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The St. Regis Bar

Name: The St. Regis Bar
Address: Cart Path, Cap Cana 23000 Dominican Republic, AW
Price range: Fine Dining
Rating: 4.9

★★★★½4.9 out of 5 · 10 reviews

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The St. Regis Bar is a $$$$ international upscale restaurant in Cap Cana rated 4.9/5 by 10 TripAdvisor reviewers; walk-ins welcome.

About

The St. Regis Bar sits inside the St. Regis Cap Cana resort, which means you're starting from a baseline of serious polish. The 4.9 rating comes from ten reviews, so take it as directional rather than gospel, but the subratings tell the real story: perfect marks for service, atmosphere, and value, with food just a hair behind at 4.8. That value score is unusual for fine dining in Cap Cana, where most resort bars charge resort prices and shrug. The setting does the work — this is the kind of room where the glassware catches light and the bartender knows what you're drinking before you finish the sentence. It's expensive, but the consistency shows. If you're already at St. Regis or staying nearby in Cap Cana, it's a reliable spot for a drink that doesn't feel like an afterthought.

At a glance

Area: Cap Cana
Vibe: upscale
Price: ●●●●
Reservation required: –
Kid friendly: –
Cuisine: international
Dietary options: —

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The St. Regis Bar