Restaurants and Fine Dining in the Dominican Republic
When you go on vacation at least 30% of your time is spent eating. While you can find your personal favorite places to eat and you may go exclusively to these establishments, I encourage you to try different restaurants. There are a variety of great restaurants to eat at and you should be adventurous and try new things.
The Dominican prices are quite reasonable and will easily fit into your budget. You can find from casual to formal dining here. Everywhere you go you can smell the aroma if planchas, which are their outdoor grills. Dining al la Carribean style is eating under a thatched covering or umbrella in the open air. This gives the true feeling of vacationing in the tropics.
Asador De Antonio is a fine dining establishment located in the Dominican capital, Santo Domingo. The proprietor, Antonio, was born in Buenos Aries, Argentina, and he has made his home and business in the Dominican Republic. His specialty is fine wines and steaks, which is also the specialty of the Argentineans. If you are dying to put on your dress up duds and have a nice night on the town, this is the place.
Location: Cesar Nicol?s Penson 157 A
Telephone: 809 688-6669
My next offering is El Museo De Jam?n and your eyes do not deceive you, translated this reads "The Museum of Ham". Serrano smoked hams hang from the ceiling in this traditional Spanish restaurant and the food is muy delicioso.
Location: Alc?zar De Col?n
Telephone: 809 688-9644
El Conuco in Santo Domingo is a very festive option and a favorite of the touristas. The food is reasonably priced and very good. The servers dress in costumes and there is live performances of music and merengue. The specialty of the house is sancocho.
Cafe Cito located in Puerto Plato is a real treasure for those that are looking for an authentic experience. The Cafe is located in a downtown historical building. The owner is a Canadian ex-patriot named Tim Hall and he makes many of the dishes himself. He will be delighted to sit and chat with you if business is slow. I would pick his brain about what to do and where to do it in the DR. If you are a cigar aficionado then this is the place for you, see if Tim will smoke a cigar with you.
If you are looking for a break from the usual tourista entertainment then you will love the Jazz/Blues/Rock musical venue at the Cafe Cito. There is a Juke Box and live music as well. Just depends on when you arrive. The building, newly renovated, has been described as "unpretentious". If you have a need for Glass and Chrome with precision timing in your service then this is not the place for you. This is a relaxed and casual environment. Call and speak to Tim to order in advance if you need to. Check out the menu on the web.
809 586-7923
Chris & Mady's on the Beach is another restaurant that is a real favorite. Chris is also a Canadian turned ex-pate and Mady, his wife, is Dominican. Their restaurant is al fresco dining which is the true Caribbean dining experience. The food is great and a lobster dinner is about 8$. The location is across from the beach in Puerto Plata.
These are just some of the restaurants available to visitors. Many tourists choose a package from a resort that has lodging, food, drinks and activities all in included. Even if you have this type of a vacation with your meals included you should consider getting out to one of the fine dining establishments in the surrounding locale.
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