Rating8.1Rating7.0Rating8.2Seventeen dining and drinking venues operate across the combined Ziva/Zilara property, six restaurants and seven bars on the Ziva side alone. Most specialty restaurants are walk-in, but Tempest Table's teppanyaki setup fills up fast — ask about it the moment you check in. The Blind Butcher requires a reservation and carries an extra charge, but guests who skip it consistently report regretting it. El Mercado buffet runs breakfast through dinner and is better than average by all-inclusive standards. Coffee Republic draws long lines between 7:30 and 8am; go earlier or later.
| Restaurant | Meals | Reservations | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24-Hour In-Suite Dining | Included | ||
| Bosque Lounge | Included | ||
| Cocoonz | Included | ||
| Coffee Republic | Included | ||
| El Mercado | Included | ||
| Grog Grotto | Included | ||
| La Zizi | Included | ||
| Moments | Included | ||
| Navigator Grill | Included | ||
| Noodle & Thread | Included | ||
| Premium Private Dining | Additional charge | ||
| Prontoz | Included | ||
| Spiritz | Included | ||
| Tempest Table | Included | ||
| The Blind Butcher | Additional charge | ||
| The Chinola | Included | ||
| Twisted Timbers | Included |
Italian Cuisine
Italian restaurant with a tailor-shop theme. À la carte, included in the rate, dinner only from 6pm to 10:30pm. Smart casual dress. No reservation required, though it can get busy mid-week. Pasta dishes are the core of the menu — the kitchen does homemade-style pasta reasonably well for an all-inclusive setting.
Asian Cuisine / Asian Fusion
Asian fusion restaurant offering three formats in one room: teppanyaki, Mongolian grill, and à la carte. The teppanyaki tables are the main draw and the hardest to get — ask at check-in, not later in your stay. Included in the rate, dinner only from 6pm to 10:30pm, reservation required. Smart casual dress. Walk-in diners can usually access the Mongolian grill side without waiting.
Caribbean Seafood / Grill
Caribbean seafood and grill restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. À la carte, included, dinner from 6:30pm to 10:30pm. No reservation needed. The fish and shellfish dishes, seasoned with local spices, are the most-mentioned items in guest reviews. Also serves burgers if the seafood menu isn't appealing. Smart casual dress.
Signature dishes: Fish and shellfish, Caribbean-spiced burgers
Beachside Restaurant / Healthy Cuisine
Beachfront restaurant with an eating-clean concept — fresh, lighter fare using simple ingredients. Breakfast and lunch are exclusive to Club Level guests; dinner is open to all. No reservation required. Outdoor, beachfront seating. The location is the main draw: it's the only restaurant with a direct beach view. Smart casual dress.
International Buffet
The main international buffet, open from 7am to 10:30pm covering breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Indoor, casual dress, no reservation needed. By all-inclusive standards, guests consistently rate the variety and quality above average — particularly at breakfast. It slows down around peak meal times when staff-served lines back up; arriving 15 minutes before official opening avoids the worst of it.
Caribbean Hotspot / Snacks
Poolside snack bar open 11am to 5pm. Casual, outdoor, included in the rate, no reservation. Serves Caribbean-flavored snacks — useful for keeping kids fueled between the pool and the water park without having to change or sit down for a full meal.
Food Truck / American Comfort
Food truck positioned at the Canapolis Water Park, operating during park hours. Serves burgers, nachos, and hot dogs. Included in the rate. It's the most practical lunch option if your group is spending the day at the water park — the alternative is walking back to the main resort area, which adds 10–15 minutes each way.
Signature dishes: Burgers, Nachos, Hot Dogs
Coffee Shop / Desserts
Coffee shop and dessert spot open from 7am to 11pm. Included in the rate, no reservation needed. Specialty coffees, gourmet popsicles, and ice cream. Lines build between 7:30 and 8am when the breakfast crowd hits — go before 7:30 or wait until after 8 to skip the queue.
Rum Bar
Rum bar styled after a local distillery, open evenings from 5pm to midnight. 18+ only, no reservation needed, included. The Dominican Republic produces some of the better rums in the Caribbean and this bar leans into that — if rum is your drink, this is worth a dedicated visit rather than just a quick stop.
Sports Lounge / Bar
Indoor sports lounge and bar, evenings only. 18+ only, included in the rate, no reservation. A functional spot for catching live sports — the main value is the TV setup and the fact that it's air-conditioned, which the outdoor bars aren't.
Lobby Lounge / Bar
Lobby bar with a wooden bar aesthetic, open 10am to midnight. 18+, included, casual. The main central meeting point in the resort — good for pre-dinner drinks or a nightcap. Serves cocktails and spirits throughout the day.
Lounge / Bar
Club Level exclusive lounge, open 7am to 11pm. Smart casual dress. Offers imported drinks, appetizers, continental breakfast options, table games, and Wi-Fi. The primary perk for Club Level guests looking to avoid crowds — it's notably quieter than Twisted Timbers during peak hours.
Swim-up Bar
Swim-up bar in the main infinity pool, operating 10am to 6pm. Included in the rate, 18+ for alcohol, casual swimwear. The most popular bar on property by volume — gets crowded from midday onward. Earlier in the morning it's easy to grab a seat at the bar; by 1pm it's typically full.
Swim-up Bar (Club Guests)
Swim-up bar exclusively for Club Level guests, operating 10am to 6pm. Included, Club Level access only, casual swimwear. The value here is the quieter atmosphere — it services a much smaller pool than Spiritz, so it rarely has the same wait times or crowd density.
Varied International
Room service around the clock, included in the rate. Menu covers international options across all meal periods including late night. Useful for early departures or late arrivals without having to navigate the resort.
South American Gastronomic Journey
South American tasting menu served inside a space designed to look like a 1950s butcher shop. Five courses structured around earth, air, water, and fire — standout dishes include the bone-in tenderloin malbec and the Josper-grilled sea bass. Not included in the all-inclusive rate; reservation required. Dress code is resort elegant. Ages 12 and up only. The surcharge is the main objection, but guest reviews consistently rate this as the best meal on property.
Signature dishes: Beef Steak Tartar, Pork Arepas, Crispy Oysters, Prawns Carpaccio, Josper Sea Bass, Grilled Octopus, Creole Barbecue, Bone-in Tenderloin Malbec
Custom Gourmet
Arranged through the concierge, at additional cost. Custom gourmet meals in private settings — beachfront or in an oceanfront gazebo. Aimed at anniversaries or honeymoons. Requires advance booking; resort elegant dress. Not included in the all-inclusive rate.