Caribbean all-inclusive resorts have certainly changed over the years. And that’s nowhere more apparent than in their restaurants, which, in many cases, have transformed their menus from mass-consumption fare to high cuisine. Here are the top all-inclusive destinations for food in the Caribbean for this year.
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino – Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Hard Rock is a slice of Vegas in the Dominican Republic — but the food won’t just surprise you with its quality — it will overwhelm you.
Sandals Royal Plantation – Ocho Rios, Jamaica
From the French-Caribbean fusion:e Papillon to the beachfront Royal Grill, this property has some tremendous food.
The Caves – Jamaica
Carrot ginger bisque, rock shrimp in coconut sauce (and does Blackwell Rum count as food?) The Caves is a diner’s delight.
Karisma El Roado Royale — Riviera Maya, Mexico
You’ll probably forget you’re in a Caribbean all-inclusive resort. Italian, Caribbean, Thai … it’s all here.
Couples Swept Away — Negril, Jamaica
Another all-inclusive that offers quality and diversity – try West Indian-accented fare at Patois Patio; Thai food at Lemon Grass or Caribbean-continental at the formal Feathers.
The BodyHoliday — St Lucia
This St Lucia resort is all about wellness. It’s not often you can go away on vacation and actually stick to a health diet, but you can here, with fresh, locally sourced food, led by its flagship, Tao.
Iberostar Grand Hotel Rose Hall
This Montego Bay institution emphasizes gastronomy, from a Japanese grill to a taste of Italy.
Excellence Riviera Maya — Cancun, Mexico
Many of the all-inclusive resorts of the Mexican Caribbean are raising their culinary game, and the Excellence Riviera Maya is right at the top of the pack.
Palm Island — St Vincent and the Grenadines
This all-inclusive in the Grenadines doesn’t just offer wonderful food — it offers some of the most romantic dining experiences in the region.
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Casa de Campo – Dominican Republic
This was one of our top Caribbean all-inclusives overall this year, in large part due to the food, which includes an outpost of the world-famous Le Cirque.