Steaks in the Dominican Republic

Mattman3969

Just got back for a 5 night stay in Punta Cana and it was a much needed vaca for me and even more so my wife. Weather was great and the food was way better than we had ever had from any resort style vacation we have ever done. You know I had to take pics. 

The chefs didn't cook to any kinda of temp but even though the beef looked over cooked it was some of the best beef I've ever had. 

First night Mrs 3969 had a bone in ribeye 

And I had what they called a fillet 

No sliced pics but you'll just have to trust that it was good. And for dessert it was Creme Brûlée 

Next night we had a Seared Tuna Salad that was excellent.  Even had the right color. 


One other night I had what actually looked like a fillet mignon and the texture was incredible 

I was very surprised at how nice and tender the steaks were since they were cooked way past what I call medium. These guys must have special cows!!! 

The last pic is just what I thought was a cool ocean shot from the plane just past the Bahamas 

johnkitchens

Very nice.

theyolksonyou

Punta Cana is beautiful. Went a couple of years ago. The water was amazing. Different than any other Caribbean destination I've been to. 

Mattman3969

We were on the Atlantic side so the water was really choppy but still beautiful. When we went 9yrs ago we were on the Caribbean side with much calmer waters.  Either way the food and booze were great.  

nolaegghead

The grub looks great, despite the overcooking of beef.  Hey, as long as it tastes good....

DMW

Great trip. That creme brûlée just flipped my skirt up...

caliking

Nice!

Is ever not great? Not for me...

tarheelmatt

Great looking stuff Matt!

Where did you stay?

Mattman3969

@tarheelmatt - We stayed at the "Chic". It opened back in Dec of '14.  

tarheelmatt

Mattman3969 said:

@tarheelmatt - We stayed at the "Chic". It opened back in Dec of '14.  

Looked like a fine stay for sure!  I want to go back hopefully for our 5th wedding anniversary.  

tcampbell

Was there in late February stayed at Hard Rock had one of the worst steaks and one of the best steaks I'd ever had all in the same week.Very good rib eye and terrible fillet.

Tinyfish

Glad you had a great time food looks delicious. 

JohnInCarolina

Looks great!  I've wanted to visit the DR for awhile now - I've heard nothing but good things.  

Mattman3969

I really enjoy the DR. Everything is just so laid back and very enjoyable.