Dominican Republic Restaurant Guide

While it might seem like a hole in the wall, Empanadas y Mas has some of the best food in the area. This family-run restaurant is only a short walk from the beach, so after a day of swimming, stop in for homemade empanadas and ceviche and pair it with a housemade mojito. Empanadas y Mas even has an herb garden, so everything you order is as fresh as possible.

At Wacamole, live music, eclectic lighting, outdoor seating and vibrant colors create a playful and lively experience. Offering a variety of Mexican food, this restaurant’s food highlights include the tacos al pastor, fresh guacamole, margaritas and mojitos. Make sure to save room for dessert,the house made churros are out of this world!

Cabarete Coffee is the only coffee shop on the island with organic, fair trade, fresh roasted and bird-friendly coffee. This shop is committed to sustainability and giving back to the community through several partnerships, including the Mariposa Center for Girls, Mariposa Mountian School and Mariposa Upcycled Sails. Cabarete Coffee supports local farmers by using local ingredients on the breakfast and lunch menu. Besides lattes, smoothies and fresh juice, you can order omelets, pastries, sandwiches and salads.

Offering a beautiful ocean view patio, white linen tablecloths and trendy lighting, El Dieciocha Las Terrenas has a romantic and warm environment. It is ideal for a date night. This restaurant offers a variety of seafood, chicken entrees and top-notch steaks. While the food is fantastic, the show’s real star is the impeccable service. The waitstaff goes out of their way to make every guest feel welcome and at home.

With tasteful decor, fantastic service, comfortable seating and a vast menu, El Lugar isn’t just a restaurant, it’s a dining experience. El Lugar offers plenty of dishes to choose from, including tapas, salads, burgers, seafood, steak, and pasta. You can pair all of that delicious food with one of the many handcrafted cocktails on the drink menu, like a mojito, mai tai, pina colada, or grape julep.

Located in Bluemall Puntacana, both the interior and exterior spaces at Bachata Rosa are equally beautiful. The outdoor patio is lit up with colorful lighting and beautiful tables on warm evenings. At the same time, the inside has lovely mosaic-tiled floors, indoor greenery and a lovely marble bar area. The menu offers several kinds of wood-fired pizza, seafood, beef, dim sum, tacos and sushi, so there is something here for even the pickiest eaters. Bachata Rosa was inspired by one of the songs of Juan Luis Guerra, a Dominican singer, and each menu item is named after one of his songs. This restaurant is an ideal spot for music lovers who appreciate excellent food!

Outdoor dining spaces abound at La Yola, but you will definitely want to sit out on the oceanview deck in the evening, lit up with hundreds of twinkle lights. This restaurant also boasts a beachfront cabana-style bar area and a covered, semi-indoor dining room. Enjoy a drink from their designer drink menu while relishing in the tropical environment of this venue. You can choose from many different cocktails, like a Beer Margarita, a Watermelon Spritz, and Sinfonía Tropical. The dinner menu abounds with seafood specialties, but don’t forget about dessert. Apple Latin, Baklava, or artisanal ice cream will be the cherry on top of a perfect meal.

Owned by an Italian couple who have worked in the restaurant business for over 30 years, Bliss serves homemade pasta, fresh seafood, high-quality steak and homemade desserts. Menu delicacies include chicken stuffed with ricotta cheese, lamb chops in a red wine sauce and tiramisu with chocolate shavings. The food selection is excellent, but the environment might be the best part of this restaurant. The lush outdoor patio has a swimming pool in the center, reflecting the stars above and the warm lighting of the covered bar area.