Rating8.4
Rating8.0
Rating8.1Adults OnlyThirteen venues cover the day from a beachfront jerk station at lunch through four formal à la carte options at dinner, with a 24-hour patisserie and Lounge 24 handling late-night cravings. All à la carte restaurants require reservations and enforce a dress code — long trousers for men at dinner. The Jerk Station is the one not to miss: it operates six days a week on the beach and serves authentic charcoal-grilled jerk chicken that outperforms any buffet option.
Restaurant at Hotel Riu Palace Tropical Bay
Courtesy of RIU Hotels & Resorts
Restaurant at Hotel Riu Palace Tropical Bay
Courtesy of RIU Hotels & Resorts
Restaurant at Hotel Riu Palace Tropical Bay
Courtesy of RIU Hotels & Resorts
Restaurant at Hotel Riu Palace Tropical Bay
Courtesy of RIU Hotels & Resorts
| Restaurant | Meals | Reservations | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloody Bay Steakhouse | Included | ||
| Capuchino Patisserie & Ice Cream Parlor | Included | ||
| Daiquiri Lobby Bar | Included | ||
| Hakuchi | Included | ||
| Jerk Station | Included | ||
| Krystal | Included | ||
| Lounge 24 Bar | Included | ||
| Negril Restaurant | Included | ||
| Plaza Bar | Included | ||
| Reggae Lounge Bar | Included | ||
| Rimini | Included | ||
| Room Service | Included | ||
| The Sun Swim Up Bar | Included |
Fusion
Fusion à la carte dinner venue with a formal dress code. The menu changes seasonally and blends Latin, Asian, and European techniques. Execution can be inconsistent — worth booking for the setting, but not the most reliable kitchen on property.
Japanese/Asian Inspired
Japanese-inspired à la carte restaurant that's generally the best-reviewed specialty option here. Signature dishes include sushi platters, tuna tartar with ponzu, shiitake-crusted steak with yakisoba, and mochi desserts. Book this one first — spots fill quickly.
Signature dishes: Assorted Sushi Platter, Tuna Tartar with Avocado, Cucumber and Ponzu, Shiitake-Crusted Steak, Yakisoba, Vegetables and Sesame, Sweet & Sour Pork with Pineapple, Bell Peppers and Rice, Mochis, Sake
Italian
Doubles as a casual pizza-and-pasta buffet at lunch, then converts to a formal Italian à la carte at dinner with a generous starter buffet. Solid for a midday meal; dinner service can run slow during peak occupancy.
Signature dishes: Pizzas, Pastas, Salads
Grill, Steakhouse
Poolside lunch buffet with live cooking, then transitions to a proper à la carte steakhouse for dinner. Grilled meats are the focus — skip the sides and go straight for whatever cut is on the board that night.
Signature dishes: Grilled favorites
International and Local Specialties
Main buffet covering breakfast through dinner with live cooking stations and themed nights. Breakfast quality is consistently praised. Dinner dress code requires sleeved shirts — no sleeveless T-shirts.
Signature dishes: International and local specialties, Themed buffets, Fruits, Juices, Cava (breakfast)
Traditional Jamaican Barbecue
Beachfront casual lunch spot operating six days per week. Traditional charcoal-grilled jerk chicken is the draw. No reservation, no dress code, eat in your swimsuit — one of the highlights of a stay here.
Signature dishes: Traditional Jamaican barbecue
Patisserie, Ice Cream, Coffee
Open 10am–6pm, serving pastries, ice cream, and coffee. Air-conditioned inside or terrace seating. Good for a mid-afternoon break between beach and dinner.
Snacks and Drinks
Round-the-clock snacks and drinks. Notably serves pizzas and pastas late night when other venues have closed. Not a proper restaurant but useful if you arrive late or crave something at 2am.
Signature dishes: Pizzas, Pastas, Salads
Drinks
Evening and night bar open until midnight, serving a full drinks menu in a lounge setting. Casual enough for a nightcap, with occasional live background music.
Drinks and Snacks
Central evening bar open 6pm–midnight. Good pre-dinner meeting point for groups. Light snacks available.
Drinks
Lobby-level bar open 10am–10pm. Convenient for a drink before or after excursions.
Drinks, Cocktails
Poolside swim-up bar operating 10am–5pm. The piña coladas and strawberry margaritas are the standards here. Gets crowded from noon onward.
Signature dishes: Pina coladas, Strawberry margaritas
Various
24-hour room service included in the all-inclusive rate. Covers a rotating menu and is particularly useful for early departures or late arrivals.
