Amazingggg! So yummy love to get the Dominican breakfast. The people are also nice and quick with your order and it's have very nice decoration read more

The Dominican Restaurant - Morir Sonando - Dying Dreaming is the drink and food is Mangu tres Golpe -Dominican Breakfast - Dominican Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I was excited to try this place and finally I got the opportunity to try it after a friend of mine asked me to go for dinner, unfortunately didn't go as I expected, I ordered a petacon it was okay, my friend had some beef with rice, beans and pasta salad, the rice was crunchy and not good at all, the meat was salty, the beans were pretty good and the pasta had no flavor, we told our server about the rice, meat and pasta, they brought some rice which was way more better than but overall the food was not good, for the price i was expecting something better. As always this is my personal opinion. read more

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I've been to this Dominican restaurant a few times now. It was a takeout kinda night. Depending on the day and time really determines how busy it can be. Weekends are pretty packed and that can affect parking. They are right across the street from the Chuck E Cheese on Capital Blvd. There's also music on the weekends, live singer or at least music playing, if you're not use to "Dominican loud" it could be off putting. The food is solid. Had a plate of pollo guisado (stewed chicken) with rice with pigeon peas and macaroni salad. Another plate of pernil (roast pork/pork shoulder), rice with pigeon peas and macaroni salad. There are different types of rice options and also other sides to choose from like potato salad and a green salad. They don't always have the same options so be sure to check to menu ahead of time if you're wanting something specific. For dessert, flan, which I thought was the best. The caramel wasn't overly cooked which could give it a bitter taste. read more

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The food was good, it was real late so they didn't have a full menu but the service was great. The staff were nice and friendly. It was a nice vibe inside and outside read more

The Dominican Restaurant - Chicken tenders and fries - Dominican Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

The food was solid. The empanada was awesome. Lots of flavor and made well. The 3 Golpes was good. It's a small portion for what you pay for. Service is not the best. I walked in and the only reason I was acknowledged was because I walked to the counter and initiated the conversation with the staff that was eating their food at the counter. Otherwise I would have just sat there wondering. read more

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I was looking for something close to my roots and i finally found it. Food was great and music brings you back home. I will be returning here. read more

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This little gem we found was worth it. After living in south Florida we were definitely missing this food. Portions were good and it was a little pricey but worth it. Will be back. read more

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If you want horrible service paired with dry and cold food, then come here. We found this spot online and I regret spending a cent here. The staff was too busy entertaining at the bar and drinking. Food came out slowly and was cold. We were not given enough time to look at menu and were impatient when asked questions about varying dishes. It is a shame that we had such a horrible experience, but needed to make sure others do not make the mistake of coming here. read more

The Dominican Restaurant - Chicken and rice (dry second day chicken) and "salad" (cabbage with no dressing) - Dominican Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

"To each his own," but... I really don't understand all of the negative reviews-- they almost deterred me from trying this spot. Fortunately I decided to give them a try anyway, and I was pleasantly surprised! I ordered the pollo guisado with arroz con gandules and salad, a side of maduros, and a chicken empanada. The service was quick, friendly, and my takeout container was FULL! The maduros were made-to-order, but I didn't mind the brief wait. The low point of the meal was the empanada-- it wasn't the freshest. But overall I was satisfied and will definitely return. Give them a try and see for yourself. read more

This place is a gem. Stopped for breakfast. Service was excellent. Super Friendly. Love hearing the Latin music blaring from the speakers as you walk up. Nice seating area outside. For breakfast we had a cup of Cafe Con leche. It's the best coffee I've had in a long time. Sweet and creamy. Mangu 3 Golpes was two fried/poached eggs, mofongo, fried cheese and sausage. Super yummy. Also has a glass of Guava juice. Omg it was delicious. the Empanadas was good too! Will definitely be back for lunch or dinner very soon! Check 'em out! read more

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Wonderful place to go and enjoy amazing food and listen to music and enjoy the beautiful culture

My family and I drove 40 mins just to try this place. We were so excited only to leave disappointed. The food was not great and they are completely overpriced. In my opinion the food lacked flavor and even the presentation wasn't what it should be for the amount they charge. I ordered the Churrasco and it was overcooked and dry. I could barely cut into it. Also, they charged a 15% "waitress service charge" that was not mentioned just added to my bill so I tipped in addition to that without even realizing I was doing so. Had I not asked for a receipt I wouldn't have known that I tipped so much for something I didn't like. One positive thing I will say is that my waitress was very friendly and attentive but that isn't enough for me to return. read more

