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Waves

Name: Waves
Address: Boulevard Zona Hotelera Playa Juanillo Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana, Cap Cana 23302 Dominican Republic, AW

beachfront

seafood

grill

Waves is a $$ seafood & grill beachfront restaurant in Cap Cana; walk-ins welcome.

About

Waves is the grill-and-beachfront restaurant inside Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana, right on Playa Juanillo. It's open-air, meaning you're eating with sand underfoot and the beach a few steps away, which is the appeal. The menu leans on grilled seafood and meats—straightforward prep, nothing fussy—and it's part of the all-inclusive setup at the Zilara, so guests treat it as the daytime alternative to the main dining room. Cap Cana keeps the crowds thinner than Bávaro, and Juanillo is one of the better beaches in the area, so the location does some of the work. Service moves at resort pace. If you're staying at the Zilara, it's a solid option when you want lunch outside without leaving the property. If you're not a guest, access is limited to resort grounds, so this one's mostly for people already checked in.

At a glance

Area: Cap Cana
Vibe: beachfront
Price: ●●○○
Reservation required: –
Kid friendly: ✓
Cuisine: seafood
grill
Dietary options: —

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