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Effie P
13 contributions
Dec 2021 • none
Staying in Sosua Ocean Village (gated community), and I went to this onsite restaurant after a workout, thinking I was just grabbing a quick bite, and was blown away by the hospitality, AND the octopus. I always say Greeks do octopus best but this octopus was HUGE , tender, and made with candied garlic, over a mashed potato and green pea puree it was freaking delicious! also got a goat cheese/arugula salad and the arugula was super peppery and fresh (DR supermarkets in this area dont exactly have the best produce). The tuna tartare was over salted but I excused it because the service was so fast, and so friendly! if you come during day, ts by a gorgeous infinity pool and beachside. stunning! also it was cheap by american standards! $40 for 3 things. another bonus to the surprise!
Written 28 December 2021
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Sosua Ocean Village
Dear Customer,
Thank you so much for the kind words. We’re very happy to hear that we share the same passion for food and that you had a great experience with us at the Restaurant Maria!
Our kitchen staff will be especially happy to read this review. The Candied Octopus is one of their favorites as well. Might we recommend you also try the Salmon Fillet with honey sauce on your next visit? We’re sure you’re going to love it as well. We hope to see you soon again!
Written 30 December 2021
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Julqueen
Dominican Republic44 contributions
Aug 2021 • family
This is one of the best restaurants of the North Coast. We visit this restaurant all the time! Here you can just have a breakfast, lunch o dinner, or you can come to spend a whole day, enjoy their amazing infinity pool and oceanfront jacuzzi. The restaurant has a very extensive menu of international cuisine and a wide variety of drinks. There is a spectacular view of the ocean, a beautiful interior, and a very special atmosphere. Excellent service and very reasonable prices. The quality and taste of food is a TOP among all restaurants on the north coast. I recommend to try Grilled Salmon, Churrasco Salad and a Panna Cotta with berries.
It’s a perfect place for family dinners, meeting with friends, romantic dates, business lunch…etc
Written 10 September 2021
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Sosua Ocean Village
Dear guest!
Thank you for leaving us such a wonderful review. We are thrilled that you loved your experience; our staff will definitely be happy to read what you wrote. We put customer experience and satisfaction is our priority, and your review reaffirms the hard work we put in every day. Thank you for your kind words and we look forward to seeing you again at the Restaurant Maria.
Written 14 September 2021
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Lissa P.
Santiago de los Caballeros2 contributions
Oct 2021 • couples
In this occasion I was able to visit one of the restaurants located in Sosúa Ocean Village.
What I like the most when I went to Maria’s Restaurant was the efficiency of the service, also the luscious food and a great selection of wines. At the moment it’s my very number one choice if I ever visit Sosúa again. Which I for sure will.
10/10
Really recommend to visit this place.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Written 5 December 2021
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Sosua Ocean Village
Hello Dear Guest,
We are so happy to hear you are pleased with your visit of the Restaurant Maria! We strive to deliver the best customer experience, and it makes our day to hear we have accomplished that. Thank you so much!
Written 7 December 2021
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jameye
6 contributions
Dec 2024 • family
Beautiful location. A little hard to find with google maps. Was easy to make a reservation through WhatsApp. I specifically ask if they had mahi-mahi because that’s what I was interested in ordering. On the app I was told that they had mahi mahi but when we got to the restaurant, they did not. You cannot bring in outside water or thermoses. We got a tasty appetizer. We ordered the fillet, vietnami Bo soup, Indian shrimp, and the spaghetti carbonara. Our food took over 40 minutes to come out. When it came out, it was not hot. There might’ve been one other couple at the restaurant. The place was empty. The fillet was delicious. The potato was not cooked throughly. We specifically asked for only butter on the potato, but sour cream was served on it. When we talked to the waiter about it, he said we would have to pay for another potato. That was very frustrating because we specifically said extra butter only. The other dishes we ordered were not amazing. I am surprised that this place has such a high rating. Our waiter was nice but when he didn’t give us what we asked for that was very disappointing. This is a beautiful place with average food. I would recommend others food lovers to pass.
Written 28 December 2024
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Sosua Ocean Village
Thanks for visiting our restaurant and sharing your feedback. We're sorry to hear that your experience didn't meet your expectations. We usually receive excellent reviews, and we regret that you didn't have the same experience. We have a policy against outside water bottles and thermoses to maintain quality. Our Tom Yum soup takes a bit longer to prepare as it requires time to develop its rich flavors. Regarding the potatoes, you mentioned extra butter but didn't specify any other ingredients, and we weren't informed they were cold or undercooked. Our waiter offered to fix it, but your daughter chose to eat them as served. We appreciate your feedback and will use it to improve. We hope to serve you better next time.
Best,
Restaurant Maria
Written 3 January 2025
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newguyWashington
20 contributions
Jan 2023 • solo
Awesome location right on the beach with waves thundering in the background. Had the pork rib starter - excellent. With Texas-style BBQ sauce. For main I had the churassco risotto medium rare. This dish was to die for- super tasty! Finished with passion fruit panna cotta: panna cotta was not very rich but the passion fruit sauce was perfect . Great mojito and sangrias.
Written 10 January 2023
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Sosua Ocean Village
Thank you so much for such a positive review!
Written 27 January 2023
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JF
2 contributions
Oct 2021 • couples
The restaurant is right in front of the ocean so the ambiance is perfect a beautiful modern oceanside restaurant. The food is very fresh and delicious with artful presentation, excellent selection of wine, and the service impeccable!
The freshest and most flavorful octopus carpaccio as appetizers. A grilled catch of the day salmon with a wonderful medley with saffron risotto, zucchinis and tomatoes in two textures. An absolute must when visiting the Dominican Republic's northern coast. Paradise!
