Rating8.1
Rating6.6
Rating7.9Grand Bavaro's dining network spans 14 restaurants across the three Grand hotels on the complex. All specialty à la carte options require reservations (book via the Bahia app on arrival day) and enforce a formal dress code — long pants for men, no shorts. Book your first week of dinners within the first hour of arriving; slots at popular venues (Capriccio, Maiko, Garden Grill) go quickly. Los Corales — the Dominican specialty restaurant — gets less traffic and is easier to book, making it underrated. The buffet, Bouganville, is the reliable fallback.
| Restaurant | Meals | Reservations | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24-hour Room Service | Included | ||
| Bavaro Main Restaurant (Bouganville) | Included | ||
| BBQ In the Olas | Included | ||
| Beach Bars | Included | ||
| Beach Restaurant | Included | ||
| Capriccio Restaurant | Included | ||
| Disco CONGAS BACHATA | Included | ||
| El Pescador | Included | ||
| Fish Market (Las Olas Beach House) | Included | ||
| Garden Grill | Included | ||
| Lobby Bar MAI TAI | Included | ||
| Los Corales | Included | ||
| Maiko | Included | ||
| Mikado | Included | ||
| Pool Restaurant | Included | ||
| Poolside Bars | Included | ||
| Rodizio (Las Olas Beach House) | Included | ||
| Sports Bar & Karaoke | Included | ||
| Tequila Restaurant (Las Olas Beach House) | Included | ||
| TERRAZA PUEBLO PRINCIPE Bar | Included | ||
| Tex Mex Santa Fe | Included | ||
| Thali Restaurant (Grand Bahia Principe Punta Cana) | Included | ||
| The Coffee Shop (Luxury Bahia Principe Ambar) | Included | ||
| The Greek (Las Olas Beach House) | Included |
Traditional Italian cuisine
Traditional Italian, dinner only (7–10pm). Pasta Bolognese, veal Parmesan, and homemade pizza are the consistent order choices in guest reviews. One of the two or three most popular specialty bookings on the complex — secure this slot early. Formal dress required.
Signature dishes: Pasta Bolognese, Veal Parmesan, Homemade Pizza
Japanese cuisine
Japanese, dinner only (7–10pm). Two options: teppanyaki show cooking (chefs perform at the table) or standard à la carte Japanese. The teppanyaki seats are the draw and have limited capacity — book that specific format when making your reservation. Formal dress required.
Tex-Mex cuisine
Tex-Mex, dinner only (7–10pm). The lightest of the evening à la carte options — fajitas, enchiladas, the standard lineup. Less competitive for reservations than Italian or Japanese. Formal dress required.
Japanese cuisine and entertainment
Japanese teppanyaki, dinner only (7–10pm). A second teppanyaki venue on the complex — if Maiko's show cooking is booked out, try Mikado. Same interactive format with chefs at the table. Formal dress required.
Mediterranean and Seafood cuisines
Mediterranean and seafood, dinner only (7–10pm). The seafood option if Fish Market at Las Olas is unavailable. Solid rather than spectacular — suits guests who want lighter food than the steakhouse. Formal dress required.
Signature dishes: Fresh Mediterranean Creations
Steakhouse
Steakhouse, dinner only (7–10pm). The main steakhouse on Grand Bavaro itself. Grilled cuts, no tableside theatre — just straightforward grilled meat. Gets good marks for portion size and quality. Formal dress required.
Dominican Restaurant
Dominican cuisine, dinner only (7–10pm). Fried plantains, spicy cibeño goat, sancocho — traditional local cooking, the most authentic dining option on the resort. Gets overlooked by guests chasing Italian or Japanese bookings, which means it's easier to get a reservation. Worth booking specifically. Formal dress required.
Signature dishes: Fried Plantains, Spicy Cibeño Goat, Sancocho
Traditional Mexican cuisine
Traditional Mexican, dinner only, at the Las Olas oceanfront building. Semi-formal dress (dress shorts acceptable for men, unlike the main complex restaurants). The oceanfront setting makes this the more atmospheric of the two Mexican options.
Signature dishes: Vibrant flavors of fresh Mexican ingredients
Mediterranean (Greek) cuisine
Greek/Mediterranean, dinner only, oceanfront at Las Olas. Less competitive for reservations than the Italian or teppanyaki venues. Fresh, lighter dishes — good for guests mid-week who want a break from heavier food.
Signature dishes: Fresh vibrant flavors of Greece
Brazilian Rodizio Steakhouse
Brazilian churrascaria, dinner only, oceanfront. Meats carved tableside until you wave them off. The outdoor Las Olas setting is among the best dining environments in the complex. Semi-formal dress. Book this early.
Signature dishes: Cooked meats served tableside, Delicious sides
Seafood
Seafood, dinner only, oceanfront at Las Olas. Adults-only setting. The seafood specialist on the complex — more focused and better than El Pescador for guests who specifically want fish and shellfish.
Signature dishes: Perfectly prepared seafood
Indian cuisine
Indian cuisine at the neighboring Grand Punta Cana, accessible to Bavaro guests. Useful for longer stays when variety from the European and Latin-American menus is welcome. Reservation required.
Signature dishes: Exquisite dishes, Flavors of Indian cooking
International buffet
Main buffet, all three meals. The buffet breakfast gets the strongest reviews — themed evenings at dinner are variable quality. No reservation required. The most reliable fallback on any night the à la carte bookings don't work out.
Signature dishes: Wide variety of international and local dishes
International cuisine
International buffet, breakfast and lunch, beachside. The logistically convenient midday meal option to avoid walking back from the beach. Casual.
Signature dishes: Exquisite culinary offerings by the seaside
International cuisine
International cuisine, poolside lunch and snacks. Walk-up, no reservation.
Signature dishes: Rich and varied cuisine
BBQ (buffet style)
Casual BBQ buffet. Good for a relaxed family meal without the dress code requirements of the specialty restaurants.
Signature dishes: Wide variety of BBQ dishes
Drinks, Cocktails
Lobby bar, full day into evening. Pre-dinner drinks spot.
Drinks, Refreshing Beverages
Multiple swim-up and poolside bars. Tropical drinks, included. The main social daytime hub on the pool deck.
Signature dishes: Refreshing beverages
Drinks, Tropical Beverages
Beachside bars, Strawberry Daiquiri is the signature pour. Convenient for midday drinks without leaving the sand.
Signature dishes: Tropical drinks, Strawberry Daiquiri
Drinks, Entertainment
Sports screens and karaoke in the evenings. The post-show social spot for guests not heading to the disco.
Drinks, Dancing, Entertainment
Nightclub at Pueblo Principe. Free entry, drinks included. The main late-night option on the complex.
Drinks
Outdoor terrace bar at Pueblo Principe. Relaxed evening drinks venue.
Coffee, Teas, Desserts
At Luxury Ambar next door. Traditional Cortadito, frappes, cream cheese pastries, brownies. Guest reviews specifically flag this as worth seeking out for proper coffee — better than the buffet coffee stations.
Signature dishes: Traditional Cortadito, Sweet Frappes, Cream Cheese with Red Berries, Brownies
International, Various Dishes
Enjoy the convenience of 24-hour room service, bringing a diverse à la carte menu directly to your door. From hearty breakfast options to late-night snacks and full meals, savor international favorites in the comfort and privacy of your accommodation.
Signature dishes: Nachos with Malted Cheese, Royal Prime Angus Burger, Club Sandwich, Cream Cheese with Red Berries