The north coast of the Dominican Republic offers a rich and varied menu. Local restaurants offer good food prepared by professional chefs, beautiful surroundings, and excellent service. All provide good value for the money.
The Access team, following the expert advice of professionals in this area, selected the following restaurants as some of the finest in the country’s north coast.
The Best:
LUCIA RESTAURANT
Mediterranean cuisine with a Caribbean flair. Good ambiance. Chef: Giancarlo Fiori. 4- Diamond rating, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA) tourism guide. Location: Hotel Boutique Casa Colonial Beach & Spa. Playa Dorada, Puerto Plata.
MARES RESTAURANT & POOL LOUNGE
Top-rated creative Caribbean cuisine. A former private residence, the restaurant offers a beautiful garden and other features, making it one of the most charming restaurants in the north coast city of Puerto Plata. Chef / Owner: Rafael Vasquez. Location: Downtown Puerto Plata. For more information, write to: rvasquez@yahoo.com.
LA OTRA COSA
Exquisite French cuisine, in a Caribbean setting. Chef / Owner: Ed Coll. Location: La Punta, Cabarete, near the Hotel Velero Beach Resort (Tel.: 809-571-0607).
OTHER RESTAURANTS
PUERTO PLATA
Stephano (Italian)
Skina (Dominican gourmet)
Las Palmas (Italian)
Green Jack (Caribbean/ International)
SOSUA
Casa 21 (French International)
Bologna (Italian/Pizzeria)
Waterfront (International)
Infiniti Blu (Mediterranean, Middle Eastern)
Beach Club (Sea Horse Ranch)
CABARETE
Pomodoro (Pizzeria)
Bliss (Italian)
Blue Restaurant (International)
Bayerischer Hof (steak house)
La Casita de Papi (Seafood)
