Rating7.2Rating6.3Rating7.6Four specialty restaurants and four bars, most with no reservations required. Sunny Side Grill is the all-day and late-night anchor — important for guests doing night dives who return after 10 PM. Oceana's fresh seafood context is particularly relevant given Cozumel's location. La Cava private dining costs extra and requires advance booking. Room service has a service and delivery charge even with the all-inclusive.
| Restaurant | Meals | Reservations | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beach Bar | Included | ||
| Coco Cafe | Included | ||
| Da Mario | Included | ||
| El Patio | Included | ||
| La Cava | Additional charge | ||
| Manatee | Included | ||
| Market Café | Included | ||
| Oceana | Included | ||
| Portofino | Included | ||
| Room Service | Included | ||
| Starboard Lobby Bar / Rendezvous | Included | ||
| Sunny Side Grill | Included | ||
| The Snack Machine | Included | ||
| Tortuga | Included |
Seafood
Seafood à la carte in an outdoor setting, dinner only (5:30 PM–10:30 PM). Fresh catch preparations with a romantic outdoor atmosphere. On an island like Cozumel, this is the right restaurant to prioritize — local seafood in a context that makes sense. Casual elegance dress, walk-in.
Signature dishes: Scrumptious seafood favorites
Mediterranean, Italian
Mediterranean and Italian à la carte at dinner. Indoor, casual elegance dress, walk-in. Classic Italian preparations — pasta and traditional favorites. Reliable but less distinctive than Oceana given the setting.
Signature dishes: Delicious Italian favorites
Authentic Mexican
Authentic Mexican dinner restaurant with a warm local atmosphere. À la carte, indoor, casual elegance dress, walk-in. Good renditions of traditional Mexican favorites — worth at least one evening visit.
Signature dishes: Authentic Mexican traditional favorites
International, Grilled Specialties
All-day international restaurant covering breakfast, lunch, dinner, AND late-night bites (11 PM–7 AM). Poolside with oceanfront views. This late-night coverage is genuinely useful for guests on night dive or evening excursion schedules. Casual dress for day meals, casual elegance for dinner.
Signature dishes: Grilled specialties, Variety of fruit desserts
Italian, Trattoria/Pizzeria
Italian trattoria style with pasta and pizzas, open late morning through early evening — more of a casual lunch option than a full dinner restaurant. Walk-in, casual.
Signature dishes: Delectable Italian pastas, Pizzas
International Buffet
International buffet for all three meals with live stations. The daily default — wider variety than the à la carte restaurants but the execution is straightforward buffet quality.
Signature dishes: Local and international dishes
American, Snacks
Food truck with burgers, quesadillas, hot dogs, fries, and nachos, 11 AM–5:30 PM. Good for fueling between water sports activities.
Signature dishes: Hamburgers, Quesadillas, Hot dogs, French fries, Nachos
Coffee, Pastries, Snacks
24-hour coffee, pastries, and ice cream. Large ice cream variety is specifically mentioned in guest feedback. The only option after the Sunny Side Grill's kitchen closes.
Signature dishes: Premium coffee, Pastries, Large variety of ice cream options
Bar Menu
Main lobby bar, 7 AM–11 PM. Social hub for morning coffee and evening cocktails.
Signature dishes: Premium beverages, Refreshing cocktails
Bar Menu
Ocean view bar open until 1 AM. Best view of any bar on property — good for evening drinks after dinner. Open late which matters on Cozumel where evenings can start late after afternoon dive trips.
Signature dishes: Refreshing cocktails and beverages
Bar Menu
Beachfront bar (also referred to as Barracuda, Coconuts, or Sugar Reef depending on the source) during daytime beach hours. Poolside refreshments without leaving the sand.
Signature dishes: Refreshing cocktails and beverages
Bar Menu
Swim-up bar in the pool area during pool hours. The standard poolside refreshment option.
Signature dishes: Favorite cocktails
International
Available breakfast through 11 PM, service and delivery charge applies even with the all-inclusive. Menu includes Eggs Benedict, Smoked Salmon Benedict, Banana Pancakes, and French Toast at breakfast. Worth knowing about the extra charge before ordering.
Signature dishes: Eggs Benedict, Smoked Salmon Benedict, Banana Pancakes, French Toast, Paccheri a la Vodka, Funghi Pizza, Pepperoni Pizza, BBQ Chicken Pizza, Primavera Pizza
Private Dining, Wine Cellar
Private adults-only wine cellar dining at extra charge, reservation required. Book well in advance through the concierge. Best for special occasions — the intimate wine cellar setting is genuinely different from the standard resort dining context.