Dreams Playa Esmeralda Restaurants & Bars
Savor a world of flavors at Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa, where our diverse selection of specialty restaurants will tantalize your taste buds. Enjoy delicious meals at any of our ten delightful dining spots, from the charming beachside grill to the sweet delights of our ice cream parlor. With six à la carte restaurants and a bountiful buffet, you'll delight in exquisite dishes from around the globe. Whether you're craving regional favorites or international delights, our menus are designed to please every palate. As you sip on your favorite cocktail or the drink of the day from one of our seven stylish bars, feel the stress melt away while you unwind poolside or on the pristine beach.
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1844 Dominican Cuisine
Dominican cuisine
Á la carte Dominican specialties
Casual EleganceDress Code
CasualBermudas (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 EleganceSneakers/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 CasualSwim trunks, bathing suits and flip-flops accepted.
FormalMen: long pants and collared shirts; dress shoes. Women: blouses, skirts, slacks or dresses; dress shoes.
Daytime CasualBathing suit cover-ups or shorts and tops and sandals required.
Resort CasualBermudas (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 CasualBathing suits allowed. Cover-up and sandals (or flip flops) preferred.
Dinner: 6:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. -
Bluewater Grill
Grilled specialties
À la carte grill serving delicious grilled specialties
Casual EleganceDress Code
CasualBermudas (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 EleganceSneakers/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 CasualSwim trunks, bathing suits and flip-flops accepted.
FormalMen: long pants and collared shirts; dress shoes. Women: blouses, skirts, slacks or dresses; dress shoes.
Daytime CasualBathing suit cover-ups or shorts and tops and sandals required.
Resort CasualBermudas (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 CasualBathing suits allowed. Cover-up and sandals (or flip flops) preferred.
Dinner: 6:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. -
Capers
Italian cuisine
À la carte gourmet Italian cuisine
Casual EleganceDress Code
CasualBermudas (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 EleganceSneakers/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 CasualSwim trunks, bathing suits and flip-flops accepted.
FormalMen: long pants and collared shirts; dress shoes. Women: blouses, skirts, slacks or dresses; dress shoes.
Daytime CasualBathing suit cover-ups or shorts and tops and sandals required.
Resort CasualBermudas (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 CasualBathing suits allowed. Cover-up and sandals (or flip flops) preferred.
Dinner: 6:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. -
Dolce
Coffee, ice cream, late night bites
Premium coffee, snacks and ice cream in a casual and relaxed atmosphere. Late night bites include soup, sandwiches and pastries
CasualDress Code
CasualBermudas (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 EleganceSneakers/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 CasualSwim trunks, bathing suits and flip-flops accepted.
FormalMen: long pants and collared shirts; dress shoes. Women: blouses, skirts, slacks or dresses; dress shoes.
Daytime CasualBathing suit cover-ups or shorts and tops and sandals required.
Resort CasualBermudas (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 CasualBathing suits allowed. Cover-up and sandals (or flip flops) preferred.
Open 24 hours. Late night bites from 11 p.m. – 6 a.m. -
El Patio
Mexican cuisine
À la carte gourmet Mexican cuisine
Casual EleganceDress Code
CasualBermudas (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 EleganceSneakers/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 CasualSwim trunks, bathing suits and flip-flops accepted.
FormalMen: long pants and collared shirts; dress shoes. Women: blouses, skirts, slacks or dresses; dress shoes.
Daytime CasualBathing suit cover-ups or shorts and tops and sandals required.
Resort CasualBermudas (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 CasualBathing suits allowed. Cover-up and sandals (or flip flops) preferred.
Dinner: 6:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. -
Half Time
Sports and night club
Sports bar and nightclub. Adults only after 11 p.m.
CasualDress Code
CasualBermudas (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 EleganceSneakers/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 CasualSwim trunks, bathing suits and flip-flops accepted.
FormalMen: long pants and collared shirts; dress shoes. Women: blouses, skirts, slacks or dresses; dress shoes.
Daytime CasualBathing suit cover-ups or shorts and tops and sandals required.
Resort CasualBermudas (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 CasualBathing suits allowed. Cover-up and sandals (or flip flops) preferred.
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 a.m.Additional Information: Adults only after 11 p.m. -
Himitsu
Asian Cuisine
À la carte gourmet Asian cuisine with three Teppanyaki tables (restricted to guests ages 12 and older)
Casual EleganceDress Code
CasualBermudas (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 EleganceSneakers/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 CasualSwim trunks, bathing suits and flip-flops accepted.
FormalMen: long pants and collared shirts; dress shoes. Women: blouses, skirts, slacks or dresses; dress shoes.
Daytime CasualBathing suit cover-ups or shorts and tops and sandals required.
Resort CasualBermudas (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 CasualBathing suits allowed. Cover-up and sandals (or flip flops) preferred.
Dinner: 6:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. -
Marlin
Pool bar
Enjoy a cocktail by the pool
Pool CasualDress Code
CasualBermudas (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 EleganceSneakers/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 CasualSwim trunks, bathing suits and flip-flops accepted.
FormalMen: long pants and collared shirts; dress shoes. Women: blouses, skirts, slacks or dresses; dress shoes.
Daytime CasualBathing suit cover-ups or shorts and tops and sandals required.
Resort CasualBermudas (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 CasualBathing suits allowed. Cover-up and sandals (or flip flops) preferred.
