Woodend by Curtis Stone

Centred around exceptional, wood-fired grill cuisine, Woodend by Curtis Stone features seasonal dishes that celebrate the connection between sea and land. The restaurant, which has been recognised by the Michelin Guide, takes inspiration from the farmers and fishermen whose ingredients are the heart and soul of local gastronomy here on the Riviera Maya.

Our menu features freshly caught seafood, paired to perfection with a selection of vibrant Mexican marinades, signature sauces and spice blends. The focus on open-fire cooking adds drama and flavor to sustainably caught fish and locally sourced meat, while a variety of plant-based options celebrates the wealth of produce grown across Mexico. Feast on signature dishes at the best hotel in the Riviera Maya, including grilled blue shrimp with green mango, apple, daikon, and charred almonds; oyster crudo with a pineapple mignonette and lemongrass; Mayan rice with maitake mushrooms; and a semifreddo with pistachios and Mayan chocolate.

Chef Curtis Stone is a Michelin-Star restaurateur whose dishes utilize local produce in simple forms, allowing the ingredients to speak for themselves. He is renowned for his live fire technique, cooking over an open flame that delivers distinct and incomparable flavor to each dish.

He shares a number of principles with Maroma including a commitment to relaxed indulgence and the luxury of simplicity. The name Woodend comes from the Australian town where the chef’s family nurtured a farm; at Maroma, it signifies the place where the wood of the jungle meets with the sea, and the wood that ends up firing the grill in the kitchen.