Northcoast restaurant recommendations around Cofresi / Costambar

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Hey folks...

Hopefully, I'm in the right place. Forum navigation isn't a strong point for me, and Tapatalk didn't seem to improve the situation. We have a couple of folks coming into Amber Cove this week on a cruise stop, so we're driving over from Santiago to have lunch with them. Could anybody offer any suggestions for a decent place to grab a bite? We're familiar with a few spots over in Sosúa and Cabarete, but I really didn't want to drive all the way over there just to eat and come back to the port. These folks are the older, calmer type - not interested in the bar scene. Just good food, preferably on/close to the water. Ideally between Amber Cove and Puerto Plata. Thanks in advance.

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Sole Mio in Costambar. It's only about 15-20 minutes away. Best Italian restaurant I've ever eaten at. You may have to check and see if it's open in the afternoon though since your guests are arriving on a cruise ship they'll probably have to back by about five.
 
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There's also a couple of places on Costambar beach near the water. Not as nice as Sole Mio, but a better view.
 
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LindseyKaufman said:
Why not go to Maimon for fish?

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I've only ever been through that area once a couple years ago (normally, we drive over a different route, and come in through Cabarete). That day, we ate at Los Primos and were more than a little ill for the next day and a half. Are there some other places to try out around the area?

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JLA1125 said:
Sole Mio in Costambar. It's only about 15-20 minutes away. Best Italian restaurant I've ever eaten at. You may have to check and see if it's open in the afternoon though since your guests are arriving on a cruise ship they'll probably have to back by about five.
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That sounds fantastic, but you're right - they don't open until 4:30pm

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JLA1125 said:
There's also a couple of places on Costambar beach near the water. Not as nice as Sole Mio, but a better view.
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One more question. I'll be driving in. Is there reasonably close parking for beach access?

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We meet friends at the port with little problem and drive into pop for lunch, show them around a little and back to the boat with no problem.

Usually: Aguaceros Bar & Grill (??)... Not sure if this is the right place since Google Earth has changed. Easy to get to/from 5 located on the main beach road. The Fort is close and might be an option for fun street food and something to see. Parking is not a problem. An easy walk into central town park area and gift shops.

We have done this several times and is fun.
 
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There is an excellent Tex/mex restaurant on the main road in Cofresi on the same road as the Ocean World entrance. It has a nic e beach view and is open for lunch. Or in Costambar, you could go to any of the beach restaurants and be quite happy. I like El Carey or Estelle del Mar but there are others... you can check them out on Trip Advisor.
 
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Kip said:
One more question. I'll be driving in. Is there reasonably close parking for beach access?

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Yes. You can park right in front of anywhere on Costambar Beach. I always tell people if you see more than one vehicle on the road in Costambar that's called "rush hour".
 
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Kip said:
Hey folks...

Hopefully, I'm in the right place. Forum navigation isn't a strong point for me, and Tapatalk didn't seem to improve the situation. We have a couple of folks coming into Amber Cove this week on a cruise stop, so we're driving over from Santiago to have lunch with them. Could anybody offer any suggestions for a decent place to grab a bite? We're familiar with a few spots over in Sosúa and Cabarete, but I really didn't want to drive all the way over there just to eat and come back to the port. These folks are the older, calmer type - not interested in the bar scene. Just good food, preferably on/close to the water. Ideally between Amber Cove and Puerto Plata. Thanks in advance.

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Big Lee's BBQ on the Malecón in Puerto Plata

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Thanks everyone. We managed to successfully retrieve them from the port. We had lunch in a little spot in Costambar whose name I can't remember now (we'd planned on Estrella del Mar, but they weren't open), and took them over to see the Fortaleza.

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