I came here for the pancakes and was not disappointed - they were incredible! Some of the best…read morepancakes I have had in a while. Our server was Esteban and he took great care of us. They speak English very well and take credit cards too. My spouse got the eggs Benedict and said it was very good. The ambience was chic and loved that they had AC too. They use their own brand of coffee that they sell.

I was in Cozumel for the day and before arriving decided I wanted to try this place out. It was a…read moreshort but nice walk from the pier. They have some gluten free options, including GF bread. I was excited because I have been wanting eggs Benedict for a while but the breakfast places I've been to haven't had gluten free bread, until today. Everything was tasty and looked great. I also had a latte with almond milk. The staff were friendly enough. I do recommend this place if you're looking for a nice little breakfast spot.

Piaf is one of eight restaurants at Grand Velas Riviera Maya, a luxury all-inclusive resort in…read morePlaya del Carmen. One of the big reasons my wife chose Grand Velas was its stellar food options. The resort has four 2024 AAA Four Diamond restaurants (Frida, Piaf, Sen Lin, Lucca) and one 2024 Michelin Star and AAA Five Diamond restaurant (Cocina de Autor). Generally, the food, drink, and service were outstanding. Piaf was one of my favorite restaurants of the group. Below is how I rank Grand Velas Riviera Maya's restaurants. Book reservations as early as you can for Cocina de Autor, Frida, Piaf, Sen Lin, and Lucca (the nicer sit-down restaurants). Tier One 1. Cocina de Autor - fine dining, tasting menu Tier Two 2. Frida - Mexican 3. Bistro - casual, poolside sit-down 4. Piaf - French 5. Sen Lin - Asian Tier Three 6. Lucca - Italian 7. Azul - casual, poolside buffet Piaf is located in the Grand Class section of the resort, which is mostly reserved for adults only. More specifically, Piaf is located next to Sky Bar and Cocina de Autor. These are among the higher-end establishments at Grand Velas. In this area, the dress code is more formal (e.g., no shorts or sandals allowed) and the ambiance is more sophisticated, at what's already a classy resort. My wife and I had a great time here, not only at Piaf, but at Sky Bar and Cocina de Autor as well. We got drinks and hung out at Sky Bar before dinner at Piaf. Sky Bar is worth a visit. Before or after dinner at Piaf or Cocina de Autor is a good opportunity. It's a wonderful, swanky bar with superb cocktails and service. Piaf is what I consider a modern upscale French restaurant. It's "white-tablecloth" dining, but the decor is contemporary and the service is more casual. It certainly doesn't look nor feel like a traditional, stuffy French restaurant, though they do try to "transport" you to "the Parisian luxury of the 1940s." I enjoyed the live music, which was provided by a talented violist (or violinist, couldn't tell which). The red and black interior with distinct, ornate chandeliers is beautiful. If the weather is nice, the dining room opens to the outside with an elevated view of the ocean. Below is a list of what we had. Even though this is an all-inclusive resort, the menu still has prices for those who have to pay separately. I've included those prices, in Mexican pesos, for informational purposes. Complimentary Amuse-Bouche Complimentary Bread Service * Three types of breads, rolls, and pastries, two types of butter (regular and tarragon) and herb salt Appetizers * Lentil salad in two textures, Scandinavian-style salmon, candied carrot puree with yuzu, tangerine mousseline, ikura, and mint oil ($420) * Crispy oysters with mayonnaise foam ($650) * Foie gras terrine served with apple puree, gingerbread ice cream, and toasted brioche ($550) * Traditional snails with tartiflette, Morbier cheese, and watercress puree ($450) Fish and Seafood * Scallops with black lentils, served with lime tea sauce and crispy apple ($600) Meat and Poultry * Ribeye Angus with green pepper sauce, pasta and truffle risotto, roasted cauliflower, and herbs salad ($900) Desserts * Dulce de leche and banana fondant ($350) * Financier with yuzu mousseline sauce ($300) * Dark chocolate souffle served with passionfruit sauce ($300) In general, we really liked the food. Presentation-wise, everything looked terrific. My wife and I each only had one dish that we weren't big fans of. For her, it was the snails. For me, it was the foie gras. I thought the snails were delicious and finished every last one of them. The watercress puree paired well and was unique. I normally like foie gras and we order it a lot if it's on the menu. However, this particular terrine had, in my opinion, an unpleasant funky flavor/odor that I could never get comfortable with. My wife liked it, though. Everything else was good to excellent. I have to point out the blue cheese pastry bread. It was surprisingly fantastic and I don't even like blue cheese. It was like a blue cheese-stuffed croissant. We don't remember what the amuse-bouche was. I think it was some sort of fish cake. It was yummy. We had red and white wines with our meal. I suggest going with the Mexican wines at Grand Velas. They were the best we had. The service we experienced at Piaf was worse compared to the otherwise exceptional service we experienced during our stay at Grand Velas. I think there were two reasons for this: (1) There was a misunderstanding internally within Grand Velas staff about our reservation time. When we arrived on time, Piaf staff didn't have a reservation for us and therefore, had to accommodate us as walk-ins. (2) During our visit, the servers appeared to be short-staffed. They were definitely spread thin, rushing between tables, and not really able to spend the right amount of time with each party. As a result, the service was more robotic and less personable. I get it. It happens.

