Punta Cana Restaurants
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1. C/X Culinary Experience
$$$$ | | FusionReservations at this intimate, 12-seat restaurant within the new Chic Resort in Uvero Alto are highly coveted since it welcomes nonresort guests...
Reservations at this intimate, 12-seat restaurant within the new Chic Resort in Uvero Alto are highly coveted since it welcomes nonresort guests and is not on the resort’s all-inclusive plan. The chef's table offers a nightly six-course tasting menu, including wine pairings and choreographed musical accompaniments. The talented chef prepares all courses in an open show kitchen. The cuisine is food art, the presentation contemporary, the menu ever-evolving and never disclosed beforehand. This meal is well worth the long ride to Uvero Alto. In fact, it may be the best meal you have in the country.
Chic All Exclusive Resorts by Royalton, Los Cambrones , Uvero Alto, La Altagracia, Dominican Republic809-468–0404-(ask for the club concierge)Restaurant Details
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2. La Yola
$$$$ | | MediterraneanDining on the deck here with the gentle breeze blowing, you feel as if you’re actually aboard a yola (a small, local fishing boat). The menu...
Dining on the deck here with the gentle breeze blowing, you feel as if you’re actually aboard a yola (a small, local fishing boat). The menu, which has always had Mediterranean and Caribbean influences, has been contemporized and given an Italian accent by a new chef. Seafood dominates the menu (you'll also find meat and chicken selections). Soups are exceptional and are offered in small and large portions, as are the appetizers, pastas, and salads. Main courses, including the catch of the day—usually red snapper, grouper, or dorado (mahimahi)—are artfully prepared and presented. Most side dishes are extra but worth it. As always, service is professional and attentive. Two prix-fixe options are available, as is an expanded kids' menu. What does come up short are the desserts—there aren't enough of them. Happy hour remains popular.
Puntacana Resort & Club Marina, Punta Cana, San Juan, Dominican Republic809-959–2262 -
3. Playa Blanca
$$ | | SeafoodOn a white-sand beach shaded by coco palms, this understatedly cool seafood restaurant is efficient, friendly, and fun. Start with a perfectly...
On a white-sand beach shaded by coco palms, this understatedly cool seafood restaurant is efficient, friendly, and fun. Start with a perfectly executed cocktail—like a lime or mango daiquiri—then dig into the savvy menu, where fresh fish is a staple and are shrimp done three ways. The prices are an excellent value for the amount of creativity and skill, which seems to increase each season. Refreshing salads and cooked appetizers never disappoint. And there are paellas, pasta, risotto, ravioli, and grilled lobster and meat. Sides are usually extra but worth it. The best dessert is the coffee rum trifle. Live music weekly is just one aspect of the beachfront entertainment; another is watching the kitesurfers—poetry in motion—just next door.
Puntacana Resort & Club, Playa Blanca, Punta Cana, San Juan, Dominican Republic809-959–2262 -
4. Simon Mansion Restaurant
$$$ | | ContemporaryThis contemporary fusion restaurant, which was developed by the late chef Kerry Simon, is the only full-service restaurant at the Hard Rock...
This contemporary fusion restaurant, which was developed by the late chef Kerry Simon, is the only full-service restaurant at the Hard Rock open to outside guests. Cleverly designed as the mansion of a mythical rock star, the various dining rooms are lavishly furnished as if they were rooms in his house. Your dining experience will be a sensory rush from the innovative rum cocktails to Peruvian ceviche or main courses like rack of lamb. For lighter fare, you can sit in the bar (or rather the library) and order from the menu of small plates to share. All meat served is natural, the steaks dry-aged, and the produce organic, so feel no guilt when you order one of the luscious desserts. Follow the wine and other suggestions of the savvy manager, and prepare to be pampered.
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana, Blvd. Turistico del Este 74, Km 28, Macao, La Altagracia, Dominican Republic809-731–0094-restaurantRestaurant Details
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5. Blue Marlin
$$$ | | SeafoodThe fresh catch of the day is always the best choice at this restaurant on a palapa-shaded pier overlooking the gentle Caribbean. As a new chef...
The fresh catch of the day is always the best choice at this restaurant on a palapa-shaded pier overlooking the gentle Caribbean. As a new chef has taken over, more Dominican specialties are offered, and the plate presentation has become relatively simple. The menu offers everything from mixed seafood ceviche to Caribbean lobster cakes to burgers, but the wonderfully flavorful soups like pumpkin and sancocho, or even a classic gazpacho, are also worthwhile. Service is caring and attentive. A blue-tiled fireplace at the bar adds an unexpected, decorative element; it's a great place to chill with an authentic piña colada. Nonhotel guests are welcome but now must purchase a day or night pass, which also includes use of the other resort facilities. Lobster and other high-ticket seafood items do come with a supplement if you have the Sanctuary Cap Cana AI plan.
Sanctuary Cap Cana, Blvd. Zona Hotelera, Juanillo, La Altagracia, Dominican Republic809-562–9191 -
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6. Capitán Cook's
$$$$ | | SeafoodLobster, king crab legs, and lots of fish are what's cooking at this seafood house on the sand, but the boisterous scene at this tourist hot...
Lobster, king crab legs, and lots of fish are what's cooking at this seafood house on the sand, but the boisterous scene at this tourist hot spot was always the show, and it has quieted as prices have escalated and transportation is no longer provided. Some statesiders are still drawn to the area's freshest seafood and the still-fun atmosphere. The prix-fixe menu includes drinks and the signature dish parrillada mixta (mixed grilled seafood) with fries, fish fingers, salad, and sometimes a simple dessert, followed by shots of fiery mamajuana. Prices are noticeably cheaper if you don't order alcohol, and you can also order à la carte.
