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There are many reasons travelers are drawn to Villa del Palmar at the Islands of Loreto. The quiet stretch of beach. The Sierra de la Giganta rising dramatically behind the resort. The clear waters surrounding the Islands of Loreto. And the rare feeling of arriving somewhere that seems comfortably removed from the pace of everyday life.
Then there is the food.
For many guests, dining becomes one of the most memorable discoveries of the stay.
Villa del Palmar at the Islands of Loreto offers the ease of an All-Inclusive Plan, but the culinary experience has a character all its own. Rather than dining feeling like one more convenience of the stay, each restaurant has been given a distinct identity, with its own atmosphere, menu, and reason to visit.
One evening might bring an intimate steak and seafood dinner accompanied by a bottle of Mexican wine. Another could mean Italian cuisine served in the open air as the Baja evening settles in. Lunch might be fresh ceviche and tacos, while dinner the following night could center around seafood and sushi overlooking the fairways of TPC Danzante Bay.
There is plenty to choose from, yet each restaurant has a character of its own.
The result is a dining experience that complements the resort’s secluded setting and becomes part of what makes a stay in this corner of Baja California Sur so memorable.
A Different Dining Experience Each Day
Part of the pleasure of staying several nights at Villa del Palmar at the Islands of Loreto is discovering how much the experience can change from one table to the next.
The resort has four restaurants, complemented by the Pool Bar and Beach Bar, and each fits naturally into a different moment of the day. Some invite a longer evening over dinner and wine. Others are made for an effortless lunch after a morning on the water or an afternoon spent by the pool.
Seafood naturally has a strong presence, but it is only part of the story. Italian traditions, Mexican cooking, international favorites, sushi, grilled meats, and flavors inspired by Baja California Sur come together across menus that feel noticeably different from one another.
Here is what to expect from each dining experience.
Danzante: The Resort’s Signature Fine Dining Experience
If there is one evening to slow down, dress for dinner, and let the meal become the occasion, Danzante is the place.
The restaurant specializes in steaks and seafood, bringing refined culinary technique together with ingredients and flavors inspired by Baja California Sur. Seasonal seafood, carefully prepared cuts, and more intricate presentations distinguish the experience from the resort's more casual venues.
The menu includes dishes such as seafood and saffron bisque, Danzante risotto with octopus, shrimp, scallops, and seasonal shellfish, passion fruit shrimp, Angus filet, and rib eye. Those who prefer to experience the menu as a progression can also choose a five-course experience, including a dedicated vegan version.
Wine is an important part of the evening here.
Danzante has been recognized with Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence, an distinction that reflects the breadth and quality of its wine program. The list includes an impressive selection of Mexican wines, particularly from Valle de Guadalupe, alongside bottles from celebrated regions in California, France, Italy, Spain, Argentina, Chile, and beyond.
For a restaurant in Baja California Sur, that connection to Mexican wine feels especially meaningful. It creates an opportunity to discover another side of the peninsula through the glass while enjoying seafood, grilled meats, and dishes inspired by the region.
The cocktail menu also draws inspiration from Baja and its local flavors. Creations such as the Loreto Lover feature passion fruit and damiana, while Juncalito combines bourbon, damiana, pepper syrup, pineapple, and citrus.
Danzante is polished without feeling detached from its surroundings. It feels distinctly Baja, simply expressed through a more refined lens.
Casa Mía: Italian Favorites in the Open Air
Set in an inviting open-air space framed by mountain and ocean scenery, Casa Mía brings Italian cuisine into the relaxed atmosphere of Loreto. Throughout the day, the restaurant takes on a different character, moving from leisurely mornings and casual lunches to an inviting Italian dinner experience.
Breakfast, offered seasonally, includes everything from fresh fruit and oatmeal pancakes to poached eggs, omelets, smoked salmon, and a classic steak-and-eggs breakfast.
At lunch, the menu becomes more casual, with ceviches, tacos, pizzas, salads, sandwiches, and burgers, along with vegetarian selections. It is an easy choice for a relaxed midday meal before continuing with the rest of the day.
Dinner is when Casa Mía’s Italian character comes through most clearly. Bruschetta, carpaccio, calamari, and salads lead into a generous selection of pasta, including carbonara, linguine al pesto, seafood pasta, ravioli, cannelloni, and lasagna. The menu also includes heartier dishes such as rib eye and beef tenderloin served with Gorgonzola, red wine, and mushrooms.
In the evening, the open-air setting adds to the experience, inviting guests to slow down over pasta, wine, and a leisurely dinner outdoors.
Market: Familiar Favorites With Plenty of Room to Explore
Market is easy to return to throughout a stay because no two meal periods feel quite the same.
Its international concept combines buffet and à la carte selections, along with themed dinners on select evenings.
Breakfast offers the familiar comforts of fresh fruit, juice, pancakes, waffles, omelets, and eggs Benedict, alongside Mexican favorites such as chilaquiles, huevos rancheros, and machaca burritos.
Lunch moves toward salads, soups, fresh catch, shrimp, tacos, fajitas, burgers, and pasta, with plenty of choices for an easy midday meal.
At dinner, Mexican flavors become much more prominent.
The menu includes dishes such as Yucatán-style fish and shrimp ceviche, cochinita pibil, sopes, shrimp chilpachole, Azteca soup, enchiladas prepared with different moles, and beef molcajete served with freshly made corn tortillas. Ingredients such as huitlacoche, epazote, chile ancho, and blue corn also appear throughout the menu.
Market works because it does not ask guests to choose between comfort and discovery. Both are there, often on the same menu.
