Carli's Fine Bistro & Piano

206 Calle Tetuan
San Juan, PR 00901
ph. 787-725-4927
em. [email protected]

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This is a hip and elegant bistro which offers the finest and exquisite international, Caribbean and creative cuisine. The owner, Carli Muñoz, considered among the finest contemporary jazz pianists today, performs nightly from Monday through Saturdays. Patrons from all the world visit us to enjoy Carli's music, exquisite menu, classic bar and artistic ambiance...

Carli's has been in the golden corner of Rafael Carrion Plaza at the historic Banco Popular Building in Old San Juan Puerto Rico since December of 1998; undoubtedly recognized as “the best location” in Old San Juan. On the open terrace you are surrounded by historic buildings, at night add the stars and the pulse of people walking by, with a view of the San Juan Bay.

Muñoz's nightly piano solo and accompanied performances, along with the award-winning cuisine (3 times Chef Hat Award winner), the classic bar, the warm service and cool ambiance, make Carli’s Fine Bistro & Piano the world-class restaurant it is; an insuperable option for a truly magical, pleasurable and memorable evening.

About Carli Munoz: Carli played 11 years with the Beach Boys during the 70's, and performed and recorded with other rock and jazz great icons such as Wilson Pickett, Jan & Dean, Evie Sands, Peter Cetera, Henry Gross, Blondie Chaplin and in the jazz genge: George Benson, Charles Lloyd, Wayne Henderson, Les McCann, Chico Hamilton and many others. Recent works include a series of live recordings at Carli's - Vol. 1, 2, and 3; “Love Tales” featuring piano solo; “Both Sides Now” with Eddie Gomez on bass, Joe Chambers on drums and Jeremie Steigs on flute; and “Maverick”, with Eddie Gomez on bass, Jack DeJohnette on drums, David Sanchez on tenor sax and Don Byron on clarinet.

Carli's warm and artistic vibe will charm you while you savor exotic assortments of gourmet tapas and exquisite international entrees, or sip on your favorite martini from our classic bar on our main room or under the stars with a view of the San Juan Bay from our open terrace. Today, Carli’s not only continues to grow, but has excelled in the art of fine dining and live jazz entertainment, without sacrificing the comfort of casual elegance and competitive pricing. We also pride ourselves for the special care we take in selecting the wines on our list. Staff wise, we have been fortunate enough to embroider a tight nit family. On that account we have committed ourselves to the mission of “creating a joyous, exciting and professional environment in which our guest will enjoy an excellent dining experience accompanied by superb live music and service”.

We at Carli's Fine Bistro& Piano pledge to live up to our mission of excellence.

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Hosts Jam Session: Yes

Directions: Dear visitor: Beware of taxi drivers and other tourism related staff including some hotel concierges that might steer you wrong by saying that “they don't know where Carli's is” or “Carli's no longer exist”, etc. We've have repeatedly heard comments from our visitors that have encounter this unfortunate problem. This practice comes from some restaurants owners that pay taxi drivers and hotel personnel to lure clients; especially tourists, often by discouraging them from accessing their planned destination. We don't support that practice- we love and respect our clientele and it's capacity to choose or not spending an enchanted evening with us, by our own merits. TIP: Ask the cab driver to take you to the Banco Popular Building, on Recinto Sur Street (of course in Old San Juan). We thank you for your patronage.