Dining at The San Luis Resort: which on-site restaurant for each meal
For breakfast and casual daytime eats, head to Blake's Bistro or Cup + Cone for coffee and gelato; for a leisurely lunch choose Blake's or poolside service at The Cove. For dinner, pick The Steakhouse for a formal steak-and-seafood evening or Grotto for Southern Italian dishes; San Luis Bar and the pool bars handle cocktails and lighter late-night fare.
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Breakfast: easy, family-friendly starts
Blake's Bistro is the resort’s main breakfast spot and offers a weekend breakfast buffet on Saturdays and Sundays from 7:00 AM to noon. It serves casual American breakfast items and is family-friendly.
If you want a quicker pick-me-up or something sweet, Cup + Cone provides Starbucks beverages, pastries and gelato daily starting at 7:00 AM.
- Blake's Bistro — full breakfast menu, weekend buffet (Sat–Sun 7:00 AM–12:00 PM)
- Cup + Cone — coffee, pastries, gelato (open daily from 7:00 AM)
- Good for families, grab-and-go, or a relaxed morning before the beach
| Venue | Best for | Typical hours |
|---|---|---|
| Blake's Bistro | Full breakfast / family buffet | Sun–Thu 7:00 AM–9:30 PM; Fri–Sat 7:00 AM–10:00 PM (breakfast mornings) |
| Cup + Cone | Coffee, pastries, gelato | Daily from 7:00 AM |
Lunch and poolside bites
For a sit-down casual lunch, Blake's Bistro offers oversized sandwiches, gourmet burgers and salads in a laid-back dining room and sports-viewing lounge.
If you prefer to stay poolside, the resort runs poolside and swim-up bar service at The Cove; menus there are lighter and aimed at pool crowds. Cabanas and daybeds are available for rental and can be convenient for an extended pool lunch.
- Blake's Bistro — casual indoor dining and weekend sports atmosphere
- Poolside/Swim-up bar at The Cove — cocktails and lighter bites while you swim
- Cabanas available (Regular, Large, Luxury) — Luxury Cabanas have access to a private plunge pool (adults-only)
| Option | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Blake's Bistro | Casual sit-down burgers, sandwiches, salads; family-friendly |
| The Cove pool bars | Swim-up cocktails, lighter poolside fare; service hours vary |
| Cabanas | Reserved space and service; Luxury Cabanas include plunge pool access (adults-only) |
Dinner: when to choose The Steakhouse
The Steakhouse is the resort’s fine-dining option focused on USDA Prime Midwest grain-fed beef, fresh seafood and an extensive wine list. It follows a jacket-preferred dress code and is set up for refined dinners or celebrations.
Hours are Tuesday–Thursday 6:00 PM–9:30 PM and Friday–Saturday 6:00 PM–10:00 PM; it is closed Sunday and Monday. Reservations are recommended, especially on weekends.
- Cuisine: Steakhouse / seafood
- Dress: Jacket preferred
- Hours: Tue–Thu 6:00 PM–9:30 PM; Fri–Sat 6:00 PM–10:00 PM; closed Sun–Mon
- Reservations suggested (OpenTable or resort site)
| Feature | What to know |
|---|---|
| Recommended for | Special occasions or refined dinner |
| Booking | Make reservations in advance; weekends fill fast |
| Atmosphere | Formal dining with an extensive wine list |
Dinner: when to choose Grotto
Grotto (Grotto Ristorante) serves Southern Italian cuisine with house-made pastas, pizza, veal, chicken and seafood. Dress is smart casual, and the setting is intended for intimate dinners.
Grotto is generally open for dinner with hours that include weekdays and weekends; it is closed on Tuesday. Happy hour is offered on certain days — check current schedules or call ahead and consider reservations via OpenTable.
- Cuisine: Southern Italian — pastas, pizza, seafood
- Dress: Smart casual
- Hours: dinner service in evenings; closed Tuesday (hours can vary)
| When to pick Grotto | Why |
|---|---|
| Intimate Italian dinner | House-made pastas, Italian wines and a quieter dining room |
| Wine-focused meal | Extensive Italian and domestic wine selections |
| Smart-casual evening | Less formal than The Steakhouse but dressy enough for date night |
Drinks, light bites and late-night
San Luis Bar provides cocktails, bar fare and live entertainment on some nights; it’s the convenient spot for pre-dinner drinks or a nightcap after The Steakhouse. Hours vary — check with the concierge.
The Cove pool bars and swim-up bar also serve cocktails and lighter food during pool hours; bar hours differ by season and day of week.
- San Luis Bar — cocktails, bar fare, live entertainment (hours vary)
- Pool bars/Swim-up bar — open during pool hours; The Cove Bar has extended weekend hours
- Best plan: ask the front desk or concierge for current bar hours and any live-entertainment schedule
| Venue | Best for |
|---|---|
| San Luis Bar | Cocktails before/after dinner; live entertainment |
| Pool bars | Daytime cocktails and casual poolside snacks |
| Cabanas | Private service and relaxed poolside eating/drinking |
Practical tips for dining at the resort
The resort is not all-inclusive: room rates typically do not include meals or drinks. If you have a specific dining plan request (group meals, private events), contact the resort's catering or concierge team.
Dress codes and reservations vary by venue. The Steakhouse lists 'Jacket Preferred'; Grotto is smart casual; Blake's Bistro is business casual and family-friendly. Make reservations for The Steakhouse or Grotto if your schedule is fixed or you're visiting on a weekend.
- Not all meals are covered by room rate — plan to pay à la carte or arrange group catering
- Reservations: recommended for The Steakhouse and Grotto; Blake's accepts walk-ins but also takes reservations
- Check current hours before you go — seasonal and special-event hours can change
| Question | Quick answer |
|---|---|
| Are meals included with my stay? | No — the property is not all-inclusive; meals are paid separately unless you arrange a private package |
| Can I bring outside food to the pool? | The resort’s pool rules prohibit outside food and beverage |
| Where to check hours or make reservations | Call the front desk or use OpenTable for The Steakhouse and Grotto; concierge can confirm pool-bar hours |
