Must-see restaurants in Puerto Plata

  • Mares Restaurant & Pool Lounge

    Puerto Plata

    Distinguished chef Rafael Vasquez-Heinsen has converted his elegant home into a candlelit destination for foodies. The kitchen turns out what might be…

  • El Bergantin

    Puerto Plata

    Housed in a revamped Victorian-era building on Puerto Plata's central square, this Caribbean grill and pizzeria makes you feel fancy just walking in. From…

  • Kaffe

    Puerto Plata

    This homey, adorable cafe in downtown Puerto Plata is a welcome respite from the hot, bustling city streets. All manner of coffee drinks are on offer,…

  • Tostacos & Sushito

    Puerto Plata

    Offering tacos, burritos, sushi, sashimi and a few Dominican and American options in between, this casual, outdoor restaurant will appeal to a variety of…

  • Jamvís

    Puerto Plata

    This gargantuan open-air pizza joint sits above street level on the Malecón, offering a pleasant sea breeze, great views and an elaborate playground. Good…

  • Kilometro Zero

    Puerto Plata

    A friendly open-air place where you can pull up a seat at the bar or a picnic table to chow down on pasta (close to 20 varieties), surf and turf (RD$2500)…

  • Terraza Las Almendras

    Puerto Plata

    With pleasant outdoor seating under bright umbrellas, this sea-facing restaurant is a good place for an inexpensive breakfast or a couple of beers. The…

  • Casa Mia

    Puerto Plata

    At the northern end of the Malecón and under new ownership, Casa Mia attracts locals and tourists alike. The menu includes standard Dominican fare such as…

  • Mercado Municipal

    Puerto Plata

    You’ll find meat and vegetables, and pushy salesmen selling tourist knickknacks in what looks like an enormous, crown-shaped, reinforced-concrete gas…

  • Tam Tam Café

    Puerto Plata

    This Puerto Plata old-timer is popular with tourists and locals on weekends for live music and karaoke. The food is a combination of international and…

  • La Sirena

    Puerto Plata

    A giant grocery store in Puerto Plata that also contains fast-food restaurants, a pharmacy, laundry machines and ATMs.

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