Isla Verde · Puerto Rico

Isla Verde

South Asian · Mediterranean · Contemporary Coastal

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4.9 ★ OpenTablePoseidon CrudoSpearfished · Local · SeasonalWed–Sat 5PM · Sun 2PMIsla Verde, Puerto RicoContemporary CoastalEl Oceano en tu Mesa 4.9 ★ OpenTablePoseidon CrudoSpearfished · Local · SeasonalWed–Sat 5PM · Sun 2PMIsla Verde, Puerto RicoContemporary CoastalEl Oceano en tu Mesa

Our Story

Born from
the Sea

LAUT

/ laυt / — Indonesian · noun · Ocean, Sea

LAUT Isla Verde is where the ocean meets the table — but the table tells a bigger story than the ocean alone. Born from a simple truck that served honest, ocean-inspired food, LAUT has grown into an elevated dining destination built on fresh, local sourcing and a menu that travels far beyond it.

Our kitchen draws deeply from Southeast Asian technique and flavor, layered with Mediterranean influence, and grounded in what Puerto Rico's waters and land provide each day.

The result is a varied menu where the freshest catch shares the table with dishes inspired by ideas across the world. Every plate is chosen with intention: sourced close to home, prepared with technique borrowed from far away, and served with the kind of hospitality that makes a stranger feel like a regular.

This is more than seafood. It's a full culinary journey, told one dish at a time.

The Chef

Jorge
López Stella

Executive Chef Jorge López Stella's connection to the sea runs deep — trained in prestigious luxury hotels and shaped by years of spearfishing, his cooking carries both technical precision and a personal relationship with the ocean he draws from.

For Chef Jorge, cooking is based on feeling and emotion. It's about listening to the ingredient in front of him and telling a story with it, giving it the treatment it deserves, wherever that idea comes from. That instinct shows up in dishes like the Poseidón Crudo and Die on the Beach, where South Asian, Mediterranean, and local influences meet on the same plate.

It's a kitchen built with ecological conscience, on a team that feels like family, and on letting every dish and drink carry its own story to the table. That same commitment extends to ocean conservation — a value that shapes how Chef Jorge sources, cooks, and thinks about the sea long after the catch is landed.

Follow his journey and behind-the-scenes dives on Instagram @laut_pr.

Pioneer Concept

El Océano
en tu Mesa

Before LAUT Isla Verde had a home, it had a truck — and a name that says it all: El Océano en tu Mesa, "The Ocean at Your Table."

This is where it began: 2023, serving Puerto Rico's coast directly to the people from a small terrace dining area attached to the truck — fresh catch, honest cooking, and the idea that the best seafood shouldn't require an occasion to enjoy.

That truck was never meant to be the whole story. It was the proof of concept — that people would show up for food this fresh, this direct, this honest. LAUT Isla Verde is what happened when that proof became a promise worth building a restaurant around.

Location

Rio Grande, Puerto Rico

Contact

939 216 8152

Follow @eloceanoentumesa

Laut Isla Verde · Isla Verde, PR

The Menu

Ingredient-driven and locally sourced.

Appetizers

Crudos, small plates & to share

Poseidon Crudo$25

Local fresh fish, passion fruit vinaigrette, masago, avocado purée, truffle oil, shrimp chips

Crustacean
Chef Crudo$25

Green pea purée, local fresh sashimi, coconut yuzu sauces, jalapeño

Gluten Free
Ceviche Coco Limau$23

Local fresh fish, coconut-lime leche de tigre, onions, pepper, cilantro, malanga chips

Gluten Free
Tuna Tataki Semangka$25

Togarashi lightly seared local tuna, avocado mousse, watermelon, asian sauce, rice paper chip

Kepiti$18

Soft shell crab fried in tempura, mango slaw, passion fruit aioli

Crustacean
Laut Grill Prawns$21

Asian-marinated prawns, chili oil, green papaya slaw

Crustacean
Kroket Kod$14

House-made fried cod croquettes, passion aioli

Hawaiian Pua'a$18

Fried asian-marinated pork belly, pickled aji dulce, pineapple

Chicken Satay$12

Grilled chicken thigh skewers, peanut butter sauce, roasted nuts

Watermelon Crudo$21

Togarashi seasoned watermelon, avocado mousse, rice paper chip, asian sauce

Vegan
Semangka Salad$14

Compressed watermelon, honey-lime vinaigrette, greens, goat cheese, malanga crumbles

