Punta Cana

The fresh catch of the day is always the best choice at this restaurant on a palapa-shaded pier overlooking the gentle Caribbean. — Fodor's

A series of smoldering outdoor planchas (grills) serves as the kitchen at this casual, thatch-roofed beach restaurant. Staffers cook up simple, inexpensive, and deliciously prepared fish and shellfish — Concierge

This double-deck, open-air restaurant right on the sand is within walking distance of some of the big resorts...and it draws diners looking for fresh seafood. — Fodor's

On a white-sand beach shaded by coco palms, this understatedly cool seafood restaurant is efficient, friendly, and fun. — Fodor's

This unassuming modern little restaurant with tables scattered on the patio sidewalk...serves some of the tastiest, most filling, and least expensive Mexican food in Punta Cana. — Frommer's

This elegant retro-modern lounge restaurant in a Bavaro shopping district serves innovative fusion cuisine and wood-fired pizzas at padded bench booths and leather-covered chairs indoors — Frommer's

This little Cap Cana beach club has a lovely stretch of sand planted with palm trees, shaded loungers...for enjoying the beach life with a rum drink, and a covered deck with little wooden tables — Frommer's

This one follows the decor and cuisine of other Hard Rocks...it features American fare and rock memorabilia, such as the shirt...as well as items that once belonged to Billy Joel. — Frommer's

— Frommer's

First sign of a great Mexican place is fresh chips and salsa, and our instincts proved correct at this small and festive taqueria. — Lonely Planet

If you crave waterfront dining, this palapa-roof restaurant is a great option, exuding Caribbean charisma with an Italian accent. — Fodor's

This tony outdoor eatery a few paces from the ocean is on a prime stretch of beach, with a thatch-roof palapa to shelter diners. — Fodor's

This contemporary, eye-popping newbie may be the epitome of beach bars, offering Mediterranean-Caribbean fusion cuisine as well as upscale burgers. — Fodor's