Centred around exceptional, wood-fired grill cuisine, Woodend by Curtis Stone offers a truly unique dining experience. As the best beachfront restaurant in the Riviera Maya, we feature seasonal dishes that celebrate the connection between sea and land.
Recognized by the Michelin Guide for our dedication to quality, we take inspiration from the farmers and fishermen whose ingredients are the heart and soul of local gastronomy.
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with Curtis Stone
Escape to the Riviera Maya for the second edition of Fire & Friends, a three-day culinary celebration hosted by world-renowned chef Curtis Stone.
Join Curtis and an exceptional lineup of guest chefs, as well as guest bars, Three Dots And A Dash and Handshake Speakeasy. Together, they'll lead beachside gatherings, hands-on masterclasses and a signature tasting dinner at Woodend, Maroma's culinary heart.
Book the events: Sunset Beach BBQ (for resident guests)Sunset Beach BBQ (for non-resident guests)Fire Cooking Showcase (1pm)Fire Cooking Showcase (3pm)Woodend Signature DinnerGarden Party by the Sea
Guillermo González Beristain is the founder of Grupo Pangea, a collection of celebrated restaurants in Monterrey. His flagship, Pangea, earned a Michelin star in 2024, making history as one of the first restaurants in northern Mexico to be recognised by Michelin. Beristáin has been honored on Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants list and is renowned as a pioneer of contemporary Mexican gastronomy.
Thalía Barrios García earned her first Michelin star at just 28 years old for her restaurant Levadura de Olla. She’s originally from Oaxaca and her dishes honour traditional Oaxacan flavours with creativity and depth. Thalía was chosen for the Forbes 100 Most Powerful Women in Mexico 2025 list and is easily one of the best chefs in Mexico. Her passion and cultural pride continues to inspire new generations.
Curtis Stone’s culinary philosophy is approachable yet refined and his commitment to relaxed indulgence is why television audiences and dinner guests follow his work passionately. Among several acclaimed restaurants, Curtis launched Woodend at Maroma in 2023—named after his family’s farm in Australia but equally befitting Maroma where the jungle meets the sea.
The best steakhouse in the area, our menu also features freshly caught seafood, paired to perfection with a selection of vibrant Latin marinades, signature sauces and spice blends. The focus on open-fire grilling adds drama and flavor to sustainable fish and meat, while a variety of plant-based options celebrates produce grown in Mexico.
Feast on signature dishes such as 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 ingredients in simple forms, allowing the ingredients to speak for themselves and enhancing Mother Nature’s cuisine. He is renowned for his live fire technique, cooking over an open flame for a distinct, vibrant, and incomparable flavor.
Chef Curtis Stone shares a number of principles with Maroma — a commitment to relaxed indulgence, and luxurious simplicity. The name Woodend comes from a place in Australia where the chef’s family nurtures 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.
Designed by the acclaimed Tara Bernerd & Partners, Woodend’s main dining room is housed underneath a traditional Palapa roof with a bamboo ceiling, bringing a natural warmth to the space. Gently curved banquette seats and eclectic cane chairs are a central focal point of the space, while you can admire the bustle of the chefs with a glimpse through to the onyx-clad open kitchen.
Stride across the tessellated floor — featuring a mix of glazed Saltillo terracotta mosaic tiles set within a border of dark green, terracotta, and off-white that runs around the perimeter of the room — as you reach your table. Large floor-to-ceiling windows with sheer curtains frame the incomparable sea view, allowing you to witness the ever-changing light, while chandeliers made with shells and inspired by local Mayan Jade jewelry bring a touch of drama.
Extend your stay in paradise and enjoy some extra culinary treats, as well as your fourth night on us.
Your stay includes: