Playa de Arena Gorda, Punta Cana, La Altagracia, 23000, Dominican Republic
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Dine & Drink
Taste the Vibe
Flavours for every moment, from buffet breakfasts to swim-up cocktails
Enjoy buffet dining with themed nights, gourmet à la carte choices, Asian, Italian and Mexican dishes, a steakhouse, American Country favourites, casual food-court stations and 24-hour room service. Nine bars, three poolside bars and three swim-up bars keep drinks close, while vegetarian and vegan options add flexibility. Dinner requires formal dress, with long trousers for gentlemen in theme restaurants.
International Buffet Restaurant
Main Restaurant
A welcoming international buffet restaurant at Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with themed nights. It is ideal for guests who like variety at every meal, with an easygoing atmosphere and a more formal feel for dinner.
- Serves: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Hours vary — see concierge
Fusion Gourmet Restaurant
Krystal
An elegant fusion gourmet restaurant at Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro offering à la carte dining with creative flavors and a refined specialty-restaurant feel. Krystal is perfect for guests looking for a polished dinner experience, with an upscale mood that suits romantic evenings and unhurried celebrations.
- Serves: Dinner
- Hours vary — see concierge
Asian Restaurant
Zen
A stylish Asian restaurant at Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro offering specialty dining with the flavours and variety of Asian cuisine. Zen is perfect for guests looking to change pace at dinner, with a polished setting and a calm, flavour-focused feel.
- Serves: Dinner
- Hours vary — see concierge
Italian Restaurant
La Bámbola
A welcoming Italian restaurant at Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro serving Italian dishes among the resort’s specialty dining options. La Bámbola is perfect for guests craving familiar Mediterranean flavours, with a polished, easygoing feel for a relaxed evening meal.
- Serves: Dinner
- Hours vary — see concierge
Mexican À La Carte Restaurant
Agave
A vibrant Mexican restaurant at Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro serving Mexican dishes as part of the hotel’s specialty dining options. Agave is perfect for guests craving bold flavors in a lively, relaxed setting that adds variety to an all-inclusive stay.
- Serves: Dinner
- Hours vary — see concierge
Steakhouse Restaurant
The Steakhouse
A classic steakhouse restaurant at Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro offering different cuts of meat in a satisfying specialty dining setting. The Steakhouse is perfect for guests craving a hearty dinner, with a warm, straightforward feel built around well-prepared favourites.
- Serves: Dinner
- Hours vary — see concierge
American Restaurant
American Country
A welcoming American restaurant at Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro offering internationally recognised dishes in a casual, familiar setting. American Country is perfect for guests craving classic flavors during their stay, with an easygoing feel that works for families, couples and friends.
- Serves: Dinner
- Hours vary — see concierge
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DINE & DRINKS FAQs
What dining options are available at Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro?
Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro offers a wide variety of dining venues as part of its 24-hour all-inclusive service, ranging from a main buffet restaurant to several specialty à la carte restaurants, a food court, a pâtisserie, and multiple bars, so guests at Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro can enjoy meals, drinks, and snacks around the clock.
How many restaurants and bars does Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro have?
Following its renovation, Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro expanded its culinary offering to include the main buffet restaurant, Krystal, Zen, La Bámbola, Agave, The Steakhouse, and American Country, along with a food court and additional casual outlets, plus 9 bars and lounges including 3 poolside bars and 3 swim-up bars.
Does Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro offer specialty à la carte restaurants?
Yes, Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro features several specialty à la carte restaurants covering Asian, Italian, Mexican, and steakhouse cuisine, giving guests at Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro a range of themed dining experiences beyond the main buffet.
Is the main restaurant at Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro buffet-style?
The main restaurant at Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffet-style with themed nights, and the free buffet breakfast is included for all guests as part of the all-inclusive stay.
Is there a dress code for dinner at Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro?
Yes, Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro maintains a more elegant dress code for dinner; in the main restaurant gentlemen may not wear sleeveless T-shirts, and in the theme restaurants gentlemen are also asked to avoid sleeveless T-shirts and wear long trousers.
Are vegetarian and vegan meal options available at Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro?
Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro offers vegetarian and vegan menu options across its dining venues, along with a dedicated vegetarian breakfast selection, making it easy for guests with dietary preferences to dine comfortably.
Does Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro have swim-up bars and poolside drink service?
Yes, Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro has 3 swim-up bars and 3 poolside bars spread across its 7 outdoor pools, allowing guests to enjoy drinks without leaving the water.
Is room service included at Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro?
Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro provides 24-hour room service as part of its all-inclusive package, delivering food and beverages to guest rooms at any hour.
Is there a minimum age for alcoholic beverages at Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro?
Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro requires guests to be 18 or older to be served alcoholic beverages at its bars and lounges, consistent with the resort’s overall minimum-age policy for check-in.
Is Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro suitable for families and groups when it comes to dining?
Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro is a family-friendly, all-inclusive resort welcoming families, couples, and groups of friends, with dining venues like the main buffet, food court, and specialty restaurants open to all registered guests, while select amenities such as the Elite Club restaurant remain reserved for Elite Club by RIU guests.