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
Frida
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.
Note: Hours and days of service may vary; confirm with concierge.
Piaf
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.
Note: May be closed or have reduced days during low season; confirm with concierge.
Lucca
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.
Note: Hours and days of service may vary; confirm with concierge.
Sen Lin
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.
Note: Hours and days of service may vary; confirm with concierge.
Azul
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.
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.
Selva del Mar
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.
Note: Open 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM (summer); 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM (winter).
Amat
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.
Note: Hours not officially published; available during morning and afternoon hours — confirm with concierge.
Koi Lobby Bar
18+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.
Aqua 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.
Note: Daytime hours; confirm with concierge for current schedule.
In-Suite Dining
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.
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