There’s a tradition in Italian cooking of throwing salt over your left shoulder for good luck. The recently opened Flor de Sal at Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve adapts this superstition and throws a selection of quality salts from around the world into a menu of classic Mediterranean fare.
Featuring flaky salt crusts on freshly caught fish, house-cured meats and delicate desserts kissed with sea salt, every dish tells a story of balance and depth. Seasonal ingredients and Puerto Rican influences shine in plates like salt-baked fish or handmade pasta tossed with salted butter and local herbs.
The bar offers salt-rimmed tropical cocktails and a curated wine list featuring refreshing whites and rosés that complements the restaurant’s seafood-forward menu. Spectacular sea views amid the palms adds a casually elegant flourish to the alfresco dining experience.
- Flor de Sal brings out the best in its fresh Mediterranean plates by using a variety of international salts, each chosen for its unique properties. Kala namak (black salt) from India adds smoky, earthy notes to dishes; sale marino (Italian sea salt) brings out the best in the restaurant’s bread service; and Puerto Rican sal deCabo Rojo lends a local touch to the Italian-focused menu.
- The ambiance oozes barefoot elegance with pillow-laden rattan chairs, exposed wooden beams and an open-air dining room that looks out over the pool and ocean beyond.
- Flor de Sal’s thoughtful drinks menu incorporates local flavors (think dark rum, coconut cream and passion fruit) and Italian spirits to create unique libations (including zero-proof cocktails) that pair beautifully with the Mediterranean-inspired cuisine.
- The menu champions Puerto Rican produce, from tropical fruits to freshly caught seafood. Ingredients are thoughtfully chosen to complement the Mediterranean preparations.
- A lounge area on the sand with table games like ping pong and foosball invite you to linger before or after dinner, and also keep younger diners entertained while you savor a nightcap.
- House-cured delicacies highlight the transformative power of salt, from thinly sliced prosciutto to salt-cured snapper carpaccio.
- Delicately crafted in house, pastas are infused with island-grown herbs and finished with carefully selected accouterments, like flavored salt or delightful crunchy elements. Seasonal vegetables or seafood elevate each dish into a celebration of Mediterranean flavors.
- Meaty mains like braised short ribs or a hearty veal chop embrace Italian flavors with traditional preparations like chianti glaze or cheesy crust. Puerto Rico-grown herbs keep things tasting traditional while also supporting local farmers.
- If you prefer a more casual meal for lunch or dinner, opt for the menu of housemade pizzas. Cauliflower crusts and vegan mozzarella are both available, making Flor de Sal an ideal spot for those with special dietary needs.
- Confections like lemon cake with raspberry balsamic caviar or dark chocolate tart with sea salt celebrate the interplay of sweet and savory, making for a mouthwatering way to end your meal.
Bar
Dinner
Gluten-free options
Kid friendly
Outdoor seating
Private dining
Reservations recommended 
Resort casual
Takeout
Valet parking
Vegetarian options
