6 resort restaurants for every type of foodie
Is food at the top of your list when it comes to choosing your next vacation destination? From beachfront seafood grills to fine dining venues and authentic local menus, there are plenty of amazing culinary experiences to be had in the tropics. To help you get inspired for your next gastronomic journey, we put together six of our favourite resort restaurants for every type of foodie.
Fresco Artful Cuisine at Mystique Holbox by Royalton
For foodies who like to be part of the culinary process
Become immersed in the culinary journey when you dine at Mystique Holbox by Royalton’s Fresco Artful Cuisine. You’ll meet with the restaurant’s chef ahead of time to discuss your preferred ingredients, flavours and textures. Options include mouth-watering appetizers like Yellow Tuna Tartar and Yucatan Style Beef Soup, and decadent mains like the hotel’s famous Lobster Pizza, Grilled Octopus al Ajillo Style and the catch of the day – all of which you can enjoy al fresco overlooking the pristine shores of Isla Holbox. Choose from a pre-selected menu or give the chef the freedom to create whatever delicious dishes they want with your preferred ingredients.
For foodies looking for vegan and plant-based options
Vegans and vegetarians won’t have to worry about finding plant-based options at Palmaia the House of Aia. This Riviera Maya resort is the first of its kind to offer plant-based menus, offering a unique and flavourful approach to cooking. Each of the resort’s four on-site restaurants feature delicious vegan and vegetarian friendly dishes prepared using the freshest ingredients, in addition to delicious non-vegan options. Ume is the resort’s Asian restaurant that offers exquisite Thai fusion cuisine – including one of the resort’s must-try dishes, a soy-marinated watermelon poke bowl.
Ume at Palmaia the House of AiA
Cocina de Autor at Grand Velas Los Cabos
For foodies who appreciate the finer things in life
Have you ever wanted to dine at a restaurant helmed by a Michelin-star chef? Head to Cocina de Autor at Grand Velas Los Cabos, a fine dining experience led by Chef Sidney Schutte – who is the recipient of not one but two Michelin Stars. Inspired by Chef Schutte’s world travels, the restaurant offers an 8-10 course tasting menu combing the finest produce, local meats and freshly caught seafood with creative dishes such as strawberry ceviche topped with smoked parmesan hollandaise and garlic octopus. Try out the resort’s other six gourmet restaurants throughout your stay, from Tomahawk steaks overlooking the ocean at Velas 10 to Mexican dishes with a contemporary twist at Frida.
For foodies who want an exquisite steakhouse experience
Indulge in a five-star steakhouse experience when you dine at Hunter Steakhouse at Royalton Punta Cana Resort & Casino. The Royalton brand’s signature steak restaurant offers a range of cut options including flank steaks, filet mignons, New York strips and rib eyes paired with delicious house-made sauces like Gorgonzola Mascarpone Butter, Steakhouse Demi-Glace and Tomato Jam. There are additional premium cuts available at an added cost including 40 oz. Tomahawks! Enjoy your sizzling steak indoors or head out to the restaurant’s elegant patio.
Hunter Steakhouse at Royalton Punta Cana Resort & Casino
Platinum at Jewel Paradise Cove Beach Resort & Spa
For foodies who enjoy sampling the local cuisine
One of the best parts of travelling is getting to experience new cultures and sampling the local cuisine. If you’re headed to Jamaica on your next vacation, you’ll definitely want to dine at the Platinum restaurant at Jewel Paradise Cove Beach Resort & Spa. This adults only resort has seven different dining options to choose from, including Platinum, which offers classic Caribbean cuisine with a contemporary twist in a sophisticated setting. The restaurant features white-glove service and a wide menu of island favourites, including fresh seafood. Visit Platinum’s wine cellar to select the perfect pairing for your meal, with a selection of free options and premium bottles at an added cost.
For foodies who want to try something of everything
The Food + Drink Experience at Royalton CHIC Suites Cancun Resort & Spa might not be a restaurant so to speak, but it is a foodie experience you won’t want to miss out on. Taking place for the first time this year, the event is a week-long culinary journey featuring celebrity chefs from around the world with food and mixology demonstrations, chef pairing dinners, lively beach BBQs and after-hours parties. Highlights of the week include a culinary demonstration from celebrity chef and Master Chef judge Aarón Sanchez, who will be sharing his tasty Lobster Tacos recipe and a classic American barbeque experience with Ray Lampe aka Dr. BBQ. The inaugural festival takes place September 19-26, so you’ll want to book quickly to reserve your spot!
Food + Drink Experience at Royalton CHIC Suites Cancun
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