Michelin Star-rated Executive Chef Juan José Cuevas believes in pairing social consciousness with exquisite taste. We place the highest value on hand-selecting products that are local, artisanal and homemade in order to craft food that is flavor-forward. Always fresh and with a contemporary flair, the food at Condado’s 1919 Restaurant is served with meticulous care and pride from our island kitchen to your table.1919 Restaurant blends the experience of world-class dining with the flavor of locally-sourced ingredients. Savor artisanal delicacies served freshly -- and with a contemporary flair -- from our kitchen to your table. Accessible ramp from lobby to 1919 Restaurant.
Dress code: Formal Attire; shoes required no dressy shorts or beach sandals.
Due to the current Executive Order, as of August 16th, 2021, all guests visiting our restaurant must present evidence of vaccination or proof of negative PCR test taken at most 72 hours prior to your reservation.
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*Some of our fresh Fish and additional items on the menu may change on a daily basis.
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Zagat Stories
VIDEO - In Post-Hurricane Puerto Rico, Resilience Leads To Sustainability For Juan José Cuevas "In the aftermath of disaster, finding hope and strength to rebuild and grow. More recently, as a way to help out staff affected by pandemic closures, Cuevas and 1919 created a number of dinner and travel package auctions to benefit their employee relief fund.." - Zagat Stories Read More.
Ranked #6 USA Today 10Best - Readers' Choice 2020
1919 Restaurant ranked #6 in the 2020 Readers' Choice 10 Best list: "Michelin Star-winning chef Juan José Cuevas helms the kitchen at 1919 Restaurant, inside the Condado Vanderbilt Hotel in Puerto Rico, where the menu focuses on locally sourced ingredients prepared and presented with modern flare." - USA Today 10Best Read More.
Chef Juan José Cuevas, 1919 Restaurant - Upscale Living Mag
"At 1919 Restaurant, Chef Cuevas utilizes his natural talent, friendly personality and knowledge to make the dining experience exciting and appealing for everyone." "Chef Cuevas, Sommelier Luis Simone, and the rest of the staff were pleasant and knowledgeable. Visit the fantastic island of Puerto Rico. Enjoy the ocean view while dining at 1919 Restaurant, where you will discover delectable food and wine delivered in an opulent setting at the Condado Vanderbilt Hotel." - Tracy Beard - Upscale Living Read More.
Go to San Juan if you want a Perfect Beach Vacation - Cosmopolitan
"This was—and I can't stress this enough—one of the best meals I've had in my entire life. From the food (insanely delicious) to the wine (perfectly paired) to the service (impeccable), it was a 10 out 10 dining experience. 1919 is located inside the Condado Vanderbilt Hotel, and it's headed by Michelin Star-rated executive chef Juan Jose Cuevas. He gives you a Puerto Rican twist on a farm-to-table meal (meaning everything is sourced from locally grown food)." - Ama Kwarteng - Cosmopolitan Read More.
Instagram and oxen: How a Puerto Rico restaurant gets its ingredients - USA Today 10 Best
"Frutos is just one of the places Juan José Cuevas, Executive Chef of 1919 Restaurant inside San Juan’s Condado Vanderbilt hotel, sources his ingredients. The celebrated chef returned to his home island in 2012, after spending years working in kitchens from San Sebastian, Spain to San Francisco and New York City, including chef Dan Barber’s Blue Hill." - Regan Stephens - USA Today Read More.
"From sourcing the best organic ingredients directly from local farmers to the flawless execution of every single dish, 1919 is a serious culinary experience that stays with you long after you've left the island. The menu changes around five times a year, but you can expect fresh, vibrant modern Puerto Rican dishes that show off the island's diverse natural bounty. The wine list that accompanies that menu is just as powerful: 300+ bottles that hit highlights from France and Italy as well as lesser-known, but equally delicious wines from California, Spain and central Europe. Simply: This is the most elegant fine dining restaurant in Puerto Rico." - Kris Fordham, Conde Nast Traveler Read More.
Your Next Getaway: Tulum Is Out, This Island Is in - Fortune Magazine
"If you’d like your next getaway to be a little more stress-free, head to San Juan, Puerto Rico. It has all of the vibrant culture and laid-back appeal of Tulum, but with far fewer crowds. Plus, there’s no passport required. Where to stay: "... the Condado Vanderbilt celebrates its centennial this year. The historic, oceanfront property maintains its air of old-school sophistication and service while also offering modern amenities..." What to eat: "... approximately 75% of the ingredients on the plates at 1919 Restaurant come from the island. Chef Juan José Cuevas returned to his homeland after working at restaurants like the Michelin-starred Blue Hill in New York City, bringing his expert technique and passion for working with local farmers to dishes like chayote salad with goat cheese, and handmade pasta with arugula-pistachio pesto and pickled ají dulce." - Regan Stephens, Fortune Read More.
1919 Fortalece Alianzas con Productores Locales - IN Puerto Rico Magazine
“No hay experiencia culinaria más auténtica que un menú de alta cocina elaborado a partir de la oferta local”. Así resume Ben Tutt, gerente general del Condado Vanderbilt, la motivación tras los ofrecimientos del menú de temporada de 1919, restaurante insignia de la lujosa hospedería de Condado. Con esto en mente, el equipo gastronómico de 1919, encabezado por el chef ejecutivo Juan José Cuevas y la sous chef Carol Reyes, apuesta a la utilización de productos cosechados y adquiridos en Puerto Rico para el realce de su nuevo menú." Read More. (in Spanish)
The 6 Best Hotels in Puerto Rico - Forbes Magazine
"The hotel also has one of the hottest restaurants in the city, 1919, where Michelin-starred chef Juan Jose Cuevas does farm-to-table cuisine with a Puerto Rican twist." Read More.
In Conversation with Chef Juan José Cuevas - Downtown Magazine NYC
"We change the menu four to five times a year. My approach is simple: let the ingredient speak for themselves. We are always in continuous conversation with our local farmers to develop our menus. As for the tasting menu, we always begin light and simple and slowly gear up to more complex combinations: from barely touched to substantially enhanced in flavor. Condado Vanderbilt brings prestige, elegance, and finesse to 1919. The Condado area is busy, lively and close to everything. It is the best location to stay if you are in San Juan, PR."- Nicole Haddad, Downtown Magazine NYC. Read more.
Puerto Rico Dining - #FlyWashington
"1919: Housed in the elegant Condado Vanderbilt Hotel, 1919 is helmed by Chef Juan Jose Cuevas, a Michelin-star chef and native Puerto Rican, who supports the island’s small farmers by buying their exquisite produce. Cuevas’ contemporary menu leans toward fresh local fsh and island specialties. Chef Cuevas helped feed thousands of hurricane survivors in the weeks after Hurricane Maria."- Michael Shapiro, #FlyWashington Magazine. Read more.
