La Briciola
Serving Italian and Spanish food. This is the place to go for fine, elegant, white table cloth dining. Homemade pasta and an Italian wine list makes this an exceptional Italian dining experience (try their Squid with Black Rice). The restaurant is in a renovated 16th century colonial building with the dining room located in a candlelit courtyard with a fountain. Not only is the setting spectacular the food is also some of the best quality Italian food in the city. Specializing in Milanese pastas and risottos, carrying imported meats and fresh seafood. They have piano music playing and sometimes there is live entertainment.
Phone: 809-688-5055, http://www.labriciola.com.do
Located: Calle Arzobispo Meriño #152-A, Zona Colonial, Santo Domingo, República Dominicana
Jaydee's
This is predominately a gay bar for Dominicans and tourists alike, but there are non-gays here also. They have great music and dancing. They usually have a drag show with strippers on Saturday nights. There is a cover charge but you get a free beer or rum with the entry price.
Open Thurs and Sunday 10PM to 1AM Friday & Saturday until 3AM
Contact: 809-333-6905
Location: Jose Reyes # 10, Colonial Zone, Dominican Republic
Jardines San Pedro
A formal dining restaurant specializing in Italian cuisine and known for their Langostino.
Contact: 809-221-8850
Location: Calle Mercedes #155, Colonial Zone, Santo Domingo
Harry's Bar and Restaurant
Serving National and International foods and drinks. It is a cozy place with a large patio looking onto the Atarazana. The food is great and the prices are reasonable. They have an extensive selection of whisky. Happy hour from 12 noon to 9PM.
Hours: 11AM to 1PM Sunday thru Thursday, Friday and Saturday until 3PM
Contact: 809-685-7060
Location: Calle Atarazana #29, Plaza España, Colonial Zone, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Los Tres Mosqueteros
Serving Dominican, Italian, French and International dishes in a friendly atmosphere. They cater to almost every taste. In business since 1998 and their reputation keeps growing. If you would like to read their menu go to their web site.
Location: Calle El Conde #56 between Calle Las Damas Isabel la Catolica, Zona Colonial, República Dominicana
La Terraza Restaurant and Bar
Specializing in Caribbean cuisine. Dine with beautiful panoramic views of the San Francisco Ruins and the sunsets over the colonial city.
Contact: 809-285-0005
Location: Calle Arzobispo Meriño and Emiliano Tejera (
Antigua Hotel Europa), Colonial Zone, Santo Domingo
La Parrilla D' Luis Steak House
Very nice place to eat along the Caribbean Sea.
Contact:809-688-1511
Directions: Ave. George Washington #553 (The Malecon), Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
La Masía
Serving Dominican and Catalonian dishes in the formal restaurant or the informal patio setting. They're seafood dishes are wonderful and many are quite unique. Make sure you try the Fideua (a paella with noodles instead of rice). They have live music and a stage show nightly. Mondays they have a live jazz band starting at 9PM
Contact: 809-687-4233
Location: Calle Arzobispo Portes #116, Colonial Zone, Santo Domingo
La Llave del Mar
Specializing in Sea Food / Mariscos
Contact: 809-686-7076
Location:Ave. George Washington #43 (El Malecon), Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
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Bars and Restaurants H through M
Merengue Son Cafe
"Where Dominicans and Cubans Go". This small sandwich shop offers different small snacks and some great sandwiches. They serve beer, mixed drinks, natural and frozen juices.
Hours: 4 PM to 11 PM (soon to open for lunch)
Contact: 809-221-0669
Location: Arzobispo Meriño, Zona Colonial, Dominican Republic
La Taberna Vasca Restaurant Bar - Tapas
This French restaurant is a little hideaway in the Colonial Zone. They serve many tapas with their house speciality being degustación de ceviches (different sea foods marinated in citrus juices).
Hours: 11:30AM to 3PM and 7PM to 11:30PM. Mondays 7PM to 11:30PM. Closed Sundays
Contact: 809-221-0079
Location: Calle Emiliano Tejera #101 next to Isabel la Catolica, Zona Colonial, Santo Domingo, República Dominicana
La Espiral (formerly Ocho Puertas/ 8 Doors)
The restaurant and bar is now under new management and is much better than the old version. The bar, which is in the front room is very large and inviting. There are a few rooms in the back and also a outdoor patio. There are live concerts, DJ's, Movies and many different activities.This bar/ disco is located in a beautiful restored colonial warehouse with some very good local artist work on display. It is popular with locals and tourists, young and old. Much to see and do. Open for lunch at 11AM until closing except on Mondays. Serving many different dishes including sushi at reasonable prices.
Contact: 809-686-0445
Location: Jose Reyes #107, Colonial Zone, Santo Domingo
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Image Nightclub
A very special Nightclub. They play House Music, Electronic and often have live DJ´s. they even have a VIP section. More information coming soon.
Open: Wednesday thru Saturday
Contact: 809-685-8103
Location: Calle Hostos and Emiliano Tejera infront of the San FranciscoRuinas, Zona Colonial, Santo Domingo
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 Dominican Republic
Grillo Bravo Restobar
Offering a fusion of Caribbean and Latin food with the legendary Asian culture so that each plate is unique. The restaurants combination of modern and classic decor has a fun and cosy atmosphere. Stop by and sit on the patio and enjoy the romantic atmosphere of Plaza España.
Hours: 11AM to 1AM Tuesday through Saturday, 11AM to 12 midnight Sunday and Monday
Contact: 809-687-8007 and 809-682-0915
Location: Atrazana 19, Plaza España, Zona Colonial