Written 6 November 2021
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Sosua Ocean Village
Dear guest!
Thank you for your review! Looking forward to seeing you again in the Restaurant Maria!
Written 8 November 2021
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Joseph G
Montreal5169 contributions
Feb 2022 • none
We came to this gated community restaurant for brunch. The restaurant is oceanfront and has a swimming pool and two dining areas. It is a great place for adults and kids alike and has spectacular views.
We started with drinks and then main dishes such as "Dominican breakfast", assorted fruit plate, French toast, wings and fries, etc. The portions are generous and the food is delicious.
The service was both prompt and attentive.
Written 23 April 2022
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Sosua Ocean Village
Thank you so much for such a wonderful review! We are looking forward to seeing you again at the Restaurant Maria.
Written 6 May 2022
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Looneyman
West Bend933 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
This was our first dinner out on the island, and it did not disappoint.
On this night, we were one of two or three occupied tables in the restaurant. It is part of a resort, so my guess is that the weather that day was too cloudy and windy and dissuaded people from dining there that night.
We sat under cover near the back of the restaurant and the wind was not a factor. It made for some excellent wave watching as huge waves crashed against the rocks just in front of the restaurant.
The food and service were very good.
My wife started with the goat cheese salad ($590rd) which was a large portion and tasty.
I started with the garlic shrimp ($690rd) which was also a large portion for an appetizer.
My wife had the dorado ($690rd) for her main course. Nice and tender and teriyaki flavored.
I had the ahi tuna ($990rd) which was sesame encrusted and cooked just right.
We shared a tiramisu ($290rd) for dessert and an espresso.
They had a decent wine list. We chose a California zin and that was the most expensive part of dinner ($2,190rd) but still a reasonable price for the island.
Including the wine, the total bill was $114us, an excellent value.
Certainly, would not hesitate to return.
Written 1 March 2020
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sov_sosuaoceanvillag
Dear Guest, we are so grateful for your kind words. Thanks for sharing your opinion with us and the community. Hope to see you again soon!
Written 7 March 2020
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Lissette S
2 contributions
Oct 2021 • couples
Great service, the staff was very friendly and did everything possible so we could have a good time. The menu has a variety of dishes even for vegetarians. The food tasted amazing, a must go place in your next trip.
Written 5 November 2021
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Sosua Ocean Village
Thank you so much for such a positive review!
Written 5 November 2021
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Harley1Dave
Halifax258 contributions
Feb 2022 • none
Because of Covid we hadn’t been to Maria Restaurant in two years so it was nice to go back to see how things looked, the place looked fantastic. We were not really hungry so we ordered the bruschetta and a couple of drinks, it is the same bruschetta that they use to have at Al Porto. It was a nice afternoon.
Written 8 March 2022
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Sosua Ocean Village
Dear guest!
Thank you so much for such a beautiful review! We are looking forward to seeing you again at the Restaurant Maria!
Written 11 March 2022
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Damon_Traveler
2 contributions
Oct 2021 • couples
Went for an early dinner at this amazing Restaurant. The view is simply out of this world, you see the blue ocean in its full glory. Great spot for a restaurant.
Food was good, wait staff was very nice and helpful when we ordered our meals. 10/10 would visit again.
Written 4 November 2021
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Sosua Ocean Village
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us and other travelers! Looking forward to seeing you again at the Restaurant Maria!
Written 4 November 2021
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Liliana P
Bogota2 contributions
Dec 2021 • couples
We celebrated our wedding anniversary here. It was a wonderful experience: incredibly delicious food, spectacular ocean view, top-notch service, and a pleasant atmosphere. Just a perfect place for a romantic dinner!
Written 21 December 2021
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Sosua Ocean Village
Dear Guest!
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us and other travelers! Looking forward to seeing you again at the Restaurant Maria!
Written 24 December 2021
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Tara
Augusta51 contributions
Aug 2022 • family
Beautiful views, amazing service, great food and did I say amazing views!!!! Our waiter Daniel was very nice and patient with us due to the language barrier but we all got it together and everything worked out fine. The food was really good but the drinks…. The drinks were definitely on point.
Written 15 August 2022
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Sosua Ocean Village
Good afternoon.
Thank you so much for such a positive review, We are thrilled that you loved your experience- Our staff will definitely be happy to read what you wrote. We put customer experience and satisfaction as our priority, and your review reaffirms the hard work we put in every day. Thank you for your kind words and we look forward to seeing you again at Maria Restaurant.
Written 24 August 2022
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Jessica J
New York3 contributions
Sept 2021 • none
We went to this restaurant for a family dinner. Wow, it has a stunning ocean view. They have a very extensive menu, reasonable prices. All the staff are very friendly and nice. Delicious food and drinks! I loved their passion fruit sangria. Also, the restaurant has its own infinity pool and oceanfront jacuzzis. I highly recommend this amazing place!
Written 10 September 2021
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Sosua Ocean Village
Dear guest!
Thank you so much for your feedback! You put a big smile on our faces! Our team is hard at work trying to continuously improve our service and it's always rewarding to hear kind words. We are very glad that you liked your experience at the Restaurant Maria.
Written 14 September 2021
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Наталья Т
1 contribution
Dec 2020 • friends
Yesterday my friends and I celebrated my birthday at Restaurant Maria. Thanks to all the staff of the restaurant. The service was top-notch, the food was amazing, the setting was beautiful. Special thanks to the chef. I recommend everyone to visit Restaurant Maria.
Written 18 December 2020
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Sosua Ocean Village
Dear Guest!
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience at the Restaurant Maria! Your review means a lot to us. Thank you for choosing us for your special day. We look forward to serving you again!
Written 26 December 2020
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