Rating7.2Rating6.3Rating7.8Four restaurants and four bars — no reservations required anywhere. Da Mario (Italian) and Tiki Taco (Mexican, adults-only) are the strongest specialty options for dinner. Seaside Grill serves lunch and dinner outdoors with ocean views. World Café buffet covers all meals but draws mixed reviews for quality. Barefoot Grill on a pool island is a fun lunch option. Coco Cafe handles coffees and snacks around the clock.
| Restaurant | Meals | Reservations | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barefoot Grill | Included | ||
| Barracuda | Included | ||
| Coco Cafe | Included | ||
| Da Mario | Included | ||
| Manatees | Included | ||
| Rendezvous | Included | ||
| Room Service | Additional charge | ||
| Seaside Grill | Included | ||
| Sunny's Kids Bar | Included | ||
| The Snack Machine | Included | ||
| Tiki Taco | Included | ||
| Veranda | Included | ||
| World Café | Included |
Italian
Italian à la carte, dinner only (6 PM–11 PM). Open to guests 8 and older — not strictly adults-only. Classic pasta, risotto, wood-fired pizza, and artisanal desserts. Smart casual dress. The most consistently praised restaurant on property.
Signature dishes: Classic pasta, Risotto, Wood-fired pizza, Artisanal desserts
Mexican
Mexican à la carte, dinner only (6 PM–11 PM), adults-only. Authentic Mexican menu with regional flavors and fruit desserts. The adults-only designation gives it a quieter atmosphere than Da Mario.
Signature dishes: Authentic Mexican favorites, Fruit desserts
Grilled À la carte, International
Open-air oceanfront restaurant, lunch (1 PM–4 PM) and dinner (6:30 PM–11 PM). Grilled international items with Banderas Bay views. The best setting on property for a meal — casual resort wear, walk-in.
Signature dishes: Freshly grilled dishes, Casual favorites
International Buffet
Main international buffet, all three meals. Open indoor/outdoor. The most common source of negative food reviews — dishes reported cold, variety limited, quality inconsistent. Best used for breakfast; try specialty restaurants for dinner.
Signature dishes: Wide variety of global delicacies
Grilled Snacks
Grilled snacks from noon to 4 PM, uniquely positioned on a small island in the center of the pool. The most unusual dining setup on property — more of a conversation piece than a destination meal, but convenient for pool days.
Signature dishes: Casual fair
Snack Grill, Casual Fair
Food truck near the pool serving daytime snacks and kid-friendly items. Walk-in, casual, useful for keeping kids fueled between activities.
Signature dishes: Quick, satisfying bites, Kid favorites
Café, Coffee and Pastries
Open 24 hours. Coffees, teas, pastries, and light snacks. The only food option after 11 PM.
Signature dishes: Freshly brewed coffee, Tea, Pastries, Light snacks
Bar
Lobby bar, 10 AM–1 AM. The social hub of the resort — central meeting spot for drinks before dinner or late-night activity.
Signature dishes: Cocktails
Bar
Open-air terrace bar from 5 PM, overlooking the gardens, pool, and ocean. The best bar setup for sunset drinks — garden and ocean views from the lobby level.
Signature dishes: Cocktails
Bar
Pool bar, 11 AM–7 PM. Tropical cocktails in a beach-casual setting.
Signature dishes: Tropical cocktails, Beverages
Bar
Swim-up bar in the main pool, 11 AM–7 PM. International drinks without leaving the water.
Signature dishes: International drinks
Bar
Non-alcoholic kids bar, 10 AM–5 PM. Mocktails and soft drinks for younger guests.
Signature dishes: Delicious mocktails
International
Available for Sun Club family suite guests only — not standard for all room categories. Limited menu with kid-friendly options.
Signature dishes: Kid favorites