Playa El Cortecito, Bávaro, La Altagracia, Dominican Republic809-552–0645 -
7. Huracán Café
$$$ | | ItalianThis tony outdoor eatery a few paces from the ocean is on a prime stretch of beach, with a thatch-roof palapa to shelter diners. By day, this...
This tony outdoor eatery a few paces from the ocean is on a prime stretch of beach, with a thatch-roof palapa to shelter diners. By day, this Euro-hip hangout with beach beds and blender drinks is the place to be if you want to escape from your AI resort. (And they will let you hang out as long as you’re buying something.) It opens early (9 am) and stays open late (11 pm). Pricey artisanal pastas and other Italian dishes are given a contemporary twist, but you can also get lobster and fresh seafood. Fluent in English, Franklin is the waiter of choice. During the winter season you can expect to find a beach party going on Sunday afternoons; check online for promotions and special events.
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8. Il Cappuccino
$$$ | | MediterraneanEnchanting views of the Cap Cana Marina enhance your meal at this Mediterranean-style eatery with an alfresco deck well suited for a romantic...
Enchanting views of the Cap Cana Marina enhance your meal at this Mediterranean-style eatery with an alfresco deck well suited for a romantic waterfront dinner or lively conversation with friends. When it opened years ago it was the place to be, but it then went into a downhill spiral. Happily, Il Cappuccino is on the way up again, with far more compliments than complaints. Wine aplenty (with knowledgeable guidance from the maître d') can accompany the savory, hearty plates of house-made pasta (like the delectable black fettuccine with lobster and shrimp) or meat and seafood entrées. What really gets raves is the pizza. Coffees and desserts, like the authentic tiramisu, emanate from the adjacent café. Convenient hours mean the restaurant is open daily from breakfast until dinner.
Marina Cap Cana, Juanillo, La Altagracia, Dominican Republic809-469–7095 -
9. Jellyfish
$$$ | | SeafoodThis double-deck, open-air restaurant right on the sand is within walking distance of some of the big resorts, including Paradisus Palma Real...
This double-deck, open-air restaurant right on the sand is within walking distance of some of the big resorts, including Paradisus Palma Real and the Barceló Bávaro complex, and it draws diners looking for fresh seafood. When weather demands, sheer white linens offer protection against sun, wind, or rain without obstructing the exquisite beachfront views. Families come, too, because kids have a safe haven and a special menu. At night, soft lighting creates a romantic effect, but service is lacking at times. Often staffers are slow, not overly friendly, and lack English skills. Weddings and other private events are popular, and the average diner can be ignored when there's something big going on. Walk here along the beach; the dirt road is rutted and difficult to navigate.
Playa Bávaro, , between Meliá Caribe Tropical and IFA Villas, Bávaro, La Altagracia, 23000, Dominican Republic809-840–7684-restaurant -
10. La Mona
$$$ | | ContemporaryThis beach restaurant is much better than the typical beachside spot, drawing both visitors and locals with a savvy menu and laid-back, fun...
This beach restaurant is much better than the typical beachside spot, drawing both visitors and locals with a savvy menu and laid-back, fun vibe. It's popular by both day and night, with a charming host and a master chef at the helm. Sushi is a healthful, refreshing choice on a hot day, but there are also delicious Mexican dishes. Peruvian-style ceviche is a great starter, perhaps as a prelude to Kobe beef or delicious grilled lobster. If you want to attend Sunday’s bubbly brunch, when a jazz band adds sizzle to the special menu, make a reservation.
Playa Juanillo, Blvd. Zona Hotelera, Cap Cana, adjacent to the Fortress at Sanctuary Cap Cana By ALSOL, Juanillo, La Altagracia, Dominican Republic809-469–7191 -
11. La Palapa by Eden Roc
$$$ | | SeafoodIf you crave waterfront dining, this palapa-roof restaurant is a great option, exuding Caribbean charisma with an Italian accent. The aromas...
If you crave waterfront dining, this palapa-roof restaurant is a great option, exuding Caribbean charisma with an Italian accent. The aromas promise exceptional seafood specialties, even hard finds like baby octopus, which is deftly prepared. The quality of the ingredients is immediately apparent from the delectable gnocchi to the authentic Parmigiano Reggiano that can be found in many dishes and the wines by the glass from the international list. New are some Dominican specialities, including mofongo. The manager and waiters are professionals, yet the atmosphere remains as casual as the pareos on the beachgoers who drop in for lunch.
Eden Roc Beach Club, Cap Cana, Juanillo, La Altagracia, 23000, Dominican Republic809-469–7593 -
12. Pearl Beach Club
$$$ | | MediterraneanThis contemporary, eye-popping newbie may be the epitome of beach bars, offering Mediterranean-Caribbean fusion cuisine as well as upscale burgers...
This contemporary, eye-popping newbie may be the epitome of beach bars, offering Mediterranean-Caribbean fusion cuisine as well as upscale burgers. It's trendy both day and night. The open-air restaurant is joined with three handsome wood bars and savvy management, making it a destination worth paying for. Tropical cocktails with fresh ingredients are worthy of center stage. And when you're sated, there are Balinese sunbeds surrounding an infinity pool, Jacuzzis, and even basic hammocks. Kayaks and stand-up paddleboards are available on the beach if you want some activity after your siesta. There are daytime parties with DJs from Wednesday to Sunday.
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