Rating8.4
Rating8.0
Rating8.2Seventeen dining and bar venues under 24-hour all-inclusive. Official RIU gastronomy currently highlights St. Ann (main buffet), Kulinarium (gourmet à la carte), Mandalay (Asian buffet), Piacenza (Italian), and the pool restaurant that becomes a steakhouse at dinner (guests know it as Mammee Bay). Book specialty dinner tables on arrival day via the RIU app or reservations desk: Kulinarium, Piacenza, and the steakhouse fill first. Pepe's Food jerk chicken is the must-try lunch. Smart casual at dinner (long trousers for men at specialty rooms). Room service is limited, not 24 hours. Confirm whether Sir Richard and Tushima still operate as named rooms: they appear in older deluxe-wing materials, while Kulinarium is the live gourmet listing.
Restaurant at Hotel Riu Ocho Rios
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Ocho Rios
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Ocho Rios
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Ocho Rios
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Ocho Rios
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Ocho Rios
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Ocho Rios
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Ocho Rios
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Ocho Rios
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Ocho Rios
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Ocho Rios
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Ocho Rios
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Hotel Riu Ocho Rios offers 8 restaurants — 8 included in your stay. Featured venues include Sir Richard, Kulinarium, Tushima, Mandalay and Mammee Bay Steakhouse. The resort also has 8 bars/lounges. See the full restaurant guide below for menus, hours, and reservation details.
Download the RIU app before travel. After check-in, reserve Kulinarium, Piacenza, and Mammee Bay Steakhouse for your first two evenings before tables disappear.
Pepe's Food poolside jerk hut is the most praised lunch stop. Go early midday for the freshest chicken and shorter lines.
Specialty restaurants enforce smart casual: collared shirts and long trousers for men, no beachwear or sleeveless tops. Buffet dinner is slightly more relaxed but still covered shoulders.
Ask the host which gourmet and Japanese rooms are open this week. Sir Richard and Tushima may still appear on older maps while Kulinarium and Mandalay are the current official names.
| Restaurant | Meals | Reservations | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kulinarium | Included | ||
| Mammee Bay Steakhouse | Included | ||
| Mandalay | Included | ||
| Pepe's Food (Jerk Station) | Included | ||
| Piacenza (Piccola Italia) | Included | ||
| Saint Ann (Main Buffet Restaurant) | Included | ||
| Sir Richard | Included | ||
| Tushima | Included |
Gourmet
Historically the deluxe-wing gourmet à la carte. Older RIU materials paired it with exclusive suite access. Current official gastronomy highlights Kulinarium as the gourmet room, so treat Sir Richard as confirm-on-arrival: if open, book it early for a quieter, plated dinner with elegant dress code.
Signature dishes: Seasonal gourmet tasting plates, Chef specials
Gourmet / Contemporary
Official RIU gourmet à la carte for this property: modern technique, careful plating, and a quieter room for a special-night dinner. Priority reservation after check-in. Smart casual with covered shoulders. Dinner only.
Signature dishes: Chef tasting plates, Seasonal fish, Vegetarian plated options
Japanese
Japanese specialty historically tied to deluxe-wing dining. Confirm whether it is operating under this name during your stay. When open: sushi-forward dinner with reservation required and smart-casual dress. Mandalay remains the broader Asian buffet alternative on the official list.
Signature dishes: Sushi selection, Tempura, Miso-glazed fish
Asian
Official Asian buffet dinner: mix Chinese, Japanese, Thai, and other regional stations so you can plate a little of everything. More casual than a teppanyaki show room. Reservation often required in peak weeks. Good family Asian night when Tushima is unavailable.
Signature dishes: Sushi and sashimi station, Stir-fries, Curries
Steakhouse
Pool restaurant by day (continental breakfast) and à la carte steakhouse by night, matching RIU's current "Pool Restaurant" listing. Grilled beef and sides in a quieter evening setting. Reserve on arrival. Named for the bay outside the resort.
Signature dishes: Grilled steaks, Surf and turf, House sides
Italian
Italian specialty with pasta, pizza, and Mediterranean classics. Official RIU lists Piacenza as à la carte Italian. Some meal periods also run lighter Italian service near the lobby. Book dinner early; popular with families who want a familiar specialty night.
Signature dishes: Fresh pasta, Artisan pizza, Tiramisù
International, Jamaican
Main buffet named for St. Ann Parish. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner with live cooking stations, vegetarian options, and themed evenings about three times per week. Reliable fallback when specialty tables are full. Casual by day; smarter attire at dinner.
Signature dishes: Ackee and saltfish (when offered), Carving station, Live omelet station
Jamaican BBQ
Poolside Jamaican jerk hut and the resort's most consistently praised lunch. Fresh jerk chicken, grilled sides, and casual seating near the water. Walk-in and included. Go midday for the best quality and shorter waits.
Signature dishes: Jerk chicken, Grilled corn, Festival bread (when offered)
Bar menu, Snacks
Indoor sports screens with extended hours for drinks and casual snacks. Useful late-night stop when specialty restaurants are closed and room service is limited. Walk-in, casual dress.
Bar menu, Coffee
Lobby bar named for Jamaica's coffee highlands. Best morning coffee stop in the public areas plus evening cocktails. Central meeting point before dinner reservations.
Signature dishes: Cocktails
Bar menu
Second lobby bar named for nearby Dunn's River Falls. Handy overflow when Blue Mountain is crowded. Full all-inclusive drinks menu, walk-in. Included alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks under the all-inclusive plan. Walk-in seating; hours can shift seasonally so confirm on the resort app or at the host desk.
Bar menu
Reggae-themed lounge with the strongest Jamaica branding on the bar circuit. Good for evening drinks and live-music nights. Walk-in, included spirits and cocktails.
Bar menu
Daytime pool bar so you can stay wet and still get drinks. Swimwear acceptable. One of two primary pool drink hubs alongside Rastafari. Included alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks under the all-inclusive plan. Walk-in seating; hours can shift seasonally so confirm on the resort app or at the host desk.
Bar menu
Second poolside bar with swim-up access on busy days. Same included drink package as the rest of the resort. Useful when Reggae is packed. Included alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks under the all-inclusive plan. Walk-in seating; hours can shift seasonally so confirm on the resort app or at the host desk.
Bar menu
Beach bar on Mammee Bay for sand-side drinks and quick refreshers. Closest pour to lounge chairs. Casual beachwear welcome. Included alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks under the all-inclusive plan. Walk-in seating; hours can shift seasonally so confirm on the resort app or at the host desk.
Bar menu
On-site Pacha nightclub with free entry for hotel guests and included drinks during operating hours. Opens late evening. Expect louder music and a younger crowd after dinner shows.
Varied
In-room dining is available but not true 24-hour service at this property. Confirm hours at check-in. For late snacks, Sports Bar is usually more reliable than waiting on limited room-service windows.
