Cancun (Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya), Mexico
Rating8.3
Rating6.3
Rating8.2Eight venues total: four restaurants, two bars, and a 24-hour coffee lounge. Entirely à la carte — no buffet. The Ambar signature restaurant holds an award and is the fine-dining anchor. Aguamarina is the all-day workhorse with ocean views. The Ceviche Bar handles casual and overnight snacking. Room service carries a $20 USD delivery charge per order.
| Restaurant | Meals | Reservations | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aguamarina Restaurant | Included | ||
| Ambar | Included | ||
| Cafe Brulee | Included | ||
| Ceviche – Tapas Bar | Included | ||
| Chef's Table | Included | ||
| Pool Bar | Included | ||
| Room Service / In-Suite Dining | Additional charge | ||
| The Cigar Lounge | Additional charge |
Innovative fusion cuisine
Award-winning signature restaurant, innovative fusion cuisine, dinner only (6–10 PM). Indoor lounge plus a romantic outdoor terrace overlooking the central lagoon. The most formal venue on property: long pants and closed-toe shoes required for men. Multi-course tasting menus available. Reservation required — book on arrival day as this is the most in-demand table.
Fine Mexican and international haute cuisine
Mexican and international haute cuisine, dinner only (7–10 PM). Maximum 10 guests — one of the most intimate fine-dining concepts at any all-inclusive. Likely a tasting menu format with bespoke courses. Reservation required and limited — check availability at check-in. Not always available every evening.
International cuisine (Italian, BBQ, Mexican, Caribbean themes), seafood
International cuisine with rotating themes, all-day service: continental breakfast (9 AM–noon), lunch (noon–6 PM), dinner (6–10 PM). Indoor and al fresco beachfront terrace. The most practical dining option for most meals. Themed dinner nights cover Italian, Mexican, Caribbean, and BBQ. Standout lunch dishes include sushi, poke bowls, tuna tacos, and build-your-own pasta. Casual dress for breakfast/lunch; long pants and polo shirts required at dinner.
Signature dishes: Sushi, Sashimi, Poke bowls, Tuna tacos, Build-your-own pasta dishes, Portofino salad, Minestrone soup, Tiramisu
Fresh seafood, fish ceviche dishes, tapas, casual options (pizza, burgers)
Fresh seafood, ceviche dishes, tapas, and casual options (pizza, burgers). Open-air, oceanfront near the pool and beach. Daytime service continues into overnight snacks (10 PM–7 AM). No reservation required. The best venue for late-night cravings and midday casual eating. Signature items include fresh tuna, octopus tostadas, and the full ceviche menu.
Signature dishes: Fresh tuna fish, Octopus tostadas, Fresh salads, Burgers, Nachos, Variety of fish and fresh seafood ceviche dishes
Coffee, tea, homemade pastries, snacks, baguettes, cookies, continental snack table
Lobby coffee lounge, 24 hours for tea and coffee. Homemade pastries, baguettes, cookies, and a continental snack table. No reservation. The early-morning and mid-afternoon go-to. Not a meal venue but a useful in-between stop.
Signature dishes: Homemade pastries, Selection of coffee and tea, Baguettes, Cookies
International and local long drinks, margaritas, cocktails, premium spirits, light bites
Oceanfront, 9 AM–1 AM. International and local cocktails, long drinks, premium spirits, light bites. Beachwear appropriate during the day; casual elegance expected at night (elegant Bermudas permitted). The most accessible bar throughout the day and a pre-dinner gathering point.
Signature dishes: Creative cocktails
Gourmet, international favorites, local specialties, light options, custom-cooked steaks
24 hours. À la carte menu with gourmet and local options including custom-cooked steaks. $20 USD delivery charge per order — this is a meaningful surcharge for an all-inclusive. Budget for it if in-suite dining is likely to be frequent.
World-class cigars, wines, spirits, hookahs
Open 9 AM–1 AM. Curated selection of cigars, fine wines, and premium spirits. Cigars and hookahs are at additional charge; premium beverages included in the all-inclusive plan. A specialized amenity for cigar enthusiasts — unusual for a resort of this size.