Dine & Drink
Taste the Vibe
Buffets, Specialty Dining, Swim-Up Bars, and Beachside Drinks
Enjoy 24-hour all-inclusive dining and drinks across nine restaurants and 10 bars, including daily buffet breakfast, Italian, Asian, Spanish, Indian, fusion, steakhouse, and beach barbecue options. Sip at lobby, lounge, sports, plaza, poolside swim-up, stage, and beach bars, with one bar open 24 hours. Formal dress is required for dinner, and a romantic open-air beach dinner is available by reservation for an additional charge.
Taj Mahal
A flavorful Indian buffet restaurant at Hotel Riu Republica offering Indian cuisine among the resort’s themed dining options. Taj Mahal is perfect for guests craving aromatic spices and familiar buffet ease, with a warm, lively feel for a relaxed dinner.
- Serves: Dinner
- Hours vary — see concierge
Coco's Bar
A breezy beach bar at Hotel Riu Republica offering drinks beside the sand on Arena Gorda Beach. Coco’s Bar is perfect for easy refreshments between swims and sunbathing, with a relaxed seaside feel steps from the shoreline.
- Serves: Tropical Cocktails & Drinks
- Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
La Ola
A lively poolside bar at Hotel Riu Republica offering drinks beside the water with the added fun of a swim-up setting. La Ola is perfect for cooling off between swims, with an easygoing atmosphere made for relaxed adults-only days.
- Serves: Tropical Cocktails & Drinks
- Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Aquamar
A lively poolside bar at Hotel Riu Republica offering drinks by the water with the ease of swim-up service. Aquamar is perfect for guests cooling off between swims, with a sunny, social feel close to the pool.
- Serves: Cocktails & Poolside Drinks
- Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Plaza Bar
A laid-back chill-out bar at Hotel Riu Republica offering drinks in an easygoing social setting. Plaza Bar is perfect for guests who want a relaxed place to pause between resort activities, with a casual atmosphere made for lingering.
- Serves: Cocktails & Drinks
- Hours: 6:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Macao Bar
A lively bar at Hotel Riu Republica offering drinks in the resort’s adults-only, all-inclusive setting. Macao Bar is perfect for easygoing rounds between pool time and evening plans, with a social feel that keeps the day moving.
- Serves: Cocktails & Spirits
- Hours: 6:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Latino
A stylish lounge bar at Hotel Riu Republica offering drinks in a relaxed terrace setting. Latino is perfect for easygoing evenings with friends, with an open-air feel and a social atmosphere made for lingering between resort entertainment.
- Serves: Cocktails & Drinks
- Hours: 6:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
La Güira
A welcoming lobby bar at Hotel Riu Republica offering drinks in the heart of the resort’s arrival area. La Güira is perfect for meeting up before the evening begins or pausing between plans, with an easygoing atmosphere close to the hotel’s main flow.
- Serves: Cocktails & Spirits
- Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Jerk Station
A casual beachside restaurant at Hotel Riu Republica offering jerk-style barbecue at lunchtime by the sand. Jerk Station is perfect for a flavorful midday bite between beach time and the pool, with an easygoing Caribbean feel.
- Serves: Lunch
- Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Kulinarium West
A refined fusion à la carte restaurant at Hotel Riu Republica offering creative gourmet dishes in an adults-only resort setting. Kulinarium West is perfect for guests seeking a polished dinner with global flavours, with a more intimate feel than the buffet venues.
- Serves: Dinner
- Hours vary — see concierge
La Altagracia
A generous international buffet restaurant at Hotel Riu Republica serving regional and international cuisine with continental breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets. La Altagracia is ideal for easy, varied meals throughout the day, with a lively main-restaurant feel.
- Serves: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Saona
A lively poolside plaza bar at Hotel Riu Republica offering drinks beside the pool with a stage for entertainment. Saona is perfect for guests who want an upbeat social spot, with music, performances and a festive open-air feel.
- Serves: Cocktails & Tropical Drinks
- Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Sports Bar
A lively sports bar at Hotel Riu Republica offering drinks in an easygoing setting for catching the game. Sports Bar is perfect for guests who want a casual place to keep up with the action, with a relaxed, social feel.
