Local Atmosphere, Local Flavor
Puerto Rico
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Restaurant El Ancla
Contact:
- +1 787 840 2450
Location:
- Avenue Hostos 805
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Description:
Located at Ponce's city beach, the fresh seafood of this establishment are served with papas fritas (french fries) and garlic bread. The menu includes shrimp, lobster, chicken and beef and the salmon filet and paella are recommended. This is one of the better choices for regional specialties. Locals call the conch dish 'sexy conch' because of its aphrodisiac qualities. Definitely worth the trip for travelers to the area.
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Mark's at the Melia
Contact:
- +1 787 284 6275
Location:
- 75 Calle Cristina
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Description:
Romantic elegance and an international flair contribute to the popularity of this upscale eatery. Located in Ponce, the restaurant is a small oasis nestled within the 100-year old Hotel Melia. The cuisine, often described as Nuevo Latino, is prepared by the award winning Chef Mark French. Mark's at the Melia specializes in fresh seafood, beef and lamb entrees, in addition to appetizers that include Sauteed Smoked Salmon with Caramelized Mango. A distinguished wine list dates back to the 1960s.
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La Terraza
Contact:
- 787/259-7676
Location:
- Av. Caribe 1150
- In the Ponce Hilton
Description:
This big and sunny restaurant has a dramatic view. Two-story walls of windows sweep the eye out over the greenery of the hotel's garden. Lunchtimes focus on a well-stocked buffet that dominates rooms off to the side of the eating area. At nighttime, except for a sprawling soup-and-salad bar (access to which is included in the price of any main course), the buffet is eliminated in favor of a la carte dining that's choreographed by a carefully trained staff. There are different themed menus every day. Menu items change but are likely to include grilled grouper with either lemon butter or criolla sauce; T-bone steaks with béarnaise, red-wine, or mushroom sauce; a succulent chateaubriand that's prepared for two diners at a time; and lobster that's available several different ways.
