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Savor a world of flavors at Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa, where our diverse selection of specialty restaurants will tantalize your taste buds. Enjoy delicious meals at any of our eight delightful dining spots, from the charming beachside grill to the sweet delights of our ice cream parlor. With six à la carte restaurants and a bountiful buffet, you'll delight in exquisite dishes from around the globe. Whether you're craving regional favorites or international delights, our menus are designed to please every palate. As you sip on your favorite cocktail or the drink of the day from one of our six stylish bars, feel the stress melt away while you unwind poolside or on the pristine beach.

*All restaurants and bars may not be open every night. Please check with resort for more details.
  • 1844 Dominican Cuisine

    Dominican cuisine

    Á la carte Dominican specialties


    Casual Elegance

    Dress Code

    Casual

    Bermudas (long shorts or Capri pants), sneakers/tennis shoes and sandals. Ladies must wear a bathing suit wrap or cover-up. No sleeveless shirts for men.

    Casual Elegance

    Sneakers/tennis shoes or dress sandals, dress shirts with short sleeves or collared shirts. No sleeveless shirts or flip-flops. Long pants required for men.

    Beach Casual

    Swim trunks, bathing suits and flip-flops accepted.

    Formal

    Men: long pants and collared shirts; dress shoes. Women: blouses, skirts, slacks or dresses; dress shoes.

    Daytime Casual

    Bathing suit cover-ups or shorts and tops and sandals required.

    Resort Casual

    Bermudas (long shorts or Capri pants), sneakers/tennis shoes and sandals. Ladies must wear a bathing suit wrap or cover-up. No sleeveless shirts for men.

    Pool Casual

    Bathing suits allowed. Cover-up and sandals (or flip flops) preferred.

    Dinner: 6:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
  • Bluewater Grill

    Grilled specialties

    À la carte grill serving delicious grilled specialties


    Casual Elegance

    Dress Code

    Casual

    Bermudas (long shorts or Capri pants), sneakers/tennis shoes and sandals. Ladies must wear a bathing suit wrap or cover-up. No sleeveless shirts for men.

    Casual Elegance

    Sneakers/tennis shoes or dress sandals, dress shirts with short sleeves or collared shirts. No sleeveless shirts or flip-flops. Long pants required for men.

    Beach Casual

    Swim trunks, bathing suits and flip-flops accepted.

    Formal

    Men: long pants and collared shirts; dress shoes. Women: blouses, skirts, slacks or dresses; dress shoes.

    Daytime Casual

    Bathing suit cover-ups or shorts and tops and sandals required.

    Resort Casual

    Bermudas (long shorts or Capri pants), sneakers/tennis shoes and sandals. Ladies must wear a bathing suit wrap or cover-up. No sleeveless shirts for men.

    Pool Casual

    Bathing suits allowed. Cover-up and sandals (or flip flops) preferred.

    Dinner: 6:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Adults only*
  • Capers

    Italian cuisine

    À la carte gourmet Italian cuisine


    Casual Elegance

    Dress Code

    Casual

    Bermudas (long shorts or Capri pants), sneakers/tennis shoes and sandals. Ladies must wear a bathing suit wrap or cover-up. No sleeveless shirts for men.

    Casual Elegance

    Sneakers/tennis shoes or dress sandals, dress shirts with short sleeves or collared shirts. No sleeveless shirts or flip-flops. Long pants required for men.

    Beach Casual

    Swim trunks, bathing suits and flip-flops accepted.

    Formal

    Men: long pants and collared shirts; dress shoes. Women: blouses, skirts, slacks or dresses; dress shoes.

    Daytime Casual

    Bathing suit cover-ups or shorts and tops and sandals required.

    Resort Casual

    Bermudas (long shorts or Capri pants), sneakers/tennis shoes and sandals. Ladies must wear a bathing suit wrap or cover-up. No sleeveless shirts for men.

    Pool Casual

    Bathing suits allowed. Cover-up and sandals (or flip flops) preferred.

    Dinner: 6:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
  • Dolce

    Coffee, ice cream, late night bites

    Premium coffee, snacks and ice cream in a casual and relaxed atmosphere. Late night bites include soup, sandwiches and pastries


    Casual

    Dress Code

    Casual

    Bermudas (long shorts or Capri pants), sneakers/tennis shoes and sandals. Ladies must wear a bathing suit wrap or cover-up. No sleeveless shirts for men.

