2 Best Restaurants in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Located in a historic building that has been meticulously restored to its 1914 glory, this elegant restaurant feels old-fashioned without being stuffy. American classics meet local ingredients in familiar but brilliantly executed dishes served by waiters in pin-striped uniforms and white gloves. This steakhouse imports only prime cuts of beef from Chicago’s Allen Brothers and the bar features classic cocktails elevated with local fruits. Well-to-do locals love this restaurant for proposals, and while the dress code is not strictly enforced, you will feel out of place in shorts. 

This formerly old-fashioned and elegant restaurant has morphed into something much more contemporary, but has still retained many of its old-world touches. Each bite is a sensory explosion; a sushi bar complements the grill menu, which offers both fish and foie gras. Prices are surprisingly reasonable for such a classy environment—there are even gourmet burgers. End your meal with a slice of warm guava cheesecake and an aged port. If you want to smoke, you'll have to take a seat on the outdoor terrace. You can join the young and beautiful at the granite bar until 3 am on Friday and Saturday (1 am the rest of the week). Signature cocktails are as attractive as they are heady.

Look for a sign that says simply "SBG".