ladies at the bar, who offered some insight.
We thought we noticed several people who apparently had arrived much after us and were seated before us, and sure enough, "locals get sat first," said one woman."
We made the reservation for 8:30, arrived a little early, and were graciously told that the table would be ready within minutes and to have a cocktail at the bar in the meantime. No problem.
Over an hour later, we were still not seated. Famished, irritated, and looking around in dismay, we were ready to leave, when we started chatting with a couple local ladies at the bar, who offered some insight.
We thought we noticed several people who apparently had arrived much after us and were seated before us, and sure enough, "locals get sat first," said one woman."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, hot spot
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Review 12 for Aguaviva
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We had heard a lot about Aquaviva,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We had heard a lot about Aquaviva, it more than lived up to our expectations. We never left the appetizers section, the choices were so good. I recommend the oysters and the tuna tartar ceviche, they were the best! Pricy but worth the trip into old San Juan."
Dined on 04/10/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 13 for Aguaviva
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service was pleasant but slow
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Service was pleasant but slow from sitting us to drinks to food. Food is very good though. To be fair we were a table of 7. Nice cocktails and wine list."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 14 for Aguaviva
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Not open for business as advertised
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The restaurant was not open for service when I had my reservation. I was in Sam Juan for a week vacation. No call or no apologies."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2007
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Review 15 for Aguaviva
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Enjoyed Aguaviva. Came here
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Enjoyed Aguaviva. Came here once before when visiting PR and chose to return. It didnt disappoint. Everyone was happy with their voices. Decor was fun. Service attentive."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 16 for Aguaviva
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This restaurant was fun and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This restaurant was fun and had wonderful food. Our server was extremely knowledgeable about the menu and was attentive without being intrusive. The food was perfectly prepared and served immediately. We had a great meal in a very fun atmosphere. The blueberry mojitos were great too!"
Dined on 03/29/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, hot spot
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Review 17 for Aguaviva
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Six of us had dinner at Aguaviva,
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Six of us had dinner at Aguaviva, and found the food very marginal. We expected a very nice meal from the reviews we had read. We came away disappointed in almost every aspect. Skip this restaurant if you are looking for a fine dining experience, with sophisticated food. Aguaviva was underwhelming."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2010
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Review 18 for Aguaviva
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Not worth 2 hour wait WITH a reserv
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Despite having a reservation, we waited 2 hours for our table. It was my birthday & I really wanted to eat there. Although the food was terrific, the wait & abysmal non-service from the bartender overshadowed my birthday celebration."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 19 for Aguaviva
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Best whole fried snapper ever!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great fried oysters, great ceviche, best fried whole snapper I've ever had. Very nice people, cool neighborhood,, highly recommend!"
Dined on 03/19/2013
2006
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Review 20 for Aguaviva
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
OpenTable Diner
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, hot spot
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Review 21 for Aguaviva
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The grilled oysters were to
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The grilled oysters were to die for. The lobster mashed potatoes were excellent. They fix a killer Mojito as well. If you go to Old San Juan, nobody should pass up this place. The menu is pricey, but your on vacation. Live a little."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2011
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Review 22 for Aguaviva
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The salmon with lobster potatoes
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The salmon with lobster potatoes were awsome.
Noise level was a little higher than Energetic."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 23 for Aguaviva
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Waitress, Rosa, was sweet...hostess
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Waitress, Rosa, was sweet...hostess was a b."
Dined on 03/10/2013
2013
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Review 24 for Aguaviva
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
PR 1st time
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was pretty good. My husband had a filet and it had lots of fat on it. But the Mahi Mahi was awesome. The sister restaurant DragonFly was where they took us to wait and have cocktails. That place was awesome!!! Aguaviva was extremely loud and service was okay."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 25 for Aguaviva
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The wait staff provided amazing
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The wait staff provided amazing service and the seafood was really good."
Dined on 03/03/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 26 for Aguaviva
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food was excellent, so
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was excellent, so delicious. The specialty drinks were ok. The service was fine, not great. The restaurant has a very cool decoration. Overall, it was a good dinning experience."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 27 for Aguaviva
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
We will not go back to Aguaviva
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We will not go back to Aguaviva anytime soon. We waited at least 20 minutes for a drink at the bar before our reservation. Once seated we waited 15 minutes before anyone acknowledged our presence and asked us if we wanted a drink. The Ceviche was the only pleasant surprise of the night. The meal was beyond poor. Very disappointed."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2013
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Review 28 for Aguaviva
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This was my third visit, really
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This was my third visit, really enjoyed it once again. Good quality food and great dessert cocktails as an alternative to pudding!"
Dined on 02/24/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 29 for Aguaviva
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Yummy Ceviche! Restaurant
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Yummy Ceviche! Restaurant space is limited so definitely recommend a reservation for the weekends, but the service and food were terrific."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2008
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Review 30 for Aguaviva
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Wonderful fresh seafood -
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Wonderful fresh seafood - enjoyed the ceviche tasting very much."
