Tin Box - Puerto Real

This place is a vibe! Loved it. Sushi and calamari were on point (and I'm picky, having lived in Japan) and staff were super friendly. Wish we had time to go back more than once! Ambiance and food were well worth the slightly more expensive prices. The two of us spent $62 on one appetizer, two sushi rolls, one mocktail, and tip.

The food is excellent for the area, and the service is outstanding. We were in a hurry to catch a tour, and they went above and beyond to accommodate our time constraints.

For appetizers, we opted for the bacon, which turned out to be a great selection. The bacon was thick-cut and accompanied by a flavorful sauce that enhanced the taste of the lettuce underneath. As for the sushi, the El Gordito tempura-battered roll was delicious, generously served with wasabi and ginger. The chopsticks and small bowls for soy sauce contributed to a satisfying sushi experience. Moving on to the BBQ, we tried the trio platter that included chicken, ribs, and pulled pork. While it may not be the best BBQ I've ever had, it was solid and enjoyable. I did wish for some additional sauce on the side, but considering it's on the island, it might be some of the best BBQ available. The southern slaw was a refreshing addition, while the cornbread, although very sweet, had a delightful coconut flavor. The hush puppies, however, were a bit dry and could be skipped. Overall, we had a pleasant dinner that suited both my partner and me—especially since I enjoy sushi and he doesn’t. I would definitely return for the sushi or when we're looking for a change from fish and fried food.

The host was a bit frustrating as she didn’t communicate what was happening, leaving us confused about when we would be seated. Once we finally were, though, the atmosphere was actually quite pleasant. The server was friendly, the place was busy, and the lighting was nice. I’m conflicted, but I’d say if you’re looking for drinks and BBQ and aren’t in a hurry, it’s worth a visit. Otherwise, you might want to skip it!

I wanted to love this place. The location is great and the vibe is fantastic...but at least on our visit, the food and service did not keep up. We were seated near the time the hostess said we would be. The server was friendly as she gave us the news that several items were sold out or would take hours to be served. We ordered assuming that the other items were running at normal serving pace. We were wrong. Our drinks came quickly and those were good, but our food came out 1 hour and 45 minutes later. And it was mediocre. Ribs were tough and lacked flavor. Salad was a pile of lettuce with some watermelon wedges and nearly no dressing, goat cheese or bacon. Essentially water in another form. I can recommend the fries and corn bread. I think this must have been an off night but management handled it so poorly, I cannot recommend a visit.