Punta Cana Bistro

500 Broad St, Providence - 02903
139 reviews
Dominican Latin American Tapas Bar
(401) 273-0070

to start, place is cute and they really try, but not enough space or staff to cater to customers. Understanding it's better of call ahead for a table, but oh well is one of those Saturday nights that you feel like trying something different for a change...At the door we waited about 10 min to be greeted, and it seemed was the owner, he was pleasant and told us that it will be a bit before he got us a table. We then placed the order, drinks and apps came quick, as for the main order it took over 1hr to come out, then my boyfriends' came 1st, mines 15 min later, but the people next to us who came way after us got their order 1st, "can't comprehend". by the time mines came he was done with his. The order was wrong and missing a portion of the dish, but I wasn't asked for any substitutes at all, then they took the order back and it was super salty.I know the intentions were good, but i suggest to please exam your location, train better your staff and be more attentive with orders inclusive the kitchen staff, understanding they are on the line of "rush", but quality over quantity, although I must say that some dishes need to be evaluated portion wise (not too much for the cost). Running a food business is hard, but a plan is better if in place.

Please do not waste your time coming here. Waited about 30 min for menu and water. Appetizers then took about 50 min to come out, entrees took another hour. In total it was about two and a half hours of wait time for a meal that wasn’t that great.

Overall the food was pretty awesome.I tried the Cazuela de mariscos which had a very light and pleasant flavor. The sauce was pretty awesome too, I'd definitely order something on the side for this dish like rice or tostones.I also had the Land air and sea board with churrasco which was also surprisingly well. All of the meats were well seasoned and the salad in the middle was superb.

Food is great every time I come

It is the experience, the food, the people!Definitely not your typical Dominican place, (noted because of the description) ambience is very good, set up is definitely welcoming, the waiters, the entire staff is welcoming, attentive, and charismatic.I will recommend a reservation because it gets busy.Music is on point, at this point I have tried everything in this place, I like some stuff more than other, but I don’t dislike one thing from it! You have to come a visit!!

This place is sooo quality, drinks always satisfy, food is on point, always hot and made fresh. Atmosphere is good for any occasion, wether it’s romantic date night or just drinks with the girls. This is always my go to spot, and I’m not even crazy about Dominican food, I just love it here. Staff is so friendly and so helpful but not overbearing.

Amazing food , best Mofongo around hands down !

One of the worst places i have been.! Way to expensive for the area and service wasn’t that good, about the food i was expecting something flavorful but instead i got dry meat

One of the worst places i have been.! Way to expensive for the area and service wasn’t that good, about the food i was expecting something flavorful but instead i got dry meat

Good service and food. I think they changed the chef ?