Restaurant at Casa Bonita

Restaurant at Casa Bonita Review

Whether it's lunch poolside shaded by a market umbrella or in the open-air dining room, all white with sleek furnishings, it's a joy just to be in this glorious environment. The panoramic view of the sea here looks extra dramatic after one of the house drinks—the rum-laced Casa Bonita. By night, tables are draped in white linen, and attentive waiters dressed in white guayabera shirts serve food with as many influences as the international music playing in the background. The Caribbean fusion menu utilizes fresh fish and local produce. The Barahona-style ceviche and the shellfish spaghetti usually include conch and octopus. Waiters often suggest such creative house favorites as a fish fillet wrapped with ripe plantains and then battered and deep-fried, with coconut sauce on the side. Saturday is barbecue night, with everything from hamburgers to lobster (US$15-US$35), as well as a tempting lineup of vegetables and starches. It's divine, especially when accompanied by a good match from the wine cooler. Finish with a perfect flan.