Las Palmas

Top choice in Punta Cana & the Southeast


This made-to-order fresh-lobster madhouse offers a meal to remember for crustacean lovers. Call ahead and make a reservation so they know to send a fisherman out to catch the right amount of lobsters, which will then be quickly thrown on the grill right in the middle of diners. The prix-fixe menu includes fresh fish, drinks and desserts.

As far as experiences go around here, it pretty much tops the list. It will open on weekends as well with reservations. It's sandwiched between the Wyndham and Iberostar resorts, near the public beach parking lot.


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