Came for dinner, got the beef tenderloin with pepper sauce. That sauce was really good, meat cooked right. Eating right on the sand while the sun went down, pretty hard to beat. Place was a bit busy but whatever. Solid pick if you&#39;re in the area.

The langostinos in that turmeric sauce were spot on. Best pi&ntilde;a colada I had in the DR, real fruit. Beachfront spot, so you wait a bit, but it&#39;s fine.

The focaccia here is seriously underrated&mdash;way better than the pizza, and I&rsquo;m a pizza person 😅 Good spot to grab dinner with friends before heading out in Cabarete.

Lovely spot for a sunset drink &mdash; the view alone is worth stopping for. I had a rum old fashioned that paired nicely with the breeze. Staff were friendly, not pushy. Only thing: it&#39;s a bit pricier than the usual beach bars, but you&#39;re paying for the atmosphere. Would come back for the vibe.

Stopped by for happy hour and stayed way longer than planned. The pool area is clean and the ocean breeze makes it easy to relax. Drinks were solid, especially for the 3-6 special price.

The mojitos were the highlight, honestly some of the best I&#39;ve had. Food was decent too, steak subs and grilled chicken were pretty good.

Came in for coffee and a waffle. Place has a good vibe, lots of seats. But the waffle was hard, not crispy. Coffee was fine though. Staff friendly enough. Maybe stick to drinks here.

Came for dinner, sat right on the sand. Linguini frutti di mare was solid&mdash;big chunks of fish and squid in a hearty tomato sauce. Even got a sushi master here, which is random but cool. Breakfast next morning was just meh, coffee was weak. Stick to dinner.

Great coffee and the vibe is super chill. Love that part of the proceeds goes to local girls&#39; education. Staff was friendly too.

The ribeye Angus was the move. Cooked exactly how I asked, nice sear on it. The shrimp pasta was solid too, good flavor. Francis helped me grab a decent wine to go with it, that worked out. Place was busy but I didn&#39;t really care about that. Just ate and got out.

The smoothies are always solid, but the food&rsquo;s more of a light bite. Nice spot on the deck though.

Decent pizza spot, not too far from the resort. They had English menus which helped. Got a pie to go and it was still pretty good the next day.

Shrimp Creole was the move. Sauce had real kick, shrimp cooked right. Sushi was fresh too, not what I expected from a place with a playground. Ate too fast, honestly. Coulda used more rice with the creole, but the flavor carried it. That&rsquo;s the dish I&rsquo;d come back for.

The goat stew was fresh and the fish in cream sauce had a nice light touch. Staff were attentive without hovering. Just expect a bit of a wait even on a quieter day.

Shrimp alfredo was solid, creamy and seasoned right. Pi&ntilde;a colada actually had a kick, not watered down. Two plates plus a drink for under $60, fair enough for the area.

Came here for lunch and honestly the vegan options surprised me. Got the plantain bowl and it was solid&mdash;fresh, not greasy. Right on the beach too, so you get that breeze while you eat. Service was chill, no rush. Only thing is it got a bit busy around 1pm. Still, worth checking out if you&#39;re in the area. 🌊

The main bartender was super friendly and kept up with the crowd even when it got packed. Made the whole thing way more enjoyable.

Came for the schnitzel, left impressed. Tuesday night crowd was lively, mostly regulars. Cash only caught me off guard but whatever. Food was solid.

The owner was super friendly and even covered us when we ran short on cash for the restroom. That was unexpected. Food was decent, but honestly the service is what stood out. Portions could be bigger for the price, but I&#39;d still come back if I&#39;m in the area.

The caf&eacute; con leche here is seriously good&mdash;my husband and I agreed it beat the coffee we had on our entire six-week trip through Europe. It&#39;s right on the main road, so it can get a bit loud, but that&#39;s part of the charm.

Came here on a Tuesday night and the patio was lit up real nice. Ordered the grilled chicken and it was juicy, not dry like most places. Portion was decent for the price, I&#39;ve paid way more for less in this area. Service was a bit slow but the food made up for it.

Came here during our trip and honestly the pasta was the star. Got the truffle tagliatelle and it was rich without being too heavy. Portions are big, I couldn&#39;t finish mine. Service was quick but not rushed. Only thing is it&#39;s a bit loud inside, but that didn&#39;t bother me much. Would eat here again if I&#39;m back in the area.

Solid German food and the beer was cold, that&#39;s what matters. Menu had English and Spanish which helped a lot. Prices felt fair for what you get. The seating area was pretty tight though, not a ton of elbow room between tables. Still, a decent spot if you&#39;re craving schnitzel and don&#39;t want to overthink it.

The lemon ice cream with coconut shavings was really good. Price was a bit steep for the size, but the flavor made up for it. One server was super attentive too.

The thali was solid&mdash;enough food for two and full of flavor. Staff spoke English, made ordering easy. That&#39;s about it for me though.

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The best restaurants in Santiago

Front Loop Cabarete

La Casita De Papi

Pomodoro

Aqua

Martinis Beach Bar & Grill

Señor Rock Bar & Grill

Vagamundo Coffee & Waffles

La Mesa Taina Restaurant- Kite Beach Hotel.

Cabarete Coffee Company

Pizza and Spaghetti House

Fresh Fresh Cafe

Panaderia & Pizzeria San Jorge

NLB (Nelson's Lounge & Bistro)

Restaurant Le Papillon

Barak Restaurant Grill Sushi Bar

La Carihuela Beach

Natura Restaurant Cabarete

Mojito Bar

Parada Tipica El Choco

Yamazato

Victor's at Velero

Barcos Casetta Nr 9

Cafe Cubano

Fresco Cafe y Bistrot

La Baita

SuperChef

Restaurant Tuvá

Germany Bar & Grill Restaurant

Helados Bon

Margot Restaurant