Little John

Bávaro & Punta Cana


With its photogenic, colored-up VW van and pleasant open-air, whitewashed setting on Playa Juanillo, Little John is the best spot to kick back with a wealth of properly mixed creative cocktails (RD$300 to RD$750) and a well-rounded, seafood-heavy menu on one of Punta Cana's prettiest beaches.

There's ceviche, oysters, burgers, sandwiches and a host of more creative mains than usual (goat confit risotto with avocado butter, for example). You can easily spend a day here (bring your swimsuit) and get up and come do it again at breakfast.

You'll need ID to enter the Cap Cana complex.


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