El Lugar

El Lugar

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+1 849-248-2580+ Add website
Hours
Sun
12:15 PM - 11:00 PM
Mon
12:15 PM - 11:00 PM
Wed
5:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Thu
12:15 PM - 11:00 PM
Fri
12:15 PM - 11:00 PM
Sat
12:15 PM - 11:00 PM
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Ratings and reviews
4.5
4.5 of 5 bubbles

RATINGS
Food
4.5 of 5 bubbles
Service
4.5 of 5 bubbles
Value
4.1 of 5 bubbles
Atmosphere
4.5 of 5 bubbles
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PRICE RANGE
$9.00 – $45.00
CUISINES
Caribbean, Barbecue, European, Grill, Gastropub
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
meals, features
Does this restaurant offer highchairs for toddlers?
PRICE RANGE
$9.00 – $45.00
CUISINES
Caribbean, Barbecue, European, Grill, Gastropub
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night, Drinks
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Mastercard, Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Gift Cards Available
4.5
4.5 of 5 bubbles619 reviews
Excellent
435
Very good
102
Average
47
Poor
17
Terrible
18

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J F M
Liege189 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 couples
Thanks to Bruno and his entire team in the kitchen and in the dining room. For the second year we return to your restaurant with as much pleasure. The quality of the products, the flawless execution, all in difficult conditions (Las Terrenas is far away, it's hot), always served with a smile and the pleasure of rediscovering regressive flavors from our childhood (chocolate mousse... mmmm), it's fantastic and we realize it's a lot of work! In addition, your prices are very reasonable and you do not hesitate to defend your staff in your comments: you are a conscientious boss, we love it, and of course we will come back! Thank you for all this work and congratulations to your teammates!
Google
Written January 10, 2024
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J F M
Liege189 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2025 couples
I can only repeat what I say every year and every visit: excellent from A to Z about the place, the food, the presentation, the service. Offering this level of cooking at the end of the world is already difficult, making it constant over years is cap. Thank you to the boss and his staff and Happy New Year 2025 to all.
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Written January 11, 2025
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Angel
New York City12 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022 none
Steak eaters will be pleased with this Caribbean establishment. Quality steaks are tough to come by in this area of the world, yet Bruno (the owner), has been able to curate a quality experience suitable for families and international travelers alike. As a wine drinker, it was pleasant to see they served their red bottles appropriately chilled for Caribbean nights. Pros: - Attentive Staff, and Owner led dining experience - Quality imported cuts of steak - Good for Families w/ Kids
Written August 30, 2022
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K H
Washington DC2 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023 none
I’ve never been more disappointed about a meal and paying $150 for a family of 4. We ordered 4 different meals and one was worse than the other. Unseasoned and dry flavorless not fresh tasting. My husband and son had sour stomachs after and it ruined what was a fun day Zip lining. We spent so much money that day hoping for a taste of real Dominican food. I should have been warned that the entire place was empty at 6pm it looked so chic and the menus images looked gourmet in reality it was cruise level food. We purposefully ventured away from Playa Bonitas bland food joints because we had lots of delicious food in town. Don’t waste your money.
Written April 1, 2023
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Bruno L
Bonjour, Tout d abord, je tient à vous rappeler que quand vous vous êtes présentés au restaurant, vous avez déclarer en premier lieux que votre maris et votre fils était indisposé de l estomac et donc vous avez demandé que leurs pinacolada soit sans lactose… Il y avais 4 serveuse à votre disposition qui sont passé plusieurs fois à votre table pour vous demander si tout allait bien. Votre mari, qui avait mal à l’estomac, ne voulais pas de lactose dans sa pinacolada mais a commander notre casserole de la mer, il est clairement indiqué dans le menu que c est un plat à base de crème, et donc un plat lourd. Seul votre fils et votre maris qui se déclarait malade en entrant dans le restaurant non pas terminé leur plats. Vous m avez rien laisser de votre poisson. Et votre fils qui se sentait bien a complètement dévorer ces pâtes aux crevettes Vous avez eu toutes les occasions possible de dire sur place au serveuse si il y avais un problème. Vous ne l avez pas fais !!! Vous avez même laisser un pourboire de 700 pesos sur votre carte … C est à dire 10% de votre addition. Le montant de votre addition taxes incluse pour 4 était de 7008 pesos, soit 128 US $ … et non 150 … Nous ne pouvons en aucun cas être tenu responsable de ce que vous avez manger avant de venir nous visiter !!! Si vous saviez devoir éviter les lactose, pourquoi en commander ???? Si c’était aussi décevant que vous le prétendez, pourquoi ne pas l avoir dis directement à nos serveuse et pourquoi avoir laisser en plus un généreux pourboire si c est pour ensuite nous faire un commentaire aussi salissant ?!?! Nous ne travaillons que des produits frais, nous respectons ces produits et nos clients en les travaillant de manière professionnelle !!! Vous semblez experte en menu de cruseros, et n apprécier ni la cuisine de bonita, ni la nôtre …. Peut-être devriez-vous rester sur les bateaux de croisière …. Bruno
Written April 2, 2023
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MuskokaRed
Muskoka District125 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2025 couples
Wow. Amazing. We booked a reservation in the rooftop. Lovely breeze off the ocean. I had the ‘aioli burger: Sea bream fillet a la plancha & its homemade caramelized aioli, compote of onions, tomatoes and apples. Fries, Homemade Mayonnaise & Ketchup’. Phenomenal! My company had homemade beef burgers and they were better than we can get in Canada! Highly recommended!
Written January 18, 2025
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Souky1961
Canada14 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 family
We went on Christmas Eve to share a family dinner. This restaurant I believe is overrated Our plate of langoustines included an assortment of overcooked vegetables and the accompanying sauce for the langoustines was too sweet, however the 5 langoustines were good. The shrimp starter with deviled sauce was more of a spicy tomato soup with some shrimp. The starter of fried squid breading was too salty, the plate of assortment of meat too salty. We didn't have any dessert The service rushed us between meals, total time in the restaurant 1 hour Do I recommend this restaurant?
