Resort restaurants with spectacular views
One of the best parts about choosing an all inclusive resort is getting to experience various dining experiences in a beautiful tropical setting. From savouring classic Italian dishes while taking in cliffside ocean views to enjoying breathtaking sunset vistas as your chef whips up a Teppanyaki feast you can take your breakfast, lunch or dinner to the next level by eating at one of these resort restaurants with spectacular views.
Dine on decadent Italian dishes while soaking in spectacular views of Antigua’s coastline when you visit Grazie Restaurant at the luxurious Royalton Antigua Resort and Spa. With unlimited reservation-free dining at the resort’s à la carte restaurants, you won’t have to worry about snagging a table at this scenic seaside trattoria for dinner. Enjoy views of sailboats in the distance and the lush rolling landscapes that Antigua is famous for. After an Italian feast, head back to your spacious suite with all the modern conveniences of home and then some. Want to take your getaway to new a new level of luxury? Book one of the Chairman Overwater Bungalows to enjoy a private dinner served in your bungalow before taking a dip in your private infinity plunge pool.
Sample Mediterranean cuisine at the jaw-dropping cliffside Azul Restaurant at the adults only Sonesta Ocean Point Resort in St. Maarten. Exclusive to Sonesta Ocean Point guests, Azul Restaurant is perched on top of a cliff overlooking the sparkling Caribbean Sea and world-famous Maho Beach. The restaurant offers modern glass railings for uninterrupted coastal views and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. When you’re not enjoying the views at Azul Restaurant, head up to the panoramic rooftop bar for drinks or lounge by the resort’s spectacular infinity pool overlooking the beach.
Enjoy Teppanyaki-style dining with a side of sparkling ocean views at Jewel Grande Montego Bay Resort and Spa in Jamaica. The intimate Pierside Restaurant is open for dinner and is located along the resort’s beachfront promenade, where chefs serve up Teppanyaki-style cuisine for an interactive dining experience. During the rest of your stay in paradise, be sure to visit the award-winning Grande Spa to treat yourself to a pampering treatment. The sprawling resort spa is home to one of the only Himalayan salt rooms on the island in addition to offering unique services like quartz therapy and vibrational healing.
Watch the sunset over Huatulco’s unique coast from your table at Castaways restaurant when you stay at the adults only Secrets Huatulco Resort and Spa. This open-air grill serves delicious dishes like sizzling steaks, which you can chow down on while you watch the sunset over the Pacific Coast. Castaways is also open for lunch, where you can take a break from tanning by one of the sprawling resort pools before heading back out to try out resort-offered water sports like kayaking and snorkelling. In the evenings, head to the lobby bar, Rendezvous, to sip on cocktails made with top-shelf spirits while listening to live music and soaking in ocean views from the panoramic terrace.
The views are always different (and spectacular!) when you dine on the Los Lobos restaurant terrace on board the Norwegian Encore! This brand-new cruise ship, which sets sail in the Caribbean for the first time this winter, offers both complimentary and specialty dining ($) options. Specialty restaurant, Los Lobos, serves up flavourful Mexican cuisine including fresh guacamole made right at your table and is located along The Waterfront, the ship’s sprawling oceanfront promenade that wraps around the side of the ship. Plus, with Norwegian’s Freestyle Dining concept you won’t have to worry about making reservations; there’s no fixed dining times or pre-assigned seating on board the ship.
Start your day with coffee and pastries at Riu Palace Baja California’s Capuchino, an open-air café that overlooks the unique rocky landscapes of Los Cabos. From lattes and cappuccinos to scrumptious cinnamon buns, Capuchino is a perfect – and scenic – place to start your day or enjoy a mid-afternoon pick-me-up. After your caffeine fix, spend your day lounging by one of the resort’s infinity pools overlooking the golden-sand beach with convenient poolside wait service. You can also head over to the ‘Splash Water World’ water park next door to try out the water slides or dance the day away at the adults only RIU Pool Parties, with different themes throughout the week.