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Carambola Island Restaurant

Carr. 996 Km. 4.3, Bo. Puerto Real | Blue Horizon Boutique Resort, 00765, Puerto Rico
787-741-3318
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Cuisines: Caribbean
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, After-hours
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Restaurant details
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, After-hours
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Orlando, Florida
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

I came to dinner with my lovely friend and it was a very lovely evening in Paradise. The food was great and inexpensive. I will be back with the Love of my life because is also a great place for a romantic outing!! Seriously its so beautiful and most of all very peaceful and private.

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New York
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Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2013

We recently tried this restaurant which has a lovely view. Service was excellent and the food very good to excellent. We had an empanada appetizer which was excellent. We each had something we didn't care for on the entree which really wasn't the restaurant's fault just a taste issue (DH didn't like the Tostones with his Traditional dish fried fish... More

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Isla de Vieques, Puerto Rico
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6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2013

Last evening I met friends for drinks at Carambola and I then stayed for dinner. Not overly hungry I ordered 3 appetizers and WOW, such portions and so delicious. The ceviche is some of the best I have ever tasted. The pork ribs were so tender and tasty, more like a dinner serving than an appetizer. I rounded it off... More

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San Marcos, Texas
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13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2013

My husband and I enjoyed a lovely meal of Puerto Rican holiday foods on Christmas Eve at the Carambola Island Restaurant. It was the only time we ate there and the chef did an excellent job at preparing a tasty meal that was not as greasy as other caribbean food we had eaten on Vieques. It was a fixed price... More

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New York City, New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2013

My last visit was 14 years ago when Blue Horizon was the top destination on the island. Although the atmosphere has mellowed, the food ( & service) was excellent. The seafood motofungo and the pork were delicious as were the popover starters. The bartender did waiter duty as well, and handled both jobs with ease- very attentive and friendly. Great... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2013 via mobile

I have traveled extensively throughout the Caribbean.. and in all of my travels I've never found a chef who has the Caribbean flare as good as this Chef.. unfortunately I discovered this restaurant towards the end of our 2 week stay. like I said earlier this place is a must go..the Seafood malfungo with just the right hint of garlic... More

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Columbia, MS
2 reviews
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2012

My title pretty much sums it up. My partner and I stayed at the hotel which was a less than average experience so how could I expect much more from the on site restaurant. I might be a little judgemental on the service as it was tough for them as we had to send alomst everything back and other tables... More

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Maine
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Reviews in 47 cities Reviews in 47 cities
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2012

You cant charge the same as El Quenepo if you are going to have a bartender in an untucked shirt double time dishing out drinks, and 30 dollar entrees while seating people. Food was nothing special. I guess this is why there were 70 percent empty tables here and we couldnt get in ANYWHERE else on the beach last second... More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
2 reviews
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2012

Sadly, the quality of food and service for our group of 15 was nothing short of horrendous, and qualifies as the worst meal of any we had during our 7 day stay in Vieques. From the white bread on the table to the tasteless, rubbery mussels and shrimp, and 2 hour wait for dinner, this was an embarrassment. The manager... More

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San Juan, Puerto Rico
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 October 2012

It was a pleasant surprise when I found out they have a new Chef, which was also privately trained by the former Chef to maintain the restaurant's former menu food quality (which is still available upon request) The guy is a genius, which was not a surprise, when I learned about his working experience under tutelage by Top Chefs. Morning... More

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