La Yola
Dominican Republic
La Yola sits over the water at the marina of Puntacana Resort, with local fish and seafood informing cooking that combines Caribbean and Mediterranean influences. The position is unusually close to the sea: a glass viewing portal lets diners look down towards the marine life beneath the restaurant. Dinner and drinks share that overwater setting, making the marina more than a backdrop seen from shore. The kitchen's focus on regional seafood connects the food to the surroundings, while the viewing window gives the restaurant a distinctive feature beyond its open coastal outlook. La Yola belongs to Puntacana Resort, separate from the dining venues at nearby Cap Cana resorts.