La Yola Restaurant, Punta Cana

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4.5

602 reviews

Excellent67%
Very good22%
Average7%
Poor3%
Terrible1%

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Caribbean, Latin, Seafood, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options

PRICE

$$$$

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LOCATION

Punta Cana Marina | Puntacana Resort & Club, Punta Cana 23000, Dominican Republic

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Stevan B

Alcester, United Kingdom

60117

Reviewed 1 week ago

Great Snack Boat

Nacho's fries, Chicken Burgers, Sausages and Grilled Fish on the beach. What more do you want. Freshly cooked to order

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Island G

San Diego, California

136

Reviewed 30 August 2017

Breathless

We stopped by La Yola ( during our golf cart ride) when we walked up we were greeted by Youghi who was so nice. I made a reservation with him for that evening (he even let me pick out the table- well he helped pick...More

1 Thank Island G

Good morning, We would like to thank you very much for your kind comments, it is a great pleasure to learn that you had an excellent experience with us. Thank you for your appreciation of staff's genuine service and his desire to exceed your expectations...More

Msjoannwil

Middlebury, Indiana

407

Reviewed 25 August 2017 via mobile

Excellent

Our first evening in Punta Cana we asked for a great seafood. La Yola restaurant was recommended and we were not disappointed. The setting was fabulous, the service was impeccable. From entering the restaurant to leaving, we felt as we were the only guests. The...More

Thank Msjoannwil

Dear Mr./Ms. Joannwil, We would like to thank you very much for your kind comments, it is a great pleasure to learn that you had an excellent experience with us and enjoyed our chef's recipes. Thank you for your appreciation of staff's genuine service and...More

ToshaW24

Arlington, Virginia

1

Reviewed 15 August 2017 via mobile

Our Anniversary Dinner! Phenomenal Service

My husband and I ate at La Yola restaurant for our Anniversary. The service we experienced was phenomenal! Our waiter Joander went above and beyond to make sure our night was special! His customer service and knowledge of the menu allowed us to truly enjoy...More

Thank ToshaW24

Dear Mr./Ms. Toshaw We would like to thank you very much for your kind comments, it is a great pleasure to learn that you had an excellent experience with us and enjoyed our chef's recipes. Thank you for your appreciation of staff's genuine service and...More

Elenacreative

Vancouver

51

Reviewed 11 August 2017

very good food, slow service, ordering lobster is a waste of money

We enjoy our lunch very much food was excellent all except the lobster. Meh, had a much better ones including in Dominican R. Service is super slow, wine list was asked several times and instead for some reason we were offered various cocktails instead. Got...More

Thank Elenacreative

dear Ms. Elena, On behalf of La Yola Restaurant team members I would like to express my sincerest apologies for the average dinning experience. At La Yola we strive to provide the highest standard of comfort & customer service to all our clients and it...More

lesliefr2016

Chattanooga, Tennessee

504

Reviewed 8 August 2017 via mobile

A MUST IN PUNTA CANA

We didn't stay in the Punta Cana Resort area (we stayed in CapCana), so it was a bit of a drive to find the restaurant. IT WAS WORTH IT!!! The Dominican Ceviche and Tuna Tartare with avocado were amazing appetizers!!! I have never had better...More

Thank lesliefr2016

Dear Ms. Lsliefr2016, We would like to thank you very much for your kind comments, it is a great pleasure to learn that you had an excellent experience with us and enjoyed our chef's recipes. Thank you for your appreciation of staff's genuine service and...More

hibbardcraig

Palos Verdes Estates, California

8

Reviewed 7 August 2017

Wonderful experience

Excellent location and food. This is a must experience. If you are visting Puntacana, make a reservation and enjoy!!More

Thank hibbardcraig

Dear Mr./Ms. Hibbardcraig, We would like to thank you very much for your kind comments, it is a great pleasure to learn that you had an excellent experience with us and enjoyed our chef's recipes. Thank you for your appreciation of staff's genuine service and...More

StearmanOPS

Antwerp, Belgium

9

Reviewed 23 July 2017

Excellent food at a great location

Food was excellent, up to high standards. All personel was very friendly and dedicated. We had been there two times in a week and Joander was there to make us feel good all the time.The location is great. Does not get any better in Punta...More

Thank StearmanOPS

Dear Mr./Mrs. StearmanOPS, We would like to thank you very much for your kind comments, it is a great pleasure to learn that you had an excellent experience with us and enjoyed our chef's recipes. Thank you for your appreciation of staff's genuine service and...More

Magistravel

7

Reviewed 21 July 2017 via mobile

Average food with fine dinning price

We are from Canada and used to the American food. We ordered tuna tataki and other appetizers. We expect better than average quality but were disappointed. Similarly with the main courses that the seafood stew was too salty. Our group ordered water for drink and...More

Thank Magistravel

Dear Mr./Mrs. , On behalf of La Yola Restaurant team members I would like to express my sincerest apologies for the average dinning experience. At La Yola we strive to provide the highest standard of comfort & customer service to all our clients and it...More

Kellie P

Atlanta, Georgia

2

Reviewed 18 July 2017

Our favorite dining experience of many on the trip!

My husband and I, along with our three sons, 16, 13, and 10, visited La Yola twice during our week at Punta Cana Resort and Club and thoroughly enjoyed it each time. We hadn't planned to eat there a second time but as we didn't...More

Thank Kellie P

Dear Mrs. Kellie P., We would like to thank you very much for your kind comments, it is a great pleasure to learn that you had an excellent experience with us and enjoyed our chef's recipes. Thank you for your appreciation of staff's genuine service...More

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Meche C

Como hago un reserva para esta noche?

8 August 2017|

Answer

809-595-1010 telefono de la yola rest. para reservas futuras. saludos cordiales

Bassoup

I appreciate your review about La Yola. Do they have a special rum tasting class where you tasted the rum with chocolate, cinnamon sticks, etc.?

11 April 2017|

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Hi. In a way, that was the best part...We were just sitting at the bar, waiting for our table to become available. We asked some basic question and before we knew it, we were being introduced to all these new ways to... More

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