The place is cute outside but the food was nothing amazing. I am dominican so my review comes from eating and cooking dominican food. The Rice and beans were good in terms of flavor and cooking. However both the meat items I got were not worth it. The pechurina had no flavor. It needs some dominican oregano, salt and to be soaked longer in lime. The bistec encebollado has peppers which it shouldnt but ok thats their style. It also lacked flavor and seemed like they just put a packet of goya sazon on it. The service is terrible unfortunately. However I dont think its the servers fault when she has to do everything. We got the food and really never got checked on after. No napkins, no how is everything? Nothing. Like I said she was running around and seems like she needed more support. The beer was also hot. As a dominican who wants to see a beer "vestida de novia" this was not even close. I expect that at american places not a dominican place. read more

The Dominican Restaurant - Pechurina - Dominican Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Empanadas are the best! Staff was very friendly. Not very expensive. Try their passion fruit juice. I would advice to double check your order if you are planning to take it to go. read more

I drove into Raleigh from Miami and wanted some authentic Dominican cuisine and what better place to satisfy my taste buds then here at The Dominican Restaurant. As soon as you walk in you're politely greeted and then a display of some of the finest Dominican dishes you can expect. I had the rice and red beans, chicken, salad and tostones and washed it down with a cold Modelo. What makes The Dominican Restaurant unique is its embrace of Latin culture. There's rhythmic Latin music that plays on the outside dining area under a canopy covered courtyard. They also have evening entertainment so after eating you can dance to a mixture of salsa, bachata and merengue... I will definitely be back... I would have posted a better image of my food but y'all I was hungry and it was good AF - next time I promise. read more

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the food is great. But the service? For Gods sake I come here TOO often for something to be messed up EVERYTIME. When i ordered off doordash, half my food was missing. Ordered tres golpes, get a tray full of mangu. No salami no queso no egg no nothing. Now today i just personally came to the restaurant ordered takeout, get home just to find out yet again HALF MY ORDER IS MISSING. you would think after multiple mistakes I will learn my lesson but no I keep coming back because I love my cultures food. But they are stuck up snobs that never want to take accountability! read more

Living near this restaurant is misery. It's so loud after 10 PM. I cannot imagine how the people who live directly behind it must feel. This place doesn't care about the neighborhoods that surround it. read more

muy malo el servicio la comida muy fría 1hora para servir y la carne si pides término medio te dan una cosida muy malo todo no pienso volver Very bad service, very cold food, 1 hour to serve and if you ask for medium rare meat they give you cooked meat, everything is very bad. read more

The food here is amazing! It's also the only Dominican spot around here from what I've seen. I like to get their purple potato salad with rice here along with an extra side of the regular salad with their vinaigrette. But now whenever I want to get my same meal they never have it. I'm not sure if I go on the wrong day or what. I always like to get the same sides and whatever meat I'm in the mood for that day. read more

The Dominican Restaurant - Dominican Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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I miss the liveliness of Dominican restaurants back in NYC and on the island. Domino playing outside, live loud music, hookah- everything transported me back home! I didn't mind the wait for the food because they make it restaurant fresh. Same like waiting at any other popular restaurant. Fav place! read more

The food was as good if not better than the food I had in Puerto Rico. The service was great especially knowing how long our order takes to make we didn't expect it instantly. And the music made me feel like I was back in the tropics! My grandson couldn't stop dancing at the table. At the end we were so stuffed and there was enough food there for another meal. read more

Great food but man this has got to be the loudest restaurant I've ever been in. Could barely hear myself think.

The service is poor. The servers think by flirting and being dolled up makes up for waiting an hour for food and drinks. As a Dominican myself I mention some island drinks or food that are widely known from the island and they look at me with 3 heads. There is no bartender there is only a random person making drinks which seems like he perfected the mojitos. I suggest going somewhere else where they know what they are doing and get authentic Dominican food. read more

Nope pass!! Thanks Que desencanatooooo Disappointed drive 36 min Nope pass!! Thanks Que desencanatooooo Disappointed drive 36 min read more

Excelente lugar y excelente comida pasamos un tiempo agradable sin duda volvemos, el Pescado buenisimo la langosta ufff el final, las camareras excelentes un buen ambiente read more

I called in and ordered one item for pick up. Ladies on the phone were rude and short with me. When I arrived my order was incorrect so I waited... I proceeded to get my order wrong again. Once I got the correct order the food was pretty good but all of the events leading up to the meal was really disappointing. The service was terrible, they acted like they just did not care at all. :( read more

