Sands restaurant — Restaurant in Quintana Roo

My wife and I like to write down the dinners that most pleased us on trips. In Austria we eat wonderful meat, accompanied by seasoning with dark fruits. In the interior of France we eat the best foie gras of all time. In NYC we always have time to return to the spectacular Marea, Scalini Fedeli and the welcoming Erminia. Today we were able to add another restaurant to the list of unforgettable ones: Sands, inside the Banyan Tree Mayakoba. As a starter I ordered a hot seafood dish, although the option to order it cold is offered. Try it! The main dish was white fish (Hiramaza) without thorns accompanied by corn taken from the cob. The service is impeccable. We will return tomorrow. Congratulations to Chef Roberto and also to the waiter Gregório and his three brothers who work at...

This restaurant is within walking distance of our suite in Banyan Tree Mayakoba. We didn’t think much of it when we made a last minute reservation. But we were blown away with the excellent cuisine, and even better service. Alejandro (our waiter) explained every detail of the menu and his recommendations were right on the money. This is a great restaurant for a great dinner in a semi casual setting. The sound of the waves and the view of the ocean is...

We had a truly lovely dinner here. The whole sea bass was a highlight—such a special experience, especially with it being filleted tableside! The atmosphere was breezy and absolutely beautiful, making for a perfect evening. Marcos was incredibly sweet, as were the other servers who assisted us. Adding to the charm, the raccoons passing in the distance gave us a bit of unexpected entertainment—dinner with a show,...