Sobre Las Olas — "above the waves" — earns its name with a position right on the waterfront, where the Caribbean is close enough that you can hear it while you eat. The menu focuses on seafood: whole fried snapper, shrimp in various preparations, ceviche, and a lobster option when it is available and in season. The fish is fresh, the cooking is straightforward, and the setting does most of the heavy lifting. It is a good choice for lunch when the light on the water is at its best.
The restaurant attracts a mix of local families and visitors who have worked out that the waterfront tables are worth planning for. Service can be slow when the kitchen is busy, but this is not the place for an efficient meal — it is the place to sit for two hours with a cold Imperial and watch the Caribbean change colour. Prices are a step above the village's cheapest options but still reasonable by any international standard. Book ahead for dinner during peak season, particularly if you want a table outside.