Santo Domingo's culinary repertoire includes Spanish, Italian, Middle Eastern, Indian, Japanese, and nueva cocina Dominicana (contemporary Dominican cuisine). If seafood is on the menu, it's bound to be fresh. The dining scene is the best in the country and probably as fine a selection of restaurants as you can find anywhere in the Caribbean. Keep in mind that the touristy places, such as those in the Zona Colonial—with mediocre fare and just-ok service—are becoming more and more costly, while the several fine-dining options, such as La Residence have lowered prices and are now offering daily specials for around $10. Supplement your entrée with a couple of appetizers, and you can have a nice dinner for less than $30 per person. Most notably, you'll have caring service and be sequestered in 'luxe surroundings away from the tourist hustle. More »