Juan Sebastian Bar (Av. Venezuela e/Calle Mohedano, Chacao, Caracas) – located within the upscale Chacao district, this bar often books jazz and Latin music bands (often performing as early at 4 pm during the weekdays, and as early as 6 pm on Saturdays). There is no cover entrance, but a dress code is enforced.
Guayoyo Café (La Caranta, Pampatar, Margarita Island) – this is a popular seaside bar and restaurant that attracts tourists – both college students and those more mature. Live bands (jazz and Latin) are often booked here. Seafood and Italian dishes are available for those in a mood for fine dining. Because of the ocean views, […]
Gran Pizzería El León (Plaza La Castellana, Av. Eugenio Mendoza, Chacao Caracas) – located across from the Renaissance Caracas La Castellana Hotel, this open air bar is a popular college student hangout for those going bar hopping afterwards. Nevertheless, it stays full well into the evening.
Restaurante El Fondeadero (La Caranta, Pampatar, Margarita Island) – this is another fine restaurant at Margarita Island that serves a variety of seafood dishes. No doubt, its seaside views are an attraction unto themselves for many patrons.
Nobu (2ª Avenida, Los Palos Grandes e/4ª y 5ª Transversal, Caracas) – this restaurant serves a variety of Asian dishes (from Thai, to Vietnamese, Chinese, and Japanese). Peruvian ceviche is also available. Since there are not many restaurants in Caracas that serve consistently good quality sushi, a number of patrons come here just for that […]
Lola (Av. Transversal 5 e/Av. San Juan Bosco, Altamira, Caracas) – this fine restaurant (with sophisticated interior décor), has been visited by celebrities like Hollywood actor Sean Penn, and serves what can only be described as international: fresh Indian naan, Chinese dim sum, Moroccan tagine, Italian pastas, and Venezuelan grilled fish. Whatever dish one chooses, […]
El Caserio (Av. Francisco Solano e/Av. Los Mangos, Caracas) – patrons with a craving for Spanish cuisine dine here, with a choice of mainly Basque and Galician-influenced dishes served here (some involving lamb and bacalao – codfish). There’s also the fail-safe, obligatory Spanish meal – paella.
Club Líbano Venezolano (Av. Rio de Oro, Prados del Este, Caracas) – this is technically a private club – dedicated to the (Christian) Lebanese community that formed in Caracas during the early 20th century (similar to such migrations from Turkish-occupied Lebanon into other Latin countries – from Dominican Republic to Brazil). Non-members are allowed to […]
Catabar (Pampatar, Margarita Island) – the meals served here have a heavy French influence. The front is its dining area (which has a wine section nearby). Further into the restaurant is a lounge area, for late night socializing. Among the dishes served there are white fish fillet sautéed in a light cream sauce (moist and […]
Teatro Teresa Carreño (Final Av. Paseo Colón, Los Caobos, Caracas) – located within the Parque Central area and a short walk away from the Ateneo de Caracas, this is the home of the Orquestra Sinfónica de Venezuela. There are also popular concerts, opera productions, ballets and plays held here. It is the second-largest theater in […]