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Restaurants and bars near Amara Cay Resort

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Restaurants and bars near Amara Cay Resort
Quick answer

Amara Cay Resort has two main on-site dining venues: ReelCatch (breakfast and dinner) and the Tiki Bar (poolside lunch, dinner, cocktails). The lobby Coastal Cup & Lounge and daily Happy Hour at the Lobby Bar provide additional casual drinks and light bites.

In this guide
  1. On-site restaurants and bars — overview
  2. ReelCatch — what to expect
  3. Tiki Bar at Amara Cay Resort — poolside dining and drinks
  4. Lobby bar and Coastal Cup & Lounge
  5. Nearby dining and nightlife options
  6. Practical tips for dining at the resort

On-site restaurants and bars — overview

Amara Cay Resort offers on-site dining at ReelCatch (seafood-forward breakfast and dinner) and the Tiki Bar at Amara Cay Resort (poolside lunch, dinner, and cocktails). Both venues welcome hotel guests and outside visitors; complimentary parking is available for people dining on property.

Coastal Cup & Lounge provides bar service in the lobby for coffee, cocktails, and the resort's daily Happy Hour (served at the Lobby Bar). These venues are part of the resort's dining options that also connect to sister properties via the Rum Runner water taxi and resort shuttle.

  • ReelCatch: breakfast and dinner (indoor & outdoor seating); accepts reservations
  • Tiki Bar at Amara Cay Resort: poolside lunch and dinner, outdoor seating, cabana reservations available
  • Coastal Cup & Lounge / Lobby Bar: coffee and bar service, daily Happy Hour 4:00 PM–6:00 PM
VenueMealsNotes
ReelCatchBreakfast & DinnerSeafood-focused; indoor & outdoor seating; kids special on Tuesdays
Tiki Bar at Amara Cay ResortLunch & DinnerPoolside; cabanas and outdoor seating; locals discount
Coastal Cup & Lounge (Lobby Bar)Drinks & light fareHappy Hour 4–6 PM; lobby bar service
Open-air tiki bar and dining area with palm trees at Amara Cay Resort
Open-air tiki bar and dining area with palm trees at Amara Cay Resort

ReelCatch — what to expect

ReelCatch is the resort’s seafood-focused restaurant serving breakfast (7:00 AM–11:00 AM) and dinner (5:00 PM–10:00 PM). The menu emphasizes locally inspired seafood with American and Italian influences and pairs meals with cocktails.

ReelCatch accepts reservations and operates a daily Happy Hour (served at the Lobby Bar) from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The restaurant welcomes families and non-guests; the resort’s published kid promotion is that children 12 and under eat free on Tuesday nights with the purchase of an adult dinner entrée (dine-in only).

  • Hours: Breakfast 7:00 AM–11:00 AM; Dinner 5:00 PM–10:00 PM
  • Dress code: Resort Casual
  • Phone (restaurant): 305-664-0073
FeatureFact
ReservationsAccepted (OpenTable schema indicates acceptsReservations)
ParkingComplimentary for diners
Live musicThursday–Saturday, 6:00 PM–9:00 PM
Interior lounge with barstools and a backlit fish mural at Amara Cay Resort.
Interior lounge with barstools and a backlit fish mural at Amara Cay Resort.

Tiki Bar at Amara Cay Resort — poolside dining and drinks

The Tiki Bar at Amara Cay Resort is a poolside bar and outdoor dining spot serving lunch and dinner with views toward Alligator Reef Lighthouse. It lists lunch service beginning mid-day and dinner into the evening, and the venue offers classic Florida Keys options such as tacos, seafood bites, and Key Lime Pie.

The Tiki Bar is family-friendly during lunch and early evening hours, runs a daily Happy Hour (4:00 PM–6:00 PM) and features live music Thursday through Saturday from 6:00 PM–9:00 PM. Guests can reserve cabanas in advance; non-resort guests may book cabanas through ResortPass.

