Dorado was a part of the neighboring municipality of Toa Baja until the mid-1800s. The Puerto Rican municipality of Dorado is renowned for its abundant natural beauty, with scenic beaches and verdant nature trails found all within its boundaries—and as an added bonus, the region also comes equipped with one of the island’s most marvelous hotels. Officially opened in 2012, Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve has earned abundant acclaim for its high-end amenities, with two golf courses, two seaside outdoor pools and a full-service spa all available across roughly 20 hectares of land—and while there are multiple restaurants to enjoy during a stay, the property offers an exemplary fine dining destination in the form of COA.
Located just a few steps away from the sandy shoreline, this palatial restaurant has mastered the art of wood-fired fare, offering a wealth of flavorful dishes packed full of high-end ingredients sourced from all across the globe. To kick off the meal, the venue comes equipped with a roster of high-end appetizers spanning from charred mandarin hamachi crudo to crispy enoki mushrooms on a bed of ultra-flavorful turmeric fennel purée, while the Muscovy duck lasagna packs a serious umami punch that’s enhanced with a healthy dose of black truffle. When it comes to main courses, the restaurant excels at crafting elevated seafood dishes—and for a particularly lavish experience, be sure to spring for the Alaska Arctic char, a succulent dish that’s imbu.