Riviera Maya, south of Cancun Airport, Mexico
Rating7.8
Rating8.715 dining and drinking options across the Gourmet Inclusive® program. Tavola (upscale Italian steakhouse, surcharge) is the premium reservation; Piazza (Italian pizza) is included and gets character visits from the Ninja Turtles. The Pajama Jam character breakfast at Nick Bistro is extra cost and requires booking. Aqua Bite in the water park keeps families from having to change for lunch.
| Restaurant | Meals | Reservations | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24-Hour Room Service | Included | ||
| Aqua Bite | Included | ||
| Bikini Bottom Bar | Included | ||
| Cabana Service at Aqua Nick | Additional charge | ||
| Cosmo's | Included | ||
| Good Burger | Included | ||
| Le Spatula | Included | ||
| Leaf Lounge Coffee | Included | ||
| Nick Bistro | Additional charge | ||
| Piazza | Included | ||
| Sky Lounge | Included | ||
| Snick Lounge | Included | ||
| Tavola | Additional charge | ||
| Wanda's | Included | ||
| Yacht Club | Included |
Italian Dining
Italian family restaurant with transparent pizza ovens. Artisanal flatbreads, fresh pizzas, and salads. Ninja Turtles make surprise visits — the character interaction is included, unlike the dedicated character dining. Reservation required, included in rate.
Signature dishes: Flavorful family-style dishes, Fresh pizzas, Salads, Flatbreads
World Cuisine Buffet
World cuisine buffet with interactive open kitchens, taco station, fresh crepes for kids, sushi-grade meats, and BBQ ribs. Not open daily — check the resort app. No reservation needed.
Signature dishes: Sushi-grade meat, Taco maker, Fresh crepes for kids, BBQ ribs, Salad bar, Charcuterie area
American Burgers
American burger joint, lunch and dinner. Inventive burgers in a Nick-themed diner atmosphere. No reservation needed. A reliable fallback for kids who don't want the specialty restaurant rotation.
Signature dishes: Gourmet burgers inspired by the movie
Market Dining Buffet
SpongeBob-inspired buffet for all three meal periods. Live cooking stations and made-to-order crepes. The unique touch is that dessert is available before the main course — a kid-pleasing format. No reservation needed.
Signature dishes: Made-to-order crepes with various toppings, Dessert before the main course options
Wellness Bar & Casual Lunch
Beachside/poolside bar and casual lunch. Tacos, shrimp cocktail, Caribbean ribs, and adult snowcone beverages. Closes at 6 PM. Walk-in.
Signature dishes: Shrimp cocktail, Caribbean ribs, Adult snowcone beverages, Tacos
Sports Lounge & Snacks
90s Nickelodeon game room and sports lounge. Big Orange Couch, live music, drinks and snacks. Evening only. Good for families with older kids who want a lively space after dinner.
Swim-up Bar
Swim-up bar in the main pool area. Included. Standard poolside drinks during pool hours.
Swim-up Bar
Second swim-up bar for guests in the second pool zone. Included.
Urban Food Favorites & Snacks
Casual grab-and-go spots inside the water park. Urban food favorites and snacks during park hours. Saves families from having to leave Aqua Nick for meals.
Cocktail Bar
5th-floor cocktail bar with views, 6 PM–11:30 PM (closed Fridays). Smart casual. No reservation. The quietest adult evening option on property.
Signature dishes: Unique cocktails
Coffee Shop
6th-floor coffee bar, 7–11:30 AM. Matcha tea is the signature offering alongside premium coffees. Included.
Signature dishes: Matcha tea
Gourmet In-Suite Dining
Full à la carte menu included. Useful for early breakfasts before the water park opens or late-night meals after evening shows.
Upscale Italian Steak & Seafood
The resort's premium dining room — upscale Italian steak and seafood with surcharge. Resort Elegant dress code. Reservation required. Prime cuts of steak and seafood selections. The choice for a parents-only evening dinner.
Signature dishes: Gourmet appetizers, Choice cuts of steak, Selections from the sea, Unique cocktails
Family-Friendly Buffet & Character Dining
The character dining venue. Pajama Jam character breakfast (extra cost, Mon/Tue/Wed/Fri/Sat 8:30–10:30 AM, reservation required) is the headliner. Lunch buffet with taco maker overlooking the water park is included. Book the Pajama Jam on check-in day.
Signature dishes: Taco maker with chicken, beef, steak, and pork tacos (lunch buffet)
Upgraded Food & Beverage Service
Private cabana rental in the water park with a personal pool butler and upgraded menu. Extra cost, reservation required. Worth considering for families planning full-day water park sessions.