Playa de Arena Gorda, Punta Cana, La Altagracia, 23000, Dominican Republic
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Dine & Drink
Taste the Vibe
Caribbean Days Filled With Buffets, Bars and Themed Dining
Enjoy all-inclusive dining with buffet breakfasts and dinners, live cooking stations, themed buffet nights, snacks around the clock and 24-hour room service. Evenings bring à la carte choices including Italian at Luigi, Japanese at Yokohama, gourmet fusion at Krystal, Spanish flavours at La Bodega and grilled meats at poolside La Altagracia. Five bars serve unlimited local and imported drinks, including a swim-up bar and 24-hour Sports Bar.
Spanish À La Carte Restaurant
La Bodega
A cosy Spanish restaurant at Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana offering à la carte dinner with a generous starter buffet of traditional dishes. La Bodega suits guests looking for familiar Spanish flavours in a relaxed atmosphere, with a warm, easygoing feel for evening dining.
- Serves: Dinner
- Hours vary — see concierge
Japanese Restaurant
Yokohama
A quiet Japanese restaurant at Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana offering à la carte dinners that combine traditional flavours with careful preparations. Yokohama suits guests craving a calm, welcoming evening, with a focused menu and refined atmosphere for a change of pace.
- Serves: Dinner
- Hours: 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Italian Restaurant
Luigi
A welcoming Italian restaurant at Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana serving lunch buffet selections with live cooking stations and desserts, followed by à la carte dinners with a starter buffet and freshly prepared Italian specialities. Luigi suits guests craving classic flavours in an easy, themed setting.
- Serves: Lunch & Dinner
- Hours vary — see concierge
Fusion Restaurant
Krystal
A sophisticated fusion restaurant at Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana offering creative à la carte dishes, quality ingredients and carefully presented plates for dinner. Krystal is perfect for guests who want a more polished evening meal, with an elegant atmosphere and inventive flavours.
- Serves: Dinner
- Hours: 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Steakhouse Grill Restaurant
La Altagracia
A poolside steakhouse grill restaurant at Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana offering grilled-meat specialties in an easygoing setting close to the water. La Altagracia is perfect for guests craving a hearty dinner with a relaxed resort feel.
- Serves: Dinner
- Hours: 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
International Buffet Restaurant
La Isabela
A welcoming international buffet restaurant at Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana offering varied dishes in a comfortable setting with a terrace. La Isabela is ideal for easygoing meals with family or friends, with plenty of choice and a relaxed resort feel.
- Serves: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Hours vary — see concierge
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DINE & DRINKS FAQs
What dining options are available at Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana?
Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana offers a main buffet restaurant with live cooking stations plus several themed à la carte venues, including La Isabela, La Bodega, Yokohama, Luigi, Krystal and La Altagracia. Guests can enjoy Italian, Japanese, Spanish and steakhouse-style cuisine without ever leaving the property.
Is dining at Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana all-inclusive?
Yes, Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana operates on an all-inclusive meal plan that covers buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner with live cooking stations, themed buffet nights, à la carte dinner options, and snacks available 24 hours a day, along with 24-hour room service.
What restaurants can guests enjoy at Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana?
Guests at Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana can choose from Luigi for Italian specialities, Yokohama for Japanese cuisine, Krystal for gourmet fusion dishes, La Bodega for a Spanish-inspired à la carte dinner, La Altagracia as a poolside steakhouse, and La Isabela, a restaurant with a terrace, in addition to the resort’s main buffet dining room.
Are vegetarian and vegan meal options available at Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana?
Yes, Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana provides vegetarian and vegan menu options throughout its restaurants, including a dedicated vegetarian breakfast selection at the buffet.
Do I need reservations for the specialty restaurants at Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana?
No, the à la carte specialty restaurants at Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana operate on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations required. Because the first seating can fill quickly, guests are encouraged to arrive close to opening time, generally in the 6:30–9:00 PM dinner window.
Is there a dress code for dinner at Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana?
Yes, Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana requests formal attire for dinner. In the main restaurant, gentlemen should avoid sleeveless T-shirts, while the theme restaurants require long trousers for gentlemen in addition to no sleeveless shirts.
What bars are available at Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana?
Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana features five bars, including the lobby bar Perico Chicote, the lounge bar with a terrace Los Rosario, the swim-up poolside bar Saona, the open-air La Plaza bar, and a 24-hour Sports Bar for late-night drinks.
Are drinks included at Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana?
Yes, Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana includes unlimited local and imported beverages as part of its all-inclusive package, served 24 hours a day at the resort’s bars, including the swim-up bar at the pool.
Is room service available at Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana?
Yes, Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana offers 24-hour room service, bringing a selection of international dishes and beverages directly to guest rooms at any hour.
Are children welcome at the restaurants and bars at Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana?
Yes, Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana is a family-friendly resort, and children are welcome throughout its dining venues, including the main buffet restaurant with a vegetarian breakfast selection and family-friendly buffet dinners suited to guests of all ages.