Restaurants
I am visiting Cabrera in October. We are staying in a private villa and will probably have breakfast and lunch in, but would like to go out in the evening for dinner. Any suggestions for nice restaraunts within a 30 min. drive? Doesn't seem like there's much around there. I'm aware of La Catalina. Thanks.
It all depends on your definition of "nice restaurant"
Firstly, a 30 minute drive gets you nowhere except to Rio San Juan.
There are places there you might like.
In Cabrera, Chori Pan suits a lot of people - gravel floor, roof leaks in the rain, typical DR...but the food is good.
Cabrera ain't long on ambience of the No American variety.
Bobanuko's is a lot of fun - see comments above
Haven't been to the new Luigi's
Manny's is a great beach bar/bistro.
Try lunch at the beach club (no membership req'd) - Playa Grande - ask for Tito or shack #12 (2 different people)
Table , chairs , where ever you want, when you want. Full service but... no table clothes- take your own
If your taste leans more to the "on the beaten path" vs "off"... stick with la Catalina.
All of this keys to your own personal expectations ... remembering where you are - DR and Cabrera. The juxtaposition of the elite villas and the life in town are curious but suit the villa owners well..... and maybe you too
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Remember, your villa will do a good dinner also.
We never worry about food/stomach problems and haven't had any.
Bon Appetit