Bodega Chic

Classic French cuisine with Mediterranean and Caribbean flavors on Calle Fortaleza

Address: 313 C. de la Fortaleza, Old San Juan, San Juan, PR 00901
Phone: +1 787-721-6083
Hours: Wed–Sat 5:30pm–12:00am, Sun 11:30am–5:00pm

FrenchCaribbeanMediterranean

Bodega Chic is a French bistro and bar at 313 C. de la Fortaleza in Old San Juan, run by Algerian chef-owner Christophe Gourdain. The menu blends classic French cuisine with Mediterranean and Caribbean herbs and flavors — baked goat cheese croustillant, mussels Provencal, hangar steak, braised lamb shank — and the room turns into a hip lounge in the evening. A premiere Sunday brunch spot in the Old City.

Starters

• Baked Goat Cheese Croustillant

  Starter. Baked goat cheese in crispy pastry — signature dish noted by Frommer's. Price not published.
• Goat Cheese and Crab Cake Appetizers

  Starters. Praised in guest reviews. Price not published.
• Mussels Provencal

  Starters. Flavorful mussels Provencal noted by Frommer's. Price not published.
• Mussels in Wine Sauce

  Starters. Mussels in wine sauce with French parsley, praised in reviews. Price not published.
• Frog Legs

  Starters. Frog legs special noted in guest reviews. Price not published.

Brunch

• Quiche Special

  Brunch. Quiche special, rich and delicious per reviews; Sunday brunch highlight. Price not published.

Mains

• Hangar Steak with Sauteed Potatoes

  Mains. Hangar steak with sauteed potatoes and string beans noted by Frommer's. Price not published.
• NY Strip with Double Fried Potatoes

  Mains. NY strip with double fried potatoes per guest reviews. Price not published.
• Braised Lamb Shank

  Mains. Delectable braised lamb shank noted by Frommer's. Price not published.
• Grilled Leg of Lamb

  Mains. Grilled leg of lamb in herb marinade per guest reviews. Price not published.
• Duck Breast in Grapefruit and Ginger Sauce

  Mains. Duck breast in grapefruit and ginger sauce per guest reviews. Price not published.
• Halibut in Red Pepper Sauce

  Mains. Halibut in red pepper sauce per guest reviews. Price not published.
• Monk Fish Entree

  Mains. Monk fish entree praised in guest reviews. Price not published.
• Eggplant Cod Filet

  Mains. Eggplant cod filet, unique and delicious per reviews. Price not published.
• Veal Shank with Mushroom Sauce

  Mains. Veal shank with mushroom sauce per guest reviews. Price not published.
• Lamb and Chicken Couscous

  Mains. Lamb and chicken couscous per guest reviews. Price not published.

Desserts

• Creme Brulee

  Desserts. Creme brulee recommended in guest reviews. Price not published.
• Profiteroles

  Desserts. Profiteroles recommended in guest reviews. Price not published.

Cocktails

• Mezcal Negroni

  Cocktails. Mezcal Negroni recommended by staff per reviews. Price not published.