Four specialty restaurants and four bars. All à la carte restaurants require reservations — the front desk typically manages this on check-in day. Lahná's 10-course tasting menu is the priority booking: two seatings per night, adults-only, and it fills consistently. The breakfast buffet at Café Del Mar earns the strongest reviews of any meal period at the resort.
| Restaurant | Meals | Reservations | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24-Hour Room Service | Included | ||
| Aqua Bar | Included | ||
| Café Del Mar | Included | ||
| Gourmet Café | Included | ||
| Lahná | Included | ||
| Lobby Bar (Cielo Bar) | Included | ||
| Luna Lounge | Included | ||
| Madremía | Included | ||
| Momo | Included | ||
| Poolside Pizza | Included | ||
| Smoked Texas Style BBQ | Included | ||
| Trattoria | Included | ||
| Wet Bar | Included |
Yucatecan Signature Cuisine (Mayan inspired)
Adults-only 10-course Mayan tasting menu. Monday–Saturday, two seatings (6pm and 8pm). Smart casual dress. The most distinctive dining experience at any Palace Resorts Riviera Maya property — rooted in Yucatecan ingredients and techniques. Book immediately at check-in. Reservation required, included in rate.
Italian
Italian à la carte, dinner only (6–11pm). The standouts based on guest feedback: Truffle Risotto, Lasagna Bolognese, and the Pasta alla Ruota tableside preparation. Formal dress code — long pants required. Reservation required, included.
Signature dishes: Caprese Salad, Burrata and Prosciutto, Truffle Risotto, Lasagna Bolognese, Pasta alla Ruota, Bistecca alla Fiorentina
Latin American
Latin American à la carte dinner, then adults-only mixology bar after 10pm. The Short Rib Bao Buns and Fish Tacos are the most-cited dishes. After 10pm this becomes one of the livelier adult spots on property. Smart casual dress. Reservation required for dinner, included.
Signature dishes: Fish and Chicken Tacos, Short Rib Bao Buns, Smooth Filets, Olive Oil Ice Cream, Yuzu Ice Cream
Asian (Sushi, Teppanyaki, Shabu-Shabu)
Asian: sushi, teppanyaki, and Shabu-Shabu — three formats under one roof. The teppanyaki tables are the draw for most guests. Casual dress. Reservation required, included.
International, Mexican
Main buffet restaurant, 7am–11pm. Breakfast buffet receives the strongest reviews — well above what most all-inclusives manage for morning service. Dinner shifts to Mexican buffet with à la carte options, including made-to-order tacos. No reservation needed.
Signature dishes: Hearty International Buffet Dishes, Traditional Mexican Fare, Made-to-order Tacos
BBQ
Casual outdoor BBQ, dinner only (6:30–10pm). No dress code. Walk-in, included. A low-key alternative to the reservation-required venues.
Coffee, Pastries, Sweet Treats
Coffee shop 7am–10pm. Coffees, pastries, sweet treats. The best option for breakfast before the main buffet or an afternoon break.
Cocktails, Beverages, Thai Hors d'oeuvres
Evening bar with Thai-style hors d'oeuvres and cocktails. 6pm–1am, smart casual. One of the quieter drinking spots — good pre-dinner option.
Cocktails, Beverages
11am–1am. Central social hub. Included drinks.
Bar Service, Mexican Snacks, Vegan Snacks, Gourmet Pizza
Swim-up and poolside bar, 10am–10pm. Serves Mexican and vegan snacks plus gourmet pizza at dinner. The most practical daytime food option poolside.
Signature dishes: Mexican Snacks, Vegan Snacks, Gourmet Pizza
Cocktails, Beverages
Swim-up bar, 11am–7pm. Included beverages.
Pizza
Poolside, 11:30am–10pm. Walk-in, included. Fresh pizza without moving from the pool area.
International, varied menu
Included. Full menu around the clock — particularly useful if arriving late from the airport.
