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El Meson De La Cava

Av. Mirador Sur # 1, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
(809) 533-2818
Ranked #12 of 130 restaurants in Santo Domingo
4.5 of 5 stars 43 Reviews
Price range: 26 AUD - 102 AUD
Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
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Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

dinners into a cave..... a natural cave whit the modern confort

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Summit, New Jersey
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

The outside a accented with strings of lights and the interior of the restaraunt is well appointed. If you come here to eat, you may very well be dissapointed. I went with an acquaintance from a nearby hotel on the recommendation of yet another guest. I had grouper, which was not very tasteful. I shared an appetizer of carpaccio which... More

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Cabarete DR
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

I have eaten in the restaurant almost every time I stay in Santo Domingo, I love taking friends there for the experience and get their reactions, the food is great, best steaks, good desserts and the service is friendly, lively and always a big welcome, you never feel rushed here.. There is nothing like it in Santo Domingo. Prices are... More

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Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

The interesting part of this place is the fact that this is an actual cave, so if you don't mind being underground in a rather small place you'll enjoy that part. But the food could be definitely better. Less greasy and more natural taste. In my opinion it doesn't feel fresh, their bread is awful. If they improve the food... More

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Lincolnshire
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012

In the caves quite good price same as other places need to travel by taxi near the occidental grand hotel

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Sibley, Louisiana, United States
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012

This is one of the most unique restaurants I have visited. As the name says, it is inside a cave. My colleague and I had the black bean soup (exceptionally good) and a steak in pepper sauce (again very tasty, tender and just plain good). I would recommend this as a place for you to take your spouse for a... More

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Miami, Florida
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49 reviews 49 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2012

Not for the food, which is OK, not for the price, a bit to high, not for the service, is too slow, but for the place, is inside caves, and this is an original setting, the place is nice, but again need to go and take your kids since is an experience, not good if you do not like tight... More

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Hillsboro, Oregon
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2012

We went to this restaurant to cap off a two week vacation with family in the Dominican Republic. The food was decent, the service was good, and the ambiance was pleasant. The English menu is written in grey type and is VERY hard to read in the low lighting (at least for those of us over 50). We had a... More

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San Juan, Puerto Rico
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3 reviews 3 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2012

The setting is unique! A restaurant inside a cave. This place has been a Santo Domingo Landmark for over 30 years. Food is good but not great. Service is excellent.

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Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2012

Beautiful this spot / restaurant. Definitly a place to go with your spose-wife! Very good food. Have been there two times. first time: all perfect, ALL second time: lazy service. very lazy. Got only one beer. Ordered 3 times to get a second one. No chance. Oh yes, moment please. When I finished the meal I did not like to... More

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