Don Néstor Parrillada
Zona Colonial, Santo Domingo
Restaurant in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Don Néstor Parrillada is a strong pick for a casual, late-running Zona Colonial steakhouse dinner built around grilled meats rather than tasting-menu polish. Go for picaña, ribeye prime, mixed parrillada, or grilled chicken in a lively rustic setting; skip it if the priority is a quiet room, chef-led format, or wine-focused meal.
About Don Néstor Parrillada
Don Néstor Parrillada is a Santo Domingo choice for diners who want a casual Dominican steakhouse & grill meal. The appeal is direct: grilled steaks, picaña, ribeye prime, mixed grill parrillada, grilled chicken, with a casual dress code and an expected spend of about $25 per person.
This is best understood as a grill-focused restaurant. The available details point to meat from the grill, late operating hours, direct value. For a broader scan before committing, use our full Santo Domingo restaurants guide.
Book this for a casual Santo Domingo grill meal
The late-night angle is one of the clearest reasons to keep this on the shortlist. Hours list service from 12:00 PM to 1:00 AM, though some listings show Sunday through Thursday ending at 12:00 AM and Friday through Saturday extending to 1:00 AM. Either way, it can work for diners who want a casual steakhouse option later than a standard early dinner.
At about $25 per person, the value case is direct for a meat-led meal. The Macarfi 6 Food Rating for 2026 gives it a useful outside signal, but the reason to book is simpler: the format is a Dominican steakhouse & grill with recognizable signature dishes.
Build the meal around the grill. The named strengths are the grilled steaks, picaña, ribeye prime, mixed grill parrillada, grilled chicken. Diners looking for a different kind of Santo Domingo dining experience should compare other city options before deciding where the night should start.
Who should go, who should skip it
Book it if the group wants a casual Santo Domingo steakhouse meal centered on grilled meats. It is especially practical for diners who want a clear, meat-focused order strategy, a casual dress code, a price point that stays around $25 per person.
Skip it if grilled meats are not the main priority. The strengths are the cuisine, the price point, the hours, the signature grill dishes. For a wider city plan around the meal, pair the restaurant search with our full Santo Domingo hotels guide.
Know Before You Go
- Best use case: casual Dominican steakhouse & grill meal in Santo Domingo.
- Order strategy: build around grilled steaks, picaña, ribeye prime, mixed grill parrillada, or grilled chicken.
- Hours: listings show Monday–Sunday from 12:00 PM to 1:00 AM, with some listings showing Sunday–Thursday closing at 12:00 AM and Friday–Saturday at 1:00 AM.
- Price: about $25 per person.
- Dress: casual is appropriate.
- Location: Santo Domingo.
Planning details
- Location
- C. La Atarazana 17b, Santo Domingo 10212, Dominican Republic
- Phone
- 809-905-9900
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm and lively chophouse atmosphere with rustic decor reflecting the historic Zona Colonial setting, attentive service, and an energetic plaza-side vibe that feels casual yet scenic for families, dates, and groups.[2][3][6][13]
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- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- grilled steaks
- picaña
- ribeye prime
- mixed grill parrillada
- grilled chicken
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C. La Atarazana 17b, Santo Domingo 10212, Dominican Republic · Directions
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Don Néstor Parrillada good for solo dining?
It can be, if you want a casual steakhouse meal in Santo Domingo. The price is about $25 per person, the menu highlights grilled steaks, picaña, ribeye prime, mixed grill parrillada, grilled chicken.
What should I order at Don Néstor Parrillada?
Treat Don Néstor Parrillada as a Dominican steakhouse & grill, with the value centered on a straightforward grill meal at about $25 per person. The listed signature dishes include grilled steaks, picaña, ribeye prime, mixed grill parrillada, grilled chicken.
How far ahead should I check Don Néstor Parrillada’s hours?
Hours list service from 12:00 PM to 1:00 AM, though some listings show Sunday through Thursday ending at 12:00 AM and Friday through Saturday extending to 1:00 AM. Check current hours before going, especially if you are planning a late meal.
What should I wear to Don Néstor Parrillada?
Casual dress is appropriate. The dress code is casual, so there is no need to plan for a formal dining look.
Is Don Néstor Parrillada worth the price?
Yes, if you want a grill-focused meal in Santo Domingo at about $25 per person. The Macarfi 6 Food Rating (2026) adds a useful recognition point, but the strongest reason to go is the casual Dominican steakhouse & grill format.
