Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya: All Restaurants & Bars

A buffet-style restaurant with a farmers market-like atmosphere featuring live cooking stations and displays of gourmet cuisine. Serves breakfast and lunch with a wide range of international options.

✨ Insider tip: The breakfast spread is excellent and extensive — arrive before 9 AM on busy days for the best selection. The omelette and fresh juice stations are standouts. Many guests prefer this over à la carte for breakfast.

An oceanfront grill serving à la carte fare poolside with distinct menus for lunch and dinner. Transforms from a casual daytime spot into a romantic torch-lit venue in the evening with elevated grill dishes.

✨ Insider tip: The dinner experience is dramatically different from lunch — the torch-lit oceanfront setting is one of the most romantic on property. The Tomahawk Steak for two and Lobster Thermidor are signature dishes. Preferred Club guests get an exclusive gourmet breakfast here from 8-10 AM.

Note: Breakfast is exclusive to Preferred Club guests. Casual Elegance dress code required for dinner.

A casual outdoor grill offering light lunch fare in a relaxed poolside setting. Also features a bar serving cocktails throughout the day.

✨ Insider tip: Perfect for a quick, no-fuss poolside lunch without having to change out of your swimwear. The burgers and tacos are solid casual options.

Note: Bar operates 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.

A romantic fine dining restaurant serving à la carte French cuisine in an elegant Moulin Rouge-inspired atmosphere with rich décor and intimate lighting.

✨ Insider tip: One of the most elegant dining rooms on property. The French onion soup and duck confit are standouts. Request a corner table for the most intimate experience. No reservations required, but arrive close to opening time for best seating.

An authentic Mexican restaurant serving à la carte cuisine in a traditional old-world ambiance with vibrant décor celebrating Mexican culinary heritage.

✨ Insider tip: Don't miss the mole dishes and the tableside guacamole. The margaritas here are among the best on property. The traditional atmosphere makes this a great choice for your first dinner at the resort.

A Pan-Asian fusion restaurant featuring à la carte specialties, a sushi bar, and Teppanyaki tables where chefs prepare dishes tableside. The restaurant showcases flavors from across Asia in a beautifully decorated setting.

✨ Insider tip: The Teppanyaki table requires a reservation — book through the resort app as soon as you arrive, as these seats are highly coveted. The sushi bar is walk-in and the seafood dishes were rated among the best on property by food bloggers. The seabass with miso sauce is outstanding.

Note: Reservation required for Hibachi/Teppanyaki table only.

A fresh seafood restaurant set in a quiet, romantic open-air seaside location. Serves à la carte seafood specialties in one of the resort's most tranquil dining settings.

✨ Insider tip: One of the most romantic spots on property for dinner — the open-air seaside setting is perfect for a special occasion. Request a table at the edge closest to the ocean. The catch of the day is always a great choice.

An authentically Italian restaurant serving à la carte cuisine in warm Tuscan-inspired décor. Features classic Italian dishes elevated with fresh, high-quality ingredients.

✨ Insider tip: A consistent guest favorite — the pasta dishes are made fresh and the tiramisu is a must for dessert. It tends to be one of the busiest dinner spots so arrive right at 6 PM for the best experience.

A 24-hour café offering premium coffee, pastries, and late-night bites in a casual open-air atmosphere. Serves everything from morning espresso to midnight snacks.

✨ Insider tip: The only 24-hour food venue on property besides room service — perfect for a late-night sweet craving or an early morning caffeine fix before the buffet opens. Try the Mayan coffee for a local specialty.

A thatched-roof beach bar offering signature cocktails and refreshments right on the sand with views of Akumal Bay and the Caribbean Sea.

✨ Insider tip: The best spot to enjoy a cocktail with your toes in the sand while watching for sea turtles in the bay. The frozen drinks are excellent and the bartenders are known for their creative cocktail skills.

An in-pool swim-up bar serving refreshing cocktails, frozen drinks, beers, and non-alcoholic beverages without having to leave the water.

✨ Insider tip: A favorite gathering spot — grab a submerged bar stool and enjoy the social atmosphere. The frozen margaritas and piña coladas are the go-to orders. Can get crowded mid-afternoon so claim your spot early.

A poolside bar with a thatched roof serving tropical cocktails, premium spirits, wines, and beers in a relaxed resort setting.

✨ Insider tip: A great alternative to the swim-up bar if you prefer to stay dry. The tropical cocktail menu is extensive and the poolside service extends to your lounger.

A poolside sports bar featuring large screens, pool tables, and a lively atmosphere for watching games while enjoying cocktails and beers.

✨ Insider tip: The best spot on property to catch a game — they show major international and American sports. The pool tables are a fun bonus. Hours may vary so check with the front desk.

Note: Hours may vary.

The resort's main lobby bar featuring chic décor, panoramic views, an outdoor fire pit terrace, and custom cocktails in an elegant setting.

✨ Insider tip: The outdoor fire pit terrace is the perfect spot for an after-dinner cocktail under the stars. The bartenders craft excellent custom cocktails — tell them your preferences and let them create something unique for you.

A contemporary music lounge featuring a DJ, dance floor, and outdoor fire pit. The resort's late-night entertainment venue for cocktails, dancing, and nightlife.

✨ Insider tip: The only real nightlife venue on property — come here after the theater show wraps up. The DJ plays a mix of international and Latin music. The outdoor fire pit area is a nice alternative if the dance floor isn't your scene.

A theater bar where guests can sip cocktails while enjoying the resort's nightly entertainment shows, performances, and live acts.

✨ Insider tip: Arrive 15-20 minutes before showtime to get the best seats and your first drink order in. The nightly shows range from acrobatics to live music and are consistently well-produced.

Note: Open during main evening show with beverage service.

Around-the-clock in-room dining delivered to your suite or private balcony. Features a unique Secrets Box — a privacy compartment where staff slide food in from the hallway and ring to alert you, allowing you to dine without any interruption. Minibar is refreshed daily.

✨ Insider tip: The Secrets Box feature is genius for privacy — order breakfast the night before and it arrives without disturbing you. The ceviche and flatbreads are excellent room service options. The daily minibar refresh is also included in the all-inclusive rate.