Best Steakhouse Restaurants at Cancún & Riviera Maya All-Inclusives

AVA's signature steakhouse featuring wood-fired, dry-aged rib eye and tenderloin, fresh seafood, and Argentinian empanadas. Inspired by NYC's iconic steakhouses with dim lighting and rich woods.

✨ Insider tip: The tenderloin steak fillet is highly recommended. Ask for the specialty drink menu.

Note: Opening hours subject to change according to resort operation

A meat lover's dream offering beautifully prepared grilled meats with endless savory combinations and sides. Katok serves as the adults-only à la carte steakhouse at Bahia Principe Luxury Akumal, named after and sharing space with the casual beach restaurant concept.

✨ Insider tip: This is the adults-only à la carte version of Katok — distinct from the casual beachside snack venue. Reserve via the app and arrive dressed per the semi-formal policy. Brazilian-style cuts and perfectly grilled options are the highlight.

Note: Exact hours approximate; confirm at check-in.

Outdoor à la carte grill restaurant located beachside, specializing in charcoal-grilled meat cuts such as picanha, entraña, and New York steak, alongside grilled fish, vegetables, and American cuisine sides. Dinner service with the sound of the Caribbean sea in the background.

✨ Insider tip: The picanha and entraña are the must-order cuts. The lobster bisque starter and carrot cake dessert round out an excellent meal. Being outdoors on the beach makes it one of the most atmospheric dinner spots on the property.

Note: All à la carte restaurants open 6:00 PM – 10:30 PM per official blog

An à la carte grill and steakhouse serving select cuts of beef, fish, and poultry in a poolside setting with outdoor seating. Also offers Preferred Club breakfast and lunch service.

✨ Insider tip: This doubles as the Preferred Club breakfast spot in the morning. For dinner, the steaks and grilled seafood are the best choices. One of the few spots with outdoor seating.

Note: Breakfast service is for Preferred Club guests only.

Grilled specialties restaurant featuring premium steaks, grilled seafood including tenderloin, octopus, beef carpaccio, tuna tartare, and lobster mac and cheese. One of the newer additions to the resort.

✨ Insider tip: Try the chimichurri sauce and ask about the house champagne. Highly rated by guests for quality steaks and excellent service.

Cozy steakhouse restaurant for dinner.

✨ Insider tip: Guest favorite in main building

The good life deserves a great steak. Step inside and enjoy premium cuts of the finest steak and a menu of lavish dishes served à la carte.

✨ Insider tip: Guests love the ribeye. Located at Hacienda Roja and kids are welcome.

Experiential open-fire mixed grill featuring prime cuts and house specialties where meals unfold with ritualistic theatre in full view of fire and flame.

✨ Insider tip: Reservations required. Try the beet salad and add shrimp to your steak.

Modern steakhouse featuring prime, dry aged, and certified angus beef with expansive international wine list and mixologist cocktail creations.

✨ Insider tip: Brand new steakhouse opened with property renovation. Reservations recommended.

Steakhouse and buffet inside natural caves with romantic atmosphere. Venue for the famous Sunday Brunch where the Gastronomic Group's talent converges.

✨ Insider tip: Sunday Brunch is $60-100 USD per person (included for Casa de los Artistas guests at Arte). Features fresh tuna flown in that morning, raw bar, sushi, and extensive gourmet offerings. Reservations required.

Note: Sunday Brunch is an upcharge for non-Casa de los Artistas guests

A classic steakhouse offering premium cuts — entrecôte, ribeye, and T-bone — cooked to perfection on the grill for à la carte dinners.

✨ Insider tip: Order the ribeye medium-rare and ask for the chimichurri on the side. Reservations fill up fast; book through the concierge on your first day.

Note: Hours may vary based on weekly schedule

Classic steakhouse serving the best cuts of meat grilled to perfection, a meat lover's paradise with mouthwatering specialties.

✨ Insider tip: Order the rib eye with creamed spinach – a guest favorite.

Classic steakhouse featuring the finest cuts of meat barbecued or grilled to perfection.

✨ Insider tip: Serves both lunch and dinner – rare for à la carte restaurants.

Premium steakhouse offering fine cuts including New York, Ribeye, and Sirloin filet, plus appetizers like shrimp cocktail and crab cakes. Premium cuts such as Porterhouse and Tomahawk available for an additional fee.

✨ Insider tip: Reservations required. Premium cuts (Porterhouse, Tomahawk) carry an upcharge. Excellent desserts including cheesecake and chocolate lava cake.

A beachfront grill exclusively for Club & Villas guests, offering à la carte breakfast daily, a curated brunch experience, and seasonal steakhouse-style dinner under the stars with ocean and pool views.

✨ Insider tip: Exclusively reserved for Club & Villas guests, making it one of the most peaceful dining spots on property. Lunch and dinner are only available during winter high season, but breakfast is served year-round. The steakhouse dinner feels like a separate resort experience entirely.

Note: Exclusively available for Club & Villas guests. Lunch and dinner service available during the winter season only.

A premium steakhouse offering top-choice meat cuts seasoned in exciting styles from around the world, including Josper, Rodizio, Argentinian, and American grill techniques. Features innovative cocktails and is open to the public as well as resort guests.

