Samaná (Cayo Levantado Island), Dominican Republic
Rating8.1
Rating6.6
Rating6.6Eight restaurants including three main specialty à la carte venues and a beach club snack bar. Book specialty reservations early — island isolation limits alternatives if preferred slots are full. Don Pablo and Mediterráneo are the most reliable specialty options.
| Restaurant | Meals | Reservations | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAR SAVIA - WELLNESS AREA | Included | ||
| Carey | Included | ||
| COA - Lobby Bar | Included | ||
| Don Pablo Gourmet Restaurant | Included | ||
| JAIBA - Beach Bar | Included | ||
| LA MOLIENDA - Coffee Shop | Included | ||
| LA PLACITA - Lobby Terrace Bar | Included | ||
| Manaya | Additional charge | ||
| MANAYA - Bar | Additional charge | ||
| Mediterráneo Restaurant | Included | ||
| OLAH Beach Club Snack Bar | Included | ||
| Palma Real | Included | ||
| Portofino Italian Restaurant | Included | ||
| Room Service / In-suite service | Included | ||
| Santa Yuca | Included | ||
| Senda | Additional charge | ||
| SENDA - Bar | Additional charge | ||
| SIMI BAEZ - Welcome Bar | Included |
International Gourmet
Gourmet cuisine, dinner only. The upscale option and consistently reviewed as the most reliable specialty dinner. Reservation required.
Signature dishes: Caribbean lobster with fresh tomato and grated cheese, Mare Nostrum Sirloin with foie sauce, Curried lamb with couscous, The Prince and the Princess (lobster and sirloin steak), Chocolate fantasy, Mushroom turnover with potato, Fried Camembert cheese with raspberry filling, Asparagus and pumpkin soup, Sliced duck with sweet sauce, Mango cake with chocolate top
Mediterranean
Mediterranean cuisine, dinner only. Fresh, light dishes — good reviews for food quality. Reservation required.
Traditional Italian
Traditional Italian. Dinner only. Reservation required.
Signature dishes: Selection of 'Porto Cristo' style bruschetta, Lemon Scallopini, Penne Rigate, Chocolate mousse and Amaretto cake
International, Mediterranean, Asian, Nikkei (Peruvian-Japanese fusion)
Specialty restaurant on the island. Reservation required.
Signature dishes: Delicacies of Nikkei gastronomy (Peruvian-Japanese fusion), Boca Chica style fish
Slow Food, Healthy, Wellness-focused
Additional dining venue.
Signature dishes: Dishes related to the four pathways to wellness (Refresh, Renew, Restore, Relax)
International Buffet
Dining option on the island grounds.
Signature dishes: Italian pastas and pizzas, Fresh seafood (sushi, sashimi, ceviche), Variety of meats, French patisserie desserts, Dominican specialties
International Snack Bar
Beach club snacks. Walk-up. The casual daytime eating option at the beach.
Coffee, Tea, Pastries, Sweets, Liquors
Specialty coffee and pastries. The coffee on a private island is worth noting — significantly better than standard all-inclusive coffee station.
Signature dishes: Smooth, rich Dominican coffee, Handmade pastries
Bar menu, Cocktails
Main lobby bar. Cocktails and drinks throughout the day.
Bar menu, Cocktails
Terrace bar. Good setting for sundowners with bay views.
Bar menu, Cocktails
Beach bar. Drinks at the sand.
Signature dishes: Signature cocktails
Healthy Drinks, Detox Juices
Bar at the spa/wellness area. Low-key, appropriate for post-treatment drinks.
Signature dishes: Detox juices, Healthy, green, and fruit-based drinks prepared on the spot
Bar menu, Welcome cocktails
Welcome bar for arrivals. First impressions bar.
Signature dishes: Welcome drinks
International à la carte
In-suite dining available. The villa categories make this more relevant than at standard room properties.
Signature dishes: Dominican breakfast, Continental breakfast, American breakfast, Salads, Burgers, Pasta, Main courses, Desserts
Steakhouse
Restaurant with bar — double function as dining venue and drinks spot.
Signature dishes: Finest meats in the world, matured in a special chamber and cooked with dense and aromatic wood embers
Innovative Dominican
Restaurant with bar — same dual function.
Signature dishes: Tasting menu of haute cuisine through Dominican gastronomy
Bar menu, Cocktails, Wine list
Bar component of the Manaya venue.
Bar menu, Cocktails
Bar component of the Senda venue.