El Rincon del Marisco — Restaurant in Higüey

I feel disappointed by the quality of the food. I have been living in Bavaro more than 2 years and have been to this place many times. The sopa de mariscos used to be my favorite! I ordered it again in June or July and felt that something was wrong with the soup, it didn't taste like usually. I thought it was because the cook was absent or something similar.. Now, after ordering the same soup and crab (masa de cangrejo) I realize that the restaurant does not serve the good food anymore. The soup tastes like is made from instant chicken noodles and some seafood and a piece of pumpkin and carrot (no seafood flavor in the liquid). I have an idea that the crab al ajillo (in garlic butter sauce) was made not on real garlic but only with la pasta de ajo (garlic paste with a lot of preservatives) produced in some factory and put in a jar which you can easily find in any colmado. ¿El Rincón del...

We visited Rincon del Marisco three days in a row during our trip to Punta Cana, and it was an absolute delight! This local gem truly stands out as one of the best seafood restaurants in the area.

Over the course of our visits, we tried two different types of fish and two types of soup, and each dish was incredibly fresh and flavorful. The quality of the seafood was exceptional, and you could tell that everything was prepared with care and expertise.

We also had the chance to try their lobster, which is available upon special order. It was hands down one of the best lobsters we've ever had—succulent, perfectly cooked, and worth every penny.

The service was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere had a charming, authentic local vibe. If you're a seafood enthusiast, Rincon del Marisco is a must-visit when in Punta Cana. We can't recommend it enough and will definitely be back on...

great little place i found that happened to be on the way back to my Airbnb. i wanted to get the whole fish as i had seen so many pictures but ended up getting the crab meat, a side of mofongo (pictured) and the juice-of-the-day which was pineapple. you can definitely taste the down to earth, mom and pop shop flavor with no need for theatrics and extras. i honestly wasn't sure if i was eating the crab meat correctly but i just are it with the mofongo and it was great. the crab meat was well prepared, not too salty but just enough to have that fresh from the ocean taste. i walked ended up losing the juice and got another one to go for the ride home. definitely recommend if you're looking for an authentic down...