Rating8.2Rating8.4Eight restaurants and six bars, with specialty a la carte venues requiring reservations. The venue list overlaps significantly with the adjacent Iberostar complex, giving guests access to a broader dining ecosystem. Book specialty restaurants at check-in — the French gourmet, steakhouse, and Japanese options fill quickly. The Star Café operates 24 hours for snacks and coffee.
Iberostar Waves Punta Cana offers 19 restaurants — 19 included in your stay. Featured venues include Bistró La Coupole, Brave Steakhouse, Kabuki Japanese Restaurant, Il Forno Italian Restaurant and El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant. See the full restaurant guide below for menus, hours, and reservation details.
| Restaurant | Meals | Reservations | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bistró La Coupole | Included | ||
| Brave Steakhouse | Included | ||
| Cool Wagon bar | Included | ||
| DC-6 Night Club | Included | ||
| El Botey bar and ice cream parlor | Included | ||
| El Cayuco Lobby Bar | Included | ||
| El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant | Included | ||
| Hatuey Pool Bar | Included | ||
| Il Forno Italian Restaurant | Included | ||
| Jambalaya | Included | ||
| Kabuki Japanese Restaurant | Included | ||
| La Dorada Greek Restaurant | Included | ||
| Los Bohios Rotisserie Restaurant | Included | ||
| Los Haitises Buffet Restaurant | Included | ||
| Room Service | Included | ||
| Siboney Beach Bar | Included | ||
| Star Café | Included | ||
| Star Rock American Restaurant | Included | ||
| Theater Bar | Included |
French Gourmet
Adults-only French gourmet dining. Escargots in garlic butter, shrimp thermidor. Reservation required, smart casual dress. The most elevated dinner on the resort — worth booking for at least one evening.
Signature dishes: Escargots in garlic and parsley butter sauce, Shrimp Thermidor
Steakhouse
Angus New York strip steak as the headline dish. A la carte with salad bar and sides. Smart-casual dress required. Reservation essential.
Signature dishes: Angus New York strip steak, Array of salads, sauces, and sides
Japanese, Teppanyaki, Sushi
Teppanyaki cooking and sushi bar. Lively, interactive dining — good for families with older kids. Reservation required.
Signature dishes: Maki rolls, Nigiri, Meat and fish from Teppanyaki grill
Italian
Traditional Italian pizza and pasta, indoor setting. Reservation required.
Signature dishes: Traditional Italian pizza, Pasta dishes, Fish and meat entrees
Mexican
Tableside guacamole preparation is the signature element. Reservation required.
Signature dishes: Guacamole prepared tableside, Authentic Mexican flavors
Greek, Mediterranean, Seafood
Seafood and Greek dishes: dolmades, taramosalata, sea bream in salt crust. Ceviche buffet available. Reservation required.
Signature dishes: Dolmades, Taramosalata, Sea bream in a salt crust, Seafood stew
Cajun and Afro-American
Cajun and Afro-American cuisine — Gumbo ya-ya and jambalaya are the signature dishes. Family-style service. Reservation required.
Signature dishes: Gumbo ya-ya, Jambalaya
International (Breakfast/Lunch Buffet), Steakhouse (Dinner)
Casual poolside and beachside setting. Operates as a breakfast and lunch buffet, transforms to an a la carte steakhouse for dinner. Reservation required for dinner only.
Signature dishes: Wide variety of grilled meats
American
American comfort food menu, smart-casual dress for dinner. Walk-ins reportedly possible — one of the specialty venues that doesn't always require a reservation.
Signature dishes: Best hamburger
International, Buffet
Main buffet for all three meals. Broad international spread. The default option when specialty restaurant reservations aren't available.
Signature dishes: Global fares, Themed nightly menus
Coffee shop, snacks
24-hour café for coffee and light snacks.
Bar, drinks, fresh juice
Beachside bar included in the all-inclusive.
Bar, ice cream
Casual bar with ice cream service.
Signature dishes: Ice cream
Bar, drinks
Poolside bar during the day.
Bar, drinks
Mobile bar station around the resort.
Nightclub, bar service
On-site nightclub for late-night entertainment.
Bar, drinks
Lobby bar for cocktails and evening socializing.
Bar, drinks
Bar adjacent to the entertainment venue.
International, various
Available on request. Confirm hours at check-in.