Rating8.2Adults OnlyRating8.3Adults OnlySeven restaurants, six bars, and the Chef's Table (extra charge, reservation required). Five à la carte dinner restaurants, one buffet, one poolside grill. No reservations needed except Chef's Table and Himitsu teppanyaki. Unlimited-Luxury covers all standard venues. Free-flow access to Dreams Vallarta Bay expands options. Coco Café serves 24 hours; late-night pizza, hot dogs, and soup are available there.
| Restaurant | Meals | Reservations | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24-hour Room Service | Included | ||
| Barefoot Grill | Included | ||
| Bordeaux | Included | ||
| Capers | Included | ||
| Chef's Table | Additional charge | ||
| Coco Café | Included | ||
| Desires Music Lounge | Included | ||
| Gohan Sushi Bar | Included | ||
| Himitsu | Included | ||
| Manatees | Included | ||
| Market Cafe | Included | ||
| Oceana | Included | ||
| Preferred Club Bar | Included | ||
| Rendezvous | Included | ||
| Smoothie Bar | Included | ||
| Sugar Reef Bar | Included | ||
| Sweet Bites | Included | ||
| Tamarindo | Included | ||
| The Bay Cafe | Included |
French
French, dinner only 6–11 PM. Classic à la carte format, elegant indoor setting. Casual Elegance dress code. Wine cellar available. No reservation required.
Italian
Italian, dinner only 6–11 PM. The option to do a five-course sommelier-paired meal is the distinguishing feature — ask at check-in about availability. Standard à la carte Italian menu otherwise. No reservation required for regular dining.
Signature dishes: Five-course menu with sommelier (optional)
Fresh Gourmet Seafood
Fresh gourmet seafood, open for both lunch (noon–4:30 PM) and dinner (6:30–10:30 PM). Outdoor, often beachfront setting. Ceviche and fresh catches are the signature. Casual Elegance dress code. One of the more scenic dining spots on property given the outdoor beachside orientation.
Signature dishes: Fresh seafood, Ceviche
Pan-Asian Delicacies, Sushi
Pan-Asian and sushi with teppanyaki tables. Teppanyaki requires reservation and is the main draw — an interactive chef cooking at the table. Standard à la carte sushi and pan-Asian menu available without reservation. Note: teppanyaki tables accommodate children during special hours — confirm with concierge if adults-only ambiance matters for your booking.
Signature dishes: Pan-Asian delicacies, Sushi
Authentic Mexican and Local Favorites (Gourmet style)
Gourmet Mexican and regional dishes, dinner only 6–11 PM. À la carte format. Casual Elegance dress code. The PV location makes the regional cuisine context more meaningful than it would be at a resort farther from Mexican culture.
Signature dishes: Authentic Mexican dishes, Local favorites
International Buffet
International buffet for breakfast (7–11:30 AM), lunch (12:30–4 PM), and dinner (6:30–10:30 PM). Live cooking stations. Lobster, crab, baron of beef, and made-to-order breakfast are the featured items. Vegan and gluten-free options available. The broadest and most inclusive venue for guests with dietary restrictions.
Signature dishes: Fresh lobster and crab, Baron of beef, Creative desserts, Made-to-order breakfast delights, Vegan and gluten-free options
Grilled Specialties, Snacks
Poolside grill, noon–5 PM. Grilled specialties and light snacks. Casual — swim trunks and cover-ups accepted. The low-effort lunch option for pool days.
Signature dishes: Light lunch options
Coffee & Snack Bar
Open 24 hours. Coffee, pastries, salads, sandwiches during daytime. After hours: pizza, hot dogs, cookies, and soup of the day. The only late-night food source on property besides room service.
Signature dishes: Fresh made coffee, Pastries, Salads, Sandwiches, Pizza (late-night), Hot dogs (late-night), Cookies (late-night), Soup of the day (late-night)
Premium Coffee & Pastries
Premium coffee and pastries, 6 AM–11 PM. Earlier opening than Coco Café — useful for pre-activity morning fuel. Signature coffee and fresh-made pastries.
Signature dishes: Signature coffee, Fresh-made pastries
Snack bar
Dessert snack bar, 1–10 PM. Afternoon indulgence option for guests with a sweet tooth who don't want to wait for restaurant dessert courses.
Signature dishes: Desserts
Sushi
Standalone sushi à la carte, 1–9 PM. Rolls and sashimi. Casual Elegance dress code. A lighter option for guests who want sushi without the full Himitsu dining experience.
Signature dishes: Delectable variety of sushi
Smoothies & Milkshakes
Fresh smoothies and milkshakes, 8 AM–noon. Poolside outdoor location. Good for post-morning workout or pre-beach fuel.
Signature dishes: Smoothies, Milkshakes
International, Diverse Menu
Full à la carte international menu delivered to your suite around the clock. Included. Useful for late arrivals and early departures.
Signature dishes: Selections from a 24-hour suite service menu
Lobby Bar, serving premium cocktails
Lobby bar, 10 AM–1 AM. Tequila-forward cocktail menu — Tequila Sunrise, Tequila Sunset, and a Pacific Sunshine that changes daily. Indoor and outdoor seating. Pre-dinner gathering point.
Signature dishes: Tequila Sunrise, Tequila Sunset, Pacific Sunshine (daily changing)
Swim-up Bar, serving top-shelf spirits
Swim-up bar, 10 AM–6:30 PM. Signature cocktails include the Oasis and Mango Tango. In-pool barstool seating with ocean views. The main pool's swim-up service.
Signature dishes: Oasis, Mango Tango
Poolside Bar, serving adult beverages and fruit smoothies
Poolside bar, 11 AM–7 PM. Piña Coladas, Mojitos, and the daily Pacific Sunshine. Next to the main pool area.
Signature dishes: Pina Coladas, Mojitos, Pacific Sunshine (daily changing)
Exclusive Bar, serving top-shelf and premium spirits, finger sandwiches, and appetizers.
Exclusive to Preferred Club guests, 7 AM–11 PM. Top-shelf spirits, premium cocktails, hot and cold hors d'oeuvres in the afternoon, and exquisite desserts in the evening. Functions as a quiet lounge alternative to the main bars.
Signature dishes: Tequilar, Tequila Cream Liqueur
Sports Bar / Nightclub, serving refreshing tropical cocktails
Sports bar and nightclub with nightly DJ, evening to late night. Dance floor. The main after-dinner entertainment venue for guests who stay up late.
Signature dishes: Wide variety of refreshing tropical cocktails
Gourmet, Multi-course experience
Prix fixe multi-course experience in an intimate open-kitchen setting. Extra charge — not included in Unlimited-Luxury. Known dishes: filet mignon with crabmeat, sea scallops with vegetable risotto, lobster bisque, prosciutto-wrapped mozzarella. Requires advance reservation. Book this on arrival day; seats are limited.
Signature dishes: Roasted beets, Prosciutto-wrapped mozzarella, Lobster bisque soup, Filet mignon with crabmeat, Salmon with lemon butter, Sea scallops with vegetable risotto, Desserts from the house bakery