Regional restaurants in Caribbean Islands
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La Bodega
The best of both worlds. The front door opens out onto Bayamo’s main square; the rear terrace overlooks Río Bayamo and is fringed by a bucolic backdrop that will leave you wondering if you’ve been transported to an isolated country villa. La Bodega is Bayamo’s best restaurant and not only for its urban-rural juxtapositions. Try the beef and taste the coffee, or relax on the open terrace before the traveling troubadours arrive at 9pm.
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Restaurante Don Pepe
A bartender named Eladio invented the Coctel Don Pepe (two shots of orange juice, 1.5 shots of white rum, and half a shot of crème de menthe, stirred) here back in the day. They’re still serving them, along with the good old pork and chicken dishes, in this pleasant colonial building. There’s occasional live music.
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La Vicaria
A safe haven next to the bus terminal, La Vicaria is a dependable national chain with affordable food and efficient service. The open-fronted sitting area on the Carretera Central is less than salubrious, but the food’s more than adequate for a pre-bus journey snack.
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La Sevillana
Cuban chefs have a go at Spanish cuisine – paella and garbanzos (chickpeas). This is a new kind of peso restaurant, with a dress code (no shorts), a doorman in a suit, and a reservations policy. It’s OK, if you don’t mind the formalities.
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Solaris
Enthusiastically recommended by the locals, this city-center joint, on the 12th floor of the rather ugly Doce Plantas building, offers excellent city views and has a menu that includes a special cordon bleu. Ask to try the unique Solaris cocktail.
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Paladar Sagitario
The Sagitario’s been in the game for 13 years, knocking out such delicacies as chicken cordon bleu and pork chops topped with cheese on an attractive back patio with occasional musical accompaniment.
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Restaurante La Punta
In an old fort overlooking the Atlantic, this historic restaurant now run by Gaviota was temporarily closed at the time of writing after the havoc wreaked by Hurricane Ike. It was due to reopen in 2009.
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La Victoria
Despite the sign, you won't find shrimp at this atmospheric, state-run place on the northeastern corner of Parque Céspedes. However, there are pork, chicken and even beef dishes.
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Restaurante La Vicaria
Set meals of fish, pork or chicken include a beer - like all La Vicarias, the price and service make this one of the most popular places in town. There's also a nice garden.
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Restaurante El Colonial
For the regular pig and pollo (chicken), this is the place. It's located in a big house in the center of town with a nice courtyard.
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Plaza Restaurant
The restaurant at the Hotel Royalton is Bayamo's 'upmarket' spot, serving traditional Cuban food on its pleasant patio.
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Casa de la Miel La Colmena
With a dozen different ice-cream dishes, plus fish fillets and greasy, garlicky shrimp, this place is sure to please.
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Restaurante Yaima
The friendly Restaurante Yaima offers basic peso meals served in an agreeable atmosphere (read: napkins).
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El Rápido
El Rápido, at the Servi-Cupet at the southeast entrance to town, serves the usual chow at cut rates.
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Paladar El Polinesio
The cheaper and cozier Polinesio has meals served upstairs in what used to be the family dining room.
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La Estrella Azul
Brand new restaurant with various set dishes. Quite possibly the cheapest quality food in town.
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Restaurante 485 Aniversario
Restaurante 485 Aniversario, serves good fried chicken and fish.
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