Rating8.2Rating8.1Twelve venues: five specialty à la carte restaurants (three requiring reservations: Samurai, Jambalaya, and the Uncle Tony's steakhouse dinner), the main Little River Buffet, a beach jerk hut, and six bars including the Jamrock sports bar and Fiction Nightclub. The Samurai is the most in-demand — book it at check-in along with your other reservation slots. Dress code for specialty restaurants: collared shirt and long pants for men.
| Restaurant | Meals | Reservations | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Mountain Lobby Bar | Included | ||
| Calypso Theater Bar | Included | ||
| Chill Out Snack Bar / Chill Out Beach Grill | Included | ||
| Deep Blue Pool Bar | Included | ||
| Fiction Nightclub | Included | ||
| Happy Cones Ice Cream Shop | Included | ||
| Jambalaya | Included | ||
| Jamrock Sports Bar | Included | ||
| Little River Buffet | Included | ||
| One Love Jerk Hut | Included | ||
| Room Service | Included | ||
| Samurai | Included | ||
| Uncle Tony's | Included |
Cajun
Cajun à la carte, dinner only (6:30–9:30 PM, four seatings). Distinctive in the Iberostar portfolio — Cajun cuisine with French and African culinary roots is an unusual specialty for a Jamaica resort. Reservation required. Smart formal dress. The bayou-style dishes are the reason to come here rather than the safer Japanese or steakhouse options.
Signature dishes: Distinctive bayou dishes
Japanese
Japanese, dinner (6–8:30 PM, two seatings). Sushi, sashimi, maki, gyoza, and teppanyaki show cooking. Consistently the most praised restaurant in guest reviews — the teppanyaki table is the draw. Two seatings means limited availability; book this first at check-in. Reservation required, formal dress.
Signature dishes: Rolls, Maki, Gyoza, Teppanyaki (meat, fish, vegetable), Sushi, Sashimi, Dessert tasting
Grill, Steakhouse, International, Jamaican
International buffet for lunch (11:30 AM–4 PM with snack period until 6 PM), then transforms to an à la carte steakhouse for dinner (7–9 PM). The steakhouse dinner is the better use of the venue — grilled prime cuts in a more formal setting. Reservation required for dinner. Smart casual for lunch, formal for dinner.
Signature dishes: Choicest cuts of meat, grilled to perfection
International, Jamaican
Main buffet, all three meals (7–11 AM breakfast, 1–3 PM lunch, 6:30–10 PM dinner). International and Jamaican selection with live show cooking stations. Indoor and outdoor terrace. The consistent fallback when specialty reservations aren't available. Smart casual (t-shirts with sleeves, no swimwear).
Signature dishes: Wide variety of international and Jamaican dishes, Show cooking
Jamaican Jerk
Outdoor, midday. Jamaican jerk chicken and pork cooked with local spices using traditional methods. The most distinctly Jamaican dining experience on the property. Included, no reservation, casual. Worth visiting at least once even if you don't typically seek out spiced food — the authentic preparation is noticeably different from jerk served at hotel buffets.
Signature dishes: Jamaican Jerk chicken, Jamaican Jerk pork
Snacks, Quick Bites
Beach-side, noon–6 PM. Burgers, hot dogs, and casual snacks. Convenient for staying at the beach through the afternoon without returning to the main building.
Signature dishes: Hamburgers, Hot dogs
Ice Cream
Open 3–10 PM. Soft serve and various flavors. Popular with families as an after-beach treat.
Signature dishes: Creamiest soft serve, Wide range of flavors
Drinks
18+, opens around 10:30–11 PM and runs until 2–3 AM. Full bar, dance floor. The late-night option for adults who want to extend the evening after the shows.
Drinks
9 AM–1 AM, indoor. International cocktails, local Jamaican drinks, and coffee. The central hub for pre-dinner drinks and late-evening socializing.
Signature dishes: International cocktails, Local favorites, Coffees
Drinks
Swim-up and poolside, 9 AM–6 PM. Cocktails and beverages throughout the day.
Drinks
Evening, aligned with show times. Drinks during the nightly entertainment program.
Drinks
Sports viewing venue, evening and late night. Local and international sports on screen.
International, Jamaican
11 AM–11 PM. Included in AI rate. Burgers, sandwiches, pasta, pizza, and fries. Useful for the afternoon when the pools are closed or guests want to avoid peak-hour venues.
Signature dishes: Burgers, Sandwiches, Pasta dishes, Club sandwiches, Pizza, Fries