SANDBOX is the perfect city dwellers’ beach bar, a lounge-style oceanfront escape in the middle of the city. A delight for the senses; Enjoy the sound of the waves, the uninterrupted ocean views and unforgettable pink-to-orange sunsets, the taste of the perfect creative cocktail paired with crave-worthy bites, and the feeling of your feet in the sand. Let’s dig in!
Located steps from the hotel at Plaza del Ancla, SANDBOX sits in a popular breezy spot that highlights the cool and modern personality of Condado. Inside our oceanfront bar, the vibe is relaxed-chic. It’s the place to chill after a day at the beach or a walk around the neighborhood. Mix with the locals and sip your drinks while you enjoy the sounds of the ocean waves and some of life’s greatest pleasures: good food, good company, and good music!
Our SANDBOX LOUNGE offers comfortable outdoor seating around our very own sandbox…the perfect spot to unwind and start your Condado nightlife experience.
Chef Ramón Cruz
Chef Ramón Alejandro Cruz Molina is Condado Ocean Club’s executive chef; he oversees the menus and food preparation of all the hotel’s outlets: SOCIAL, THE DECK, JADE, SANDBOX, and Banquet private events.
Chef Ramón’s career spans for almost a decade and has developed an expertise in areas such as the implementation of creative cooking methods, food costing, and staff supervision. Always on top of new trends in the industry, he updates his menu regularly adding new recipes and flavors to his plates. As part of his creative leadership style, he integrates his staff and patrons in the process of designing menus and values their feedback to improve his craft and ensure only the best arrives at the table.
His tenure at Condado Ocean Club actually began in 2018 as Sous Chef for the hotel’s popular outlets and banquets under Serafina Beach Hotel. His first experience as cook was with International Meal Company’s properties Casa Avila and Margaritaville.
Later, Cruz worked as cook under the supervision of renowned chef Juliana González at her signature restaurant ‘Caña’. Before arriving at Condado, from 2016 to 2018, he was the Sous Chef at Verdanza Hotel, overseeing various outlets with menus that ranged from tapas and burgers to international cuisine.
Chef Ramón holds a degree in Culinary Arts from the Instituto de Banca y Comercio.
His continued growth in his craft has made of SOCIAL Restaurant a favorite for locals and visitors who visit to enjoy great dining experiences for dinner and the famous Sunday Brunch.
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Ramón Alejandro Cruz Molina es el chef ejecutivo de Condado Ocean Club; supervisa los menús y la preparación de alimentos de todos los puntos de venta del hotel: SOCIAL, THE DECK, JADE, SANDBOX y el área de banquetes y eventos privados.
La carrera de chef Ramón abarca casi una década y ha desarrollado experiencia en áreas como la implementación de métodos creativos de cocina, costos de alimentos y supervisión del personal. Siempre al tanto de las nuevas tendencias en la industria, actualiza su menú regularmente agregando nuevas recetas y sabores a sus platos. Como parte de su estilo de liderazgo creativo, integra a su personal y clientes en el proceso de diseño de menús y valora sus comentarios para mejorar su oficio y garantizar que solo llegue lo mejor a la mesa.
Su trabajo en Condado Ocean Club en comenzó en 2018 como Sous Chef para los populares puntos de venta y banquetes del hotel bajo Serafina Beach Hotel. Su primera experiencia como cocinero fue con las propiedades Casa Ávila y Margaritaville de International Meal Company.
Posteriormente, Cruz trabajó como cocinero bajo la supervisión de la reconocida chef Juliana González en su emblemático restaurante ‘Caña’. Antes de llegar a Condado, del 2016 a 2018, fue Sous Chef en Verdanza Hotel, supervisando varios puntos de venta con menús que iban desde tapas y hamburguesas hasta cocina internacional.
Chef Ramón posee un grado en Artes Culinarias por el Instituto de Banca y Comercio.
Su contínuo crecimiento en su labor ha hecho de SOCIAL Restaurant uno favorito para locales y visitantes que llegan a disfrutar de excelentes experiencias gastronómicas para la cena y el famoso brunch dominical.
PUERTO RICO RESTAURANT WEEK™ MENU
$49*/pp
Choose one for each course
~FIRST COURSE~
MOJITO CEVICHE
Market Fish, Lime, Mint, Cilantro, Rum, Jalapeños
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POPCORN SHRIMP
Cajun Buttermilk, Coconut Curry Sauce
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GUACAMOLE
House-made Guacamole, Plantain Chips
~SECOND COURSE~
CRISPY CHICKEN SANDWICH
Mozzarella Cheese, Apple-wood Smoked Bacon, Fresh Avocado
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LOBSTER ROLL
Brioche Bread, Lemon Mayo, Mango-Papaya Relish
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CARIBBEAN QUINOA BOWL
Chili, Sweet Plantains, Avocado, Mango, Sesame Seeds
~DESSERT~
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TROPICAL SORBET
*Does not include tax or tip
Local ingredients: local catch, mint, cilantro, plantains, mango, papaya