✨ Insider tip: This is the only restaurant at the resort that carries an additional charge and is NOT included in the all-inclusive plan. Reserve and Family Concierge guests get one complimentary dinner per stay. Worth the splurge for special occasions.

Note: Open to the public; reservations strongly recommended

A premium adults-only steakhouse using the most innovative grilling techniques to prepare the best cuts of meat from different traditions around the world. Restaurant carries an extra charge, with Reserve guests receiving one complimentary dinner per stay.

✨ Insider tip: Worth the upcharge for a special-occasion dinner. Reserve guests get one free dinner, so use it wisely. The quality of meat and preparation rivals top standalone steakhouses.

Note: Extra charge applies. Reserve guests receive one complimentary dinner per stay.

An intimate Hollywood-themed steakhouse evoking the glamour of the Sunset Strip, offering perfectly prepared cuts like the signature Director's Cut alongside an extensive wine list and private themed booths available for reservation.

✨ Insider tip: Book one of the private speakeasy-style booths in advance through the STAR Class concierge or the front desk — they sell out quickly and provide a romantic, cinema-inspired atmosphere. The wine pairings are curated and worth exploring.

An intimate old-Hollywood steakhouse serving perfectly cooked cuts including the signature Director's Cut, with an extensive wine list and private themed booths — shared across both Planet Hollywood properties.

✨ Insider tip: The Sunset Strip is the most romantic dinner venue on the combined resort. Adult Scene guests note this is equally accessible to them as a shared venue — book a booth early in your stay.

Note: Shared with main Planet Hollywood Cancun property.

Poolside restaurant that serves as a casual dining spot during the day and converts to a steakhouse buffet for dinner with ocean terrace seating.

✨ Insider tip: The most popular specialty restaurant at Riu Cancun. The outdoor terrace section offers a wonderful sea view — request a terrace table at dinner.

Note: Functions as poolside restaurant for lunch, steakhouse for dinner

Popular evening steakhouse offering grilled meats and classic steakhouse fare.

✨ Insider tip: The steakhouse is a guest favorite — steak quality is consistently praised in reviews.

Poolside steakhouse perfect for meat lovers, offering grilled steaks and premium cuts.

✨ Insider tip: The poolside setting makes this a relaxed evening dining option. Popular with guests, so arrive on time.

Upscale steakhouse offering premium grilled meats and steaks in an elegant black-and-white themed setting.

✨ Insider tip: One of the best steakhouse options among the Cancún RIU properties. A must-visit at least once during your stay.

Dual-purpose venue that serves as a snack restaurant during the day and converts to a steakhouse grill for dinner.

✨ Insider tip: Good fresh grilled burgers at lunch make this the best casual poolside option. The evening steakhouse service offers a different menu.

Note: Snack restaurant by day, steakhouse for dinner

Classic steakhouse offering grilled meats and premium cuts in a relaxed setting.

✨ Insider tip: A reliable choice for meat lovers. The steakhouse concept is consistent across RIU properties.

A poolside steakhouse and grill serving premium cuts of meat and grilled specialties. Features buffet starters and desserts with à la carte main courses in a relaxed outdoor setting.

✨ Insider tip: The steaks here are among the best food on the resort. It's poolside, so you can come straight from a day at the pool — just throw on the required long pants for dinner. The sunset views from this area are excellent.

Note: Steakhouse menu at dinner; buffet style at breakfast and lunch

Signature steakhouse featuring chefs preparing premium steaks in an open kitchen, with sommelier service and a magnificent Cava Wine Cellar available for private dinners.

✨ Insider tip: Open kitchen atmosphere can be quite loud. Try the French Onion Soup and Beet & Feta Salad. Wine cellar dinners available for upcharge.

Signature steakhouse where chefs prepare premium juicy steaks to preference in lively open kitchen.

A premium steakhouse featuring hand-selected, dry-aged cuts cooked over a Josper grill to deliver deep, rich flavor - from tender filets to richly marbled ribeyes. The culinary concept emphasizes precision preparation and the finest quality beef.

✨ Insider tip: The Josper grill gives a distinctive smoky char that sets this apart from a standard resort steakhouse. Dry-aged cuts marked with an asterisk (*) may carry an upcharge - confirm with staff on the night. Casual Elegance dress code is strictly enforced.

Note: Select dry-aged cuts may carry an upcharge (*). Casual Elegance required for dinner.

Elegant steakhouse featuring premium cuts including filet mignon, ribeye, and beef steak with extensive sides and wine selection.

✨ Insider tip: Great options for non-meat lovers as well. Extensive wine list complements the premium meat selections.

A beachfront restaurant serving à la carte breakfast and lunch by day, then transforming into an open-air grill at dinner featuring certified American Angus beef cuts and Argentine-style steaks. The open-air setting offers panoramic Caribbean Sea views and an intimate candlelight atmosphere.

✨ Insider tip: This is the resort's best option for steak lovers. The open-air grill setting with ocean views makes it ideal for a romantic candlelight dinner. Request a sea-facing table for the best experience.

Note: Transforms into an open-air steakhouse grill for dinner