This overwhelmingly successful restaurant is one of the few independents in an area of all-inclusive resorts. Punta Cana vacationers, by the boat and busload, come to this casual, table-in-the-sand establishment both for the food and the fun. The prix-fixe meals include super-size grilled seafood platters (lobster, calamari, fresh fish, and shrimp) and all the trimmings. The [...]
The patio of this relaxed restaurant, steps from the beach, is the ideal place to stop for lunch or dinner. The charming rustic-retro ambiance reflects the small village atmosphere of Playa Las Terrenas, a feeling enhanced by the friendly staff running the place. You’ll be treated to fresh flavorful food such as the catch of the [...]
Restaurant Ruby is a graceful palapa hut run by an effervescent proprietor and a few family members who pick up the slack as the dinner crowd expands. In keeping with the Las Galeras modus operandai, the casual setting is one of modest furnishings apparently fashioned from driftwood, soft lighting and just the right tone of music [...]
For variety of cuisine, this restaurant stands out as an excellent choice in this tiny coastal village. Mixed in with the mostly seafood offerings on the a la carte menu you’ll find some spicy Indian curries and savory dishes like pork in pineapple. A number of local specialties like goat in wine - chivo al vino, [...]
Rarely is there a dull moment while seated around Olivier’s table. The bold culinary style of this French gourmand reflects his more than 20 years experience working around the world, borrowing recipes and techniques to create the ever changing, multi-course “table d’hote” menus. On any given night the meal could start with a conch and spinach [...]
It’s easy to miss this ramshackle wooden shed hidden among similar structures along fisherman’s row, but that doesn’t mean you should. Like the décor, the food at Casa Boga makes an understated first impression. Steamed mussels and fresh fish carpaccios are presented with little fuss, but the radiating flavors go further, affirming the skill of the [...]
At this restaurant where the amiable proprietor, Graciano Francisconi recites the menu and a performing parrot puts on amazing acrobatic feats on a flying trapeze, only the food could upstage either character - and it does. Homemade pasta is stirred up daily with an assortment of fresh fish and seafood, served in the sizzling pan in [...]
Take one look at this restaurant and you know right away that whoever is running the place means business; the solid structure in ramshackle Pueblo de Los Pescadores (Fishermen’s Village) presents a resounding statement that the newest place in town is here to stay. Inside, the décor takes on a yachting theme, including unstained deck floors [...]
By far the most elegant establishment on the piazza, Peperoni features a formal dining room indoors and a slightly less formal environment outside under a canopy. The bar and wine menu are more extensive than any of the other restaurants in the area, as evidenced by the striking bar prominently situated at the entrance, and the [...]
Built over the water and with a wooden pier, this restaurant is the best option in Boca Chica for a great overall experience. Residents who frequent here often make a day of it, alternating between the thatched-roof dining area and some swimming holes that resulted from the deck construction. The menu is mostly grilled fresh seafood [...]