"Dressing" for dinner at Riu Palace?

Libby · 09-01-2004

Haven't seen anything on this subject yet...need some input. Are cocktail dresses (not formal) for dinner okay, or is that considered overdressed? The other choice is capris...

cuffedlinks · 09-01-2004

Yes, you would be fine with a cocktail dress at the Riu Palace.
Many folks enjoy a relaxing evening with a nice beverage and a smoke (or cigar) out in the courtyard after dinner, and the entertainment in the adjacent theatre...are all perfect for a nice dress...

While we did not dress for the buffet as well as we did for the other restaurants that need reservations, we ran the gamut from nice khaki shorts in the buffet to more of a dressy casual...just depends on your mood.

You will see the range of attire at meals, I assure you.
We went in December and it wasn't chilly at night...but we saw some very light shoulder throws, etc...

jobob...your turn!

jobob · 09-01-2004

Cocktail dress would be fine. Don't remember them so much at dinner but I was too busy looking at all the food. Man, I must be getting old. Certainly saw them for the pre-dinner cocktails in the lobby lounge though. And did you notice how well their ventilation system worked? Sat next to cigar smokers and couldn't smell a thing.
My wife wore sundresses - long and short, slacks or wraps. I know this trip she'll be taking capris as well.
88 days and we'll be hitting the Caribbean.
When you going Libby?
Bob

Libby · 09-01-2004

We're leaving 9/18...but it seems like forever! We're celebrating our 15th anniversary that week, so I'm looking for a nice, romantic place for dinner...probably in town?

We haven't been there for over 3 years...I'm sure things have changed just a little!!

jobob · 09-01-2004

Hi Libby, when there's nothing special for dinner going on at the resort one night we're going to go to Yaxche. Have looked at their website several times and it looks great. You can find it under "directory" at the top of this page.

**tommy** · 09-01-2004

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Originally Posted by Libby

We're leaving 9/18...but it seems like forever! We're celebrating our 15th anniversary that week, so I'm looking for a nice, romantic place for dinner...probably in town?

We haven't been there for over 3 years...I'm sure things have changed just a little!!

Capt.Bobs and sons on 5th ave....kinda across from Palap hemmingways!!
great place for what you want!

birdman · 09-01-2004

you'll find me in the cut off & tank top section drinkin lemonada & eating some of that good guacomoli & chips---it's Mexico live a little

jobob · 09-01-2004

Just did a search here for Capt Bobs and Captain Bobs. Only reference I could find was from Tommy. Anybody else hear of it? Is it where you'd have a quiet anniversary dinner?

**Shammy** · 09-01-2004

I ate at Capt. Bob's when I was in town last May. It's pretty close to the Tequila Barrel, well, within stumbling distance anyway. Nice guy the Capt. was too. Poor Miss Lonnie was crispy french fried from too much sun and he went out and had somebody cut her a piece of aloe and brought it to the table!

Anyway, it's a very nice, romantic place. Candle lit dark and they have booths that are perfect for cuddling.

Not that Miss Lonnie and I cuddled mind you! You can eat inside or outside in the garden area.

They make a fantastic ceasar salad tableside...but they use mustard which really freaked me out as I HATE mustard. I could taste it but the whole salad was so good, I didn't much care. Had a giant margarita with a floater of Gran Marnier, I think I actually had to two come to think of it.
For dinner, I told Capt. Bob to pick any fresh fish and "do whatever with it". Wish I could remember "what he did with it" but I know it was good and came with fresh steamed veggies.
We didn't have dessert as we were then late for the Playa Info meeting at the Tequila Barrel, where everyone else was even later than us!

So yes, it's a good place to spend an occasion.

LIZLEWIS42 · 09-01-2004

I hate to disagree

with all the nice folks who responded but IMO you'd be a little overdone in a cocktail dress at the Riu Palace... We stayed there 3 times and very rarely did we see anyone that elaborately dressed... And the ones we did see were older (much) European women...

Some younger women wore more sexy apparel, low cut tops, flimsey tanks, etc. (you get the point

)

I wore nicer dresses (not cocktaily) when we ate at Sir Edwards but I wore cotton sundresses or summery slacks and capris with colorful tops when eating at the buffet...

Well, whatever you wear, you'll have a great time

... LIZ

jobob · 09-02-2004

All right, when all else fails, go to the boss. Just asked my wife and she agrees with Liz. She does not remember seeing anyone in a cocktail dress and it might be a little overdressing.
Oh, and thanks Shammy but still think I'll still try Yaxche one night.
Bob

Libby · 09-03-2004

I am totally amazed at the number, and quality, of the responses I'm getting off one little post!! You all are so nice to supply all this information!

I'm definitely going to find Capt Bob's and take my husband there...I have also heard of a club that is hot for salsa and merengue. I think it's called "Mambo's", and they offer dance lessons. Has anyone tried it?

By the way, I have never heard of tipping at an AI (except for the maid-we do that anywhere) but if that's the "thing" to do...I'm taking extra pesos!

Again, thanks for the info

NWCreoleLady · 09-10-2004

Great thread as I was wondering what to wear and where to go for our 25th anniversary on November 3rd. Thanks Libby for starting this topic!

