Dining at Amara Cay Resort: ReelCatch, Tiki Bar & Coastal Cup

Amara Cay Resort’s on-site dining centers on ReelCatch (seafood-focused breakfast and dinner), a poolside Tiki Bar for lunches, dinner and cocktails, and Coastal Cup & Lounge in the lobby for coffee, bar service and light bites. All three venues welcome resort guests and outside visitors; reservations are accepted at ReelCatch and the Tiki Bar.
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Overview: dining at Amara Cay Resort
Amara Cay Resort offers three primary on-site outlets: ReelCatch (seafood restaurant), the Tiki Bar at Amara Cay Resort (poolside bar and casual fare), and Coastal Cup & Lounge (lobby bar/coffee service). Dining is à la carte — the property is not all-inclusive.
Restaurants and bars at Amara Cay are open to the public as well as overnight guests. The resort fee covers some resort amenities (Wi‑Fi, pool/beach access, select equipment and shuttle/water taxi access) but does not automatically include meals; cooked-to-order breakfast is an optional paid extra.
- ReelCatch: breakfast and dinner (seafood-forward)
- Tiki Bar at Amara Cay Resort: poolside lunches, dinners, cocktails
- Coastal Cup & Lounge: lobby coffee and bar service; hosts Happy Hour bar service
| Venue | Meals served (typical) | Typical hours (published ranges) |
|---|---|---|
| ReelCatch | Breakfast & Dinner | Breakfast 7:00 AM–11:00 AM; Dinner 5:00 PM–10:00 PM |
| Tiki Bar at Amara Cay Resort | Lunch, Dinner & Cocktails | Lunch 11:30 AM–5:00 PM; Dinner 5:00 PM–11:00 PM (some listings show 11:30 AM–11:00 PM overall) |
| Coastal Cup & Lounge | Coffee, bar service, light bites | Lobby bar service including Happy Hour (check front desk for current times) |
ReelCatch: breakfast, seafood and evening dining
ReelCatch is the resort’s seafood-focused waterfront restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating; it serves breakfast and dinner only (no lunch service on the official schedule). The menu emphasizes locally inspired seafood alongside American and Italian-influenced dishes.
ReelCatch accepts reservations and runs a daily Happy Hour served at the Lobby Bar; it also hosts live music Thursday–Saturday from 6:00 PM–9:00 PM and a Tuesday kids-eat-free special for children 12 and under with purchase of an adult dinner entrée (one complimentary kids meal per adult entrée, dine-in only).
- Breakfast: 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
- Dinner: 5:00 PM–10:00 PM
- Phone (ReelCatch): 305-664-0073
- Dress code listed as Resort Casual
| Useful tip | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Make reservations for weekend dinners | ReelCatch accepts reservations and gets busy during peak season and live-music nights |
| Kids‑eat‑free Tuesday (dine-in) | Good option for families traveling with children under 12 |
| Happy Hour 4:00 PM–6:00 PM | Value on drinks and an easy pre-dinner option |

Tiki Bar at Amara Cay Resort: poolside lunches, drinks and views
The Tiki Bar at Amara Cay Resort sits beside the zero-entry pool and offers outdoor seating with views toward Alligator Reef Lighthouse. It serves classic Florida Keys fare—tacos, seafood bites, desserts like Key Lime Pie—and tropical cocktails suited to poolside and sunset hours.
Tiki Bar hours are listed on resort pages as lunch 11:30 AM–5:00 PM and dinner 5:00 PM–11:00 PM; another source lists the venue open 11:30 AM–11:00 PM. The Tiki Bar runs a daily Happy Hour (4:00 PM–6:00 PM) and live music Thursday–Saturday from 6:00 PM–9:00 PM.
- Outdoor-only seating; reserve a cabana in advance (cabana bookings may include a food & drink credit)
- Family-friendly during lunch and early evening hours
- Complimentary parking for dining guests
| Service | Typical offering |
|---|---|
| Lunch | Tacos, burgers, seafood bites, sandwiches |
| Dinner & drinks | Tropical cocktails, beers, casual seafood plates |
| Happy Hour | Discounted beers, wines by the glass, signature cocktails (4:00 PM–6:00 PM listed) |

Coastal Cup & Lounge and lobby bar service
Coastal Cup & Lounge provides lobby bar service, coffee, and light bites in the resort lobby. The Lobby Bar serves ReelCatch’s daily Happy Hour from 4:00 PM–6:00 PM, making the lobby a convenient pre- or post-dinner spot.
This indoor lounge is practical for guests arriving early or leaving late because the front desk is open 24/7. If you’re planning an event or small meeting in the Lobby event space, bar service can be arranged through Coastal Cup & Lounge.
- Good for coffee in the morning and cocktails in the evening
- Handy when poolside seating is not desirable (wind or sun)
- Can support small event bar service in the Lobby event venue
| When to use | Why |
|---|---|
| Early morning | Coffee and light breakfast items before ReelCatch opens |
| Late afternoon | Happy Hour cocktails without going to the pool |
| Event support | Bar service for Lobby events and receptions |

Dining logistics: reservations, access and practical tips
Both ReelCatch and the Tiki Bar accept reservations; policies vary across third-party listings, so call ahead if you have a specific time or party size. Both venues welcome outside guests and offer complimentary parking for diners.
The resort operates a Rum Runner water taxi and a complimentary shuttle across Islamorada Resort Collection properties; guests at sister properties may use Amara Cay dining via those transfers. The resort fee does not include restaurant meals; verify current hours and menus with the front desk or restaurant phone.
- ReelCatch phone: 305-664-0073 for reservations and questions
- Tiki Bar cabanas can be reserved in advance (may carry food & drink credit)
- Check the front desk for same-day availability and live-music schedules
| Question | Quick answer |
|---|---|
| Can non-guests dine here? | Yes — both ReelCatch and the Tiki Bar are open to the public |
| Are meals included with the resort fee? | No — meals are à la carte; cooked-to-order breakfast is an optional paid extra |
| Is outdoor seating available? | Yes — ReelCatch has outdoor seating; the Tiki Bar is outdoor only |
Dining with kids, events and special nights
Amara Cay Resort welcomes families and has dining options suited to children. ReelCatch runs a kids‑eat‑free Tuesday promotion (children 12 and under, one complimentary kids meal per purchased adult dinner entrée, dine-in only). The Tiki Bar’s casual menu also includes kid-friendly items.
For weddings, conferences and private events, the resort offers multiple event spaces (Lobby, Glass Bowl, Reef Lawn, Lighthouse Tiki, etc.) and can provide on-site catering and bar service through its dining outlets. Confirm menus, capacities and cut-off times with the events team.
- Kids-eat-free at ReelCatch on Tuesdays (dine-in only; one kids meal per adult entrée)
- Event venues include Reef Lawn, Lighthouse Beach, Lighthouse Tiki, Lobby and Glass Bowl
- Bar service for events is provided via Coastal Cup & Lounge or the restaurant outlets
| Event type | Suggested on-site dining support |
|---|---|
| Small indoor reception | Coastal Cup & Lounge / Lobby bar service |
| Poolside party | Tiki Bar catering and cabana service |
| Beach ceremony/reception | ReelCatch and event catering for private beach venues |


