Península de Pedernales
Caters to a loyal clientele who come for simple, home-style food. It's not exactly welcoming to the weary traveler, but cheap sandwiches (RD$80 to RD$250)…
Must-see restaurants in Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo
Chintzy grandmotherly decor aside, this is a solid choice for filling breakfasts of wafffles or pancakes and lunches of sandwiches and salads or an…
Central Highlands
This long-standing two-story restaurant has a wraparound bar on a balcony overlooking Parque Central. The large menu includes Dominican specialties like…
Santiago
More than a dozen varieties of pizza and pasta are on the menu at this modern, postage-stamp-sized restaurant in the Jardines neighborhood with flowers…
Central Highlands
Tucked down a residential side street at the entrance to town, Dilenia has a small all-wood dining room and an even smaller Spanish and English menu with…
Santiago
The casually cool ultra-contemporary design here echoes the menu of inventive pan-Latino fare – or you can go with more simple but above-average burgers…
Santo Domingo
A diminutive version of Pizza Hut, and a step up in quality, Pizzarelli anchors a strategic Zona Colonial intersection. Personal pizzas (from RD$295 to RD…
Sosúa
Locals come back for the pizza and pasta, as well as the Oreo cheesecake, at this family-friendly place just north of the town center. The vibe,…
Punta Cana & the Southeast
For those with more discerning taste, this small gourmet shop sells many Italian imports, including a slew of antipasti as well as cheese, charcuterie and…
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)…
Cabarete
Pomodoro serves the best crispy-crust pizza on the beach. A new owner has introduced a side operation of delicious gelato, and kept the live jazz…
Península de Pedernales
Not all dishes are available at all times, but this friendly Dominican spot serves the gamut of Dominican fare, all manner of fish and seafood (crab,…
Central Highlands
On the southern side of Parque Duarte, this western-themed restaurant has a relatively upscale open-air dining area and excellent burgers, seafood and, of…
Península de Samaná
Good for a quick pre- or post-whale-watching bite with a little bit of everything from tacos and cheeseburgers to pasta and mofongo (mashed plantains with…
Cabarete
A morning destination for its large set breakfasts with juice and strong coffee. The bakery does wholewheat bread and tasty vanilla-cream Danish pastries.
Punta Cana & the Southeast
Juan Dolio's best supermarket, with a deli counter, an extensive wine and beer section as well as sundries, souvenirs and electronic gadgets.
Península de Samaná
Across from the ferry dock, this simple French-run cafe is a good bet for French-leaning quick meals, burgers and salads throughout the day.
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.
Hotel y Supermercado El Detallista
Dominican Republic
For groceries, Hotel y Supermercado El Detallista is one-stop shopping: the best grocery store, an ATM and a Western Union branch.
North Coast
A few blocks up from the lagoon, Estrella serves up a standard French/Dominican menu, with especially good seafood specials.
Santiago
A good bakery in the Jardines neighborhood east of downtown. Also serves hot breakfast and fresh fruit juices.
Central Highlands
This decent restaurant near the cathedral serves good deep-dish pizza, along with burgers and burritos.
Santo Domingo
A typical Chinatown restaurant, with good fried rice but reheated frozen egg rolls.
Punta Cana & the Southeast
Occupying a full city block, this massive grocery sells everything imaginable.
North Coast
Under an open-air thatched roof with tile floors and sturdy wooden tables, the restaurant has a wide-ranging menu with good seafood, including fettuccine…
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…
Sosúa
Scotch & Sirloin is housed in an open-air pavilion above Sosúa's Terra Linda Hotel, specializing in burgers, steaks and baby back ribs (RD$750). It shares…
Sosúa
A favorite among North American visitors, this quirky restaurant offers specialties such as chili burgers and enormous schnitzel sandwiches. The decor…
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…
North Coast
This modern, cafeteria-style place qualifies as fine dining in Dajabón, primarily because it's one of the few eating options with electricity at night…
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…
Cabarete
Despite zero frills and all-concrete decor, this place is popular with expats and Dominicans for its cheap Cantonese dishes; the egg rolls are more like…
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…
Santo Domingo
In Gazcue, La Cadena is within walking distance of hotels in the neighborhood and carries produce, meats and everything you should need.
Península de Pedernales
Stock up on rations for travels further south, as well as skintight clothing items from Jacobo's new shop across the street.
Santo Domingo
The largest grocery store in the Zona Colonial – this is the place to load up on cheap water, soda, alcohol and juice.
North Coast
An open-air concrete pavilion with Dominican fare and pizzas (RD$300) served in a fanless, open-air concrete pavilion.
Puerto Plata
A giant grocery store in Puerto Plata that also contains fast-food restaurants, a pharmacy, laundry machines and ATMs.
