Rating8.0
Rating8.2Adults OnlyRating8.0Eleven venues total: three a la carte dinner restaurants (reservation required), an international buffet, two snack/café options, and five bars. The teppanyaki experience at UMI and Dominican dishes at Island Grill are the culinary standouts. Confirm operating hours at check-in — during low season, some restaurants close or reduce service days.
| Restaurant | Meals | Reservations | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azul | Included | ||
| Bella | Included | ||
| Coco Bar | Included | ||
| Cosecha | Included | ||
| Island Grill | Included | ||
| Kaa Bar & Lounge | Included | ||
| Las Olas Bar | Included | ||
| Palm Bar | Included | ||
| Seabreeze Cafe | Included | ||
| Sugarcane | Included | ||
| UMI | Included |
Japanese Street Food, Teppanyaki & Sushi
Japanese teppanyaki and sushi, dinner 6–10 PM. Reservation required. Communal teppanyaki tables provide the best show — book the teppan side rather than the standard sushi tables if your group is open to a shared-table setup. Sushi, sashimi, udon bowls, and tableside cooking. The communal dynamic is particularly good for families or groups willing to share a table with other guests.
Signature dishes: Sushi, Teppanyaki, Udon noodle bowls
Caribbean, Samaná local cuisine
Caribbean and Samaná regional cuisine, dinner 6:30–10 PM. Reservation required. The strongest a la carte restaurant for guests who want to engage with local cooking. Mofongo (mashed plantains), stewed goat, fresh ceviche, and suckling pig reflect what this peninsula actually eats. Worth prioritizing over Bella for at least one dinner.
Signature dishes: Fresh ceviche, Authentic mofongo, Stewed goat, Suckling pig
Southern Italian
Southern Italian, dinner 6:30–10 PM. Reservation required. Fresh antipasto, handcrafted pasta, and pizza from a traditional setup. Reliable and crowd-pleasing. The Italian option is the predictable fallback, and it executes consistently — less exciting than Island Grill but unlikely to disappoint.
Signature dishes: Antipastos, Pizzas, Spaghetti, Macaroni
International Buffet
International buffet at Javo Beach waterfront, breakfast (7–11 AM), lunch (12:30–2:30 PM), and dinner (6:30–10 PM). The most flexible venue, no reservation needed. The waterfront setting is the buffet's main strength. Breakfast is the most consistent meal — lunch and dinner can feel repetitive by mid-week. The dinner buffet at Azul is not guaranteed every night during low season; confirm the rotation at check-in.
Snacks, casual fare
Beachside snack bar, noon–4 PM, no reservation. Gyros, burgers, fresh pizzas, salads. The most casual lunch option and the easiest to access in beachwear. Popular with guests who want to stay near the sand instead of going back to the main building at midday.
Signature dishes: Gyros, Burgers, Pizzas, Salads
Light snacks, coffee
Light snacks and coffee, mornings and afternoons. Fruits, yogurt, breads, pastries — the quick grab option between activities. Good for guests who want something before the buffet opens in the morning.
Signature dishes: Fruits, Yogurt, Breads, Pastries
Cocktails, beverages
Evening cocktail lounge with smart-casual atmosphere and creative mixed drinks. The evening social hub for guests who want something quieter than a pool bar and more upscale than standard bar service.
Signature dishes: Innovative cocktails
Margaritas, refreshing drinks
Ocean-view bar for daytime drinks with a direct water view. Margaritas and signature cocktails. Closest bar to the beach — practical for guests transitioning between the water and the resort.
Signature dishes: Margaritas
Cocktails, beverages
Relaxed bar positioned in a garden or pool-adjacent area. Day and evening service. Quieter than Las Olas Bar — good for guests who want a drink without a crowd.
Drinks, light refreshments
All-day bar near the pools. Convenient for grab-a-drink moments between pool sessions. No food service — just beverages and light refreshments.
Beverages
Additional bar option for beverage variety across the resort. Days and evening service. The distributed bar strategy means you're rarely more than a short walk from a drink anywhere on property.