Great service and food was very delicious! Will be coming back empanadas we're made fresh nice and hot read more

The Dominican Restaurant - Empanada de Queso - Dominican Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Loved the food, service and singing staff. My wife and I went not knowing what to expect. We were truly pleased when we asked for help and with the quantity and quality of the food. read more

The Dominican Restaurant - Food counter. - Dominican Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Food was okay not the best, soggy bread, not high quality, etc. Service was poor we had to wait 45 minutes for our food only ordering 4 meals and the waiter wouldn't give us a refill for a while. The worst part they charged 10$ just to sit and eat there????? Not to mention people working outside with saws and drills making tables right next to where we were sitting. 2/10 would not ever go again. read more

First, I am Puerto Rican from NYC. I also know Dominican cuisine. Similar, but slightly different and just as delicious too. I was too lazy to go home and make tostones so since I was in the area, I decided to pop in and get some food. The flavor was ok. Not bad. Not great. I ordered pernil and a bit of white rice and beans. Aside from the measly portion and flavor, is that the food was slightly colder than room temperature. I don't live in the area and wanted to eat it straight away so I wouldn't have to warm it up. But it didn't matter because it was already unappetizing in temperature. I sat and ate a bit and left. Secondly, and this is a warning to those who don't like loud music. They have a tented outside area and the music is loud. I mean loud. Any time someone opened the side door, it was unbelievingly loud. I love music, especially, Spanish, but this was just annoying. read more

Lack of flavor. The chivo was tough! The salad was lacking flavor. Huge disappointment since I love Caribbean food.

Food was horrible. The service was the worst part. Very rude employees. Had me get up to ask another employee for my drink cause my waitress forgot to bring it to me. Never going back. read more

Restaurant lacks customer service. I just purchased a plate of food they advertised and I find it too expensive for what is worth. I got 5 small pieces of chicken legs or thighs cause it's all dark meat and 11 pieces of fried plantain and paid $18 dollars for it. The taste is not bad but this isn't a good start of business if your prices are too high. I could of if purchased something more of quality with the amount I paid. read more

The Dominican Restaurant - Dominican Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Food was good. But a Dominican Restaurant that doesn't know what Chicharon de Pollo is??? 3 small drumsticks is not it. But they argued and said it is to them. read more

We went on the grand opening on May 17th and it is great to have an authentic Dominican restaurant in Raleigh. The restaurant occupies a former Jamaican restaurant space and is on Capital Blvd. We heard about it from a friend on Instagram and are glad we did. The food is set up cafeteria-style and you pick from the displayed food behind the glass or from the menu on the screen. We ordered empanadas to start and they have chicken, cheese and other fillings. Honestly, the empanadas tasted like they were fried in old oil so not sure I would order again. The entrees were homemade and rico. For entrees, we had the beef guisado and chicken with a side of white rice, beans and the ensalada rusa (beet salad). The beans have pumpkin and you can pour them over the rice or eat separately. Everything was flavorful and delicious. The gentleman running the register said they are from New York and we were excited to find a Dominican community here in NC. They don't have their alcohol license just yet, however when they do, they will be serving up Presidente. They have fresh passion fruit juice , lemonade and fountain drinks for now. I also noticed breakfast items so you can go before lunch. Pictures of the bandera and Santo Domingo line the walls and there is seating inside and outside. Our food was served in to-go containers and the prices and portions match up. We will be back soon y gracias! read more

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I don't know how they are still in service, the food was terrible. The rice was terrible, the pernil was dried and probably reheated based on having poor service and few customers. The waitress even fucked up my order and I had to end up paying for 2 large sancochos. I'm disappointed with the way it's advertised in IG and the reality. read more

New and improved. Love the food best Dominican food on Raleigh. Go there 3 to 4 times a week.

Horrible today. The service was not good at all. I waited for the food to be done, mind you I was on my lunch. The setting can be great but the one girl took half of my order. I suppose she got upset because I was asking questions. Typically, this is a good place with good service. The staff could do better. read more

Mega good authentic Dominican food. I got the rice and beans, potato salad, and chicken. Spices were great and everything was cooked well and full of flavor. Got a great quantity for the price too. Was very satisfied and will certainly come back. read more

The rice and beans was dried out and old, the pork was cold. Customer service was just as bad as the food. I do not recommend. Save your time and money. I got really sick from just a couple of bites. read more