I Ate Giant Caribbean Lobster in the Dominican Republic!
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Date: 2025-09-28
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HangryHubster
This video takes us to a culinary adventure to Wilson La Boca River Restaurant (0: 47, a remote, eco-friendly seafood spot in Cabarete, Dominican Republic, accessible only by boat (1: 12-2: 20.
Key highlights of the experience include:
Unique access: The journey to the restaurant involves a tranquil boat tour through backwaters (2: 43-2: 53.
Traditional cooking: All food is prepared over an open fire without electricity, emphasizing traditional Dominican cooking methods (3: 14-3: 50.
Giant Caribbean lobster: The main attraction is the torso-sized, 4-pound Caribbean lobster (5: 06-5: 52, prepared with butter, garlic, and cilantro (7: 50-8: 12, which is described as juicy, silky, and smoky (11: 46-11: 54.
Seafood feast: The meal features a massive platter of diverse seafood, including fried fish, shrimp, baby lobsters, and crabs (9: 00-9: 13, alongside traditional Dominican sides like rice and beans (moros y cristianos) (6: 18-6: 23, 15: 55-16: 08, fried plantains (4: 15-4: 47, 14: 06-14: 26, and fried eggplant (4: 57-5: 04, 14: 35-14: 52.
Relaxing atmosphere: The restaurant offers a peaceful and picturesque dining experience amidst nature, with wooden tables and ocean breezes (10: 17-10: 31, 16: 39-16: 44.
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This video takes us to a culinary adventure to Wilson La Boca River Restaurant (0: 47, a remote, eco-friendly seafood spot in Cabarete, Dominican Republic, accessible only by boat (1: 12-2: 20.
Key highlights of the experience include:
Unique access: The journey to the restaurant involves a tranquil boat tour through backwaters (2: 43-2: 53.
Traditional cooking: All food is prepared over an open fire without electricity, emphasizing traditional Dominican cooking methods (3: 14-3: 50.
Giant Caribbean lobster: The main attraction is the torso-sized, 4-pound Caribbean lobster (5: 06-5: 52, prepared with butter, garlic, and cilantro (7: 50-8: 12, which is described as juicy, silky, and smoky (11: 46-11: 54.
Seafood feast: The meal features a massive platter of diverse seafood, including fried fish, shrimp, baby lobsters, and crabs (9: 00-9: 13, alongside traditional Dominican sides like rice and beans (moros y cristianos) (6: 18-6: 23, 15: 55-16: 08, fried plantains (4: 15-4: 47, 14: 06-14: 26, and fried eggplant (4: 57-5: 04, 14: 35-14: 52.
Relaxing atmosphere: The restaurant offers a peaceful and picturesque dining experience amidst nature, with wooden tables and ocean breezes (10: 17-10: 31, 16: 39-16: 44.
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muffin2cutiepie
Hey Mark another Great Video ofcourseBut I don’t agree at all with that establishment frying chicke and fish together at the same time, it’s already super risky frying thesame oil. I’ve been allergic to crustacean shellfish my whole life, and I will still get that allergic reaction even if I don’t ingest the actual flesh or meat. My sister is allergic to almost all fin fish(except salmon, which is sooooo wierd) and it’s the same thing for her. It’s just too risky. Just a little food for thought.
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Hey Mark another Great Video ofcourseBut I don’t agree at all with that establishment frying chicke and fish together at the same time, it’s already super risky frying thesame oil. I’ve been allergic to crustacean shellfish my whole life, and I will still get that allergic reaction even if I don’t ingest the actual flesh or meat. My sister is allergic to almost all fin fish(except salmon, which is sooooo wierd) and it’s the same thing for her. It’s just too risky. Just a little food for thought.
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grayfox265
I want to apologize for the experience you had with this tour guide. seems he did not provide the cultural or culinary insights that should have been an essential part of your tour. Instead, it sounds like he gave only the bare minimum while focusing more on himself, which is not the level of service we want to deliver. Your experience should have been both informative and enjoyable, and I regret that it fell short of expectations. So much more would have been said.
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I want to apologize for the experience you had with this tour guide. seems he did not provide the cultural or culinary insights that should have been an essential part of your tour. Instead, it sounds like he gave only the bare minimum while focusing more on himself, which is not the level of service we want to deliver. Your experience should have been both informative and enjoyable, and I regret that it fell short of expectations. So much more would have been said.
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Peschok
Really parrot fish I hope that you know is actually illegal to purchase, sell or consume parrot fish in DR. I feel so sorry for my country incredible people that tag them self like ecological and cook this fish, i feel so bad foe you probably you don’t even have an idea that parrot fishes & turtles are protected animals, as well the flamingo
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Really parrot fish I hope that you know is actually illegal to purchase, sell or consume parrot fish in DR. I feel so sorry for my country incredible people that tag them self like ecological and cook this fish, i feel so bad foe you probably you don’t even have an idea that parrot fishes & turtles are protected animals, as well the flamingo
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j. m. 6007
The food looks delicious, but what I disliked is when he’s eating over the food, specifically the plate of rice. Which he’s sharing. He should have gave him the rice 1st and then start eating. I hate to see ppl eating over food. That they are sharing. It’s disgusting
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The food looks delicious, but what I disliked is when he’s eating over the food, specifically the plate of rice. Which he’s sharing. He should have gave him the rice 1st and then start eating. I hate to see ppl eating over food. That they are sharing. It’s disgusting
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farid7838
The guy is not a chef; he's probably a former fisherman or a bus mechanic. The place just looks disgusting. And how can a lobster soaked in hot butter be any good (forget healthy) Mark, you're acting nice and open-minded, but deep inside you know well this is terrible food.
