Cabarete has a vibrant beachfront dining scene with diverse cuisines and strong vegan/vegetarian options.
Good to know
Good to Know
- Cabarete's main dining strip is the beachfront; many restaurants have no-reservation casual policies, expect waits during peak hours.
- Some restaurants (e.g. Danny's) do NOT include 18% tax in advertised prices; others add a 10% 'legal' service charge on top of tax—ask for clarification or request itemization.
- Beachfront dining is iconic; eat with your feet in the sand at numerous venues and enjoy fresh seafood grilled to order.
- Fresh seafood is sourced daily from local fishermen at beachfront restaurants; fish tacos and ceviche are particularly excellent.
- Many restaurants offer live music in the evenings, featuring Merengue or Bachata.
- Use Komida App for reliable delivery across multiple restaurants; some accept credit card payment via the app for a small fee.
- Janet's Supermarket offers free delivery for orders over 3000 DOP; motoconcho (mototaxi) can also transport food orders if restaurants don't deliver directly.
Supermarkets
Janet's Supermarket
- Location
- East end of downtown Cabarete
- Notes
- Largest supermarket in Cabarete; accepts credit cards; offers delivery for orders over 3000 DOP; carries health food, gluten-free products, and imported goods
Supermercado La Rosa
- Location
- Downtown center, next to ESSO gas station
- Notes
- Smaller neighborhood store with 4-5 aisles; open later than Janet's; offers delivery for orders over 500 DOP; moderately priced
Local Colmados/Mini Markets
- Location
- Throughout downtown and neighborhoods
- Notes
- Corner shops open early morning to late night (7 AM–11 PM, sometimes midnight on weekends); cash only; carry fresh produce, meats, snacks, household essentials
Budget
Comedor Espinal
- Price Range
- DOP 350
- Neighborhood
- Downtown Cabarete center
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Dominican — sancocho, mofongo, local seafood
Mojitos
- Price Range
- DOP 450
- Neighborhood
- Beachfront
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Dominican, International — tacos, bruschetta, casual menu with daily specials
High End
Bliss Restaurant Lounge Bar
- Price Range
- DOP 1,500
- Neighborhood
- Callejon (off-beach entrance)
- Cuisine Or Dish
- International, Seafood — elevated cuisine, grilled meats, fresh fish
La Mesa Taina
- Price Range
- DOP 1,600
- Neighborhood
- Beachfront
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Dominican fusion — Taino-inspired tasting menu, seafood risotto, locally-sourced ingredients
Mid Range
Tamar
- Price Range
- DOP 700
- Neighborhood
- Beachfront center
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Latin, Mediterranean
Gordito's Fresh Mex
- Price Range
- DOP 600
- Neighborhood
- Main road, traffic lights
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Mexican — tacos, burritos, fish tacos with fresh ingredients
Pomodoro Pizzeria
- Price Range
- DOP 650
- Neighborhood
- Beachfront (behind BHD Bank)
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Italian — wood-fired pizza, homemade pasta, gelato
Yamazato
- Price Range
- DOP 750
- Neighborhood
- City center mall
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Japanese — sushi, sashimi, Asian dishes
Delivery Services
Komida App
- Notes
- Quickly becoming dominant delivery platform in Cabarete; covers multiple restaurants including Serenade; accepts credit cards via app (small fee); allows customization and dietary preference notes
Local Must Try Dishes
Mangú
- Description
- Mashed green plantain served for breakfast with los tres golpes (fried cheese, salami, eggs) and sautéed red onions
Mofongo
- Description
- Mashed green plantains with garlic and chicharrones (fried pork belly), served with fried pork or shrimp
Sancocho
- Description
- Hearty meat and vegetable stew with various meats and root vegetables, a celebratory Dominican dish
La Bandera
- Description
- The national dish — white rice, red beans (habichuelas guisadas), and stewed meat (chicken or beef)
Fish in Coconut Sauce
- Description
- Fresh fish cooked in coconut sauce, common in coastal Cabarete
Vegan And Vegetarian Dining
- Overview
- Cabarete has a strong vegan and vegetarian dining scene, bolstered by abundant locally-grown fruits and vegetables. Several dedicated venues cater specifically to plant-based diets.
Venues
Fresh Fresh Café
- Price Range
- DOP 350
- Neighborhood
- Near main beach entrance
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Healthy, plant-based — salads, wraps, sandwiches, smoothies, gluten-free options
Yalla
- Price Range
- DOP 600
- Neighborhood
- Between Villa Taina and Dick's Bakery, town start
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Tapas — vegan/vegetarian focus with eggplant, green bean bundle, blooming onion, hummus, battered cauliflower
Natura Restaurant (Natura Cabana Boutique Hotel & Spa)
- Price Range
- DOP 800
- Neighborhood
- Perla Marina, past Encuentro beach (taxi recommended)
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Organic, plant-based — vegan ceviche with coconut meat, nourishing plant-based cuisine
Gluten Free Dining
- Overview
- Several restaurants offer gluten-free options or naturally gluten-free menus. Bliss offers gluten-free pasta and notes that most dishes are naturally gluten-free. Janet's Supermarket stocks gluten-free products.
International Cuisine
- Overview
- Cabarete hosts Italian, French, Japanese, Mexican, and Mediterranean restaurants reflecting the international expat community. Many beachfront venues offer fusion cuisine blending local Dominican ingredients with international techniques.
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