Playa Arena Gorda, Punta Cana, 23000, Dominican Republic

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.

Bright yellow restaurant with ornate ceiling lamps and set tables at Hotel Riu Republica.
Indian Buffet Restaurant

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.

Coco's Bar building on the sand between palm trees at Hotel Riu Republica.
Beach Bar

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.

Swim-up pool bar with in-water loungers and guests at Hotel Riu Republica.
Poolside Bar

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.

Guests at the Aquamar swim-up bar in the pool at Hotel Riu Republica.
Poolside Bar

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.

Guests watch a stage show from a bar lounge at Hotel Riu Republica.
Chill-Out Bar

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.

Covered Macao Bar terrace with wicker seating and orange lights at Hotel Riu Republica.
Bar

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.

Lounge Bar

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.

La Güira bar lounge with wicker chairs and a lit sign at Hotel Riu Republica.
Lobby Bar

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.

Beachside jerk chicken hut on the sand at Hotel Riu Republica.
Jerk Grill Restaurant

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.

Staff set tables in an Italian-style dining room with blue chairs at Hotel Riu Republica.
Fusion À La Carte Restaurant

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.

An Italian-style dining room with blue chairs and set tables at Hotel Riu Republica.
International Buffet Restaurant

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.

Swim-up pool bar with in-water loungers and guests at Hotel Riu Republica.
Poolside Plaza Bar

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.

Blue sports bar with stools, TVs, and guests at Hotel Riu Republica.
Sports Bar

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.

Steakhouse Poolside Grill

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.

An Asian-themed dining room with a yin-yang wall mural at Hotel Riu Republica.
Gourmet Fusion À La Carte Restaurant

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.

Restaurant staff set tables in a yellow-accented dining room at Hotel Riu Republica.
Spanish Restaurant

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.

Asian restaurant booth seating with glowing wall lights at Hotel Riu Republica.
Asian Buffet Restaurant

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.

Italian-style dining room with blue chairs and set tables at Hotel Riu Republica.
Italian Restaurant

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.

A bright restaurant dining room with lime-green chairs at Hotel Riu Republica.
International Buffet Restaurant

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.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
DINE & DRINKS FAQs

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.

Yes, Hotel Riu Republica operates a 24-hour All-Inclusive service, giving guests around-the-clock access to food and drinks throughout their stay.

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.

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.

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.

Yes, Hotel Riu Republica provides vegetarian and vegan menu options across its dining venues, along with a vegetarian breakfast available each morning.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily at Hotel Riu Republica from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Yes, Hotel Riu Republica offers a romantic open-air dinner on the beach, available by reservation only and for an additional charge.

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.

Yes, Hotel Riu Republica features three swim-up bars, including Aquamar and La Ola, where guests can enjoy drinks without leaving the pool.

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