Couples Resorts’ founder Abe Issa opened Jamaica’s first year-round resort, the Tower Isle Hotel, in 1949 and never looked back. In 1978, he pioneered the all-inclusive concept for Couples Jamaica— a blend of luxury, romance, and value all under one roof. Named Couples Ocho Rios, it served as the cornerstone for building the Couples Resorts brand.

Now in 2023, Couples Resorts has four year-round resorts. The original Couples Tower Isle, Couples San Souci, Couples Negril, and Couples Swept Away. With a range of holiday packages for you and your significant other to choose from, the choice may get overwhelming. Particularly when it comes to dining options during your stay. We have collated some of our most frequently asked questions when it comes to dining at Couples Resorts, and we will answer them to help you make your stay as smooth as possible.

What is the dress code for each restaurant?

There are a number of restaurants across each of our four resorts, all waiting to welcome you with open arms and bring you on a culinary journey. But before you dive into a world of flavour it is important to consider that each establishment comes with its own expectations for diners, and some restaurants ask that guests adhere to a dress code. Below is every restaurant in our resorts along with their dress code.

Couples Tower Isle Restaurants

Patio Restaurant (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner) – Casual

Veggie Bar (Lunch) – No dress code, swimwear acceptable

Pool Grill (All day dining) – No dress code, swimwear acceptable

Java Café (All day) – No dress code, swimwear acceptable

The Verandah (Dinner) – Resort Chic. Examples include a polo or a button-up shirt and shorts, slacks, or dress jeans (no rips or holes) for men and dress, skirt, shorts, or slacks and blouse for women. Open-toed shoes are okay for men.

Bayside (Dinner) – Resort Chic. Examples include a polo or a button-up shirt and shorts, slacks, or dress jeans (no rips or holes) for men and dress, skirt, shorts, or slacks and blouse for women. Open-toed shoes are okay for men.

Eight Rivers (Dinner) – Elegant casual. Examples include shirts, slacks (Dress Jeans) and closed-toe shoes or closed-toe sandals for the gentlemen and summer dresses for the ladies. No flip-flops, T-shirts, shorts, sneakers, or hats are allowed. Jacket is optional.

Find out more about Couples Tower Isle dining.

Couples Sans Souci Restaurants

Palazzina (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner) – Daytime Dress: Resort Casual (beach cover up, footwear required).

Nighttime Dress: Resort Chic. Examples include a t-shirt or polo shirt and shorts, slacks, or dress jeans (no rips or holes) for men and dress, skirt, shorts or slacks and blouse for women. Open toed shoes are okay for men.

Beach Grill & Bella Vista Asian Restaurant (Lunch and dinner) – Daytime Dress: Swimwear acceptable for lunch

Nighttime Dress: Resort Casual (beach cover up, footwear required)

Casanova (Dinner) – Elegant casual. Shirts, slacks (including dress jeans) and closed-toe shoes or closed-toe sandals for the gentlemen and summer dresses for the ladies. No flip flops, T-shirts, shorts, sneakers, or hats are allowed. Jacket is optional.

Charlie’s Veggie Bar (Lunch) – No dress code, swimwear acceptable

Java Café (All day) – No dress code, swimwear acceptable

Sunset Beach Grill (Lunch) – No dress code, swimwear acceptable

Find out more about Couples Sans Souci dining.

Couples Negril Restaurants

Cassava Terrace (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner) – Resort Casual (beach cover up, footwear required)

Beach Grill & Heliconia (Lunch and dinner) – Daytime Dress: Swimwear acceptable for lunch

Nighttime Dress: Resort Casual (beach cover up, footwear required)

Lychee (Dinner) – Resort casual. Shorts and jeans allowed.

Otaheite (Dinner) – Elegant casual. Shirts, slacks (dress jeans) and closed-toe shoes or closed-toe sandals for the gentlemen and summer dresses for the ladies. No flip flops, t-shirts, shorts, sneakers, or hats are allowed. Jackets are optional.

Java Café (All day) – No dress code, swimwear acceptable

Fruit & Veggie Bar (Lunch) – No dress code, swimwear acceptable

Find out more about Couples Negril Dining

Couples Swept Away Restaurants

The Palms (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner) – Resort Casual (beach cover up, footwear required)

Patois Patio (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner) – Resort Casual (beach cover up, footwear required)

Seagrape Café (Lunch, all day) – No dress code, swimwear acceptable

Cabana Grill (All day, late night) – No dress code, swimwear acceptable

Lemon Grass (Dinner) – Resort casual. Shorts and jeans allowed.

Feathers (Dinner) – Elegant casual. Shirts, slacks (dress jeans) and closed-toe shoes or closed-toe sandals for the gentlemen and summer dresses for the ladies. No flip flops, T-shirts, shorts, sneakers, or hats are allowed. Jacket is optional.

Find out more about Couples Swept Away Dining