Generations Riviera Maya by Karisma: All Restaurants & Bars

The main family restaurant featuring hardwood tables, chalkboard columns, and stunning Caribbean Sea views. Offers a lavish food display with à la minute preparation, rotisserie, healthy options, and coffee and croissants, served indoors or on the covered beachfront deck.

✨ Insider tip: Arrive early for breakfast to snag a deck table with unobstructed ocean views. The rotisserie station and daily chalkboard specials are the highlights — don't default to the buffet spread without checking them first.

Note: Also serves a late-night corner option in the evening.

A vibrant Indian restaurant featuring a wide variety of spices from traditional turmeric to exotic Kasoori Methi. The menu includes native dishes such as Daal Tadka, Biryani, and modern preparations like Butter Chicken.

✨ Insider tip: The Butter Chicken is the standout dish and a guest favorite. If you enjoy spice, ask the chef to adjust the heat level — they're happy to customize. Make a reservation early in your stay as this is one of the most popular dinner spots.

A Pan-Asian restaurant celebrating the flavors of Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, and Vietnamese cuisine. Features shabu-shabu communal cooking where guests cook fondue-style pieces of beef, chicken, pork, seafood, and vegetables in boiling broth at the table.

✨ Insider tip: The shabu-shabu experience is the must-try here — it's interactive and perfect for families. Pick your own tea leaves to brew a custom tea to complement the meal. The broth at the end, enriched with all the ingredients, is served as a delicious consommé.

An open-air beachside grill shaded by palm trees and umbrellas, combining Caribbean and authentic Mexican street flavors. The menu features fresh seafood and gourmet dishes with a casual, energetic atmosphere pulsing with music and beach life.

✨ Insider tip: This is the go-to lunch spot — grab a table under the palms, order the seafood grill specialties, and pair them with a cocktail. They also have traditional Mexican table games you can play while you eat, which kids love.

An intimate restaurant and tasting room where gourmet cuisine is paired with wines from the world's top wine regions. The chef prepares dishes inspired by the culinary traditions of each wine region using the freshest ingredients available.

✨ Insider tip: Request the tasting menu for the full experience — the wine pairings are expertly chosen. This was rated by one reviewer as a top-five meal of their life. Book early in your stay as it fills up quickly. The molecular gastronomy touches are a highlight.

An immersive 3D interactive dining experience for the whole family. Le Petit Chef uses cutting-edge projection technology to animate a tiny chef cooking directly on your plate, combined with interactive storytelling and a multi-course meal with wine pairings.

✨ Insider tip: This is a premium experience that requires an additional fee — book through your concierge as soon as you arrive since availability is limited. Kids absolutely love the animated projections. The multi-course meal is substantial, so come hungry.

Note: Specific showtimes vary; book through concierge.

A dedicated coffee and tea corner offering a wide variety of non-alcoholic beverages including smoothies, fruit pops, freshly baked goods, agave nectar lattes, Arabica roast espresso, and a curated tea selection.

✨ Insider tip: Perfect for a mid-morning or afternoon pick-me-up. The smoothies and fresh fruit pops are refreshing after a morning at the pool. Try the agave nectar latte for a local twist on your usual coffee order.

A second-floor cocktail bar and lounge with panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea. Known for its sling cocktails — from the classic Singapore Sling to creative tequila variations — in a laid-back atmosphere perfect for stargazing over the ocean.

✨ Insider tip: Family-friendly during the day but transitions to adults-only in the evening. Come at sunset for the best views and a Singapore Sling. The elevated vantage point offers some of the best ocean views at the resort.

Note: Family-friendly by day; adults-only in the evening.

A centrally located swim-up bar in the middle of the resort's main infinity pool. Serves virgin cocktails, fresh fruit-infused water, ice-cold beers, and a full premium bar. Poolside waiters also serve guests on loungers.

✨ Insider tip: Grab a spot at the swim-up bar stools early — they're the most coveted seats at the pool. The fresh fruit-infused waters are a great non-alcoholic option for kids, while parents enjoy the full premium bar.

A lobby lounge set apart from the main hotel building, surrounded by lush jungle landscaping and cutout rivers leading to the resort. Offers an extensive list of flavorful cocktails in a tranquil, nature-immersed setting.

✨ Insider tip: This hidden gem is the most peaceful bar on property — perfect for a pre-dinner cocktail away from the pool crowds. The jungle surroundings and water features create an incredibly relaxing atmosphere.

A gourmet in-room dining experience available around the clock. Guests can order from a family à la carte menu delivered in gourmet baskets to their suite kitchenette or private terrace. Themed dinners are available for guests in one-, two-, or three-bedroom suites.

✨ Insider tip: Order a gourmet basket dinner to enjoy on your private terrace at sunset — it's one of the most romantic dining experiences at the resort. The themed in-suite dinners for larger suites are a special touch worth requesting for at least one evening.

Note: Adverse weather conditions may delay or eliminate room service. Themed dinners available for 1, 2, or 3 bedroom suites with minimum 4-night stay.