The Cannon Club - Restaurant & Piano Bar — Restaurant in San Juan

The experience was, to say the least, very scammy. The most glaring issue was the food. The restaurant falsely advertises a full menu online, even going so far as to personally hand guests a QR code linking to it upon being seated. However, when we tried to order, we were abruptly told that none of those dishes were actually available. Instead, we were restricted to a limited “menu of the day,” which only offered a few quick appetizers and a “pasta bar.” The excuse? They were “undergoing renovations.” But strangely, the only dishes available were those that required little to no preparation—ravioli, salads, and generic appetizers—raising serious doubts about whether renovations were actually the issue or if they were simply operating on the bare minimum to maximize profit. The food itself arrived within approximately 10–15 minutes, clearly preheated. The ravioli filling or pasta wasn’t fresh, and every main course was just a variation of the same low-effort meal. This likely wasn’t a case of limited offerings but a bait-and-switch, misleading customers into expecting a high-quality dining experience while only serving reheated food. Moving on, the restaurant itself was uncomfortably hot despite having two fully functional air conditioning units in the room we were seated. Initially, they claimed the ACs had just been turned on for the day, but one was clearly left off. Later, the second unit was switched on, only to be turned off again about 10 minutes later, causing the heat to build up just as before. The most plausible explanation? Other reviews suggest that this restaurant regularly tells customers they “don’t have power,” only to remain fully operational. The sound of generators that can be heard above the restaurant further hints at what’s likely happening—they’re cutting electric costs, possibly avoiding paying their bills, while forcing diners to suffer in an overheated space. Instead of being transparent, they maintain the illusion of a fine dining establishment, banking on one-time, unsuspecting tourists who won’t know better until it’s too late. Our reservation process was also a mess—we booked online and received a link to verify it, but the status in the link never updated. By noon on the day of our visit, we had no confirmation and had to call the restaurant ourselves, where they casually confirmed our booking as if nothing had happened. Towards the end of our meal, however, the waitress bizarrely mentioned that she personally texts her guests in advance to warn them about the “menu of the day,” which was particularly ironic considering we had to chase down our own reservation confirmation, and we certainly never received such a message. The only redeeming qualities of the restaurant were its aesthetics and the live jazz band performing that day. But a pretty setting means nothing when the actual dining experience is built on deception. Le queda muy grande—It’s too big for them to handle. The restaurant is trying to present itself as a high-end dining destination in a competitive tourist hotspot, but it simply can’t deliver. Instead of being honest about its limitations, it actively misleads customers—falsely advertising an extensive menu while only actually offering reheated pasta, cutting power to avoid costs while pretending it’s out of their control, and ensuring a steady flow of one-time visitors who likely leave disappointed but are quickly replaced by the next wave of tourists. With so many better options in Old San Juan that offer both ambiance and actual quality, I can’t honestly recommend this place.

P.S. For some reason, the restaurant has a habit of gaslighting negative reviews by claiming that dissatisfied guests actually dined at a completely different establishment in a hotel (?). This is highly unprofessional and only further proves how deceptive their operation is. I can say with absolute certainty that while I wish I had eaten elsewhere, I was, in fact, a guest at The...

The Canon Club has a speakeasy feel with only a mini canon above the restaurant to indicate the location, very easy to miss.

This place is interesting. Not sure how to fully explain our experience.

We ordered paella, lamb shank, truffle ravioli, 2 crème brûlée, and chocolate mousse shared among 3 people and a couple of drinks came to $240 +tip, a little on the pricey end for 3 people

Here is the good: The food is good, we loved the lamb shanks that were tender and flavorful. Paella is not traditional but has a lot of seafood cooked nicely. Truffle ravioli was good but not our favorite out of the selection.. The crème brûlée (the one that wasn’t burnt) was delicious! The custard had a creamy texture and heavy on vanilla bean flavor. Marcos is amazing, he is the host with THE most. Hustling everywhere and helping the servers while being nice and thoughtful of your needs Fun experience listening to artists play while eating dinner, very kitschy Showcases a slice of history of Puerto Rico in a cozy room with a piano and historic decor Cool layout with a piano bar and a patio in a semi speakeasy vibe

The not so great: We got there at 6:30pm and there was a nice kid playing for tips for the majority of of the 90 minute duration we were allowed for the table. I feel that is unfair to charge if it isn’t a professional artist The owner or manager is incredibly self involved. Totally aloof to her incredibly stressed servers with 2 people managing the full restaurant. Meanwhile breezily chit chatting with people and asking customers to tip the kid playing that isn’t “on the payroll so be generous” Fruit flies in drinks and food- it happened to me and the person next to me. If you order wine there is a likelihood you will get a fruit fly in your glass or in your salad that has strawberries and blueberries Completely under staffed then have the audacity to try to charge customers $10 per person for the piano room when service is sparse -we missed several items from our order and received a wrong order The owner/manager’s bird was left on the piano while the young artist was playing at kept saying hola while he was performing, again I think the owner thought it was cute but totally disrespectful and distracting to the artist and the patrons. Cute for a short bit but for extended periods, it’s just rude to a new performer

Overall watching the owner/manager act smug while her team was struggling was embarrassing and off putting. Especially for the prices charged.

If I were to go back, I would go to the patio but only if the day is clear. If it is rainy they will move inside and overcrowd the bar. And only get a dish or two or dessert on a slower day. Definitely wouldn’t pay the cover charge for...

Overview: This is a nice laid back, chill spot for ADULTS (I think they are 23+). This is not a "party scene" place. Think more like an upscale speakeasy or a refined country club bar, with delicious mixology cocktail drinks, live DUAL piano music, good service, and a full menu in case you're hungry. We were told, to be clear, this is a RESTAURANT that has a bar, but you are welcome to come here for drinks, especially late at night closer to closing time, when the kitchen might not be as ready to prepare food. That said, the menu is extensive, but we didn't try it, we were just there for drinks and entertainment/ambiance.

The Good: Unlike a bunch of the loud "club" scene down the street, this "club" is like a COUNTRY CLUB, not a disco/dance club. Please DO NOT COME HERE if you're looking for the "club scene," because you don't understand the different meanings of that word... It's not that. There were, in fact, a bunch of "clubs" just two blocks down that had young adults (college?) lined up outside to get in and party their heads off, I guess. But THIS IS NOT THAT, THANK GOODNESS! Chill environment, music is live piano, so it's as loud as whatever a piano is, but not blaring loud, and we were sitting less than 2ft away from the piano. Good drinks, served fast. The waitress actually knew about DRINKS. When I asked for an off-menu ingredient, so instantly knew of a drink they had which has it (absinthe). It was not a menu drink, but it was delicious (Corpse Reviver).

The Bad: Maybe not a "bad," but be aware you need a RESERVATION to sit by the piano. I gathered that it's possible to get a seat elsewhere or at the bar without one, but we had a reservation, so we sat by the piano. You can reserve online.

The Ugly: Nothing, other than having to navigate a bunch of ridiculous college kids in the streets on the way here ... This is definitely NOT a college scene, so please don't let them scare you off. This is not a "night club," it is more like a "country club."

Bottom line? If you're a mature adult wanting a tranquil, but entertaining evening of live piano music, delicious drinks, and an extensive food menu, this is the place. I did see some reports that they charge a $10 cover charge on your bill, but I don't remember seeing it on ours... Maybe it was because we arrived after peak hours and were only...