COA at Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
Open-fire cooking and an acclaimed wine cellar, a fine-dining finish to a TPC Dorado Beach round (Discover Puerto Rico). The resort also lists a COA bar with 650+ wines.
Golf in Puerto Rico ends at the table. Island cooking blends Taíno, Spanish, African and American influences, and Discover Puerto Rico counts more than 4,000 eateries, from award-winning San Juan chefs to roadside kiosks and seafood shacks. Here is how to pair each golf region with a memorable meal.
Where to eat near the courses
Seagrapes at the Four Seasons
Fresh seafood and local flavors with Atlantic views, plus the El Cocoteros golf grill steps from Bahía Beach.
Iguana’s Cocina Puertorriqueña at Rio Mar
Puerto Rican cooking beside the Rio Mar clubhouse, with a casino and several restaurants next door at the Wyndham.
Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve restaurants
Steakhouse, hibachi and Puerto Rican restaurants a short walk from the Puerto Rico Open course.
Royal Isabela’s farm-to-table dining and a local lechonera
The lodge cooks farm-to-table; for roast pork and a cold Medalla beer, Discover Puerto Rico recommends a traditional lechonera in the west.
Guamaní Restaurant & Bar at El Legado
An on-site restaurant for post-round dinner, with villas if you want to stay.
Guavate and the Ruta del Lechón
The “pork highway” of roadside lechoneras serving slow-roasted pork in the central mountains, a popular detour from Caguas Real and Guayama.
Dishes to order
| Dish | What it is |
|---|---|
| Lechón asado | Slow-roasted pork, the star of the lechoneras at Guavate |
| Mofongo | Mashed plantains with garlic and pork cracklings |
| Arroz con gandules | Rice with pigeon peas |
| Asopao de mariscos | A hearty seafood and rice soup |
| Tripleta | A pre-round sandwich stacked with meats |
| Alcapurrias & bacalaítos | Fritters sold from beachside kiosks and food trucks |
| Medalla | The local beer for the 19th hole |
Tips
- Plan one non-resort meal. A lechonera lunch costs far less than resort dining and is part of the trip.
- Book resort restaurants early on busy weekends and during the Puerto Rico Open.
- Budget for dining. Food and drink is a big line item in our trip cost calculator.
More: itineraries, golf hotels and the official Discover Puerto Rico food guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I eat after golf in Puerto Rico?
Try lechón asado at a lechonera in Guavate, mofongo, asopao de mariscos, or alcapurrias and bacalaítos from a beachside kiosk, with a Medalla beer.
Are there good restaurants at Puerto Rico golf resorts?
Yes. Dorado Beach has COA, the Four Seasons has Seagrapes, Rio Mar has Iguana’s Cocina Puertorriqueña, and the Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve has a steakhouse, hibachi and Puerto Rican restaurants.
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