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Kabuki at Majestic Mirage

Name: Kabuki at Majestic Mirage
Address: Playa Arena Gorda, Carr. El Macao - Arena Gorda, Bavaro Dominican Republic, AW
Rating: 5

★★★★★5.0 out of 5 · 2 reviews

casual

japanese

sushi

Reservation

Kabuki at Majestic Mirage is a $$ japanese & sushi casual restaurant in Bávaro rated 5.0/5 by 2 TripAdvisor reviewers; reservations recommended.

About

Kabuki at Majestic Mirage is the resort's dedicated Japanese restaurant, set within the all-inclusive property on Arena Gorda beach in Bávaro. It's a teppanyaki-and-sushi setup where the chefs work the grill tableside and guests come dressed up from the pool. The five-star rating comes from exactly two reviews, so it's not statistically meaningful yet — but it does mean the people who've written about it had no complaints. Expect the standard resort-Japanese menu: hibachi proteins, California rolls, miso soup, maybe a tempura assortment. Reservations are usually required and it's part of the inclusive plan at Majestic Mirage, so there's no separate check. If you're staying at the resort and want a break from the buffet, this is the move. If you're visiting from outside, it's probably not worth the drive unless you're already on property for another reason.

At a glance

Area: Bávaro
Vibe: casual
Price: ●●○○
Reservation required: ✓
Kid friendly: ✓
Cuisine: japanese
sushi
teppanyaki
Dietary options: —

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