    Casual Elegance

    Sneakers/tennis shoes or dress sandals, dress shirts with short sleeves or collared shirts. No sleeveless shirts or flip-flops. Long pants required for men.

    Beach Casual

    Swim trunks, bathing suits and flip-flops accepted.

    Formal

    Men: long pants and collared shirts; dress shoes. Women: blouses, skirts, slacks or dresses; dress shoes.

    Daytime Casual

    Bathing suit cover-ups or shorts and tops and sandals required.

    Resort Casual

    Bermudas (long shorts or Capri pants), sneakers/tennis shoes and sandals. Ladies must wear a bathing suit wrap or cover-up. No sleeveless shirts for men.

    Pool Casual

    Bathing suits allowed. Cover-up and sandals (or flip flops) preferred.

    Open 24 hours. Late night bites from 11 p.m. – 6 a.m.
    Additional Information: Casual Elegance dress code required for dinner.
  • El Patio

    Mexican cuisine

    À la carte gourmet Italian cuisine


    Casual Elegance

    Dress Code

    Casual

    Bermudas (long shorts or Capri pants), sneakers/tennis shoes and sandals. Ladies must wear a bathing suit wrap or cover-up. No sleeveless shirts for men.

    Casual Elegance

    Sneakers/tennis shoes or dress sandals, dress shirts with short sleeves or collared shirts. No sleeveless shirts or flip-flops. Long pants required for men.

    Beach Casual

    Swim trunks, bathing suits and flip-flops accepted.

    Formal

    Men: long pants and collared shirts; dress shoes. Women: blouses, skirts, slacks or dresses; dress shoes.

    Daytime Casual

    Bathing suit cover-ups or shorts and tops and sandals required.

    Resort Casual

    Bermudas (long shorts or Capri pants), sneakers/tennis shoes and sandals. Ladies must wear a bathing suit wrap or cover-up. No sleeveless shirts for men.

    Pool Casual

    Bathing suits allowed. Cover-up and sandals (or flip flops) preferred.

    Dinner: 6:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
  • Half Time

    Sports and night club

    Sports bar and nightclub. Adults only after 11 p.m.


    Casual

    Dress Code

    Casual

    Bermudas (long shorts or Capri pants), sneakers/tennis shoes and sandals. Ladies must wear a bathing suit wrap or cover-up. No sleeveless shirts for men.

    Casual Elegance

    Sneakers/tennis shoes or dress sandals, dress shirts with short sleeves or collared shirts. No sleeveless shirts or flip-flops. Long pants required for men.

    Beach Casual

    Swim trunks, bathing suits and flip-flops accepted.

    Formal

    Men: long pants and collared shirts; dress shoes. Women: blouses, skirts, slacks or dresses; dress shoes.

    Daytime Casual

    Bathing suit cover-ups or shorts and tops and sandals required.

    Resort Casual

    Bermudas (long shorts or Capri pants), sneakers/tennis shoes and sandals. Ladies must wear a bathing suit wrap or cover-up. No sleeveless shirts for men.

    Pool Casual

    Bathing suits allowed. Cover-up and sandals (or flip flops) preferred.

    11:00 a.m. - 2:00 a.m.
    Additional Information: Adults only after 11 p.m.
  • Himitsu

    Asian Cuisine

    À la carte gourmet Asian cuisine with three Teppanyaki tables (restricted to guests ages 12 and older)


    Casual Elegance

    Dress Code

    Casual

    Bermudas (long shorts or Capri pants), sneakers/tennis shoes and sandals. Ladies must wear a bathing suit wrap or cover-up. No sleeveless shirts for men.

    Casual Elegance

    Sneakers/tennis shoes or dress sandals, dress shirts with short sleeves or collared shirts. No sleeveless shirts or flip-flops. Long pants required for men.

    Beach Casual

    Swim trunks, bathing suits and flip-flops accepted.

    Formal

    Men: long pants and collared shirts; dress shoes. Women: blouses, skirts, slacks or dresses; dress shoes.

    Daytime Casual

    Bathing suit cover-ups or shorts and tops and sandals required.

    Resort Casual

    Bermudas (long shorts or Capri pants), sneakers/tennis shoes and sandals. Ladies must wear a bathing suit wrap or cover-up. No sleeveless shirts for men.

    Pool Casual

    Bathing suits allowed. Cover-up and sandals (or flip flops) preferred.

