A Seafood Lover's Guide To The Dominican Republic

The Caribbean is well known for its dazzling waters and its sumptuous seafood, and the Dominican Republic is no exception. The local dishes have been influenced by creole, Spanish and Taino culture, resulting in a unique blend of seasoning and cooking styles. Here is our seafood lover’s guide to the Dominican Republic.

Paella

Paella is a Spanish dish of rice, saffron, chicken or seafood, cooked and served in a shallow pan. In the Dominican Republic, it is made by cooking mussels, clams, local lobster and fish, spiced with annatto and blended with rice. It is usually served with black beans, rice and meat on the side.

Pescado Frito

Shrimp Asopao

This is a local stew made from shrimp mixed with a variety of interchangeable meats, such as pork or beef, and plenty of vegetables. The shrimp is flavoured with salt, pepper and variety of seasonings and is added as a final touch in the recipe.

Muelle 47 Seafood Culture

Muelle 47 Seafood Culture has one of the most expansive menus of any seafood restaurant in the country. Visitors can choose from a wide range of dishes such as grilled octopus, calamari, fried fish and much more. They also have a large dessert menu and an extensive wine selection. They’re well known for offering a warm welcome and a friendly environment. They have a large terrace outside and the air conditioning inside makes for a comfortable dining experience even in the hottest weather.

landscape with balloons floating in the air

KEEN TO EXPLORE THE WORLD?

Connect with like-minded people on our premium trips curated by local insiders and with care for the world

Since you are here, we would like to share our vision for the future of travel - and the direction Culture Trip is moving in.

Culture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful — and this is still in our DNA today. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special.

Increasingly we believe the world needs more meaningful, real-life connections between curious travellers keen to explore the world in a more responsible way. That is why we have intensively curated a collection of premium small-group trips as an invitation to meet and connect with new, like-minded people for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in three categories: Culture Trips, Rail Trips and Private Trips. Our Trips are suitable for both solo travelers, couples and friends who want to explore the world together.

Culture Trips are deeply immersive 5 to 16 days itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and 4-5* accommodation to look forward to at the end of each day. Our Rail Trips are our most planet-friendly itineraries that invite you to take the scenic route, relax whilst getting under the skin of a destination. Our Private Trips are fully tailored itineraries, curated by our Travel Experts specifically for you, your friends or your family.

We know that many of you worry about the environmental impact of travel and are looking for ways of expanding horizons in ways that do minimal harm - and may even bring benefits. We are committed to go as far as possible in curating our trips with care for the planet. That is why all of our trips are flightless in destination, fully carbon offset - and we have ambitious plans to be net zero in the very near future.