Gluten Free
Humus Bit$13

Local beets, house-made chickpea purée, pickled sweet aji, radish, malanga chips

VeganGluten Free

Food safety notice: Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

Mains & Sides

The catch, the fire, the plate

Kari Kelapa$46

Fresh local fish fillet, coconut-curry sauce, bok choy, cilantro, coconut flakes, basmati ginger rice with nuts

Chef's Fillet$46

Local fresh fish fillet, corn purée, asparagus mango relish

Gluten Free
Inmerse in Passion$46

Local fresh fish fillet, creamy mashed taro, beurre blanc, masago, gremolata

Gluten Free
Octopus Bakar$36

Grilled octopus, romesco sauce, roasted potatoes, mediterranean chimichurri

Gluten Free
Journey Through Khao Sok$60

Picanha fillet cuts, spinach–jalapeño mashed potatoes, mushroom escabeche, aji dulce sauce

Gluten Free
Bisteca de Manzo$65

NY 15oz, roasted potatoes, onions, sautéed greens, balsamic vinaigrette, gremolata, sun-dried tomato relish

Gluten Free
Indian Lamb$46

Lamb shank in red curry sauce, basmati ginger rice, bok choy, nuts

Nasi Goreng Chicken$36

Asian-marinated chicken breast, fresh Indonesian fried rice, mint slaw

Cauliflower Steak Kembang$35

Turmeric marinated cauliflower fillet, cilantro, coconut curry sauce, basmati rice with nuts

VeganGluten Free
Pork Giant Pappardelle$31

Fresh pasta stuffed with pork ragout, red sauce, parmesan foam, herb oil

Sides

Fried Rice $10  ·  Ginger Rice $7  ·  Roast Potatoes $7  ·  Grilled Bok Choy $7  ·  Asparagus $7  ·  Mash Taro $7

Desserts

To finish — something sweet to close the night

Die on the Beach$12

Dark chocolate sauce, ganache, coconut cannoli, hazelnut ice cream

Asian Banana Foster$12

Fried banana, vanilla-cinnamon ice cream, whiskey caramel, nuts

Passion Tropical$12

Passion fruit mousse, mango gelato, almond tuile

Signature Cocktails

To sip

Jorgito$15

Coconut rum, ginger syrup, passion fruit juice, citrus juice & mint

Refreshing & Tropical

Stella$16

Gin, guava purée, pineapple, passion fruit & citrus juice

Vibrant, Fruity & Island-Inspired · Available as a Mocktail

Coral de Fuego$18

Cilantro-jalapeño infused tequila reposado, mezcal, chili liqueur, watermelon & citrus juice

Spicy, Bold & Vibrant

Galungan$17

Cachaça, lychee liqueur, basil, citrus juice, agave & cranberry bitters

Floral, Herbal & Lightly Tart

Sekala Niskala$17

Gin or mezcal, Caribbean cherry, citrus juice, strawberry oleo, pineapple-ginger foam

Vibrant, Aromatic & Textured · Available as a Mocktail

Nanas Kuno$18

Coconut-infused aged rum, pineapple syrup, smoked cinnamon & orange bitters

Spirit-Forward, Smoky & Tropical

Pecan Old Fashioned$18

Local aged rum or whiskey, candied pecan syrup, black walnut & aromatic bitters

Warm, Nutty & Elegant

Starfish Sour$18

Japanese gin, starfruit-jalapeño-Thai chili syrup, citrus juice & egg white

Spicy, Bright & Silky

Laut filtered water: served still or sparkling — filtered for freshness and marine conscious, in harmony with Laut's ocean-inspired philosophy. A charge based on seating per table applies for unlimited refills.

We also count with a wine selection specially curated for Laut's menu — ask your server for our current list.

Laut Isla Verde · Isla Verde, PR

Reservations
& Events

Wed–Sat 5PM–10PM · Sun 2PM–9PM

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Live Availability

For parties of 8 or more, private dining, or special requests — please contact us directly.

Private Events

Host With Us

Intimate dinners to landmark celebrations

Whether it's a private dinner or a semi-private gathering for your group — our team builds the experience around you, right here at the restaurant. Full restaurant buyout available for up to 70 guests. We offer custom prix-fixe menus, full dinner service, signature cocktail packages, and wine & beverage pairings for every event. Submit the form and it will be sent directly to our team.

Get in Touch

Contact

Everything you need to reach us

Address

11 C. Marginal Villamar
Isla Verde, Carolina PR 00979

Hours

Wednesday – Saturday: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Closed Monday – Tuesday

Rating

4.9 ★ OpenTable · 73 reviews
Casual Elegant · $31–$50