One of the finest dining establishments outside of the capital has its good days and its better days. The last time we visited, a rainy day during the off-season, fell somewhere off the lower end of expectation, leaving us to wonder if standards here are slipping. We were disappointed to hear that our favorite starter, the [...]
After retiring from cooking for the United Nations in Geneva, the Swiss proprietor must have really wanted to get away from it all, opening up this uncommon “deli” in a little village some 40 minutes drive east of Santo Domingo. Despite the location, a loyal fan base still negotiates the long drive for langoustines in garlic [...]
Of the four eateries located around the marina three are Italian, so the Cantonese cuisine and sushi offered here is a welcome diversion. Chinois also offers a lovely ambience: the subdued red walls and gentle trickle of cascading water create a zen-like dining environment. With the most expensive entrée under US$15, dining here is pleasant and [...]
This brick oven ristorante creates thin crust pizzas with an extensive menu of excellent toppings. As well as pizza, there are also pasta dishes and paninis available. Café del Sol is situated in the center of Altos de Chavón, an idyllic mountain top medieval village, and overlooks the piazza in front of St. Stanislaus Church. Sit [...]
This top-pick on Playa Bayahibe is busiest in the evenings when guests from the nearby Sunscape Casa del Mar Resort meander down the beach for the nightly seafood special: a three course grilled lobster dinner including aperitif and wine for one all-inclusive price. At lunch time Big Sur Café hosts a mostly local crowd. Menu options [...]
The hedonistic atmosphere at this chic beach house is a fantasy world away from the day-to-day realities of the city. The scene is mostly urbane capitaleños worshiping the sun in contemporary comfort while a handsome staff anticipates basic needs such as fresh towels for bathers emerging from the sea and replenishment of empty drinks with names [...]
This otherwise unremarkable restaurant is the place to go for lunch or dinner in this laid-back fishing village. Señora Bartolina d’Oleo, the proprietor, turns out delightful fish and seafood meals such as conch (called lambi locally) smothered in one of three sauces: a tomato-based creole, vinegar, or creamy garlic ajillo sauce. Locals feast on the chewy [...]
The largely seafood menu is secondary to the primary reason people come to here; the theatre-sized beer and dance hall situated just behind the restaurant is the real draw. The bow-tied gentleman greeting customers at the door gives the impression this is an upscale establishment, but Costa Sur is actually a very casual place to enjoy [...]
Located in the southwest region on the Dominican Republic, La Rocca features plenty of fish and seafood, most of which is served in a tomato-based or garlic sauce. Checkered tablecloths set with artificial flowers create a cheery atmosphere.
Basic fresh fish and seafood meals are served under a circular thatched roof canopy inside the courtyard of this family-run restaurant. With the lively bar playing a constant strain of classic Dominican merengue, and more recently popularized bacahata, it comes as no surprise that many patrons are moved to dance while waiting for their meal to [...]