    Dinner: 6:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
  • Marlin

    Pool bar

    Enjoy a cocktail by the pool


    Pool Casual

    Dress Code

    Casual

    Bermudas (long shorts or Capri pants), sneakers/tennis shoes and sandals. Ladies must wear a bathing suit wrap or cover-up. No sleeveless shirts for men.

    Casual Elegance

    Sneakers/tennis shoes or dress sandals, dress shirts with short sleeves or collared shirts. No sleeveless shirts or flip-flops. Long pants required for men.

    Beach Casual

    Swim trunks, bathing suits and flip-flops accepted.

    Formal

    Men: long pants and collared shirts; dress shoes. Women: blouses, skirts, slacks or dresses; dress shoes.

    Daytime Casual

    Bathing suit cover-ups or shorts and tops and sandals required.

    Resort Casual

    Bermudas (long shorts or Capri pants), sneakers/tennis shoes and sandals. Ladies must wear a bathing suit wrap or cover-up. No sleeveless shirts for men.

    Pool Casual

    Bathing suits allowed. Cover-up and sandals (or flip flops) preferred.

    10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  • Moments

    Lobby bar

    Located in the main lobby, enjoy drinks and music


    Beach Casual

    Dress Code

    Casual

    Bermudas (long shorts or Capri pants), sneakers/tennis shoes and sandals. Ladies must wear a bathing suit wrap or cover-up. No sleeveless shirts for men.

    Casual Elegance

    Sneakers/tennis shoes or dress sandals, dress shirts with short sleeves or collared shirts. No sleeveless shirts or flip-flops. Long pants required for men.

    Beach Casual

    Swim trunks, bathing suits and flip-flops accepted.

    Formal

    Men: long pants and collared shirts; dress shoes. Women: blouses, skirts, slacks or dresses; dress shoes.

    Daytime Casual

    Bathing suit cover-ups or shorts and tops and sandals required.

    Resort Casual

    Bermudas (long shorts or Capri pants), sneakers/tennis shoes and sandals. Ladies must wear a bathing suit wrap or cover-up. No sleeveless shirts for men.

    Pool Casual

    Bathing suits allowed. Cover-up and sandals (or flip flops) preferred.

    10:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
  • Rendezvous

    Lobby bar

     Features chic décor, panoramic views and custom cocktails


    Daytime Casual

    Dress Code

    Casual

    Bermudas (long shorts or Capri pants), sneakers/tennis shoes and sandals. Ladies must wear a bathing suit wrap or cover-up. No sleeveless shirts for men.

    Casual Elegance

    Sneakers/tennis shoes or dress sandals, dress shirts with short sleeves or collared shirts. No sleeveless shirts or flip-flops. Long pants required for men.

    Beach Casual

    Swim trunks, bathing suits and flip-flops accepted.

    Formal

    Men: long pants and collared shirts; dress shoes. Women: blouses, skirts, slacks or dresses; dress shoes.

    Daytime Casual

    Bathing suit cover-ups or shorts and tops and sandals required.

    Resort Casual

    Bermudas (long shorts or Capri pants), sneakers/tennis shoes and sandals. Ladies must wear a bathing suit wrap or cover-up. No sleeveless shirts for men.

    Pool Casual

    Bathing suits allowed. Cover-up and sandals (or flip flops) preferred.

    10:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m.
  • Revive

    Spa bar

    Enjoy refreshing beverages before or after your spa treatment


    Casual

    Dress Code

    Casual

    Bermudas (long shorts or Capri pants), sneakers/tennis shoes and sandals. Ladies must wear a bathing suit wrap or cover-up. No sleeveless shirts for men.

    Casual Elegance

    Sneakers/tennis shoes or dress sandals, dress shirts with short sleeves or collared shirts. No sleeveless shirts or flip-flops. Long pants required for men.

    Beach Casual

    Swim trunks, bathing suits and flip-flops accepted.

    Formal

    Men: long pants and collared shirts; dress shoes. Women: blouses, skirts, slacks or dresses; dress shoes.

    Daytime Casual

    Bathing suit cover-ups or shorts and tops and sandals required.

    Resort Casual

    Bermudas (long shorts or Capri pants), sneakers/tennis shoes and sandals. Ladies must wear a bathing suit wrap or cover-up. No sleeveless shirts for men.

    Pool Casual

    Bathing suits allowed. Cover-up and sandals (or flip flops) preferred.

