Rating8.4
Rating8.0
Rating8.1Adults OnlyNine restaurants and ten bars, with the 24-hour all-inclusive covering nearly everything. Two Kulinarium gourmet venues, a steakhouse, Spanish, Asian, Italian, and Indian restaurants round out the specialty options — most are buffet or buffet-plus-à-la-carte rather than pure à la carte. No advance reservations required for most venues, but the Steak House books fast — ask at check-in. The beach Jerk Station (11am–4pm) is the highlight of the food program.
Restaurant at Hotel Riu Republica
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Republica
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Republica
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Republica
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Republica
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Republica
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Republica
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Republica
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Republica
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Republica
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Republica
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Republica
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Republica
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Republica
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Republica
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Republica
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Republica
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Republica
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Republica
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Republica
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Republica
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Republica
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Republica
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Republica
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Republica
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Republica
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Republica
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Republica
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Republica
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Republica
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Republica
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Republica
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| Restaurant | Meals | Reservations | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Country | Included | ||
| Aquamar | Included | ||
| Coco's Bar | Included | ||
| Jerk Station | Included | ||
| Kaori | Included | ||
| Kulinarium East | Included | ||
| Kulinarium West | Included | ||
| La Altagracia | Included | ||
| La Güira | Included | ||
| La Ola | Included | ||
| Latino | Included | ||
| Macao Bar | Included | ||
| Mangú | Included | ||
| Olé | Included | ||
| Pacha | Included | ||
| Plaza Bar | Included | ||
| Romantic Open-Air Dinner | Additional charge | ||
| Saona | Included | ||
| Sports Bar | Included | ||
| Steak House | Included | ||
| Taj Mahal | Included | ||
| Tarantella | Included |
Gourmet
Gourmet à la carte, dinner only. Elegant indoor setting with long-trouser dress code for men. One of two Kulinarium venues on property — having a second means easier access than at single-Kulinarium properties. No reservations required; first-come basis.
Gourmet
Second gourmet à la carte dinner venue, identical concept and format to Kulinarium East. Useful backup if East is full when you arrive. Same dress code applies.
Steakhouse / Grill
Grilled meats à la carte on a poolside outdoor terrace. The most popular specialty restaurant — reservations strongly advised. Ask at check-in before unpacking. The beef cuts get consistently good marks in guest reviews.
Spanish
Spanish restaurant with à la carte mains and a buffet for starters and desserts. Indoor, dinner only. Good option on nights when the steakhouse is fully committed.
American
Classic comfort food — burgers, wings, hot dogs, nachos — served à la carte for lunch and dinner. Useful for avoiding the main buffet at lunchtime. More relaxed atmosphere than the specialty dinner restaurants.
Asian
Asian themed buffet for dinner. Guests consistently rate it as one of the better specialty buffets on property — the variety of Eastern dishes is genuine rather than generic.
Italian
Italian dinner buffet with pasta, pizza, and classic sides. Casual and family-style, good for groups who can't agree on a single cuisine.
Indian
Indian dinner buffet. The spice level is moderate to accommodate a broad international crowd — guests with high heat tolerance should request extra condiments. Worth trying at least once.
International Buffet / Regional Cuisine
Main international buffet for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with live cooking stations. Breakfast is the strongest meal. Dinner is the most commonly criticized for temperature and quality. Covered shoulders for men at dinner.
International Buffet (Breakfast/Lunch), Steakhouse (Dinner)
Serves as an international buffet at breakfast and lunch, then converts to a steakhouse à la carte for dinner. Useful alternative if the main Steak House is full.
Caribbean BBQ / Jerk
Beach barbecue station, open 11am–4pm daily. Jerk chicken consistently rated the best food on the entire property. Outdoor, casual dress, walk-up only. Make this a daily lunch ritual.
Signature dishes: Jerk Chicken
Bar Service / Snacks
Open 24 hours with self-serve hot dogs, burgers, and nachos. The best option for late-night food after Pacha closes. Multiple screens for live sports.
Bar Service
24-hour lobby bar. Full range of included spirits. Good meeting point before dinner or after arriving from off-property excursions.
Bar Service
24-hour lounge bar with terrace. Quieter than the pool bars — good for afternoon drinks without the full sun.
Bar Service
On-site nightclub, included admission and drinks, open six nights a week. The centerpiece of the evening program. Opens around 10pm, peak activity midnight to 2am.
Bar Service
Poolside and plaza bar with a stage. Doubles as the main entertainment area during day programming. Swim-up and dry seating available.
Bar Service
Evening bar near the theatre area. Good pre-show position for drinks before the nightly entertainment.
Bar Service
Party pool swim-up bar — the loudest, most social bar on property during Riu Pool Party events.
Bar Service
Second swim-up pool bar. Slightly calmer than Aquamar on non-party days.
Bar Service
Beach bar directly on Arena Gorda. Covered seating, beach service. Good position to watch water sports activity.
Bar Service
General hotel bar, daytime and evening. Casual positioning near resort interior.
Special Dining / Romantic
Private beachfront dinner for two at extra charge. Requires advance reservation. Better suited for anniversaries and honeymoon nights than a standard evening.
