Banyan Tree Grill — Restaurant in Carolina

I recently had the pleasure of visiting Banyan Tree Grill, and it quickly became one of those rare places that you walk into as a stranger but leave feeling like a regular. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, with an energy that strikes the perfect balance between laid-back and lively.

What really made my experience stand out was Martin, the bartender. From the moment I sat down, it was clear he wasn’t just there to pour drinks he genuinely cares about the people he serves. A passionate boxing enthusiast, Martin has a unique way of connecting with patrons through conversation. He doesn’t just talk at people; he listens, he engages, and he respects every individual’s story and perspective.

His ability to build relationships and create a sense of community is something you don’t see every day. He’s thoughtful, intelligent, and clearly understands that a good bar is more than just good drinks it’s about connection.

Unfortunately, I did witness a situation where a patron, who was clearly intoxicated and acting rudely, took Martin’s respectful comments out of context. Martin was simply trying to establish a mutual understanding and maintain a respectful dynamic, but the patron reacted poorly. Despite this, Martin handled the situation with patience and professionalism never stooping to the same level.

In short, Banyan Tree Grill is lucky to have someone like Martin behind the bar. He elevates the experience through genuine human connection, and I’ll absolutely be back. If you’re looking for a place where you’ll be treated with respect, good conversation, and great service, this is...

Place was suggested by a friend and she ordered the chicken quesadilla, I ordered the dorado tacos and OJ. The food was ok the only issue is they don’t have AC it’s like a terrace over looking the pool, they do have fans but the day I went the heat was intense so that took away from enjoying my meal. We had to eat fast to go somewhere else with AC.

The waiter came by and I said i needed a min and he replied I be bk in a min. Well I was waiting for a friend to arrive so I was ready to order a drink and it took like 15-20 min for him to come bk. After 10 min I got up and went to the station were the other waiter was and asked if they could take my order but said the waiter I had would be bk, so waited another 5-10 min. So when he finally came he said he was brewing some coffee anyways after that he did take care of us.

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The Banyan tree is over 300 years old! It’s worth a visit to just see this majestic beauty. It is located at the Banyan Tree Grill in the beautiful Fairmont El San Juan Hotel, an institution and landmark in San Juan. This restaurant is for casual dining.

The banyan, also spelled "banian" is a ficus that develops accessory trunks from adventitious prop roots, allowing the tree to spread outwards indefinitely. This distinguishes banyans from other plants with a strangler habit that begin life as an epiphyte, which is a plant that grows on the surface of another plant and gets its moisture and nutrients from the air and water. Noteworthy, the Banyan tree is India's national tree, Ficus...