    10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
  • Sea Legs

    Swim-up bar

    Swim up and enjoy a beverage at the pool. Exclusive to Preferred Club guests


    Beach Casual

    Dress Code

    Casual

    Bermudas (long shorts or Capri pants), sneakers/tennis shoes and sandals. Ladies must wear a bathing suit wrap or cover-up. No sleeveless shirts for men.

    Casual Elegance

    Sneakers/tennis shoes or dress sandals, dress shirts with short sleeves or collared shirts. No sleeveless shirts or flip-flops. Long pants required for men.

    Beach Casual

    Swim trunks, bathing suits and flip-flops accepted.

    Formal

    Men: long pants and collared shirts; dress shoes. Women: blouses, skirts, slacks or dresses; dress shoes.

    Daytime Casual

    Bathing suit cover-ups or shorts and tops and sandals required.

    Resort Casual

    Bermudas (long shorts or Capri pants), sneakers/tennis shoes and sandals. Ladies must wear a bathing suit wrap or cover-up. No sleeveless shirts for men.

    Pool Casual

    Bathing suits allowed. Cover-up and sandals (or flip flops) preferred.

    10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
    Additional Information: Exclusively for Preferred Club guests
  • Showtime

    Theater bar

    Sit back, relax and enjoy a show with your favorite drink


    Casual

    Dress Code

    Casual

    Bermudas (long shorts or Capri pants), sneakers/tennis shoes and sandals. Ladies must wear a bathing suit wrap or cover-up. No sleeveless shirts for men.

    Casual Elegance

    Sneakers/tennis shoes or dress sandals, dress shirts with short sleeves or collared shirts. No sleeveless shirts or flip-flops. Long pants required for men.

    Beach Casual

    Swim trunks, bathing suits and flip-flops accepted.

    Formal

    Men: long pants and collared shirts; dress shoes. Women: blouses, skirts, slacks or dresses; dress shoes.

    Daytime Casual

    Bathing suit cover-ups or shorts and tops and sandals required.

    Resort Casual

    Bermudas (long shorts or Capri pants), sneakers/tennis shoes and sandals. Ladies must wear a bathing suit wrap or cover-up. No sleeveless shirts for men.

    Pool Casual

    Bathing suits allowed. Cover-up and sandals (or flip flops) preferred.

    8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
  • Tides

    Poolside grilled snacks

    Delicious burgers and hot dogs served poolside


    Pool Casual

    Dress Code

    Casual

    Bermudas (long shorts or Capri pants), sneakers/tennis shoes and sandals. Ladies must wear a bathing suit wrap or cover-up. No sleeveless shirts for men.

    Casual Elegance

    Sneakers/tennis shoes or dress sandals, dress shirts with short sleeves or collared shirts. No sleeveless shirts or flip-flops. Long pants required for men.

    Beach Casual

    Swim trunks, bathing suits and flip-flops accepted.

    Formal

    Men: long pants and collared shirts; dress shoes. Women: blouses, skirts, slacks or dresses; dress shoes.

    Daytime Casual

    Bathing suit cover-ups or shorts and tops and sandals required.

    Resort Casual

    Bermudas (long shorts or Capri pants), sneakers/tennis shoes and sandals. Ladies must wear a bathing suit wrap or cover-up. No sleeveless shirts for men.

    Pool Casual

    Bathing suits allowed. Cover-up and sandals (or flip flops) preferred.

    11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
  • Tierra

    South American Cuisine

    À la carte South American food


    Casual Elegance

    Dress Code

    Casual

    Bermudas (long shorts or Capri pants), sneakers/tennis shoes and sandals. Ladies must wear a bathing suit wrap or cover-up. No sleeveless shirts for men.

    Casual Elegance

    Sneakers/tennis shoes or dress sandals, dress shirts with short sleeves or collared shirts. No sleeveless shirts or flip-flops. Long pants required for men.

    Beach Casual

    Swim trunks, bathing suits and flip-flops accepted.

    Formal

    Men: long pants and collared shirts; dress shoes. Women: blouses, skirts, slacks or dresses; dress shoes.

    Daytime Casual

    Bathing suit cover-ups or shorts and tops and sandals required.

    Resort Casual

    Bermudas (long shorts or Capri pants), sneakers/tennis shoes and sandals. Ladies must wear a bathing suit wrap or cover-up. No sleeveless shirts for men.

