Carmine’s (Marina Village at Atlantis, Casino Drive) — this is indeed the Nassau spinoff of the famed New York Italian restaurant –best known for the family-size portions of its meals. Unlike other Italian restaurants (which are geared toward romantic couples of small groups), Carmine’s prides itself with being able to accommodate groups of six or […]
Billy Joe’s on the Beach (at the rear of the Sheraton, Lucaya, Freeport, Grand Bahama Island) – this is a beachside shack-style eatery that serves various seafoods (including grilled conch and lobsters), along with drinks like Bahama Mamas, Pina Coladas, and cold beers.
Agave (Port Lucaya Marketplace, Unit 4, Bldg. 7, adjacent to Sparky’s, Freeport, Grand Bahama Island) – this is a worthy stop for seafood lovers. Agave is known for its pan-Latino fusion dishes, along with its mojitos, sangria, and margaritas. Items served there includes Grilled Pineapple & Lime Glazed Chicken Breast, Agave Seafood Bowl, and Lechan […]
The tourist presence in the Puerto Plata area has kept in business a string of decent restaurants, such as La Parrillada Steak House (Av. Manolo Taveres Justo, Puerto Plata) – well reviewed by International carnivores; Le Papillon (Villas Cofresí, Puerto Plata) – a charming restaurant set on a hillside in a residential neighborhood about […]
The majority of international-quality restaurants are available within the “Casa de Campo” grounds. Such dining options include the Chinese restaurant “Chinois”, the Italian restaurants “Peperoni” (affiliated with the restaurant of the same name in Santo Domingo), “Mistral” (within the marina) and “Lago Grill” (which serves Dominican dishes like the famed Sancocho stew), as well as […]
Jarabacoa and Constanza are considered rustic areas of the island, next to more cosmopolitan areas like the capital, Santiago and Punta Cana. Because of that and the eco-tourists who trek to these areas, dining options are more modest. In Jarabacoa (town), there is D’Parque Galería Pizzeria (Calle Duarte 37 and Calle Hermanas Mirabal) – which, […]
To a growing number of visitors, Santiago’s evolving nightlife is an attraction unto itself. This is divided into two distinct areas. One is the traditional Latin music scene, composed mainly of the island’s trademark rhythms (Merengue and Bachata). Local discos like “Ambis” (located at Autopista Duarte Km. 2) and various lounges like “Level” (located at […]
If you want decent Dominican food, along with a eagle’s eye view of the Santiago area, as well as a bit of history, you can’t get better than “Camp David Ranch Restaurant” (Carretera Luperón. Km 7.5), which is part of a hotel of the same name. At over 2,000 feet above sea level, this classy […]
Both the all-inclusive resorts at Bávaro and PCRC & Cap Cana luxury enclaves have their own array of dining options for their respective guests. However, for those having a long vacation in that part of the island, such visitors will eventually want to sample dining elsewhere. For those in the mood for Italian cuisine, […]
Iguana Joe’s (Royal Plaza Mall, L.G. Smith Blvd. 94, Oranjestad) — located on the second level of Royal Plaza Mall, this open-air bar & restaurant attracts those who just wrapped up their shopping at this and other malls nearby. Patrons are attracted to both its drinks (such as the Pink Iguana, Grandma Joe’s Pink Lemonade, […]