- Serves: Cocktails & Cold Drinks
- Hours: 24 hours
Quisqueya
A casual steakhouse poolside grill at Hotel Riu Republica serving à la carte steakhouse fare on a terrace by the pool. Quisqueya is perfect for hearty grilled meals between swims, with an easygoing outdoor feel and resort-day convenience.
- Serves: Lunch & Dinner
- Hours: 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Kulinarium East
An elegant gourmet fusion restaurant at Hotel Riu Republica offering à la carte dishes that blend creative flavours in a refined setting. Kulinarium East is perfect for adults seeking a more polished dinner, with a sophisticated feel and distinctive cuisine.
- Serves: Dinner
- Hours vary — see concierge
Olé
A vibrant Spanish restaurant at Hotel Riu Republica serving à la carte typical Spanish dishes with buffet starters and dessert. Olé is ideal for guests craving classic Spanish flavours in a lively, distinctive setting, with the special distinction of being RIU’s first Spanish restaurant in the Caribbean.
- Serves: Dinner
- Hours: 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Kaori
A vibrant Asian buffet restaurant at Hotel Riu Republica serving a varied spread of Asian cuisine in an easygoing resort setting. Kaori is perfect for guests who want bold flavors and plenty of choice, with a lively feel suited to dinner with friends.
- Serves: Dinner
- Hours: 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Tarantella
A welcoming Italian restaurant at Hotel Riu Republica offering classic Italian cuisine in one of the resort’s themed dining settings. Tarantella is perfect for guests craving familiar Mediterranean flavours at dinner, with a warm, easygoing atmosphere for an adults-only evening.
- Serves: Dinner
- Hours: 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Mangú
A casual international buffet restaurant at Hotel Riu Republica serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with the same varied buffet style as the main restaurant. Mangú suits guests looking for a smaller, easygoing buffet setting with familiar choices throughout the day.
- Serves: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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DINE & DRINKS FAQs
What dining options are available at Hotel Riu Republica?
Hotel Riu Republica offers a wide variety of dining options, including nine restaurants serving Italian, Asian, Spanish, Indian and gourmet cuisine, plus continental buffet breakfasts at the resort’s main buffet venues.
Does Hotel Riu Republica offer 24-hour all-inclusive dining?
Yes, Hotel Riu Republica operates a 24-hour All-Inclusive service, giving guests around-the-clock access to food and drinks throughout their stay.
What restaurants are available for guests at Hotel Riu Republica?
Guests at Hotel Riu Republica can choose from La Altagracia and Mangú for buffet-style dining, Tarantella for Italian cuisine, Kaori for Asian dishes, Taj Mahal for Indian fare, Olé for Spanish specialties, Kulinarium East and Kulinarium West for fusion à la carte dining, and Quisqueya, a poolside steakhouse with a terrace.
Are there bars and lounges at Hotel Riu Republica?
Hotel Riu Republica features multiple bars and lounges, including the lobby bar La Güira, the lounge bar Latino, the Sports Bar, Macao Bar, the chill-out Plaza Bar, the beachfront Coco’s Bar, and the poolside Saona bar, which features a stage for entertainment.
Is there a dress code for dinner at Hotel Riu Republica?
Yes, formal dress is required for dinner at Hotel Riu Republica’s restaurants; in the main restaurant gentlemen may not wear sleeveless T-shirts, and in the theme restaurants gentlemen must wear long trousers and avoid sleeveless shirts.
Does Hotel Riu Republica offer vegetarian and vegan menu options?
Yes, Hotel Riu Republica provides vegetarian and vegan menu options across its dining venues, along with a vegetarian breakfast available each morning.
What time is breakfast served at Hotel Riu Republica?
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily at Hotel Riu Republica from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Can guests enjoy a romantic dinner on the beach at Hotel Riu Republica?
Yes, Hotel Riu Republica offers a romantic open-air dinner on the beach, available by reservation only and for an additional charge.
Are children allowed to dine at Hotel Riu Republica's restaurants?
Hotel Riu Republica is an adults-only resort, and its restaurants and bars are reserved exclusively for guests 18 years of age and older, ensuring a relaxed dining atmosphere for every meal.
Are swim-up bars available at Hotel Riu Republica?
Yes, Hotel Riu Republica features three swim-up bars, including Aquamar and La Ola, where guests can enjoy drinks without leaving the pool.