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Secrets Playa Esmeralda Restaurants and Bars

Dining at Secrets Playa Esmeralda is a gourmet adventure through exceptional culinary experiences. Our nine gourmet dining options, including seven à la carte restaurants, feature a selection of fine dining venues, each offering a range of cuisines such as French, Mediterranean, Italian and local Dominican flavors. Whether you're enjoying a romantic candlelit dinner on the beach or socializing at the lively bars, each meal is a flavorful exploration that delights the senses. Reservations are never required, and you can always order room service directly to your luxury suite. Plus, with Preferred Club, enjoy free-flow access to additional dining options at the neighboring Dreams® Playa Esmeralda.

 

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

    Light Lunch Specialties

    Light lunch in casual and relaxed outdoor setting by the 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.
  • Barracuda

    Pool & Beach Bar

    Bar offering ice cold beers and cocktails


    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.
  • Bordeaux

    French Cuisine

    Gourmet à la carte French cuisine in an elegant atmosphere with wine cellar


    Formal

    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.

    6:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
  • Castaways

    Steakhouse

    Steakhouse and 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.
  • Coco Café

    Coffee & Snack Bar

    Premium coffee and snacks in casual atmosphere


    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.

    24 Hours
  • Manatees

    Swim-Up Bar

    In-pool bar serving refreshing cocktails.


    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: Located at the Preferred Club Pool, for Preferred Club guests only
  • Market Café

    International Buffet

    International buffet serving a variety of local and international cuisine. Al fresco dining in tropical garden setting.


    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 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Lunch 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Dinner 6:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
  • Meraki

    Mediterasian Cuisine

    Mediterasian fusion of à la carte Pan-Asian and Hibachi delicacies and Mediterranean 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.
  • Piano Bar

    Common Area Bar

    Enjoy live piano music while sipping cocktails in a relaxed atmosphere.


    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.

    6:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
  • Portofino

    Italian Cuisine

    À la carte restaurant featuring authentic Italian cuisine. Wine cellar available for private dining*


    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: Wine cellar for private dining is available
  • Rendezvous

    Lobby Bar

    Enjoy the finest cocktails at our lobby bar


    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. - 12:00 a.m.
  • Revive

    Spa Bar

    Rest and rejuvenation focused bar with healthy selections.


    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: Casual Elegance required for dinner. À la carte breakfast for Preferred Club guests only
  • Rosewater

    Exclusive Preferred Club Restaurant

    Gourmet à la carte international cuisine


    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.

    6:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
    Additional Information: Preferred Club Restaurant
  • Seaside Grill

    Grilled Specialties

    Al fresco a la carte steakhouse dinner just steps away from the beach


    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.
    Additional Information: Casual Elegance required for dinner
  • Sugar Reef

    Pool Bar

    Pool bar serving tropical 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. - 7:00 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 Dominican Republic 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.

Couple having a private romantic dinner on the beach lit by lanterns

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.