Clubhouse: From an Easy Golf Lunch to Seafood and Sushi at Night
The Clubhouse overlooks the fairways of TPC Danzante Bay, and the setting alone gives it a personality unlike any other restaurant at the resort.
During the day, the atmosphere is easygoing and perfectly suited to the golf course.
Breakfast includes options such as omelets, breakfast burritos, croissant sandwiches, and fresh fruit. Lunch follows with burgers, tacos, sandwiches, salads, and burritos, making the Clubhouse a natural stop before or after a round.
By evening, however, the restaurant takes on a very different character.
The dinner menu focuses on seafood and sushi, beginning with dishes such as octopus carpaccio, salmon tiradito, oysters Rockefeller, lobster bisque, and seafood chowder. Seafood lasagna, creamy rice with octopus, pork belly and shrimp tacos, and rib eye with octopus prepared zarandeado-style add more unexpected combinations to the menu.
There is also a dedicated sushi selection featuring salmon nigiri and rolls prepared with tuna, salmon, shrimp, octopus, and vegetables.
As play winds down and the fairways become quieter, dinner here takes on a character of its own. There is something especially appealing about returning to a place that felt casual earlier in the day and discovering a more refined experience after sunset.
Pool Bar: An Easy Lunch Beside the Pool
Some of the best afternoons in Loreto are the ones with very little on the schedule.
The Pool Bar fits naturally into those days. Located beside the pool area, it offers a casual selection centered around seafood, Mexican flavors, and refreshing drinks. Guests can step away from the water for lunch without leaving behind the leisurely atmosphere of the afternoon.
Beach Bar: Lunch and Drinks With the Sand Just Steps Away
At the Beach Bar, the setting is every bit as important as the menu.
With the beach just steps away, grilled favorites, Mexican classics, burgers, tacos, and refreshing drinks are served in an easygoing seaside atmosphere.
After kayaking, paddleboarding, or simply spending the morning near the water, there is little reason to go far for lunch.
You can stay close to the beach, settle in with something from the grill and a cold drink, and keep enjoying the Baja coastline at an easy pace.
Why Dining at Villa del Palmar at the Islands of Loreto Stands Out
A memorable resort dining experience is not simply about having plenty of places to choose from.
Those places need to give you a reason to experience them.
That is where dining at Villa del Palmar at the Islands of Loreto becomes particularly rewarding.
Danzante gives you an evening built around thoughtful cuisine and an award-winning wine program. Casa Mía brings the pleasures of Italian cooking into an open-air Baja setting. Market moves comfortably between international favorites and the flavors of Mexico. The Clubhouse transforms from an easy daytime stop into a refined seafood and sushi experience after dark. The Pool Bar and Beach Bar leave room for the kind of casual meals that belong to long days spent outdoors.
Each has its own rhythm, but together they feel connected to the kind of vacation Villa del Palmar at the Islands of Loreto is designed to offer.
This is a secluded luxury beach escape in Baja California Sur, where much of the pleasure comes from slowing down, noticing the landscape, and having the time to enjoy where you are.
Dining becomes part of that experience.
You may arrive thinking about the beach, the islands, the quiet of the resort, or the dramatic views of the Sierra de la Giganta.
And then one evening, you find yourself lingering over a bottle of wine. Or talking about a dish from dinner the night before. Or deciding which restaurant you want to return to before the trip is over.
That is when food becomes more than another part of the stay.
It becomes part of how you remember Loreto.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dining at Villa del Palmar at the Islands of Loreto
How many restaurants are at Villa del Palmar at the Islands of Loreto?
Villa del Palmar at the Islands of Loreto has four restaurants: Danzante, Casa Mía, Market, and the Clubhouse. The resort also offers casual food and beverage service at the Pool Bar and Beach Bar.
What type of food Is available at Villa del Palmar at the Islands of Loreto?
Dining options range from steak and seafood, Italian cuisine, and Mexican and international dishes to seafood and sushi. More casual selections are available beside the pool and near the beach. Menus and dining styles vary by restaurant and meal period, giving guests the opportunity to enjoy a different experience throughout their stay.
What Is the best restaurant at Villa del Palmar at the Islands of Loreto for a special dinner?
Danzante is the resort's signature fine dining restaurant and a natural choice for a special evening. Its menu focuses on steak, seafood, and refined Baja-inspired preparations, complemented by an extensive wine program. Danzante has been recognized with Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence.
Does Villa del Palmar at the Islands of Loreto offer an All-Inclusive Plan?
Yes. Villa del Palmar at the Islands of Loreto offers an optional All-Inclusive Plan, allowing guests to enjoy a variety of dining experiences throughout their stay. Certain premium dishes, exclusive experiences, and dining at Danzante may be subject to additional charges.
Is Danzante Included in the All-Inclusive Plan?
Danzante is available to guests on the All-Inclusive Plan with an additional fee. Certain premium selections and exclusive dining experiences may also carry an additional charge.
Are there casual dining options at the resort?
Yes. The Pool Bar offers casual food and drinks beside the pool area, while the Beach Bar serves grilled favorites, Mexican classics, and refreshments near the beach. Market and the Clubhouse also offer relaxed options during breakfast and lunch.
Does Villa del Palmar at the Islands of Loreto offer vegetarian or vegan options?
Yes. Vegetarian selections are available across different restaurant menus, and Danzante offers a dedicated five-course vegan experience. Menus may change, so guests with specific dietary requirements should confirm current options with the resort.
Are reservations required for the restaurants?
Reservations are required for Danzante and the Clubhouse. Restaurant schedules and availability may vary, so planning ahead is recommended for dinners you particularly want to experience.
*Menus and featured dishes may vary throughout the year based on seasonality, ingredient availability, and updates from the culinary team.
