Boca Chica beach in the Dominican Republic - photo by Ian D. Keating under CC BY 2.0

Anthony Bourdain Dominican Republic: All Of The Restaurants Picked On No Reservations

When Anthony Bourdain visited Dominican Republic on his show No Reservations – Anthony Bourdain Dominican Republic Season 9 Episode 9 (originally aired October 29, 2012), he and his crew picked many restaurants. Here are all the addresses and the dishes showcased, all in a convenient list.

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DISH – Chivo Guisado

WHAT IS IT?

Chivo Guisado is a Dominican style goat stew. The dish originated from the Northwest region of the Dominican Republic where goats are fed wild oregano all their lives. Chivo Guisado is often enjoyed with empanadas (meat pies), moro de guandales con coco (pigeon peas cooked with coconut), avocado salad, and arepitas de yuca.

WHERE IS IT?

Mesón de Bari
Calle Hostos # 302
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

NOTES – Anthony Bourdain Dominican Republic

Chivo guisado is the house specialty at Mesón de Bari.

DISH – Pescado Frito

WHAT IS IT?

Pescado frito or fried fish a la Dominicana is an essential part of a day in the beach in the Dominican Republic. To prepare pescado frito, deep sea fish is fried whole in coconut oil. Most commonly used fish are capitaine and grouper. It is often enjoyed with fried sweet potatoes, avocado and yaniqueque.

WHERE IS IT?

D’ Wendy Sabor
Boca Chica Beach
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

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NOTES – Anthony Bourdain Dominican Republic

D’ Wendy Sabor is one of the several food stalls that dot Boca Chica Beach. It is known to offer the best fried fish in Boca Chica.

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DISH – Lechon

WHAT IS IT?

Lechon is a Spanish pork dish of roasted suckling pig. It is served in different regions worldwide, particularly in Spain and in former Spanish colonies, including the Dominican Republic.

WHERE IS IT?

Lechonera El Monumento
Autopista 30 de Mayo
Santo Domingo Este, Dominican Republic

NOTES – Anthony Bourdain Dominican Republic

Lechonera El Monumento is named as such because the restaurant is right across where Rafael Trujillo was assassinated on May 30, 1961.

DISH – Seafood Ensalada

WHAT IS IT?

Seafood ensalada or seafood salad is a medley of seafood like fish fillet, shrimps, and scallops.  

WHERE IS IT?

El Cabito
La Caleta
Las Galeras, Dominican Republic

NOTES – Anthony Bourdain Dominican Republic

The seafood ensalada at El Cabito is made of fresh conch, cuttlefish and grilled shrimp.

DISH – Sandwich – No Reservations Dominican Republic

WHAT IS IT?

Sandwich typically consists of vegetables, sliced meat and cheese placed between bread slices.

WHERE IS IT?

Barra Payán
Av. 30 de Marzo 140
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

NOTES – Anthony Bourdain Dominican Republic

Barra Payán is a 24-hour sandwich shop in the national capital of the Dominican Republic. Its bestseller is the Payan Especial, a sandwich of succulent pork leg, ham, tomatoes, mustard and cheese. It is recommended to be paired with a beverage called Morir Soñando (to die dreaming), which is made of orange juice and milk.

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