    Pool Casual

    Bathing suits allowed. Cover-up and sandals (or flip flops) preferred.

    Dinner: 6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
  • The Sandbar

    Beach bar

    Watch the waves with a cool drink in hand


    Beach Casual

    Dress Code

    Casual

    Bermudas (long shorts or Capri pants), sneakers/tennis shoes and sandals. Ladies must wear a bathing suit wrap or cover-up. No sleeveless shirts for men.

    Casual Elegance

    Sneakers/tennis shoes or dress sandals, dress shirts with short sleeves or collared shirts. No sleeveless shirts or flip-flops. Long pants required for men.

    Beach Casual

    Swim trunks, bathing suits and flip-flops accepted.

    Formal

    Men: long pants and collared shirts; dress shoes. Women: blouses, skirts, slacks or dresses; dress shoes.

    Daytime Casual

    Bathing suit cover-ups or shorts and tops and sandals required.

    Resort Casual

    Bermudas (long shorts or Capri pants), sneakers/tennis shoes and sandals. Ladies must wear a bathing suit wrap or cover-up. No sleeveless shirts for men.

    Pool Casual

    Bathing suits allowed. Cover-up and sandals (or flip flops) preferred.

    10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
  • Windows

    Breakfast & lunch

    À la carte restaurant for breakfast and lunch. Exclusively available to Preferred Club guests


    Casual Elegance

    Dress Code

    Casual

    Bermudas (long shorts or Capri pants), sneakers/tennis shoes and sandals. Ladies must wear a bathing suit wrap or cover-up. No sleeveless shirts for men.

    Casual Elegance

    Sneakers/tennis shoes or dress sandals, dress shirts with short sleeves or collared shirts. No sleeveless shirts or flip-flops. Long pants required for men.

    Beach Casual

    Swim trunks, bathing suits and flip-flops accepted.

    Formal

    Men: long pants and collared shirts; dress shoes. Women: blouses, skirts, slacks or dresses; dress shoes.

    Daytime Casual

    Bathing suit cover-ups or shorts and tops and sandals required.

    Resort Casual

    Bermudas (long shorts or Capri pants), sneakers/tennis shoes and sandals. Ladies must wear a bathing suit wrap or cover-up. No sleeveless shirts for men.

    Pool Casual

    Bathing suits allowed. Cover-up and sandals (or flip flops) preferred.

    Dinner 6:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
    Additional Information: Exclusively for Preferred Club guests
  • World Café

    International buffet

    A buffet-style restaurant serving local and international specialty items and classics


    Casual

    Dress Code

    Casual

    Bermudas (long shorts or Capri pants), sneakers/tennis shoes and sandals. Ladies must wear a bathing suit wrap or cover-up. No sleeveless shirts for men.

    Casual Elegance

    Sneakers/tennis shoes or dress sandals, dress shirts with short sleeves or collared shirts. No sleeveless shirts or flip-flops. Long pants required for men.

    Beach Casual

    Swim trunks, bathing suits and flip-flops accepted.

    Formal

    Men: long pants and collared shirts; dress shoes. Women: blouses, skirts, slacks or dresses; dress shoes.

    Daytime Casual

    Bathing suit cover-ups or shorts and tops and sandals required.

    Resort Casual

    Bermudas (long shorts or Capri pants), sneakers/tennis shoes and sandals. Ladies must wear a bathing suit wrap or cover-up. No sleeveless shirts for men.

    Pool Casual

    Bathing suits allowed. Cover-up and sandals (or flip flops) preferred.

    Continental Breakfast: 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. Breakfast: 7:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Lunch: 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Dinner: 6:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Couple enjoying Italian food and wine

Sip, Savor & See Dining Experience

Interested in a night out or want to visit another of our resorts? As part of the privileges of Unlimited-Luxury®, we offer the option to Sip, Savor & See. With this program, enjoy a complimentary dinner, drinks and live entertainment at one of our nearby, participating resorts from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. Just visit your concierge by 3 p.m. to arrange the evening’s details.

private romantic dinner on the beach Nayarit Mexico

Romantic Dining Experience

Add that extra element of romance when you’re on your honeymoon, celebrating your wedding anniversary or wanting to share a very special dinner. Guests purchasing this upgrade enjoy a spectacular private dinner for two and delicious menu served exclusively at one of our appointed spots at the resort. Just reserve this special dinner in advance with our concierge.