19 Caribbean All-Inclusive Resorts with the Finest Dining
Top Fine Dining at All-Inclusive Resorts
While all-inclusive resorts are known for offering exceptional value, they tend to get a bad rap when it comes to their culinary options. This is mainly due to the fact most all-inclusive resorts have at least one buffet, and because some of the value resort brands are known for skimping on food quality to save some cash.
Yet, this isn’t the case with every all-inclusive property at all, and many resorts and hotel brands are known for offering fine dining options and gourmet culinary experiences. You do typically have to pay more for an all-inclusive stay that includes fine dining, but the cost can be well worth it if you’re a foodie who wants to enjoy upscale meals prepared with fresh, local ingredients by expertly-trained chefs.
Which Caribbean all-inclusive resorts are known for their culinary prowess? There are actually quite a few, with some of the top including Sandals resorts, Karisma properties, and TRS adults-only all-inclusive resorts. If you’re ready to enjoy an all-inclusive vacation but you only want the best when it comes to dining, read on to learn more.
La Casa de la Playa, México
Recently opened in late 2021, La Casa de la Playa is one of the newest all-inclusive boutique resorts in the country of México. Guests here can dine at several high-end eateries run by celebrity chefs, including their Mexican restaurants, Tuch De Luna, Centril, and Lumbre. ESTERO, which features cuisine from Mexico and Peru, has a stellar menu created by Virgilio Martínez, whose restaurant Central in Peru was named among the “Greatest Restaurant in Latin America 2013-2021” in The World’s 50 Best Restaurants ranking.
Garza Blanca Resort & Spa Cancun, México
Garza Blanca Cancun is one of the newest all-inclusive luxury resorts in all of México, and it’s already known for its high-end dining options. Like other Garza Blanca properties in Puerto Vallarta and Los Cabos, this beachfront resort has several gourmet restaurants with chef-prepared steaks and seafood and premium spirits. Guests staying at Garza Blanca Cancun also have access to six additional restaurants at its sister resort, Villa del Palmar Cancun.
Azul Beach Resort Negril, Jamaica
Negril’s Azul Beach Resort is a Karisma property, so resort guests get the benefit of this hotel brand’s “gourmet-inclusive” offerings. This particular all-inclusive luxury resort boasts six upscale eateries that serve everything from Caribbean cuisines to Italian and Thai cuisine, as well as premium cocktails and wines at seven different bars.
UNICO Riviera Maya, México
As a luxury all-inclusive resort that’s only for adults, UNICO Riviera Maya offers an array of cuisine options featuring locally-sourced ingredients and a diverse mix of international flavors. Fine dining selections include a Mediterranean restaurant, a high-end Mexican eatery and an Asian restaurant with Japanese cuisine-teppanyaki, yakitori and sushi.
Margaritaville Island Reserve Cap Cana, Dominican Republic
Recently opened in November of 2021, Margarita Island Reserve Cap Cana offers deluxe cuisine in the most laid back atmosphere you could ever hope for. All kinds of fresh foods are on offer, ranging from beach burgers and fries to upgraded seafood and steaks. This Karisma property, which also boasts a gourmet-inclusive experience, even has its own brewery and gastropub.
Iberostar Selection Cancun Coral Level, México
Iberostar Selection Cancun Coral Level is an adults-only “resort within a resort” that is known for its excellent customer service and surprisingly refined dining options. Cuisine on offer includes Japanese hibachi, Mexican food, Italian fare and a high-end steakhouse. A renowned American bistro even serves Kentucky fried chicken, New Orleans salmon and BBQ ribs for a taste from home.
Sandals Royal Barbados, Barbados
Sandals Resorts are known for offering fine dining options to their adults-only guests, and the Sandals Royal Barbados property is no exception. Food-lovers who choose this oceanfront all-inclusive resort can select from 20 different dining options including Caribbean fare, regional Italian, Indian, a French-style patisserie, sushi and a New York-style steakhouse. In the meantime, five-star premium spirits are available 24 hours a day.
Spice Island Beach Resort, Grenada
Travelers heading to the “Spice Island” of Grenada will love the dining options at Spice Island Beach Resort, a black-owned luxury resort with a spectacular location on Grand Anse Beach. The all-inclusive hotel boasts several award-winning restaurants that serve food for a range of tastes, from its Caribbean-meets-Creole eatery to its “Sea and Surf” oceanfront bar and grill. Note that this property is the only resort in Grenada to receive the coveted AAA Five Diamond award for quality.
