Dine & Drink
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Beachfront Buffets, Specialty Dining, and Tropical Bars Await
Savour 24-hour All Inclusive dining with buffet meals, live cooking stations, themed evenings, vegetarian options, and Jamaican jerk at lunch. Reserve à la carte dinners for Asian, Italian, grilled-meat, steakhouse, or gourmet specialties, including Kulinarium. Between meals, enjoy snacks around the clock and drinks across six bars, including poolside, beach, and swim-up bars.
Kulinarium
A sophisticated gourmet restaurant at Hotel Riu Ocho Rios offering carefully presented international à la carte dishes in a tranquil setting. Kulinarium is perfect for a special dinner during your stay, with an elegant feel and a more refined pace.
- Serves: Dinner
- Hours vary — see concierge
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DINE & DRINKS FAQs
What dining options are available at Hotel Riu Ocho Rios?
Hotel Riu Ocho Rios offers a wide variety of on-site dining, from its main buffet restaurant with live cooking stations to themed specialty restaurants serving Asian, Italian, and grilled cuisine. Guests staying at Hotel Riu Ocho Rios can also enjoy an optional gourmet à la carte venue called Kulinarium for a more intimate evening meal.
Is Hotel Riu Ocho Rios all-inclusive for meals and drinks?
Yes, Hotel Riu Ocho Rios operates on a 24-hour All Inclusive basis, meaning on-site food and beverages are included in the room rate. Gratuities are also included in the price at Hotel Riu Ocho Rios, so guests can dine and drink throughout the resort without worrying about extra tipping.
Does Hotel Riu Ocho Rios offer buffet dining?
Hotel Riu Ocho Rios features a full buffet restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily, complete with live cooking stations, a wide variety of dishes, and dessert stations. Several times a week, Hotel Riu Ocho Rios also hosts special themed buffet evenings to add variety to the dining experience.
What specialty restaurant can guests enjoy at Hotel Riu Ocho Rios?
Guests at Hotel Riu Ocho Rios can book an evening at Kulinarium, the resort’s optional à la carte specialty restaurant offering a more sophisticated, carefully presented dining experience. Beyond Kulinarium, Hotel Riu Ocho Rios also offers themed dining featuring Asian, Italian, and grilled specialties in a relaxed atmosphere.
Are vegetarian and vegan meals available at Hotel Riu Ocho Rios?
Yes, Hotel Riu Ocho Rios caters to a range of dietary preferences with vegetarian and vegan menu options available throughout the resort. A vegetarian breakfast is also offered as part of the free buffet breakfast served daily at Hotel Riu Ocho Rios.
How many bars and lounges are at Hotel Riu Ocho Rios?
Hotel Riu Ocho Rios features six bars and lounges across the property, including two swim-up bars and two poolside bars where guests can enjoy refreshing drinks without leaving the pool. With drinks included under the resort’s all-inclusive plan, guests at Hotel Riu Ocho Rios can enjoy beverages throughout the day.
Is Hotel Riu Ocho Rios suitable for families dining together?
Yes, Hotel Riu Ocho Rios is a family resort with dining spaces designed to welcome guests of all ages, including a spacious buffet restaurant offering something for everyone. Families staying at Hotel Riu Ocho Rios can enjoy relaxed, no-fuss buffet meals together throughout their stay.
Do guests need reservations for specialty dining at Hotel Riu Ocho Rios?
Optional à la carte restaurants at Hotel Riu Ocho Rios, such as Kulinarium, typically require guests to make a reservation in advance and follow a dress code for the evening. The main buffet restaurant at Hotel Riu Ocho Rios, by contrast, requires no reservation and has no dress code.
Can guests enjoy Jamaican cuisine at Hotel Riu Ocho Rios?
Yes, guests at Hotel Riu Ocho Rios can sample authentic local flavor through a jerk station serving traditional Jamaican barbecue as part of the lunch buffet. This gives guests staying at Hotel Riu Ocho Rios a taste of island cuisine without leaving the resort.
Are snacks available around the clock at Hotel Riu Ocho Rios?
Yes, thanks to its 24-hour All Inclusive service, Hotel Riu Ocho Rios offers snacks available at any hour of the day or night. This means guests at Hotel Riu Ocho Rios never have to worry about going hungry, whether it’s a midday bite or a late-night craving.