Inside Dubrovnik's walls the restaurants closest to the main drag charge a view tax, while the food that explains this coast sits one lane over.
Our pick
A local walks you off the Stradun to the spots regulars use, where you taste Ston oysters, Dalmatian prsut, salty Pag cheese, and crni rizot black with cuttlefish ink, each paired with Croatian wine. Every bite ties back to the Adriatic and the hills behind the city, and your guide connects the dish to where it comes from. One restaurant could never show you this range, and the prices a step off the tourist line are a different world.
If our pick doesn't fit
A short highlights walk with local tastings at a fraction of the price, worth it if time is tight or you want a sampler before dinner.
A boat trip up the coast for fresh oysters and mussels at the source, a completely different format and a much longer day out.
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