TRS Coral, México
TRS Coral, which recently hosted the new season of “Love is Blind” on Netflix, is an adults-only all-inclusive resort that sits directly on the beach of Costa Mujeres in the Mexican Caribbean. The property offers four international a-la-carte restaurants and an Ibiza-style beach club. Dining options include Argentinian eatery El Gaucho, which serves up traditional Argentinian barbecue, chorizos, empanadas, milanesas, fine wines and desserts, and La Bohème, which specializes in classic recipes like steak tartare, French onion soup, foie gras and crepes.
Grand Velas Riviera Maya, México
Grand Velas Riviera Maya is one of the most elegant all-inclusive resorts in all of México, but it’s also a hot spot for foodies. Guests who visit find the most varied and fresh food and beverage program in the region with 15 different dining options to choose from. Culinary options include Mexican fine dining, gourmet French cuisine, upscale Asian dining and Northern Italian cuisine, and guests can enjoy premium liquor brands and custom cocktails across the entire venue.
Curtain Bluff, Antigua
Antigua’s Curtain Bluff is an iconic all-inclusive five-star sanctuary that boasts unbelievable ocean views and renowned fine dining options. Guests return to this Antigua landmark again and again to dine at The Sea Grape, an open-air eatery that features inventive Italian and Antiguan takes on dishes like yellowtail tuna carpaccio and beetroot gnocchi. Another fan favorite is their Tamarind Restaurant, which focuses on offering a rotating five-course menu with salads, seafood and outstanding meat courses every evening.
Serenity at Coconut Bay, Saint Lucia
Serenity at Coconut Bay is a couples-only all-inclusive resort that is known for its high-end dining options. Guests can visit The Greathouse, the resort’s fine dining restaurant, to experience cuisine built around Saint Lucia’s fresh, farm-to-table ingredients as well as delicious vegan selections. Menu highlights include sesame ginger tuna, rack of lamb, coconut cream pie and vegan beef shepherds’ pie, just to name a few.
Le Blanc Spa Resort Cancun, México
Romantic couples seeking great food in an adults-only setting should check out Le Blanc Cancun Spa Resort. Not only do you get 24-hour room service, but you can choose from six different restaurants serving everything from Italian fare to Asian fusion. Several on-site bars also offer unique cocktails made with premium ingredients and liquor.
Sandals Royal Bahamian, The Bahamas
Sandals Royal Bahamian is one of the best all-inclusive resorts in Nassau, Bahamas, but it’s also popular with picky eaters. There are 10 different gourmet restaurants at this resort, and cuisine on offer ranges from French to fresh Italian and seafood. Guests here can also enjoy premium liquors, Robert Mondavi Twin Oaks wines and Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee.
TRS Cap Cana, Dominican Republic
Located in the most exclusive part of Punta Cana, the Dominican Republic’s TRS Cap Cana offers numerous fine dining experiences. Options include their Izakaya restaurant, which features the unique textures and flavors of Japanese street food in a relaxed and calm atmosphere. Meanwhile, the resort’s beachfront restaurant Helios serves fresh seafood and sushi, delicious sandwiches and refreshing cocktails.
Sonesta Ocean Point Resort, St. Maarten
St. Maarten’s Sonesta Ocean Point Resort makes it possible to enjoy an adults-only, all-inclusive vacation experience with breathtaking views over Maho Bay. While exemplary foods are offered throughout the property, the cliffside and oceanfront Azul Restaurant serves authentic specialties by Executive Chef Francisco Almonte. Every meal is carefully created using seasonal ingredients and fresh vegetables — enhanced by the restaurant’s international wine list.
Colony Club by Elegant Hotels, Barbados
At the prestigious Colony Club by Elegant Hotels, guests can try something new at the island’s first-of-its-kind Rum Vault. This vault features 150 rums from all over the world, and guests can enjoy personalized rum tastings, sweet rum-and-chocolate pairings and an intimate rum-paired multi-course dinner created by Chef Wayne Maynard.
Sleeping Giant Rainforest Lodge, Belize
Sleeping Giant Rainforest Lodge is located in the lush jungles of Belize, and guests can book an array of all-inclusive vacation packages that pair stays with other properties in The Belize Collection. This hotel features stunning views in a natural setting, along with fine dining options at The Grove House, which was named Restaurant of the Year in 2018 and 2019 by the Belize Tourism Board. Popular dishes include BBQ pig tail, carne asada, and butcher’s cup rib chops, to name a few delicacies you can enjoy.
Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall, Jamaica
Consider booking a trip to the Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall on the laid-back island of Jamaica if you’re looking for a fun, adults-only vacation experience. Guests who visit this all-inclusive paradise can enjoy seven different restaurants and bars where they can try French-style cuisine and Jamaican beachfront dining with local specialties like curry seafood and marinated shrimp salad.