Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit: All Restaurants & Bars

10 dining options across 1 properties. For personalized access based on where you're staying, visit the main resort page.

Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit

Luxury · 10 restaurants & bars

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Frida

MexicanÀ la carte

Named in honor of iconic Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, this AAA Four Diamond restaurant celebrates the deep roots of Mexican heritage with artisan cuisine, vibrant décor, live music, and a legendary tableside guacamole and margarita program.

Insider tip: Reserve one of the two nightly seatings well in advance — 48 hours minimum in low season, 72 hours in high season. The tableside guacamole is a must-order, and the margarita menu offers eight creative flavors.

🕐 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM🍽 Dinner👔 Smart Casual📋 Reservations Required🎵 Live music on select evenings.📍 Main resort building

Note: Hours and days of service may vary; confirm with concierge.

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Piaf

FrenchÀ la carte

Named after legendary French singer Édith Piaf, this AAA Four Diamond restaurant serves classic French haute cuisine prepared with an innovative spirit and local ingredients, in an elegant lobby setting enhanced by live trumpet music on select evenings.

Insider tip: Request a table with views into the lobby koi pond. Signature dishes include pan-cooked veal mignon, chateaubriand, and crème brûlée. Children under 12 are not permitted; ages 12 and over are welcome.

🕐 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM🍽 Dinner👔 Smart Casual📋 Reservations Required🎵 Live trumpet music on select evenings.📍 Lobby area

Note: May be closed or have reduced days during low season; confirm with concierge.

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Lucca

ItalianÀ la carte

Lucca offers an unforgettable culinary journey through Italian and Mediterranean cuisine, spotlighting fresh Pacific seafood and handmade pastas in a refined, casually elegant setting.

Insider tip: Guests consistently rank Lucca as their top specialty dining experience at the resort. Reserve early in your stay to snag your preferred evening. The fresh seafood preparations and handmade pasta are standout dishes.

🕐 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM🍽 Dinner👔 Smart Casual📋 Reservations Required📍 Main resort building

Note: Hours and days of service may vary; confirm with concierge.

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Sen Lin

AsianÀ la carte

An AAA Four Diamond Asian fusion restaurant that blends the culinary traditions of China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Malaysia, Cambodia, and Thailand into creative modern dishes, set in a chic jungle-inspired atmosphere with traditional music.

Insider tip: Sen Lin is one of the newer specialty restaurants at the resort and is popular — make reservations as early as possible. The Asian fusion tasting journey is ideal for adventurous diners who want to sample multiple cuisines in one sitting.

🕐 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM🍽 Dinner👔 Smart Casual📋 Reservations Required🎵 Traditional Asian music on select evenings.📍 Main resort building

Note: Hours and days of service may vary; confirm with concierge.

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Azul

InternationalBuffet

A casual, oceanfront open-air palapa restaurant overlooking Banderas Bay, serving an eclectic all-day menu that blends Chinese, Japanese, Mexican, and Italian cuisines along with fresh grilled seafood, sushi, salads, and sandwiches.

Insider tip: Azul is the resort's workhorse — perfect for a relaxed breakfast or beachside lunch without dress code or reservation requirements. Grab a table on the terrace for panoramic bay views. The grilled seafood from the parrilla at dinner is excellent.

🕐 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM · 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM · 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM🍽 Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner👔 Casual📋 Walk-in OK🌊 Ocean view📍 Oceanfront, beachside palapa structure overlooking Banderas Bay

Note: One source indicates open until 11:00 PM with à la carte dinner service; confirm current hours with concierge as they may vary by season.

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Selva del Mar

InternationalSnack Bar

A casual open-air poolside snack bar perched above the infinity pool with sweeping views of Banderas Bay, serving light fare such as ceviches, guacamole, sandwiches, hamburgers, and hot dogs.

Insider tip: The best spot for a casual midday bite without leaving the pool area. Order the fresh ceviche and a cocktail and settle in for the afternoon. Open until 8 PM in summer and 7 PM in winter.

🕐 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM🍽 Lunch👔 Casual📋 Walk-in OK🌊 Ocean view📍 Poolside, adjacent to the infinity pool with Banderas Bay views

Note: Open 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM (summer); 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM (winter).

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Amat

CaféSnack Bar

A sophisticated yet casual café offering expertly crafted coffee, tea, fresh pastries, breads, snacks, and creative cocktails — the ideal spot to start the day or enjoy an afternoon pick-me-up.

Insider tip: Stop by first thing in the morning for a proper espresso or cappuccino before the specialty restaurants open. The Nespresso options and fresh-baked pastries make it a great complement to an early beach walk.

🕐 Hours vary🍽 Breakfast👔 Casual📋 Walk-in OK📍 Main resort building

Note: Hours not officially published; available during morning and afternoon hours — confirm with concierge.

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Koi Lobby Bar

18+
CocktailsBar

A modern adults-only sports bar and nightlife destination in the lobby, featuring creative cocktails, light fare, live music, a dance floor, and two 60-inch TVs for sports viewing, with a terrace offering views of the infinity pool and Banderas Bay.

Insider tip: The rooftop terrace is the best spot for sunset cocktails before dinner. This is the resort's main nightlife hub — it gets lively late. Adults only.

🕐 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM🍽 Snacks👔 Smart Casual📋 Walk-in OK🎵 Live music; dance floor; sports broadcasts on 60-inch TVs.🌊 Ocean view📍 Lobby level with outdoor terrace overlooking the infinity pool and Banderas Bay
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Aqua Bar

CocktailsPool Bar

A swim-up pool bar nestled in the resort's infinity pool, serving refreshing tropical cocktails, beers, and light fare while guests relax in the water with panoramic views of Banderas Bay.

Insider tip: Swim up and order the resort's signature tropical cocktails. The bar also serves light bites poolside, making it easy to spend the whole afternoon without leaving the water.

🕐 Hours vary🍽 Snacks👔 Casual📋 Walk-in OK🌊 Ocean view📍 In and around the main infinity pool overlooking Banderas Bay

Note: Daytime hours; confirm with concierge for current schedule.

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In-Suite Dining

InternationalRoom Service

Round-the-clock suite service delivering international cuisine and beverages from the resort's kitchen directly to guests' suites, complemented by a daily-stocked minibar with beer, soft drinks, bottled water, and snacks.

Insider tip: All suites also include a Nespresso coffee maker and gourmet tea selection plus a fully stocked minibar replenished daily — ideal for early mornings before restaurants open or late-night cravings. Suite service is fully included in the all-inclusive package.

🕐 24 Hours🍽 24 Hours👔 Casual📋 Walk-in OK📍 All guest suites throughout the resort
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