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Libby sandflea Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 5	"Dressing" for dinner at Riu Palace? Haven't seen anything on this subject yet...need some input. Are cocktail dresses (not formal) for dinner okay, or is that considered overdressed? The other choice is capris...

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cuffedlinks añejo Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The City of Presidents Posts: 16,003	Yes, you would be fine with a cocktail dress at the Riu Palace. Many folks enjoy a relaxing evening with a nice beverage and a smoke (or cigar) out in the courtyard after dinner, and the entertainment in the adjacent theatre...are all perfect for a nice dress... While we did not dress for the buffet as well as we did for the other restaurants that need reservations, we ran the gamut from nice khaki shorts in the buffet to more of a dressy casual...just depends on your mood. You will see the range of attire at meals, I assure you. We went in December and it wasn't chilly at night...but we saw some very light shoulder throws, etc... jobob...your turn! Last edited by cuffedlinks : 09-01-2004 at 08:35 AM.

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jobob life=playa Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: B.C., Canada EH! Posts: 574	Cocktail dress would be fine. Don't remember them so much at dinner but I was too busy looking at all the food. Man, I must be getting old. Certainly saw them for the pre-dinner cocktails in the lobby lounge though. And did you notice how well their ventilation system worked? Sat next to cigar smokers and couldn't smell a thing. My wife wore sundresses - long and short, slacks or wraps. I know this trip she'll be taking capris as well. 88 days and we'll be hitting the Caribbean. When you going Libby? Bob

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Libby sandflea Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 5	We're leaving 9/18...but it seems like forever! We're celebrating our 15th anniversary that week, so I'm looking for a nice, romantic place for dinner...probably in town? We haven't been there for over 3 years...I'm sure things have changed just a little!!

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jobob life=playa Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: B.C., Canada EH! Posts: 574	Hi Libby, when there's nothing special for dinner going on at the resort one night we're going to go to Yaxche. Have looked at their website several times and it looks great. You can find it under "directory" at the top of this page.

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birdman añejo Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Wa state Posts: 1,578	you'll find me in the cut off & tank top section drinkin lemonada & eating some of that good guacomoli & chips---it's Mexico live a little

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jobob life=playa Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: B.C., Canada EH! Posts: 574	Just did a search here for Capt Bobs and Captain Bobs. Only reference I could find was from Tommy. Anybody else hear of it? Is it where you'd have a quiet anniversary dinner?

09-01-2004	#9 (permalink)
Shammy Moderator Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: The Joisey Shore Posts: 10,267	I ate at Capt. Bob's when I was in town last May. It's pretty close to the Tequila Barrel, well, within stumbling distance anyway. Nice guy the Capt. was too. Poor Miss Lonnie was crispy french fried from too much sun and he went out and had somebody cut her a piece of aloe and brought it to the table! Anyway, it's a very nice, romantic place. Candle lit dark and they have booths that are perfect for cuddling. Not that Miss Lonnie and I cuddled mind you! You can eat inside or outside in the garden area. They make a fantastic ceasar salad tableside...but they use mustard which really freaked me out as I HATE mustard. I could taste it but the whole salad was so good, I didn't much care. Had a giant margarita with a floater of Gran Marnier, I think I actually had to two come to think of it. For dinner, I told Capt. Bob to pick any fresh fish and "do whatever with it". Wish I could remember "what he did with it" but I know it was good and came with fresh steamed veggies. We didn't have dessert as we were then late for the Playa Info meeting at the Tequila Barrel, where everyone else was even later than us! So yes, it's a good place to spend an occasion.

09-01-2004	#10 (permalink)
LIZLEWIS42 beachaholic Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 260	I hate to disagree with all the nice folks who responded but IMO you'd be a little overdone in a cocktail dress at the Riu Palace... We stayed there 3 times and very rarely did we see anyone that elaborately dressed... And the ones we did see were older (much) European women... Some younger women wore more sexy apparel, low cut tops, flimsey tanks, etc. (you get the point ) I wore nicer dresses (not cocktaily) when we ate at Sir Edwards but I wore cotton sundresses or summery slacks and capris with colorful tops when eating at the buffet... Well, whatever you wear, you'll have a great time ... LIZ

09-02-2004	#11 (permalink)
jobob life=playa Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: B.C., Canada EH! Posts: 574	All right, when all else fails, go to the boss. Just asked my wife and she agrees with Liz. She does not remember seeing anyone in a cocktail dress and it might be a little overdressing. Oh, and thanks Shammy but still think I'll still try Yaxche one night. Bob

09-03-2004	#12 (permalink)
Libby sandflea Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 5	I am totally amazed at the number, and quality, of the responses I'm getting off one little post!! You all are so nice to supply all this information! I'm definitely going to find Capt Bob's and take my husband there...I have also heard of a club that is hot for salsa and merengue. I think it's called "Mambo's", and they offer dance lessons. Has anyone tried it? By the way, I have never heard of tipping at an AI (except for the maid-we do that anywhere) but if that's the "thing" to do...I'm taking extra pesos! Again, thanks for the info

09-10-2004	#13 (permalink)
NWCreoleLady way into it Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Auburn, a suburb of Seattle, Washington Posts: 176	Great thread as I was wondering what to wear and where to go for our 25th anniversary on November 3rd. Thanks Libby for starting this topic!

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