Where to Eat in Cabarete | Brisa Encuentro’s Guide to the Best Restaurants & Cafés Near Encuentro Beach
Welcome to Cabarete, where surf meets sophistication and the dining scene rivals the sunsets. Whether you’re chasing fresh-caught seafood, French fine dining, or a casual poke bowl after the beach, Cabarete’s restaurants offer something delicious for every mood.
At Brisa Encuentro, we’ve personally taste-tested our way through town (a tough job, we know) to bring you this curated list of must-try spots—all within minutes of your stay. Oh and thesea are just our favorites, we challenge you to explore all the Noth coast has to offer and find new favorites of your own.
Average Entre Price Guide:
$ = under 500 DOP | $$ = 600-1,000 DOP | $$$: 1,000 - 1,500 DOP | $$$$ = Over $1,500
Walk to local gems
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Walkable Encuentro Favorites
100% Pan Bakery & Café ($ | 3 min walk): Locally roasted coffee, homemade pastries, and friendly morning chatter from surfers heading to the beach.
El Food Parq ($ -$$ | 8 min wak/ 2 min drive): A family foodtruck park with a variety of different restaurnts, a bar with TVs, and space for large groups
Acacia Restaurante at Encuentro Surf Lodge ($$$ | 10 min walk/ 2 min drive): This breezy, open-air restaurant serves locally sourced fare with a farm-to-table twist. Perfect for post-surf brunch or a sunset cocktail surrounded by palms.
La Cabanas Rooftop Restaurant @ Las Golondrinas ($$$ | 8 min walk 3 min drive): Perfect for sunsets meals and cocktails with amazing views.
Bonsai Poke ($$ | 12-14 min walk/ 3 min drive): Beachside eats, cool beats, crafted cocktails, & good vibes. Poke bowls are amazing. Must try their fried chicken sandwich and selection of local beers
Pura Vida Encuentro ($$ | 12-14 min walk/ 3 min drive): The ultimate surf-side breakfast and lunch spot on Playa Encuentro, where you can dig into healthy bowls, fresh juices and hearty fare
Coconuts Restaurant ($$ | 5 min drive): Caribbean-fusion lunches, grilled fish, and cocktails under the palms.
Cabarete Beachside Dining Favorites
La Casita de Papi: ($$$ | 8 min drive) A Cabarete icon known for its garlic shrimp and grilled lobster, and served steps from the ocean.
Ojo Beach Lounge: ($$ | 8 min drive) Start with ceviche, stay for the mojitos, and dance the night away when the DJ takes over.
Mojitos: ($$ | 8 min drive): Beachfront restaurant with international and dominican cuizine and as the name suggests - great mojitos.
Pomodoro Pizzería: ($$ | 8 min drive) Italian comfort food with front-row ocean views—don’t skip the wood-fired pizzas.
Drifter: ($$$ | 8 min drive) Equal parts lounge and restaurant, ideal for sunset cocktails and people-watching by the beach
Aura: ($$$ | 8 min drive) Known for its eclectic drinks this place pairs beachfront with miami club
Cabarete Off-the-Beach Favorites
Le Bistro ($$$ | 8 mins drive): A cozy French culinary gem tucked just off the main Cabarete beach—perfect for wine, seafood, and candlelight
Bliss Restaurant ($$$$ | 5 mins drive): Elevated Mediterranean dishes and romantic garden dining. Locals say it’s the best restaurant in Cabarete
Ali’s Surf Club Café ($$ | 11 mins drive): Lagoon front restaurant with bohemian surfer vibes known for grilled meats and savory fish dishes
Gordito’s Fresh Mex: ($$ | 8 mins drive): Famous for short order place for burritos, tacos, and the kind of salsa that demands a second round. Try the Mambo Fish Tacos—they’re practically legendary.
El Bodegon: ($$$$ | 8 mins drive): One of our new favorites - a taste of Argentina right in the heart of Cabarete.
Favorite Cabarete Breakfast & Café Spots
Gypsy Bowls ($ | 7 min drive): TOne of our favorite coffee and healthy food restaurants. Offers smoothies, acai bowls, salads, pita sandwiches and more.
Fresh Fresh Café ($$ | 8 min drive): Smoothie bowls, cold-pressed juices, and wholesome breakfasts. Everything here is as vibrant as the town itself. A laptop friendly workspace
Vagamundo ($$ | 8 min drive): Coffee shop that provides local specialty coffee, gourmet liege waffles and healthy fresh smoothies to Cabarete
Panaderia Dick ($ | 8 min drive): Pastries, baguettes, and the best croissants on the North Coast
Friends Cafe: ($$ | 8 min drive): Quality breakfast & lunch near the cener of town
Delivery Options | Komida App: The Best Delivery to Brisa Encuentro
For those days when you just want to enjoy a meal from the comfort of our living room there's the Komida App. It has quicly become the go to method for local food delivery. It's like a restaurant friendly version of Door Dash or Uber Eats. >>DOWNLOAD KOMIDA HERE<<
Howeer, here are a few other delivery options near Brisa Encuentro:
Ceiba Cafe and Pizzeria - Pizza and italian fare just around the corner in Perla Marina - They have fantastic pizza delivery on or off the Komida App
Bombitas (Grocery-) Your friendly local mini-market for daily essentials. It’s where locals grab their morning water, fresh fruit, and that last-minute bottle of rum before sunset.
Janet's Grocery Store (Grocery) - Janet's Supermarket is the main grocery store in Cabarete, It caters well to tourists with a variety of products and moderate prices and they deliver
Must-Try Local DishesYou cannot leave the Dominican Republic without trying these traditional dishes:
• Mofongo: Mashed plantains, garlic, and pork cracklings.
• Tostones: Crispy, twice-fried plantain slices, often served as a snack.
• Sancocho: A comforting, rich stew featuring various meats and vegetables.
• Pescado con coco: Fish with coconut sauce – our mouth waters just thinking about how delish this dish is
• Mangu: Mashed green plantains, often served with fried eggs, fried cheese, and fried salami for breakfast or as a side.