Club Babylon, Carolina: Isla Verde /MIZ
Restaurants & Clubs February-2004, By:Janeth Vilariño
Hanging Out
San Juan after dark is HOT! Its eclectic mix of Afro-Caribbean beats, hip-hop and disco rhythms keeps everyone moving until dawn. The clubs go all out to put together special events, theme parties and feature famous international guest DJs to keep the scene ratcheted up. It all starts heating up around 11 pm, but getting dressed to turn heads starts well before that. San Juan’s after-dark fashion is as thrilling as the intoxicating rhythms.
Here are a few suggestions to get you going in San Juan after dark. Check the directories for a comprehensive listing of club information for your area including type of club, location and phone numbers.
Club Babylon This lively disco is a favorite among locals and tourists. The DJ keeps the dance floor pulsing with hip-hop, top 40, house, and techno as the emcee stirs up the crowd. The multilevel venue caters to different age groups, depending on the night. Thursday 18+, Friday 21+, Saturday 23+, Wyndham El San Juan Hotel, Isla Verde.
Liquid & Wet You have a choice of two fantastic spots at the Water Club. The chic Liquid attracts an elegant 23-and-older crowd. On Friday and Saturday nights the DJ heats things up with a variety of music, including house. Wet, which features the unique concept “Beds in Heaven” attracts beautiful people to lounge on sofas and beds and enjoy the spectacular view of the Isla Verde Beach from this sexy rooftop venue. Sushi is served until 2 am. The Water Club, Isla Verde.
Moorings This casual locale boasts three different ambiances: an open-air terrace, a gazebo, and a bar/restaurant area with dance floor. The DJ keeps the place thundering Tuesday – Saturday nights with a variety of retro and dance tunes. Daily happy hour starts at 5:30 pm. The kitchen serves until 1am. Moorings, Condado.
Óleo Inspired by the latest European trend, this hip lounge is the place for Sanjuaneros to see and be seen. Its newly refurbished VIP room, called the Black Room, boasts, you guessed it, an all black decor. Óleo features local DJs as well as DJs from the States and Europe. Be sure to enjoy some of the great sushi. Óleo, Old San Juan.
Lava Lava is as hot as its name implies. Its artwork, decor and intoxicating atmosphere draws a swank fashion crowd. Famed DJs get the dance floor sizzling with progressive, house, and electronic beats. Doors open at 10 pm Tuesday – Saturday. Lava, Old San Juan.
Spybar After 2 am, this martini lounge is your late-night alternative. Go with the vanguard mix of one of the the Island’s best DJs as you settle in with an exotic-flavored martini, such as chocolate or key lime. This place is so trendy it doesn’t need a sign. Spybar, Condado.
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Casa Grande Café 787-894-3939
Utuado. Jungle Jane's is located at Casa Grande Mountain Retreat. Dine on the veranda in a stunning mountain setting. Comidas criolla and more contemporary dishes are on the menu. Try homemade pasta and shrimp or grilled salmon in a mango-papaya sauce.
Grille Room, The 800-4-RIOMAR
Río Grande. Enjoy traditional fine dining in a warm and inviting club atmosphere with sensational views of our golf courses and the Ocean. Our steakhouse style menu features succulent steaks, chicken and fresh grilled seafood and an extensive wine list.
Liquid Bar at Tangerine 888-265-6699
Carolina: Isla Verde. "Liquid" is the Water Club's main bar and sizable lounge. Instantly discovered by the trend setters, "Liquid" is the fashionable "in" spot in a city famed for vibrant lifestyle and nightlife. There is a late night DJ to keep things going.
Marbella 800-4-RIOMAR
Río Grande. Enjoy spectacular buffets and traditional table service in a relaxed ocean-view setting. Sample a diverse menu, featuring everything from salads, soups, and sandwiches to fresh seafood and prime steaks.
Palio 800-4-RIOMAR
Río Grande. Our AAA Four Diamond award-winning restaurant incorporates authentic Tuscan flavors, rich spices, homemade pastas and the freshest meats, poultry and seafood into its Northern Italian menu. Reservations required.
SeaBreeze 800-4-RIOMAR
Río Grande. Dine al-fresco at this casual poolside restaurant, serving a full luncheon menu, snacks and tropical drinks. Casual dress or beachwear suggested.
Shimas 800-4-RIOMAR
Río Grande. Delight your taste for the Orient at our Asian Bistro and Sushi Bar, serving authentic Japanese sushi, plus a wide array of tantalizing dishes from the Far East. Reservations required.
Tangerine 888-265-6699
Carolina: Isla Verde. "Tangerine" serves American Asian cuisine overlooking the Atlantic and is the creation of well known Chef Nelson Rosado. "Tangerine" recently made the Conde Nast Traveler "Hot Tables" list of 75 of the most intriguing new restaurants in the world.
Wet Lounge and Sushi Bar 888-265-6699
Carolina: Isla Verde. Day and night, the rooftop exotic bar and lounge aptly named "Wet", with the best sushi bar on the island, offering a panorama of San Juan's most dazzling views, the vast expanse of the Atlantic and the buildings of the capital city.
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