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ZIBÂ 21 Restaurante bar

Name: ZIBÂ 21 Restaurante bar
Address: Plaza uvero alto Local # 1 Terraza de la Ezquina, Uvero Alto 23000 Dominican Republic, AW
Price range: Mid Range
Rating: 4.6

★★★★½4.6 out of 5 · 11 reviews

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ZIBÂ 21 Restaurante bar is a $$ international casual restaurant in Uvero Alto rated 4.6/5 by 11 TripAdvisor reviewers; walk-ins welcome.

About

ZIBÂ 21 sits in Plaza Uvero Alto, a small commercial strip that serves the hotels strung along the northern coast. It's a terrace restaurant — upstairs corner spot — and the atmosphere rating at 5.0 is the standout here. Eleven reviews isn't a huge sample, but the consensus is clear: people come for the setting and stay for the vibe. The food and service both clock in at 4.2, which is solid for a mid-range place in a resort corridor where kitchens can get complacent. Value at 4.0 suggests pricing is fair but not a steal, which tracks for Uvero Alto — you're paying a bit extra to avoid the drive into Bávaro. If you're staying nearby and want a dinner spot that isn't your hotel's buffet or another beachfront grill, this works. The bar component means you can also just post up for drinks if the timing's off.

At a glance

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

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