  • Typical hours listed: lunch starting around 11:30 AM and dinner into late evening (third-party listings vary)
  • Happy Hour: 4:00 PM–6:00 PM (discounts on select drinks)
  • Cabanas: available to reserve (includes food & drink credit on some bookings)
ServiceNotes
Outdoor seating onlyPoolside with lighthouse views
ReservationsTiki Bar accepts reservations; cabana booking via ResortPass for non-guests
AccessOpen to resort guests, sister-resort guests, and daypass visitors
Curved resort pool with palm trees and loungers at Amara Cay Resort
Curved resort pool with palm trees and loungers at Amara Cay Resort

Lobby bar and Coastal Cup & Lounge

Coastal Cup & Lounge operates in the resort lobby offering coffee, light bites, and bar service. The Lobby Bar is the location for the resort’s daily Happy Hour (4:00 PM–6:00 PM), which features well spirits, signature cocktails, and house wines by the glass.

The lobby area is also where guests can meet for casual drinks before or after on-site activities; it’s used as an event space when the resort hosts receptions and smaller indoor gatherings.

  • Happy Hour: 4:00 PM–6:00 PM (at the Lobby Bar)
  • Coastal Cup & Lounge: lobby bar service and casual seating
  • Lobby space available for private events with bar service
FeatureUse
Coastal Cup & LoungeLobby coffee, cocktails, light fare
Lobby Bar Happy HourDrinks discounted 4:00 PM–6:00 PM

Nearby dining and nightlife options

The resort is part of the Islamorada Resort Collection; guests can access additional restaurants and bars at the sister properties via the complimentary Rum Runner water taxi and resort shuttle. The resort fee includes water-taxi access between Amara Cay, La Siesta Resort & Villas, and Three Waters Resort & Marina.

Local Islamorada options such as Bud n' Mary's Dive Center and Indian Key Historic State Park are within easy reach on foot or by short local transport; other spots like Florida Keys Brewing Co. and MoradaWay Arts & Cultural District are reachable by local taxi or the resort shuttle.

  • Rum Runner water taxi and shuttle connect you to sister-resort dining
  • Bud n' Mary's Dive Center is a short walk from the resort
  • For places off the resort property, use the resort shuttle, taxi, or other local transport
PlaceHow to reach from Amara Cay
Bud n' Mary's Dive CenterShort walk
Indian Key Historic State ParkBoat access or arranged excursion
Florida Keys Brewing Co. / MoradaWay Arts DistrictResort shuttle or local taxi

Practical tips for dining at the resort

Both ReelCatch and the Tiki Bar accept reservations; if you have a preferred seating time, especially for dinner or live-music nights (Thursday–Saturday), book ahead. Cabana reservations at the Tiki Bar may include credits and can be booked by guests and daypass visitors.

The resort is not an all-inclusive property — meals and drinks are charged separately. The resort fee covers access to amenities such as pools, beaches, kayaks/paddleboards, and the Rum Runner water taxi, but dining is à la carte.

  • Make reservations for dinner or weekends to secure seating
  • Tuesdays: ReelCatch offers a kids-eat-free promotion (12 & under) with adult entrée purchase — dine-in only
  • Check hours with the front desk; some published Tiki Bar hours differ among sources
QuestionQuick answer
Are meals included in room rate?No — dining is charged separately
Can non-guests dine on property?Yes — ReelCatch and the Tiki Bar are open to the public
Is there a dress code?ReelCatch: Resort Casual; Tiki Bar: Casual
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Can non-hotel guests dine at ReelCatch or the Tiki Bar?

Yes. ReelCatch and the Tiki Bar at Amara Cay Resort are open to the public; both accept reservations and offer complimentary parking for diners.

What are ReelCatch's hours?

ReelCatch serves breakfast from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and dinner from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Lunch is not listed as a service period for ReelCatch.

Does the resort offer a kids-eat-free deal?

Yes. The resort publishes a Tuesday promotion at ReelCatch where kids 12 and under eat free with the purchase of an adult dinner entrée (one complimentary kids meal per adult entrée, dine-in only).

Are meals included in the resort fee?

No. The resort fee covers amenities such as pool/beach access, enhanced Wi‑Fi, shuttle and water-taxi access, and equipment rentals, but meals and drinks are charged à la carte.

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