Beldames’ Saloon

Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic is one of the country’s most popular tourist destinations over the years. With luxury resorts, shopping, restaurants and entertainment options in Playa Dorada, Costa Dorada and Cofresi around the city, Puerto Plata welcomes visitors from around the world. Water sports like scuba diving and snorkeling, fishing trips and sailing are available at most of the tourist enclaves. .Golf, tennis, beach volleyball and horseback riding are some of the other options available to visitors who prefer land based sports. Restaurants serving different types of cuisine are a part of most all-inclusive resorts. For lively restaurants and cafes that cater to visitors who spend the day visiting the city’s sights or shopping, here is a short list:

Hemingway’s Café, in Playa Dorada Plaza is a lively restaurant and café frequented by shoppers, music lovers and foot ball fans alike, The American and Mexican cuisine, the drinks that flow at the bar and live music in the evenings brings scores of diners everyday.

Sam’s Bar and Grill is another favorite haunt of expatriates near Central Park. This lively restaurant and cafe serves succulent steaks and burgers for those who are looking for familiar food and easy internet access.. A hearty American breakfast here can energize tourists for a fun filled day visiting the city.

Cito’s Café, run by a Canadian, is a popular stop over on the highway to Sosua for a relaxed lunch or a leisurely dinner. This lively restaurant and café offers lobster and steak or vegetarian fare. Greek salads made from the freshest ingredients are a specialty here

Portofino Pizzeria in the Portofino Guesthouse is a well known place for those relish Italian cuisine

Aguaceros in the Malecon area is ideal for travelers who would like to dine on Mexican fare or fresh sea food as they watch the world go by..