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. -
Moments
Lobby bar
Located in the main lobby, enjoy drinks and music
Beach CasualDress Code
CasualBermudas (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 EleganceSneakers/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 CasualSwim trunks, bathing suits and flip-flops accepted.
FormalMen: long pants and collared shirts; dress shoes. Women: blouses, skirts, slacks or dresses; dress shoes.
Daytime CasualBathing suit cover-ups or shorts and tops and sandals required.
Resort CasualBermudas (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 CasualBathing suits allowed. Cover-up and sandals (or flip flops) preferred.
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m. -
Revive
Spa bar
Enjoy refreshing beverages before or after your spa treatment
CasualDress Code
CasualBermudas (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 EleganceSneakers/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 CasualSwim trunks, bathing suits and flip-flops accepted.
FormalMen: long pants and collared shirts; dress shoes. Women: blouses, skirts, slacks or dresses; dress shoes.
Daytime CasualBathing suit cover-ups or shorts and tops and sandals required.
Resort CasualBermudas (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 CasualBathing suits allowed. Cover-up and sandals (or flip flops) preferred.
8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. -
Sea Legs
Swim-up bar
Swim up and enjoy a beverage at the pool. Exclusive to Preferred Club guests
Beach CasualDress Code
CasualBermudas (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 EleganceSneakers/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 CasualSwim trunks, bathing suits and flip-flops accepted.
FormalMen: long pants and collared shirts; dress shoes. Women: blouses, skirts, slacks or dresses; dress shoes.
Daytime CasualBathing suit cover-ups or shorts and tops and sandals required.
Resort CasualBermudas (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 CasualBathing suits allowed. Cover-up and sandals (or flip flops) preferred.
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.Additional Information: Exclusively for Preferred Club guests -
Showtime
Theater bar
Sit back, relax and enjoy a show with your favorite drink
CasualDress Code
CasualBermudas (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 EleganceSneakers/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 CasualSwim trunks, bathing suits and flip-flops accepted.
FormalMen: long pants and collared shirts; dress shoes. Women: blouses, skirts, slacks or dresses; dress shoes.
Daytime CasualBathing suit cover-ups or shorts and tops and sandals required.
Resort CasualBermudas (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 CasualBathing suits allowed. Cover-up and sandals (or flip flops) preferred.
8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. -
Tides
Poolside grilled snacks
Delicious burgers and hot dogs served poolside
Pool CasualDress Code
CasualBermudas (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 EleganceSneakers/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 CasualSwim trunks, bathing suits and flip-flops accepted.
FormalMen: long pants and collared shirts; dress shoes. Women: blouses, skirts, slacks or dresses; dress shoes.
Daytime CasualBathing suit cover-ups or shorts and tops and sandals required.
Resort CasualBermudas (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 CasualBathing suits allowed. Cover-up and sandals (or flip flops) preferred.
11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. -
Tierra
South American Cuisine
À la carte South American food
Casual EleganceDress Code
CasualBermudas (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 EleganceSneakers/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 CasualSwim trunks, bathing suits and flip-flops accepted.
FormalMen: long pants and collared shirts; dress shoes. Women: blouses, skirts, slacks or dresses; dress shoes.
Daytime CasualBathing suit cover-ups or shorts and tops and sandals required.
Resort CasualBermudas (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 CasualBathing suits allowed. Cover-up and sandals (or flip flops) preferred.
Dinner: 6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. -
The Sandbar
Beach bar
Watch the waves with a cool drink in hand
Beach CasualDress Code
CasualBermudas (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 EleganceSneakers/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 CasualSwim trunks, bathing suits and flip-flops accepted.
FormalMen: long pants and collared shirts; dress shoes. Women: blouses, skirts, slacks or dresses; dress shoes.
Daytime CasualBathing suit cover-ups or shorts and tops and sandals required.
Resort CasualBermudas (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 CasualBathing suits allowed. Cover-up and sandals (or flip flops) preferred.
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. -
Windows
Breakfast & lunch
À la carte restaurant for breakfast and lunch. Exclusively available to Preferred Club guests
Casual EleganceDress Code
CasualBermudas (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 EleganceSneakers/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 CasualSwim trunks, bathing suits and flip-flops accepted.
FormalMen: long pants and collared shirts; dress shoes. Women: blouses, skirts, slacks or dresses; dress shoes.
Daytime CasualBathing suit cover-ups or shorts and tops and sandals required.
Resort CasualBermudas (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 CasualBathing suits allowed. Cover-up and sandals (or flip flops) preferred.
Dinner 6:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.Additional Information: Exclusively for Preferred Club guests -
World Café
International buffet
A buffet-style restaurant serving local and international specialty items and classics
CasualDress Code
CasualBermudas (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 EleganceSneakers/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 CasualSwim trunks, bathing suits and flip-flops accepted.
FormalMen: long pants and collared shirts; dress shoes. Women: blouses, skirts, slacks or dresses; dress shoes.
Daytime CasualBathing suit cover-ups or shorts and tops and sandals required.
Resort CasualBermudas (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 CasualBathing suits allowed. Cover-up and sandals (or flip flops) preferred.
Continental Breakfast: 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. Breakfast: 7:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Lunch: 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Dinner: 6:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Sip, Savor & See Dining Experience
Interested in a night out or want to visit another of our 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.
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.