Rating8.4
Rating8.0
Rating8.1Adults OnlySeven restaurants and multiple bars under the 24-hour all-inclusive program. The Sports Bar and room service handle late-night hunger. A la carte restaurants require reservations — book on arrival. The Kulinarium main buffet handles most meals for most guests.
Restaurant at Hotel Riu Bambu
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Bambu
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Bambu
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Bambu
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Bambu
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Bambu
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Bambu
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Bambu
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Bambu
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Bambu
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Bambu
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Bambu
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Bambu
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Bambu
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Bambu
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Bambu
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Bambu
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Bambu
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Bambu
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Bambu
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| Restaurant | Meals | Reservations | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azúcar | Included | ||
| Blue | Included | ||
| Colonial | Included | ||
| Hibachi | Included | ||
| Kulinarium | Included | ||
| La Plaza | Included | ||
| Mama Juana | Included | ||
| Olé | Included | ||
| Palm Beach | Included | ||
| Room Service | Included | ||
| San Angelo | Included | ||
| Sports Bar | Included | ||
| Surfin' | Included | ||
| The Sand | Included |
Specialty / Gourmet
The main international buffet restaurant. Stations covering Dominican, international, and live cooking. Open for all three meals. The most active dining venue on the property — breakfast here is the most positive-reviewed meal period.
Steakhouse
Beachfront restaurant serving seafood and light preparations with Arena Gorda Beach views. The casual beach-day dining option.
Signature dishes: Finest cuts of meat
Spanish
Spanish and international a la carte with a wider menu than the Riu brand's Canary Islands version of the same name. A step up from the buffet for dinner.
Italian
Italian a la carte with pasta, pizza, and Italian wine. Family-accessible and comfortable.
Asian
Teppanyaki-style Japanese restaurant with live show cooking. Chefs prepare dishes tableside on the hibachi grill. The most entertaining dining format on the property and the reservation to secure first.
Signature dishes: Teppanyaki-style cooked dishes
International Buffet
Dominican cuisine — the local food option in a resort that could easily serve only international standards. Sancocho, fresh fish preparations, and regional Dominican recipes.
Mexican / Casual American
Named for the Dominican herbal spirit infusion. Themed bar and restaurant celebrating Dominican culture.
Signature dishes: Traditional Mexican dishes (dinner), Pizza, Hot dogs, Burgers, Chicken wings, French fries (lunch)
Sports Bar / American
24-hour bar with food service, screens for sports events, and late-night availability. The only dining option between midnight and early breakfast — practically essential for late arrivals.
Signature dishes: Pizza, Hot dogs, Burgers, Chicken wings, French fries, Presidente beer
Lounge Bar
Named for sugar — the Dominican Republic's historic crop. Bar with cocktails and an ambiance drawing on Dominican heritage.
Bar
Central plaza bar for general socializing and drinks.
Poolside Bar
Pool bar for swim-up and poolside drink service.
Poolside Bar
Bar with a beach-facing position.
Poolside Bar
Beachfront bar with sand-floor casual atmosphere.
International
Available for in-room dining outside restaurant hours.