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The guy is not a chef; he's probably a former fisherman or a bus mechanic. The place just looks disgusting. And how can a lobster soaked in hot butter be any good (forget healthy) Mark, you're acting nice and open-minded, but deep inside you know well this is terrible food.
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jimappleton5550
Overall like this, but the scene with the flamingo was off putting and disturbing.
That bird did not want to be there, and it was cruel to force it to assent.
Mark, you should renounce this part of the video and be careful to avoid similar wildlife encounters.
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Overall like this, but the scene with the flamingo was off putting and disturbing.
That bird did not want to be there, and it was cruel to force it to assent.
Mark, you should renounce this part of the video and be careful to avoid similar wildlife encounters.
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ilgooy
Thank you for visiting my howntown and showcasing the culture and variety of foods Mark Wiens, incredible video. Looking forward to the next one, carribean food is so good and amazing and one of the most underrated foods ever! The people there are amazing!
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Thank you for visiting my howntown and showcasing the culture and variety of foods Mark Wiens, incredible video. Looking forward to the next one, carribean food is so good and amazing and one of the most underrated foods ever! The people there are amazing!
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gailsfoodandstuff
at 17: 59 thats not crab row, its mustard meaning its other innards of the crab. row would be full in her belly, at that part you opened up. they only lay eggs once in their life, i have since learned. so you throw the ones with row back.
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at 17: 59 thats not crab row, its mustard meaning its other innards of the crab. row would be full in her belly, at that part you opened up. they only lay eggs once in their life, i have since learned. so you throw the ones with row back.
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cp0627
as a Dominican. PLEASE DO NOT CONSUME / EAT PARROT FISH or condone this activity!
They are responsible for the creation of the sand of our beautiful beaches!
There are so many other different species you can eat.
Thank you
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as a Dominican. PLEASE DO NOT CONSUME / EAT PARROT FISH or condone this activity!
They are responsible for the creation of the sand of our beautiful beaches!
There are so many other different species you can eat.
Thank you
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markwiens
As a domican, I was born and raised in Sosua. Cabarete belongs to Sosua and I used to go to those nice places to eat seafood and fried fish with my family. I had the best childhood and im glad you get to experience the same.
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As a domican, I was born and raised in Sosua. Cabarete belongs to Sosua and I used to go to those nice places to eat seafood and fried fish with my family. I had the best childhood and im glad you get to experience the same.
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oygeeringh7547
Sorry, Mark Wiens, this is not my cup of tea, and at $165 for lobster, Dominican food can stay where it is. No visiting from me, and I'm sure they'll not miss me. Thanks for showing me why. As always You the Bomb!
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Sorry, Mark Wiens, this is not my cup of tea, and at $165 for lobster, Dominican food can stay where it is. No visiting from me, and I'm sure they'll not miss me. Thanks for showing me why. As always You the Bomb!
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Mimizee77
Thanks for visiting my neighbors, I'm from Puerto Rico but live in NY now. When I go see my family I at least take 2-3 days to visit DR. Such amazing people and great food. Thank you Mark, young Micah and Hi Ying!
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Thanks for visiting my neighbors, I'm from Puerto Rico but live in NY now. When I go see my family I at least take 2-3 days to visit DR. Such amazing people and great food. Thank you Mark, young Micah and Hi Ying!
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jennak7268
I love this series you done on DR. I've been a number of times, but I became ill and cannot go. It brings back all the amazing happy memories of the kind, happy people and the beautiful island. Thank you, jennaxx
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I love this series you done on DR. I've been a number of times, but I became ill and cannot go. It brings back all the amazing happy memories of the kind, happy people and the beautiful island. Thank you, jennaxx
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iprevailstar1
Hey Mark. I don't want this to be an issue for you, but the Fish they might have served you is illegal to fish in the DR. That was a parrot fish, which is illegal to catch, fish, or commercialize until 2027.
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Hey Mark. I don't want this to be an issue for you, but the Fish they might have served you is illegal to fish in the DR. That was a parrot fish, which is illegal to catch, fish, or commercialize until 2027.
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pokaluz38
I thought your visit in my country was over. I see there is more to show to the world
You deserve a recognition from our tourism minister. Your videos of our food is so valuable to boost the tourism industry
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I thought your visit in my country was over. I see there is more to show to the world
You deserve a recognition from our tourism minister. Your videos of our food is so valuable to boost the tourism industry
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tysher7353
Always amazes me the similarities in cuisine the fried fish, seafood, rice and beans reminds of southern coastal food I grew up on in South East US. Even the the pickled veggies are familiar.
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Always amazes me the similarities in cuisine the fried fish, seafood, rice and beans reminds of southern coastal food I grew up on in South East US. Even the the pickled veggies are familiar.
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angelinanunez602
Cabarete is amazing! I love the energy of that place. I even wrote a poem about Cabarete! I am happy that you are there. That spot was a final track of the Amazing Race last year.
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Cabarete is amazing! I love the energy of that place. I even wrote a poem about Cabarete! I am happy that you are there. That spot was a final track of the Amazing Race last year.
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oscarcapellan311
In definitely going to Wilson's when go to DR cabarete it's one of my favorites spots. I wish they take you to chocolate jungle or cacao jungle in DR their food it's amazing
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In definitely going to Wilson's when go to DR cabarete it's one of my favorites spots. I wish they take you to chocolate jungle or cacao jungle in DR their food it's amazing
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AntonioAlmonte-p1p
The DR is surrounded by Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean sea, Cabarete is located at Atlantic coastal area of Puerto Plata in El Cibao, North of the DR, amazing place
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The DR is surrounded by Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean sea, Cabarete is located at Atlantic coastal area of Puerto Plata in El Cibao, North of the DR, amazing place
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