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Restaurant Week Puerto Plata

Sep 21–27 · 2 courses RD$1,595 · 3 courses RD$1,995 (+ tax)

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Where Dominicans go out on the North Coast

Smiley's Bar & Restaurant

Sosúa

Open-air courtyard bar on Calle Pedro Clisante — live music, karaoke, and a steady expat crowd on weekend nights.

Anfiteatro La Puntilla

Puerto Plata

Oceanfront amphitheater at La Puntilla — outdoor concerts, carnival parades, and cultural performances overlooking the Atlantic.

Hotel Villa Taina

Cabarete

Boutique beachfront hotel in the center of Cabarete Bay — ocean-view rooms, Serenade dining on the sand, Water Club, and billed comedy nights. Calle Principal 1. Instagram @hotelvillataina · +1 809-571-0722.

Parada Típica El Choco

Sosúa

Roadside Swiss-Italian restaurant on the Sosúa–Cabarete corridor — Tuesday aperitivo with rotating live bands from 5:00 PM, free finger food, and a local/expat crowd opposite Ocean Village.

Independence Park

Puerto Plata

Puerto Plata's central park (Plaza Independencia) in the historic downtown — shaded plaza, cathedral views, and a gathering point for festivals and community events.

Hotel Ocean Winds

Costambar

Boutique hotel on Calle Guayacanes in Costambar — Amado’s restaurant, pool, and Saturday karaoke nights. WhatsApp +1 849-591-5588.

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Beach bars, resorts, and classic visitor spots

Finca Papirucho

Sosúa

Most accessible swimming stretch of Río Soñador inland from Sosúa — river pools (El Palo, La Cortina) plus bathrooms, restaurant, and lockers at the finca. Weekdays are quieter. GPS to Finca Papirucho; last stretch is…

Amber Cove

Puerto Plata

Carnival cruise village on Bahía de Maimón — free Aqua Zone pool and waterslides, shopping, bars, and Sky Bar views when a ship is in. Zip line and cabanas are extra. Not open to the public. Centro needs a taxi.

VOYVOY Cabarete

Cabarete

Beachfront restaurant and nightlife spot on Cabarete Bay — Monday live music, Saturday Sessions, and bay views. Hours: Sun/Tue/Thu/Fri 7:30 AM–11:00 PM; Mon 7:30 AM–1:00 AM; Sat 7:30 AM–3:00 AM; Wed 7:30 AM–7:00 PM.

Crazy Lobster Bar & Grill

Puerto Plata

Beach-hut seafood grill on Playa Los Cocos in Maimón — grilled lobster, Dominican plates, and patio or sand tables a short walk from Senator Puerto Plata, Playabachata, and Amber Cove.

LAX Cabarete

Cabarete

Beachfront bar and live music hub on Cabarete Bay. Reggae nights, concerts, and sunset sessions.

Mecla'o Rooftop Lounge

Puerto Plata

Rooftop lounge on Av. Luis Ginebra — live music, cocktails, and city views. Closed Mondays; weekends run later.

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