Dining at voco Sandpiper Resort: menus, hours and what to expect
Dining at voco Sandpiper Resort is included in the all-inclusive rate: meals, snacks, house cocktails, beer and wine are covered across the resort’s restaurants and bars, while specialty/top-shelf drinks and some premium experiences cost extra. Main outlets include Riverside Market (buffet), Lucie's (open-air beach bites), Solara (seasonal concept), Match Point (sports bar) and poolside bars; hours vary by venue.
In this guide
- What “all‑inclusive” covers for dining
- Main restaurants and bars — what they serve and when
- Buffet dining at Riverside Market — what to expect
- Casual, beachfront and poolside dining — Lucie's, Solara and The Hideaway
- Practical details: reservations, dress, kids and non‑guests
- Tips for dining during your stay
What “all‑inclusive” covers for dining
The resort’s all‑inclusive rate includes meals and snacks at on‑site restaurants plus house cocktails, beer and wine served across dining venues. Specialty or top‑shelf drinks, certain premium dining experiences and spa treatments are extra.
Daily housekeeping, non‑motorized watersports, fitness classes and nightly entertainment are also included in the rate; those added amenities are separate from paid upgrades like motorized water sports or specialty restaurants.
- Included: meals & snacks, house cocktails, beer & wine
- Included: buffet and most on‑site restaurant meals
- Not included: premium/top‑shelf drinks, spa treatments, some off‑property excursions
Main restaurants and bars — what they serve and when
The property operates several distinct venues with consistent, published hours for the main outlets. Riverside Market is the international buffet with live chef stations that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner; Lucie's is the open‑air beachfront burger-and-bites spot for daytime service.
Match Point is an indoor sports‑bar venue for casual bites and cold drinks; The Hideaway is the covered poolside bar beside the main pool, and Sunset Bar opens for special events and sunset drinks. Solara runs rotating seasonal dishes and its hours vary.
- Riverside Market: buffet (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Lucie's: open‑air beach bites (lunch hours)
- Solara: seasonal/rotating menu — check concierge for hours
- Match Point: sports bar with casual bites and drinks
- The Hideaway: poolside cocktails & mocktails
| Venue | Primary Offer | Published Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside Market | International buffet with live chef stations | Breakfast 7:00 AM–10:00 AM; Lunch 12:00 PM–2:30 PM; Dinner 6:00 PM–8:00 PM |
| Lucie's | American street food — burgers, coastal tacos, bites | 12:00 PM–6:00 PM |
| Match Point | Indoor sports‑bar with casual fare & drinks | 12:00 PM–11:00 PM |
Buffet dining at Riverside Market — what to expect
Riverside Market is the resort’s all‑you‑can‑eat international buffet with live chef stations for breakfast, lunch and dinner during the published service windows. Dress code is resort casual; reservations may be requested for private events.
Expect standard buffet formats: breakfast pastries and hot items in the morning, rotating international selections mid‑day and chef‑station items for dinner. Some listings note dinner service sometimes extends to 9:00 PM on certain nights; check the front desk or daily activities calendar for any variations.
- Breakfast: hot items, pastries, coffee and fruit
- Lunch: buffet selections with salads and hot entrees
- Dinner: rotating international choices plus live chef stations
Casual, beachfront and poolside dining — Lucie's, Solara and The Hideaway
Lucie's (also listed as Lucie's Burger & Bites or Lucie's Beach Bites) is the resort’s open‑air beachfront spot for burgers, tacos and easy daytime meals; beachwear and sandals are acceptable. Lucie's operates in the afternoon to early evening.
Solara is a container‑style seasonal concept with rotating, market‑led dishes — its hours vary so ask the concierge. The Hideaway is a covered poolside bar that serves handcrafted cocktails and mocktails from mid‑morning into the evening, convenient for swimmers and families near the main pool.
- Lucie's: beachwear welcome; lunch service (no plated dinner hours listed)
- Solara: seasonal menu, hours posted at concierge
- The Hideaway: poolside drinks from 10:00 AM until late (per daily activity calendar)
Practical details: reservations, dress, kids and non‑guests
Dress codes across venues are casual; Riverside Market requests resort‑casual attire while Lucie's welcomes beachwear and swimsuits. Match Point encourages game‑day casual attire.
The resort is family‑friendly: kids’ programs and family pools are active, and the main dining venues accommodate children. Non‑hotel visitors can access dining and amenities via a ResortPass day pass, which includes resort dining and drinks during the pass hours noted by the resort.
- Reservations: check front desk or concierge for Solara and large party requests
- Dress: generally casual — beachwear OK at Lucie's; resort casual at Riverside Market
- Non‑guests: ResortPass day pass grants dining and amenity access (times vary)
Tips for dining during your stay
Confirm hours on arrival — Riverside Market dinner hours have been published as 6:00 PM–8:00 PM (with some sources noting 6:00 PM–9:00 PM on certain nights) and Solara’s hours change seasonally. The concierge or daily activities calendar is the best source for same‑day updates.
If you want specialty/top‑shelf spirits or a premium dining experience, expect an extra charge. For poolside service or special event dining, ask about availability and any additional fees at the front desk.
- Check the daily activities calendar or front desk for menu/ hour changes
- House drinks included; premium drinks cost extra
- Ask about space or private event availability for parties or weddings
