Rating8.2Rating8.1Seven dining venues for 310 guests means you'll rarely wait for a table. Six specialty à la carte restaurants rotate their open nights; the main buffet Bella Vista operates three meals daily. All restaurants are adults-only. 24-hour gourmet room service is included.
JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar offers 12 restaurants — 12 included in your stay. Featured venues include L'Atelier, Haiku, Tony's, Venecia and Legado. See the full restaurant guide below for menus, hours, and reservation details.
| Restaurant | Meals | Reservations | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Vista | Included | ||
| El Mirador Lobby Bar | Included | ||
| Ember | Included | ||
| Haiku | Included | ||
| Health Bar | Included | ||
| L'Atelier | Included | ||
| La Perlita Aqua Bar | Included | ||
| Legado | Included | ||
| Rhapsody Bar | Included | ||
| Room Service | Included | ||
| Tony's | Included | ||
| Venecia | Included |
French / Gourmet
The most formal restaurant on property. Five-course French gourmet menu in a candlelit room with ocean views. Open 6:30–10 PM. Dress code enforces long pants and dress shoes for men. Signature dishes include rack of lamb with port reduction, duck confit, and deconstructed Sachertorte. Walk-in policy — no advance reservation required.
Signature dishes: Raw oysters, Tuna tartare, Fresh coconut salad, White wine rack of lamb with port reduction, Duck confit, Shrimp and leek millefeuille, Pistachio coulant, Deconstructed Sachertorte
Japanese / Nikkei Fusion (Sushi, Teppanyaki)
Japanese and Nikkei fusion with six teppanyaki tables where chefs cook at your table. Sashimi, maki, nigiri, and salmon teriyaki on the à la carte side. Reservation required. Casual elegance dress code — long pants for men. The theatrical element makes this a popular choice for anniversaries.
Signature dishes: Sashimi, Maki rolls, Sushi balls, Nigiri, Salmon teriyaki, Duck confit
Surf & Turf / Steakhouse (American & Canadian)
Surf and turf steakhouse drawing on American and Canadian recipes. Prime Angus cuts, Canadian lobster, Alaskan crab, and beef and shrimp skewers. Open 6:30–10 PM. Casual elegance dress required. Walk-in welcome.
Signature dishes: Angus steak cuts, Seafood platter, Canadian lobster, Alaskan crab, Beef and shrimp skewers, Grilled salmon with bay leaf mash, Angus beef sirloin in Porto wine sauce
Italian
Italian à la carte with handcrafted pastas, roasted tomato soup, shrimp risotto, and beef lasagna. Receives mixed reviews relative to the other specialty restaurants — some guests find the execution inconsistent. Dress: casual elegance. No advance reservation needed.
Signature dishes: Homemade pastas, Roasted tomato soup, Beef carpaccio, Shrimp risotto, Tomato rigatoni, Beef lasagna, Limoncello cream, Tartuffe
Mexican
Mexican à la carte specializing in regional classics — cochinita pibil, tacos, steaks with regional preparations. Casual elegance dress. Hours vary; confirm with your butler.
Signature dishes: Pibil, Steaks, Tacos
Seafood / Mediterranean (Dinner) & International Buffet (Breakfast & Lunch)
All-purpose restaurant operating breakfast and lunch as an international buffet with ocean views, transitioning to a seafood and Mediterranean à la carte with a raw bar cevichería for dinner. Lobster appears on the lunch à la carte menu. Operated daily across all meal periods.
Signature dishes: Lobster (lunch à la carte), Mediterranean dishes
International Buffet
The main buffet, open breakfast, lunch, and themed dinners nightly. Often cited as one of the best all-inclusive buffets in Mexico — crab legs, razor clams, tuna tataki, prime rib, and entire salmon sides appear regularly. Pool and ocean views from the dining room. Casual elegance required for dinner.
Signature dishes: Crab legs, Razor clams, Tuna tataki, Prime rib, Entire sides of salmon, Various seafood dishes (themed nights)
Bar menu, Coffee, Snacks
Open 7 AM to 1 AM. Caipirinhas, tequilas, mezcals, and cappuccinos in a chic lobby setting. One of the most popular gathering spots on property in the evenings.
Signature dishes: Caipirinhas, Various tequilas and mezcals, Cappuccinos
Bar menu
Evening cocktail bar with top-shelf liquors. Known for well-crafted cocktails. Evening dress code applies.
Signature dishes: Excellent cocktails made with top-shelf liquors
Bar menu
Swim-up bar in the main saltwater pool. Open 9 AM to 7 PM. Cocktails and refreshments without leaving the water.
Fresh juices and smoothies
Located in the spa pool area. Fresh juices and smoothies 8 AM to 6 PM. Included. One of the quieter spots on property.
Signature dishes: Fresh juices, Smoothies
Gourmet menu, International
24-hour gourmet à la carte service included in your rate. Full menu available around the clock. Your butler can handle ordering and setup.