Rating7.8Adults Only
Rating8.8Adults Only
Rating8.6Adults OnlySandals Dunn's River has 12 specialty restaurants on-site plus access to Sandals Ochi through the Stay at 1, Play at 2 program. L'Amande (French) requires advance reservation and evening dress. The Jerk Shack is the most locally authentic option. Hanami and Banyu represent the Japanese dining lineup. Dunn's Rum Club is the standout evening experience — not strictly a restaurant but an essential stop for cocktail and rum culture. Arrive early at Isola Pizzeria (6pm) to avoid long waits.
| Restaurant | Meals | Reservations | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acqua Bar (Swim-up bar) | Included | ||
| Banyu | Included | ||
| BLŪM Café | Included | ||
| Cascata | Included | ||
| Dunn's Rum Club | Included | ||
| Edessa | Included | ||
| Galene | Included | ||
| Greek Bar | Included | ||
| Hanami | Included | ||
| Hanami Bar | Included | ||
| Isola Pizzeria | Included | ||
| L'Amande | Included | ||
| Lapidus Lounge | Included | ||
| Laughing Waters (Swim-up bar) | Included | ||
| Lobby Bar | Included | ||
| Ocarina (Rooftop Bar) | Included | ||
| Plaza Bar | Included | ||
| Room Service | Included | ||
| Saltaire | Included | ||
| The Jerk Shack | Included | ||
| Zuka | Included |
Classic French
French restaurant. The most formal dining experience on the property — reservations required, evening attire policy. Worth booking for a celebratory dinner. The French menu is among the most refined in the Sandals portfolio.
Signature dishes: Onion soup, Beef medallions, Fish
Italian
Mediterranean restaurant. Overlooking the water. Walk-in dining for dinner.
Japanese, Sushi, Teppanyaki
Japanese restaurant with sushi and cooked dishes. Consistently recommended by guests for the quality of the sushi offerings.
Signature dishes: Array of sushi, Sashimi, Teppanyaki menus
Pan-Asian, Asian Fusion
Japanese teppanyaki experience. Reservation recommended for the chef's table format.
Latin American, Latin Fusion, South American
Caribbean-inspired restaurant. One of the more locally flavored dining options.
Signature dishes: Snapper Ceviche (coconut milk, avocado, purple onion, aji amarillo, toasted corn), Shrimp Ceviche (cucumber, avocado, tomato, hot sauce, tajín), Quesadillas, Chuleton ahumado, Apple fig cocada
Greek, Mediterranean-inspired
Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine. Walk-in.
Signature dishes: Ackee & Saltfish, Crunchy Coconut French Toast, Steel cut oatmeal with brown sugar and berry compote, Avocado toast (with optional smoked salmon), Smoothie bowl
International buffet
Seafood restaurant. Fresh fish in an oceanside setting.
Signature dishes: Fresh orange juice, Smoothie bar
Seaside Grill, Island-fresh fare, Elevated Comfort Food
Italian restaurant. Pasta and classic Italian dishes.
Neapolitan Pizza, Italian
Casual pizza venue. Opens at 6pm — arrive at opening to avoid lines. Popular for a quick dinner.
Signature dishes: Jerk Chicken Pizza, Godfather pizza
Caribbean, Jamaican Jerk
Outdoor jerk cooking. The most genuinely Jamaican food option on the property. Don't leave Ocho Rios without eating jerk — this is the accessible way to do it.
Signature dishes: Jerk chicken, Jerk pork, Smoky, spicy dishes straight off the grill, Red Stripe beer
Coffee Shop, Café, Healthy cafe
Coffee shop and café. Good for morning espresso and pastries.
Signature dishes: Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee, Colada (brewed espresso with Demerara sugar), Pastries, Mini passionfruit and mango cakes, Cocoa nib brownies, Jamaican fruit cake, Smoothies, Salads
Rum Bar, Caribbean, Small bites/Snacks
Dedicated rum bar celebrating Jamaica's rum tradition. Curated rum flights, cocktail education, and a menu tied to the island's distilling heritage. Spend at least one evening here — it's the most distinctively Jamaican experience on the property.
Signature dishes: Rum-centric cocktails, Braised Oxtail Slider, Appleton Estate rum
Bar menu
Rooftop bar with views. Good for evening drinks with a view.
Bar menu
Main lobby bar.
Bar menu
Social bar in the main resort plaza.
Bar menu
Bar serving the pool area.
Bar menu
Lounge bar for evening use.
Bar menu
Bar adjacent to the Hanami Japanese restaurant.
Bar menu
Pool swim-up bar. Busy from mid-morning.
Bar menu
Second swim-up bar option.
International (various dishes from the resort's restaurants)
Included room service available.
