We had the breakfast buffet on Saturday, December 9, 2023 and we were quite impressed. The $29 per person price included the buffet, omelet station, coffee, water, juice, and other non-alcoholic beverages.
The service was swift and friendly. Everything was fresh and well-prepared. Highlights included the omelet station where the chef took the time to griddle the ingredients before adding them to the omelet - so nice to have grilled onions as opposed to raw. The fruit selection was robust and full of berries. We would recommend this to anyone looking for a filling breakfast prior to a long day in the parks.
Beautiful restaurant with an amazing view. We stopped in for the buffet breakfast this morning and at $29 we thought it was good value for a resort location. Food was excellent with a great selection and plenty of it. The room is big and airy and the buffet is laid out with plenty of space. Special mention to our server, Jimmy, who was super attentive and gracious. He took care of everything we needed and then some.
All the food was absolutely delicious! We went for Magical Dining & it was worth it. Only downfall, they give complimentary bread for the table but no options for egg allergy which was surprising since they were very well accommodating for allergies.
This place has a great looking restaurant and the food is great however our server while friendly was very slow. He also forgot some things a few times. However everything we did receive was good. Recommend if you’re staying at the Loews sapphire but don’t trek over here if you’re staying elsewhere.
Had a wonderful Thanksgiving brunch at Amatista. The live music, wide open floor plan, large selection of food, great service and bottomless mimosas all made for a perfect day!
We enjoyed a lovely treat on our way home from a day of walking the parks. We were seated right away, had outstanding service, and enjoyed the dark chocolate mousse dessert. We tried some mocktails that were delightful! We were greeted by Drew, a very nice manager, and our server checked on us repeatedly. The menu options are plentiful, and the pricing is very fair, particularly for a resort hotel. (Caesar salad entree for $12 and a ribeye steak dinner for only $48.) We saw they offer a breakfast buffet, and look forward to trying it sometime! We really enjoyed the winery-like decor taking us down to the restaurant. Skip the elevator going down so you can enjoy the lovely ambiance. Kudos to the hoatess and server, who both inquired about allergis to ensure our dietary needs and accommodations could be met. We highly recommend Amatista!
Amazing breakfast buffet. You can add on unlimited Mimosas for an additional cost. I had 5 and one to go. I didn't sober up at all that day. Lol. I will definitely go again next trip.
The atmosphere was great, the decor was really nice, the vibe was good. The food was great, the service was good and I love the fact that it’s on the resort so you don’t have to go anywhere off the resort to eat unless you want to.
The interior is gorgeous, with a blue and white theme throughout. The menu caters to all tastes, and you may even be lucky enough to receive a special offer menu which is 3 courses for $45. The complimentary bread is delicious. The empanada starter was so good. The rotisserie chicken was really good and allows you to pick three sides!!!! The rice is a great choice. The rum cake is our personal favourite from dessert. I highly recommend visiting here for dinner, even if you come from a different hotel, as the water taxi stops directly outside. Service was fast and friendly.
I have no complaints at all! The view was great the food was amazing the service was fantastic! The vibe inside was amazing! I don’t understand why this place is at 4 stars!
We stayed at Cabana Bay and walked over to the Sapphire to try the restaurant for lunch. Had a delicious fish sandwich and salad next to a window over looking the beautiful waterfalls and lagoon. Would like to go back and try the rotisserie chicken.
Chef Julio made the best omelet! Food was good, service was great! Jimmy very responsive refilling drinks and checking on you while eating. Both of these people made my experience great! Thank you for having such hospitable and attentive staff!
My daughter and I were not a fan huge of the meat lovers flatbread pizza, but we are northeast pizza snobs so most people won't have that comparison. Chicken sandwich and fries were good. That chicken noodle soup was excellent as were the desserts. Our waitress from Argentina was amazing. She went out of her way and brought my daughter over some balloons anchored down by candy bars.
It’s pretty good and conveniently located in the hotel. There was no wait to get seated at night, which was appreciated given that every resturant by Univseral was completely booked. Service was pretty good and food came out quick. Not the best food - chips had no seasoning, the chicken was dry, and the pizza tasted like it came from a box - but it did the job. The salmon was nicely seasoned and was the best dish in my opinion. You can charge the bill to your room, which is nice if you are an Amex cardholder (you get a $100 credit at the hotel).
Zipporah-Darvi Redding
+5
My experience at Amatista Cookhouse was amazing! We dined to celebrate my Aunt's birthday and we were all impressed with the ambiance, customer service, and food choices.
We originally went for magical dinning; however, our appointment was at 2pm and magical dinning is after 5pm. Our table had an phenomenal server (Chris Evans) who did a great job explaining the menu and had great suggestions on eating options. Chris was kind to offer to take group photos of our party. The restaurant has a great view and amazing scenery. We will definitely dine here again.
So it was very good food but of course it can always be better. A bit over priced in my opinion for the food served. But our server Nikka gets a solid 10 out of 10. She was pleasant and super willing to make the experience perfect. Thanks Nikka 👍🏻👍🏻 the atmosphere was pleasing also.
We ate at Amatista several times during our stay. The buffet was delicious ordering omelettes at request, and so many choices of food and beverages. We also had lunch with a limited menu ( not my favorite, but good), and dinner multiple times. We lucked out and got to experience the magic dining and did this several times as well. The food and drinks were amazing regardless what we got. However, twice we had the pleasure of getting ( second time request, and I asked every time) Siham as our tables dinning room attendant. She was beyond amazing. Her attention to detail and personalized meal experience made me feel at home and truly appreciated as a guest. I could not have requested better service and would highly encourage and recommend the restaurant, and more so request Siham to couples, individuals, or families.
We stayed at Sapphire Falls after a Christmas party so we ate at Amatista for a late lunch. The view is beautiful. The open concept kitchen and decor was modern and bright. Very clean. Jimmy was such an attentive server. Timed out our courses and refilled our water without having to be asked. We started with the Queso Fundido. It did not disappoint. Their blue chips were nicely thin and crispy.
Amatista is famous for their Mojo Rotisserie chicken and we stand by that. Juicy and flavourful. We liked both sauces that came with it The beans and rice was a good with it. The plantains are on the denser side but most importantly NOT overcooked & mushy. We finished off with the Carribean Rum cake. It’s very sweet but properly topped with a big ball of house churned vanilla bean ice cream to balance it (maybe ask for a 2nd scoop if you have multiple people sharing). We also hear their breakfast AYCE is really good.
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