# Melao Gastro Bar | Dominican Food > Caribbean restaurant offers an upscale, clean environment with live music and DJ capabilities that create a lively yet comfortable atmosphere. The decor features old-fashioned swings and trendy, neat setups that add a unique, family-friendly vibe. Guests enjoy authentic Dominican dishes alongside well-crafted cocktails like mojitos and sangría. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/Melao-Gastro-Bar-Dominican-Food - Address: 8125 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, Florida, United States - Phone: +18139333663 - Website: https://www.melaogastrobar.com/ ## What it is good for - Authentic — 8.8/10 - Food — 8.3/10 - Dinner Spots — 8/10 - Date Spots — 7.3/10 - Seafood — 7.1/10 - American Food — 6/10 - Steak — 5.9/10 ## What people say - "You have to try the mofongo here; it's the best in town." - "The food here is authentic Dominican, just like the island." - "The skirt steak was tender and packed with flavor." ## Good to know - The event starts at 11:00 pm with a $25 door charge. - They charge a 3% fee for credit card payments without prior notice. - Parking is plentiful and available nearby. - The restaurant is small, with fewer than 15 tables. - Reservations are recommended due to limited seating. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.