Club Abacus
Bar, Club, Disco. A nice, exclusive night club with a strict dress code.
Contact: 809-333-7272 email: ppablo@codetel.net.do
Location: Calle Hostos #350 and Luperón
Cibao Bar-Cigar Bar
A cigar club with an old world atmosphere. They offer a wide range of cocktails and rum. Here can be found a large selection of the best Dominican cigars including several specially selected exclusively for Sofitel Nicolas de Ovando Hotel Santo Domingo. They have musical entertainment in a relaxed atmosphere with indoor and terrace seating available
Contact: 809-685-9955 Opens at 4PM
Hard Rock Cafe
Another typical Hard Rock Cafe as found all over the world is now in Santo Domingo. Known by most for their great hamburgers. Their rock memorabilia at this location includes items from Frank Zappa, Mick Jagger, Bono and James Brown among much other good stuff.
Contact: 809-686-7771 http://www.hardrock.com
Restaurant Hours: Sun - Thurs 11:30AM – 12:30AM, Fri & Sat 11:30AM - 1:00AM
Location: Calle El Conde #103 (the old bank building), across from Colon Park Colonial Zone
Fuerte Café San Gil
This informal, dining under the stars, romantic atmosphere restaurant located at the Fuerte San Gil, is known for their open pit barbecue. They specialize in Porter House and Tenderloin steaks and Lobster (history of
Fuerte San Gil )
Contact: 809-333-5109.
Location: Malecón, next to the Obelisco, Colonial Zone, Santo Domingo
Esedeku Snack and Cocktail Bar
A bar with an cozy, intimate feel. Get comphy on one of the sofas and have a beverage or cocktail at a reasonable price. They have different specials including a 2x1 night, beer specials and more. They play musica electronica and lounge music. Saturday you can get their special Spanish omelet and sangria.
Hours:Tuesday thru Sunday 8PM to ?? Sunday opening at 5PM Happy hour during the weekdays from 8PM to 10
Contact: 809-869-6322 http://esedekubar.hi5.com
Location: Mercedes # 341and Santome Colonial Zone
El Sarten
This night club has been here for a long while. It is THE place to go dancing to the older Latin music here in the Zone. I call it "The Old Peoples Dance Place" but really there are all ages to be found here. It is very small so if you do want a table it is best to arrive early or you may have to sit outside on the sidewalk which is fun also.
Hours: usually opens around 7 PM
Contact: 809-686-9621
Location: Calle Hostos #153 Colonial Zone, Santo Domingo
El Rey Del Falafel (also home of S Bar)
The best authentic falafil, hummus and shwarma around! The picante sauce is good and hot and their tahini sauce is very tasty, both of which can be purchased in large amounts to take home. Their food is very reasonably priced. It is a small, comfortable, hippy-like place where you can feel right at home. They even let well behaved dogs enter the restaurant with their masters.
Contact: 809-688-9714
Location: Calle Padre Billini #352 and Sanchez, Colonial Zone (they also have a second location on Calle Jose Amado Soler, between Lincoln and Lope de Vega)
El Patio de la Moneda Colonial Bar and Restaurant
They have live bands almost every night. Most are independent bands with varieties ranging from rock, hop hop, house and much more. It is usually loud. Good time and good music are all here. They also serve food.
Location: Calle el Conde #53 and Calle las Damas, Colonial Zone, Santo Domingo
El Colonial Bar and Restaurante
Contact: 809-688-5500
Downtown
Playing a variety of music in this fun all age club. There is a dress code which is common in most bars. Which is no T-Shirts, Tennis Shoes or Hats.
Contact: 809-685-2288
Location: Calle Isabel La Católica #210, in front of the Palacio de las Telecomunicaciones.
Doubles Piano Bar And Cafe
The atmosphere is very casual and inviting. Dine and drink sitting at the bar, a table or a quiet sofa in the corner.
A great place for couples. They also serve some great French type wines, foods and snacks.
Contact: 809-688-3833 web site: http://www.doublesbar.net
Location: Calle Arzobispo Merino #154, Colonial Zone, Santo Domingo
Da Franco
A formal restaurant specializing in Italian food. The Spaghetti Franco is highly recommended.
Contact: 809-689-3447
Location: Calle Salomé Ureña #59, Zona Colonial, Santo Domingo
D'Bari Café
Contact: 809-333-7679 and 809-333-7674
Location: Palo Hincado, Colonial Zone, Santo Domingo
Crazy Pub
The owner, Gustavo, has made this pub a great place for hanging out. Frequented by tourists there are also the locals in abundance. They have Kereoke singing. Also it is a good place to do some dancing.
Contact: 809-686-4754.
Location: Calle Vicente Celestino Duarte #50, Zona Colonial.
Comedor Mimosa
When you see a restaurant that is filled with the locals you have to try it out yourself. Nothing fancy but they serve great typical Dominican fare including the daily plato del dia/ plate of the day (what is the plate of the day you may ask,
La Bandera of course), a bit more expensive than most other Comedors but worth the price. They also have fresh baked goods available and are open early for the breakfast crowd but not for dinner. Their goat anything (stew, guisada, braised) is worth a try.
Location: Arzobispo Nouel between Duarte and Hostos.
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Bars and Restaurants C through H
Coco's
Fine British dining in an authentic Colonial house. Their Duckling is excellent. They also serve English Ales and fine wines. The atmosphere is very inviting wether sitting at the bar or on a sofa in a quite corner.
Contact: 809-687-9624
Location: Calle Padre Bellini #53
Exquisiteces Virginia
Eat in or take-out. this restaurant buffet has some very exquisite foods. They make bread, empinadas, pastelitos en hojas, and some great salads. They also have a wide variety of scrumptious deserts that are pleasing to the eye and sweet tooth. They do catering for all occasions.
Contact: 809-333-9001, 9002 and 9003
Location: Calle Santome and Arzobispo Portes #101 and 102, Zona Colonial, Santo Domingo
El Grand Charolais Restaurant Steak House & Grill
This small bistro restaurant serves French and Creolle foods in a nice cozy atmosphere. The chef and owner,
Mickaël Semon, learned his skills in France. They have many great Appetizers, Goat Cheese Salad, Prime Rib, Ribeye and a variety of Seafood ala Plancha. They also have a large variety of wines from across the world. The house speciality is the Chateau-Briand and is a must try.
Contact: 809-221-2052
Location: Calle Hostos #151, Colonial Zone, Santo Domingo
Dajao Restaurant
This Sea Food and Dominican Criolla restaurant is names after the small fresh water Mullet fish. they have a great assortment of Seafood meals to choose from. Small and friendly atmosphere with a nice patio so you can dine in the fresh air.
Contact: 809-686-0712
Location: Arzobispo Nouel #51 Colonial Zone
Crudo
Organic Vegetarian Restaurant and Natural Store. Offering organic salads, juices, fruits and vegetarian dishes. They also have many natural remedies, vitamins, enzymes and natural incenses and aroma therapy oils. You can smell the aromas as you pass by their door. Owned and operated by a doctor of holistic medicine, Dr. Felix F. Casas (more information on
Dr. Casas).
Hours: 10AM to 8PM Tuesday thru Sunday
Contact: 809-689-0796
Location: Arz. Portes #152 near 19 de Marzo, Zona Colonial, Santo Domingo
