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Big Lee's Beach Bar

Casetta #8 on the Malecon, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
829-868-0017
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Ranked #1 of 5 nightlife in Puerto Plata
Type: Bar/ Clubs
Owner description: We have a fantastic view of the ocean just steps off of our back deck. Our specialties are Fish & Chips, Burgers & Fries, Hot Dogs & Chips and... more » Owner description: We have a fantastic view of the ocean just steps off of our back deck. Our specialties are Fish & Chips, Burgers & Fries, Hot Dogs & Chips and fantastic sandwiches. Enjoy our Oldies Music! Come with your friends or come and make new ones!!! Be sure to say you saw us on TripAdvisor! Big Lee « less
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Sosua
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

The grilled cheese sandwich was the best that I had in my seven years in this country. After spending time talking to Biig Lee I know where I will be going , when I come to Puerta Plata

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Big Lee P, Owner at Big Lee's Beach Bar, responded to this review
16 May 2013

Great conversaton that afternoon. You loved the grilled cheese sandwiches---I love 'em too! Almost every day I have a couple of them. Look forward to the next time you are in Puerto Plata! More

Peoria, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

Last week I had the pleasure of having lunch at Big Lee's. It was fantastic. Basically, Big Lee's combination of the DR and the US. The staff, and Big Lee are very friendly and the food was excellent. The prices are also reasonable. I highly, recommend. Roland

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Big Lee P, Owner at Big Lee's Beach Bar, responded to this review
7 May 2013

Roland, thank you and I am glad you enjoyed your lunch and our staff. They are SO friendly. Great talking to someon from back in Illinois, my home state. Hurry back, my friend! More

New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

As soon as you meet the big one, you feel like you've found the place away from home that you were looking for. Big Lee is a very nice and sweet man. His bar is very clean and the view is to die for. You can even get your shoes shined by little Raf and Omar (which he has adopted... More

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Big Lee P, Owner at Big Lee's Beach Bar, responded to this review
2 May 2013

Thank you Greg ... and it was great to meet you, too. Our shoeshine boys who walk the Malecon all day for tips do a great job and are great boys, too. Lookin' forward to your return, my friend! More

Lowell, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

Within minutes of sitting down, Big Lee came over with that Big smile and a handshake. As we sat and talked I was thinking that this is how you are suppose to be as an Owner....Friendly! Had a Great Burger and Fresh cut fries. Met some Ex-Pat's there and will certainly be returning...Hightly recommended.

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Big Lee P, Owner at Big Lee's Beach Bar, responded to this review
20 April 2013

Thank you Matthew, it was great meeting and getting to know you. I look forward to your next vacation here. Man, I love our Burgers, too ... lol. More

Cobourg, Ontario
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

After reading the past reviews of Big Lee's, I decided I had to visit on our recent trip to Puerto Plata. I have to say, there is a reason there are so many excellent reviews. From Big Lee's personal hospitality to the food, drink and atmosphere it was a great place to stop. As in the other travellers' reviews, Big... More

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Big Lee P, Owner at Big Lee's Beach Bar, responded to this review
11 April 2013

Thank you so much! And it was a pleasure to meet you and your group. Great to know that our T-Shirt is headed for Canada. And yes, I do love my job---it is great meeting new people, making them feel welcome and thanking them for their business. Hope to see you on your next trip soon! More

Leeds, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013

To big lee, i am from england and coming over in june for our 25th wedding anniversary and the wifes 50th is it better to bring peso's or dollers, your bar looks good how far from riu bachata cause we will be coming for a beer or two. from glen & debbie dove we have not visited yet we just... More

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Big Lee P, Owner at Big Lee's Beach Bar, responded to this review
1 April 2013

Hello Glen & Debbie. Congratulations on 25 years of marriage ... and I look forward to meeting you in June. It is easier here to buy with pesos. A few places take dollars, we do. But, it is better to BRING dollars and go to a BANK and exchange for pesos. All you need is your passport ... and you... More

Murray River, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013

Been to Big Lee's twice now this winter... Both times, Big Lee came over and had a chat and in short, is a super nice guy... His little Beach Bar is right on the beach in Puerto Plata, on the famous street called "The Malecon"... Thus making the scenery and atmosphere completely Caribbean and amazing... The beer is always ice... More

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Big Lee P, Owner at Big Lee's Beach Bar, responded to this review
27 March 2013

Wayne, my friend, it has been a pleasure to see you and your wife again. Thank you so much for the super nice comments -- we do aim to please, lol. And thank you for bringing in friends to meet, drink and eat last night! More

Puerto Plata
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

My wife I were walking along the ocean front and wanted a bite to eat and a few cold ones. We happened upon Big Lee's Beach Bar. Big Lee welcomed us with his big smile. We ate delicious cheeseburgers and lots of fries. The Presidente beer is great tasting beer. We have been back several times on their music nights... More

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Big Lee P, Owner at Big Lee's Beach Bar, responded to this review
28 February 2013

Timothy, it was my pleasure to meet you and Olivia! Have been having a blast each time you visit. And just talking about Missouri and the Midwest make me feel right at home too! More

Santa Barbara de Samana, Dominican Republic
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

I met lee when he first opened his bar, I'm a regular visitor when I am here in puerto plata, I always pop by to say hi, have a drink and some food. I was there just the other day (first time in 6months) and wow what a transformation it is amazing, lee sat down with me and we were... More

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Big Lee P, Owner at Big Lee's Beach Bar, responded to this review
26 February 2013

Oh Sarah, your words are so kind. Thank you for always coming by, it is always a pleasure. You are a true Princess, Sarah! Thank you again! More

Brockville, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2013

Pretty hard to beat this location ! The bar has the best prices in town ! Never ending quart beers and rum drinks for extremely cheap prices ! I'm sure you could take thewhole clan and drink for the entire afternoon for under 50 bucks!!!!!

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Big Lee P, Owner at Big Lee's Beach Bar, responded to this review
26 February 2013

Thank you so much! We have so many Canadians here that I fly the Canadian flag right our front, under the Dominican flag. So appreciative of your support! Thanks! More

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