The Restaurant at Viceroy Riviera Maya, a Luxury Villa Resort

"" Although rocky in places, the beach has white-powder sand and turquoise waters; it makes an attractive backdrop to the serene pool area and sea-facing restaurants"

"For a different kind of relaxation, the resort’s mayordomo can help arrange for a chocolate-and-mud massage, followed by grouper served with a crab-bisque sauce at the romantic seaside La Marea restaurant"

"Meals at the two restaurants are exceptionally fine, especially at the more formal La Marea"

" La Marea restaurant blends Mexican and Mediterranean influences, while Coral Grill & Bar features "al fresco" cuisine such as fresh seafood and local organic produce"

"A second open-air restaurant, the Coral Grill & Bar, is situated at the edge of the beach and serves Mexican-Mediterranean items prepared in a pizza oven and on a wood-burning grill"