Must-see restaurants in Las Terrenas

  • La Terrasse

    Las Terrenas

    The Dominican chef at this sophisticated French bistro deserves a few Michelin stars for his steak au poivre (pepper steak; RD$550), one of the most…

  • The Beach

    Las Terrenas

    The beach-club component of the Peninsula House hotel – open to nonguests as well – is a wonderful little plantation-style bungalow on a private lawn…

  • El Lugar

    Las Terrenas

    Hands-on Belgian owner Bruno found a Las Terrenas niche: fulfilling carnivorous desires with juicy, rich burgers (go for the one with Reblochon cheese)…

  • Lafel

    Las Terrenas

    A charming Argentinian-Israeli couple run this informal restaurant with outdoor tables in a central mini-plaza. Ignore the modest setting. The chef is…

  • Le Tre Caravelle

    Las Terrenas

    A convivial little spot for risotto (mushroom and red wine, saffron and sausage, shellfish) and fresh seafood, though the ambience won't floor you –…

  • Restaurante Luís

    Las Terrenas

    Dig your toes into the sand, shoot the breeze with the server over the daily catch (there's no menu), and sit back and wait for tasty lobsters the size of…

  • Boulangerie Française

    Las Terrenas

    Transport yourself to Paris at this pleasant bakery serving fresh croissants and other traditional French pastries and desserts. The street-side patio…

  • La Dolce Vita

    Las Terrenas

    When the Italian chef is in the kitchen cooking, this old-fashioned throwback does very good pasta. The wide-ranging menu hits all the usual fish and meat…

  • Gelatera Italiana

    Las Terrenas

    Continental quality gelato, the ideal apres-beach refresher, is served up at this small spot where the main access road to town dead ends at the beach…

  • Supermercado Lindo

    Las Terrenas

    One of the largest and best supermarkets in town, this is the place to go for canned food, pasta, produce, imported foods, snacks, wine and any other…

  • Bárrio Latíno Cafe

    Las Terrenas

    Occupying the busiest corner in town – and milking that for all it’s worth – this open-sided tropical brasserie has an eclectic menu of international…

  • Casa Azul

    Las Terrenas

    Service leaves mucho to be desired, but the Italian owners turn out the best pizza in town, with a few tables right on the sand.

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