Dined on 02/28/2013
2007
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Review 31 for Aguaviva
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
My partner and I went here
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"My partner and I went here last Friday, 2/22 and had a GREAT time. The food was awesome, but if you go ask for Diana - she was amazing!! She made us feel so good and was very engaged with us and never missed a beat."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, hot spot
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Review 32 for Aguaviva
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
FLAWLESS EATING EXPERIENCE!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Trust me - the food was amazing. Service was superb. Absolutely - this restaurant is on my short list for the best restaurants I've enjoyed to eat."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2008
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, hot spot
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Review 33 for Aguaviva
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Our meals were very disappointing.
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Our meals were very disappointing. First of all, we waited for more than 30 minutes for a table, even though we had a reservation. My main course red snapper dish, that was listed as a specialty of the house, was so over cooked that it could not be cut with a knife."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2011
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Review 34 for Aguaviva
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
How about your fast turnover?
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"How about your fast turnover? Appetizers arrive before drinks, mains while stilling eating appetizers. In and out 45 minutes. Not quite the dining experience we were hoping for. Noisy and obviously on a "how many times can we turn this table" plan. Some food was ok, but surf and turf was dry and lifeless."
Dined on 02/25/2013
2009
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Review 35 for Aguaviva
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Great Appetizers, Bland Mains
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My girlfriend and I were excited to get some seafood in San Juan, and Aguaviva seemed a perfect fit. The environment was clean, hip, and fun, and the service was good.
We ordered a ceviche (tuna tartare, which was very good but a little bitter), a crab cake, and some Buneulos to share. All of the starters had good flavor and were large enough to share among two people. For our mains, I took the snapper with lobster mofongo while my girlfriend chose the sole filet. We were looking forward to the main courses after such delicious starters, but were very disappointed by what arrived. The fish was overcooked and bland, and for the price not a good value. Overall, the dinner was okay, but I would suggest a meal of appetizers/ceviches."
Dined on 02/24/2013
2013
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Review 36 for Aguaviva
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We came for Valentine's Day
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We came for Valentine's Day dinner and brought our baby. I sat under an a/c vent so that was probably the only thing that was uncomfortable for me. I had to change my baby's diaper and a waitress told me that they didn't have a changing table so she took me across the street to Parrot Club (their sister restaurant) where they did have one. I thought that was so nice that she took time out to walk me and ask them if I could use the changing table. The restaurant was happening and had great seafood. I loved the tuna cerviche they had. I had the scallop risotto, which I thought had a little more black pepper than I would have liked. My husband had the snapper mofongo which was good. Definitely would come back!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2005
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 37 for Aguaviva
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent meal at reasonable
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Excellent meal at reasonable price. Oysters and crab cake a highlight."
Dined on 02/21/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 38 for Aguaviva
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Bob
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was good but pricey for the amount of food and the drinks were also pricey and not very strong."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
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Review 39 for Aguaviva
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great spot for seafood with
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great spot for seafood with a creative flair.
We had shrimp garlic appetizer and the grilled lobster--both were scrumptious!
Service was excellent."
We had shrimp garlic appetizer and the grilled lobster--both were scrumptious!
Service was excellent."
Dined on 02/13/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 40 for Aguaviva
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We ate at Aguaviva on a Sunday
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We ate at Aguaviva on a Sunday night of a holiday weekend. The restaurant seemed caught off guard by how busy it was? The hostess was very flustered and overwhelmed. Thankfully we had made a reservation, although we still had to wait about 20-30 minutes. When finally sat, they were out of menus, and it took awhile for our waitress to check on us. Once she did though, her service was excellent. She seemed to thrive on the craziness of the night. She even went behind the bar to make our drinks, which tasted great. Like I said, they were slammed and only had one bartender on duty. The appetizers were excellent but neither one of us were a fan of our entrees, but the dessert was very good."
Dined on 02/17/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, hot spot
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Review 41 for Aguaviva
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Extremely bad service...avoid
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Only 6 people including myself and my brother at the bar, and was ignored for 10 mins than could not get the bar tender to make a drink. Was too preoccupied talking and standing around. She was unable to multi task and could only do one thing at a time. When we finally ordered drinks she was so distracted she made us some unordered watermelon shots and kept spilling the drinks she was trying to make. Finally a table was available for us 50 minutes after arriving despite a reservation at 9:30pm. But it took the bar tender another 15-20mins to print the bill, then take my payment, and hand me change. While I was at the bar I spoke with the hostess asking what is the bar tenders problem...dinner service was equally bad. Avoid!"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 42 for Aguaviva
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent service- our server
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Excellent service- our server was perfect !
The ceviche was AMAZING!!!"
The ceviche was AMAZING!!!"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2013
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Review 43 for Aguaviva
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Good food in old San Juan.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My wife and I went to Aguaviva during a quick trip to Old San Juan. It came highly recommended and the recommendations were right. We shared a ceviche al ajillo which was the best we had ever tasted. It was followed by a whole Red snapper stuffed with mofongo. The fish was moist, the mofongo was stuffed as well, with bits of lobster. In all a memorable dish. We shared a dessert of white chocolate with Raspberry coulis. It was a meal to remember."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 44 for Aguaviva
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This place was a great romantic valentines treat. We love it"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2009
Special Features: romantic
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Aguaviva
Based on the average of (41) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
2 out of 2 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic