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Herman 311 Bar y Restaurant

Name: Herman 311 Bar y Restaurant
Address: Plaza Victoriana, Local 11, Ave. Italia Frente Al Hotel Gran Bávaro Princess, Bavaro 23000 Dominican Republic, AW
Price range: Mid Range
Rating: 4.8

★★★★½4.8 out of 5 · 1,003 reviews

casual

seafood

international

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Herman 311 Bar y Restaurant is a $$ seafood & international casual restaurant in Bávaro rated 4.8/5 by 1,003 TripAdvisor reviewers; walk-ins welcome.

About

Herman 311 sits in Plaza Victoriana on Avenida Italia in Bávaro, across from the Gran Bávaro Princess, and it pulls locals and repeat guests in equal measure. The 4.8 across a thousand reviews isn't noise — service and atmosphere match the food rating at 4.7, and the value score at 4.5 suggests the mid-range pricing lands where it should. The place runs as a bar and restaurant, so you can stop in for a drink or settle in for a full meal, and the vibe holds either way. The consistency in the subratings points to a kitchen and front-of-house that know what they're doing and don't let standards slide on busy nights. It's not trying to be a resort dining room or a beach shack — it's a neighborhood spot that happens to be good enough that people seek it out. If you're staying nearby and want something reliable without the fuss, it's a safe call.

At a glance

Area: Bávaro
Vibe: casual
Price: ●●○○
Reservation required: –
Kid friendly: ✓
Cuisine: seafood
international
Dietary options: —

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Lobster creole, a favourite of the locals

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Recent Pulse

What travelers are saying.

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Travelers say Herman 311 delivers consistent quality across food, service, and atmosphere, with seafood—especially lobster, red snapper, and octopus—earning repeated praise for freshness and preparation. Individual servers, notably Richy, Alejandro (Jairo), Voja (Mickey Mouse), and Ruth, receive specific shout-outs for attentive, personalized service that elevates the dining experience. The mid-range pricing draws mixed reactions: most find the quality worth it, but a vocal minority flags lobster pricing at $98–$170 for a meal as steep, particularly when lobster is frozen rather than fresh-caught. The cocoa-inflected local seasoning and garlic-based sauces stand out as signature touches that distinguish the kitchen from resort dining.

Standing out

Named servers deliver personalized, attentive service throughout the meal
28 mentions
“Richy remembered we were celebrating and checked on us periodically without hovering”
Seafood dishes, especially garlic lobster and whole red snapper, are fresh and skillfully prepared
24 mentions
“Red snapper arrived perfectly cooked with local cocoa seasoning adding complex depth”
Creole sauce, garlic sauce, and cocoa-based seasonings add unique local flavor
9 mentions
“The subtle cocoa notes in the seafood give it a complex, savory profile”
Surf and turf with mashed potatoes and risotto sides are standout menu items
7 mentions
“The one-pound lobster paired with skirt steak was cooked exactly right”
Atmosphere is clean, comfortable, and romantic with indoor and outdoor seating options
12 mentions
“The indoor dining room felt like a fancy restaurant but without pretension”

Watch-outs

Lobster pricing at $98–$170 per meal feels excessive, especially when frozen rather than fresh
5 mentions
“Two-pound lobster cost $98 but seemed closer to one pound and wasn't fresh”
Credit card acceptance is inconsistent; some report Visa or MasterCard declined despite listings
2 mentions
“Website said they take Visa but at payment only Amex or cash worked”

Tips from travelers

Request Richy, Alejandro, Voja, or Ruth by name for standout service
Order octopus with a side of creole sauce or the surf and turf with mashed potatoes
Ask about lobster weight and freshness before ordering to avoid sticker shock
Book outdoor seating but know you can move inside if live music gets too loud

Maybe skip if: If you're uncomfortable with mid-to-high seafood pricing or need guaranteed card acceptance beyond Amex, this may frustrate you.

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