Oscar y Lalo's Restaurant and bar is located at Soliman Bay, about 15 minutes driving south of Akumal.  This beach front establishment is open for lunch and dinner and features fresh seafood, a beautiful beach, and great snorkeling in front.

Blue Sky Restaurant and bar is located at Tankah Bay, between Akumal and Tulum.  This beach front establishment is open for lunch and dinner and features Italian dishes, a beautiful beach, and great snorkeling in front.

Casa Cenote Restaurant and bar is located at Tankah Bay, between Akumal and Tulum.  This beach front establishment is open from 8:00am to 9:00pm daily and features a BBQ buffet on Sundays.  Be sure to bring your snorkeling gear!  The reefs in front and the famous Tankah lagoon behind the restaurant make for great snorkeling.

Caleta Tankah Restaurant, bar and beach is located just south of Tankah Bay, between Akumal and Tulum.  This beach front establishment is open for lunch and dinner daily.  Be sure to bring your snorkeling gear to this one as well.  This is  a great place to spend the afternoon on the beach and snorkeling in the Caleta (inlet).  There is small fee to enter Caleta Tankah but it is well worth it.

Zamas Tulum is located about 10 minutes driving south of the Mayan Ruins of Tulum, on the dirt road to the Saan Kaan Reserve.  Zamas has awesome food and a lovely beach. The cuisine includes seafood, Mexican dishes and pastas.  It's worth the drive!

El Paraiso is home to one of the most perfect beaches on the Riviera Maya coast. With its casual restaurant, bar and beach, El Paraiso is a great place to spend an afternoon. To get to this hideaway, go past the Maya ruins on Hwy. 307. Just past the ruins turn left on the Coba highway. When the road ends, turn left (north) on the Tulum coconut road. El Paraiso will be on your right hand side about two miles up.