WildKitchen

I finally had the chance to visit Wild Kitchen after hearing so many great things about the food and overall dining experience, and I can definitely see why it's so highly rated in several areas. First, the service was excellent. My server, Aisha, was attentive, friendly, and made sure I had everything I needed throughout my meal. The atmosphere was another highlight—relaxing, comfortable, and complemented by great music that made for an enjoyable evening. The only downside before even walking in was the parking. Street parking is limited, and there isn't a dedicated parking lot. They do offer valet service, which helps, but it's something to be aware of if you're visiting during busier hours. I arrived around 5:30 p.m., so I was able to find parking without much trouble. I originally planned to order the sautéed shrimp, but I learned it comes with only six shrimp for around $32, and sides are ordered separately (most are about $12, with some premium options costing more). Instead, I ordered the tempura chicken sandwich, but they were out of chicken, so I substituted the tempura snapper. Unfortunately, this was the biggest disappointment of the meal. The bread was fresh, the tomatoes and lettuce were crisp, and the sauce was delicious. However, the fish itself didn't meet my expectations. I was expecting a fresh snapper fillet, but it reminded me more of a heavily breaded frozen fish patty. The coating was very thick, oily, and overwhelmed the fish, which had very little flavor. I ended up removing most of the breading just to taste the fish, but even then it was fairly bland. The seasoned fries were very good, and the real standout of the meal was the pumpkin and coconut soup. It was absolutely divine and worth every penny. I'd happily return just for a bowl of that. I also ordered the Flower Mule. The flavor was excellent, but the serving felt quite small for a $12 cocktail. I would have loved either a larger traditional mule mug or simply a slightly taller pour to better enjoy the drink. One thoughtful touch I appreciated was the complimentary chilled water served at the table. Overall, Wild Kitchen delivered exceptional service, a welcoming atmosphere, and one of the best pumpkin and coconut soups I've had. While the tempura snapper wasn't for me, I would absolutely return to explore more of the menu. Hopefully next time I'll have a better experience with the entrée, because the hospitality and ambiance definitely make it a place worth visiting.

If I could give this place a MILLION stars, I would!!!! Where do I start?!!! Atmosphere: small cozy spot. Dim lights, spacious, music during my visit was a mix of house but it went well with the vibe. I felt like if the music would’ve been a bit more mellow it would’ve worked too. felt right at home. Service: DIEGO WAS SOOOOO OUTSTANDING!!! super welcoming, knowledgeable, enthusiastic, you can tell this guy loves what he does and embraces everything about the art of not just cooking but mixology as well. He was so pleasant to talk to, he chatted w us for a bit and we learned so much about the place, the chefs, and how they make their products such as their sauces and fermented berries for their cocktails, I mean I can go on and on of how much we learned and enjoyed talking to him. This guys face lits up every time he would talk about ingredients and the process of making it. He does speak a bit fast and I was trying to soak it all in but I was just fascinated by the history and culture so I was processing things slower lol Okay, next…… THE FOOD!!!! I will try my best bc I just HAVE NO WORDS!!! first of all I honestly either didn’t know half of the ingredients on the menu or couldn’t picture the combination of the dish in my head! So we wanted to try something very different and new. We went for the carpaccio de vieras (scallops)…. Exactly, you can’t even picture that in your head!! And OH MY GOSHHHHH!!! it was a party of flavors in your mouth with a diff experience in every bite. I can’t even describe the flavors bc it was something I’ve never ever had in my life!! (I’ve eaten in Italy, Greece,France, Latin America…) This dish was sooo amazingly spectacular that I literally was having micro bites (like droplets) and fully enjoy what each and every single one of my tastes buds was experiencing. Honestly freaking MIND BLOWING!!! Like it made it to the top memorable moments of my life! I’m serious about this experience. You ever watched the food network and wished you were a judge in this shows?!! I have and this fulfilled that dream!!! Ok, next we ordered the octopus. Same feeling as the carpaccio! This dish came w a few carrots and a some sort of purée of squash or pumpkin idk and mushrooms that were so flavorful in every bite. I honestly just enjoyed the dish with no questions asked lol Then we ordered the elk. This dish had a brown sauce that was so mind blowing like to me it tasted like it had a slight and perfect hint of basil but I didn’t!!! Diego explained to us how it was made but I will save the details and not ruin the surprise for you!!! Also came w a puree and potatoes. MAMMA MIA I just couldn’t have enough, talk enough about this place when we went home and I am planning on going back this weekend before we leave the island!!! Another great gesture was that the chef himself came out to greet us. Guy is super nice and humble w such a good vibe! I really wish this team the greatest success and happiness because I can tell they are an extraordinary team that have a huge passion for what they do and they work well together. We were treated like family and they had such a great freaking vibe!!!! Spoiler one of the chefs was on a tv show and another was just servicing at the Super Bowl. Like these are the big deal with such humble hearts. Ok ok I’ll stop it now lol.. but deff pay them a visit and I hope they continue to succeed and that no matter how big they make it I can still be able to be enjoy their art wherever their success takes them 🫶🏻🫶🏻 I feel weird taking pictures of my food but I wish I would’ve use the flash for the carpaccio and the tale light was yellow but here are a few pics

What a wonderful find... Great place.. the food is amazing.. we had the yellow beet carpaccio, osso bucco with foie gras.. duck breast and snapper.. service is very good.. highly recommended

Positive vibes! Tight security, for u, to relax and enjoy; everything! Many Camaras, inside and out! Just opened! The surround music, vatied from Jazz to House, and everything in between ,with an upbeat! High ceilings with the right light. The decor, is fantastic! Many unique items! All servers, que Rico! Brayeliz, was my server. She is bilingual, polite and very helpful with my requests. Carely, the Barkeep was incredible with the House drink! The Hostess was welcoming and bi-linquel. The Valet Alvaro, Was very attentive to the cars outside! Met the Owner, he is going to be a hit on Pinero. Air, is nice! Not too cold, just right!. Highly recommended! Will be back!☘️🇵🇷 Been returning; sat in the main Dining Room! Diego is a professional in his Profession! Had the Scallops & Eggs, with a Cafe Latte. Avocado Toast & Sea Food Pasta. Valet parking is available, with someone watching the vehicles at all times.