Google
Written December 25, 2023
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Bruno Lenoir
Alors vous, vous ne manquez pas d’air !!!!! Vous aviez réservé pour le soir du réveillon du 24 décembre avec un menu spécial !!!! Vous avez annulé en dernière minute, c est votre problème !!! Vous êtes venu comme si de rien le lendemain en vous attendant à se que nous vous servions le menu de là veille !!!! Je vous ai bien expliqué que c était un menu spécial et que ça nous avais pris toute la journée pour le préparer !!! Il n’était donc plus disponible le lendemain, jours de votre venue ( puisque c était un menu spécial !!!! ) Vous étiez déçu, je le conçois, mais nous ne sommes pas responsable de votre INCONSTANCE !!!!! Si vous réservez pour le 24, venez le 24 !!!!!!!!! Vous avez donc pus profiter de notre excellent menu habituel, celui pour le quel nous recevons tant d’excellentes critiques !!!!! Votre publication n’as rien à voir avec la qualité de vos plats, mais reflète plus tôt votre frustration de vous être lamentablement trompé de datte, et d avoir annulé votre première réservation !!!! Je ne vous permet pas de salir notre réputation sous prétexte que VOUS VOUS ÊTES TROMPÉ DE JOURS !!!! Je tiens également à vous annoncer que vous ne serez plus les bien venu dans mon établissement… Sur ce, bon vent BRUNO
Written December 26, 2023
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Natalieorlovskaya
Odesa22 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2022 couples
Honestly, we didn’t expect anything from the dominican restaurant, but it was just amazing! Excellent service, delicious meals and friendly owner. From the first step you receive an attention, provided with a table and be advised good food. Our choice were Lion fish and Mahi-Mahi with shrimps - yummmyyy🤤 also we had croquets complimentary. The best place to eat for me now! Recommend!
Written July 10, 2022
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vstfaucher
Maisons-Laffitte30 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 couples
El Lugar is a pleasant restaurant with a remarkable welcome. The food is of good quality, very well cooked. We had the shrimp croquettes, the coconut sea bream ceviche and the sea bream fillet. Excellent dinner for reasonable value for money in Las Terrenas. A good address where we will return with pleasure.
Google
Written February 12, 2024
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Tracie W
Marietta6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023 none
I was in Las Terranas for 5 days and went to this restaurant twice. The food was excellent - started off with the complimentary croquettes and then had a steak and then grilled squid. Such incredible flavors. Even the drinks were exciting. The owner was present both days and was very welcoming to all guests.
Written March 4, 2023
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Rania G
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2024 family
We love it!! We are in love with this restaurant! Excellent service, we eat extremely well and the price is very reasonable. We reserve every time we come to our table every night for the holiday. The owner Bruno is always present and goes around each table to make sure everything is well and that customers are satisfied. We fell in love with this restaurant. Recommended.
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Written December 13, 2024
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Jodi J
English Harbour11 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2021 couples
I went there with my bf for dinner this weekend. Everything was perfect. We ordered a mojito and a gin cucumber martini. Both were very tasty and not too sweet. The kitchen gave us an amuse bouche of croquettes which was a pleasant surprise and then followed with fresh bread. We ordered calamari, ceviche, and mahi mahi with vegetables and potato wedges. It was all delicious and flavorful. The service and food was great and we will definitely return.
Written March 28, 2021
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Harvey F
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023 couples
My wife and I recently were looking specifically for some pasta when we happened to walk by El Lugar. We decided to try it and were not disappointed. We both had a different pasta dish and both of us enjoyed it very much. If you happen to sit towards the back it is a bit warm but very interesting to see the chefs and the wood fire they use to cook some of the dishes with.
Written February 28, 2023
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Melanie G
Santo Domingo12 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2020 couples
My husband and I were very impressed with our meal at El Lugar. The ambiance is beautiful, and the food was delicious. First of all, we received free filtered water upon being seated, a rare find in the DR (as the tap water is unsafe, most restaurants have bottled water for sale, but not many will offer free filtered water). They also brought us little fried fish and a bread basket on the house. The bread came with this great olive oil & vinegar dip that seemed like it also had honey in it—so tasty! We ordered the chicken strip appetizer, and it was so moist and flavorful. I ordered the salmon main dish that came with an incredible salsa. We were pleasantly surprised with the whole experience and would highly recommend the restaurant.
Written December 21, 2020
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LP148
Miami113 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2023 family
When a restaurant causes a constant traffic jam out front you know it is good. My family has been visiting this restaurant since they opened (before they moved to this new spot…which isn’t new anymore). It is always a joy. The food is always top notch. Whatever you order will be good. My suggestion: Get the Copa Sandia for a refreshing drink!
Written January 29, 2023
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trvlbufChicago
Wheaton4434 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023 couples
Dined at El Lygar on our last evening in Las Terrenas. The rooftop terrace is sweet. Complimentary croquettes, delish. My husband had the chicken milanese. It was very good. I had the salmon in papillote w potatoes au 3. The salmon needed some seasoning or sauce. Potatoes were excellent. Good cocktails (mojitos) and wine by the glass. Good service. Belgian owner walked greeting patrons.
Written February 11, 2023
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