This place was mostly good. The only bad thing was the fact that our concierge booked us this…read morerestaurant and it is 12+ and I have a 10 year old. We were not told this which was very frustrating so do not believe your concierge, most have no clue about the hotel. However, after waiting for 30 minutes the server allowed us to be sat as a one time exception. The food was great. I loved the ribeye, fish with potato flakes, and soufflé with passion fruit. They can simplify the food if you have a picky teen, but my kids loved it. It's a very nice restaurant with a violin playing, but it was dark. I recommend this place but make sure your kids are 12+.

We absolutely love The Islander for breakfast. The Staff Marco, Alfonso and Estefan spoil us every…read moretime we have been here. They are very kind and professional. We are blessed to live here now. You must come visit and order the Mayan Coffee!!

We had breakfast there twice and both times it was really delicious. The food presentation was…read morebeautiful and the drinks were so good! I stopped by before leaving Just to grab some smoothies and frappes. The service was quick and polite. They were really sweet to my kids (3 toddlers), which I can't say for a lot of places. Great service, great food and great vibes. I will definitely be going back when we visit Cozumel. My favorite drink hands down was the horchata frappe, it's a must try!

Friendly proactive service with nice clean ambiance. Good Margaritas and delicious Fish Tacos; very…read morefresh and plenty. Víctor took very good care of our 3 generations family of 8. Clean airy bathrooms. A place to return. ¡Gracias Victor!

We used to love this place ! It was highly recommended by the cruise staff. This time, there was…read morealmost no customers. The staff was not attentive and the food quality was poor. The margarita I ordered had fit be sent back. Literally tasted like sour water. But hey, it has a nice view of the water across the street !

This is my 3rd time here at this wonderful restaurant so I had to Yelp them. Today I got:…read more Immunity Elixir Latte with Oat Milk Omelette Nutribalance The food here is fresh, and really healthy. The servers are really nice too. If you're in the area, it's definitely a nice change from the other restaurants that are around.

We arrived on a cruise on Cozumel and, having been there previously, decided to head out on our own…read morein this safe area. Thanks to Yelp I found this hidden gem within easy walking distance from the cruise port and was THRILLED with all the plant-based / vegan options. My standard diet eating husband was equally thrilled with the choices for him. The server spoke English, which was super nice and they also have menus in English for this busy tourist area. We arrived in the morning and wanted something brunch style and we were both pleased with our choices. I enjoyed the 3 plant-based tacos with the beans and side salad - the salsa was delicious too! My hubs loved his breakfast burrito that filled him up for the day of sightseeing. We also each tried a different fresh-made juice - so good!! We've got another cruise going back to Cozumel and you'd better believe we'll be hustling ourselves back to this spot.

Had a plate of Chya and Lime, and a pasta w garlic and chili…read more Delicious and simple, and a great price. Thanks!

Excellent pizza. Had 2 times and very good. Akumal special. And ham mushroom black oliveread more

Heavenly enchiladas filled with cheese and potatoes and smothered in the mole sauce made at the…read morerestaurant! Real vegetarian entrees made by people who understand how good food is that features fresh, locally sourced ingredients! Pay no attention to the one previous bad review. The owner was so kind and welcoming. When I didn't care for my first smoothie, which she suggested might be off putting to my US palette, she watched me try to drink it. Then she comped me the smoothie my daughter had chosen made with strawberries, coconut milk and mango--no added sugar, brought in a mason jar mug. I was very happy to be so graciously welcomed. The owner speaks great idiomatic English and basically said she would be happy to make us whatever we wanted. I asked for a plain salad with lettuce, tomato, and avocado and that's just what we got, with a tangy balsamic vinaigrette. Then I had the home made enchiladas stuffed with potatoes and cheese, absolutely delicious by any standard. We very much enjoyed sitting in the back garden sipping our smoothies and munching on complimentary chips and salsa. Likely we will return before our week in Cozumel ends. second night here! Amazing avocado smoothie with local honey

There is something special about this place…read more This combination of the great hospitality from the owners, the beautiful refreshing out door sitting, and finally the creative dishes they serve here. All theses highlights come together to make my visits always a happy one. A weekly menu is always a must try, with great prices included. Their favored water is a charming rave and free with your meal of choice. Open for breakfast and lunch in a very quiet location away from the crazy main street to keep you relax, to enjoy your delicious meal.

What a cute place! Wish we had discovered it earlier in our trip. Came in for a light snack and…read morethis was not disappointed. The staff are so warm and friendly. The food was amazing, you can tell they care about the quality and output.

Our stay at playacar all inclusive needed more quality and we sure found it at Prego! The stay here…read moreare amazing the DRINK ARE TO DIE FOR. The food is pretty incredible too. Definitely a must try when in playa del carmen