Dining at Hyatt Regency Coconut Point: where to eat on property
Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa offers on-site choices from casual poolside fare at Corkscrew Poolside Bar & Grill to Southern-style meals at Tanglewood - A Southern Kitchen and seafood-focused dinner at Tarpon Bay. For coffee and quick snacks, Cool Beans Marketplace (Starbucks) and several bars including Mangroves Bar cover light bites, cocktails, and weekend live music.
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Overview: what’s on property
The resort’s dining collection includes Tanglewood - A Southern Kitchen (breakfast, lunch, dinner), Tarpon Bay (seafood, dinner only), Corkscrew Poolside Bar & Grill (poolside lunch and cocktails), Mangroves Bar (cocktails, light fare, live music), Cool Beans Marketplace (Starbucks coffee and grab-and-go items) and additional lounges.
Service styles range from casual poolside service to sit-down dinner with a raw bar. Tarpon Bay operates dinner service with a Resort Casual dress code; Tanglewood is casual for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- Tanglewood - A Southern Kitchen: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (casual)
- Tarpon Bay: Dinner only (seafood, resort-casual)
- Corkscrew Poolside Bar & Grill: Poolside lunch & cocktails (11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.)
- Mangroves Bar: Cocktails, appetizers, weekend live music (hours vary)
- Cool Beans Marketplace: Starbucks coffee and quick items
| Venue | Primary service | Typical hours / notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tanglewood - A Southern Kitchen | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Hours vary — see concierge |
| Tarpon Bay | Seafood dinner (raw bar) | Generally 5:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.; live music weekends |
| Corkscrew Poolside Bar & Grill | Poolside lunch & cocktails | Open daily 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
Tanglewood - A Southern Kitchen
Tanglewood is the resort’s Southern/American restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with country-kitchen flavors and classic comfort dishes. Hyatt lists it as the primary spot for breakfast service on property.
Dress is casual. Menus emphasize Southern staples; OpenTable and hotel materials place Tanglewood in the casual dining category.
- Serves: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Casual dress code
- Good option for families and mornings when the water park is busy
| Typical menu highlights | Notes |
|---|---|
| Breakfast entrées and buffet items | Breakfast served daily (hours vary) |
| Burgers, sandwiches, salads | Casual lunch choices |
| Hearty entrees (steak, Southern mains) | Dinner menu includes higher-end options |
Tarpon Bay (seafood dinner with a view)
Tarpon Bay is the resort’s seafood restaurant, open for dinner service and noted for a screened porch with fountain and lake views. The restaurant includes a raw bar with items such as oysters and ceviche and offers live music on weekend nights.
Tarpon Bay recommends Resort Casual attire for dinner. It accepts private dining requests and offers The Cove at Tarpon Bay as a private dining room for executive-style events and small groups.
- Serves: Dinner only (generally 5:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.)
- Seafood-focused menu and a raw bar
- Weekend live music and sunset views over the resort lakes
| Feature | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Dining setting | Screened porch, fountain and lake views |
| Menu focus | Fresh coastal/seafood dishes and raw bar |
| Private dining | The Cove at Tarpon Bay (up to 40 guests) |
Corkscrew Poolside Bar & Grill and pool dining
Corkscrew Poolside Bar & Grill provides poolside lunch, frozen tropical drinks, cocktails and beers. It is positioned to serve guests using the resort’s multiple pools, lazy river and water park.
The menu includes burgers, wraps, sandwiches, salads and a kids’ menu. Corkscrew operates daily and provides cabana and pool service while the pool areas are open.
- Open daily for lunch 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Offers burgers, wraps, sandwiches, garden salads and a kids’ menu
- Poolside and cabana service — plan for busy periods during peak seasons
| Why choose Corkscrew | Best for |
|---|---|
| Quick poolside service and cocktails | Families using the water park and lazy river |
| Casual lunch items | Guests who want to stay poolside between swims |
| Frozen tropical drinks and beer selection | Relaxed afternoon drinks |
Bars, coffee and light bites: Mangroves, Belvedere, Cool Beans
Mangroves Bar serves handcrafted cocktails, appetizers, pizzas and lite fare with a kids’ menu available; it hosts live music on Friday and Saturday nights and runs weekday Happy Hour specials. The Belvedere Lounge provides a quieter wine-and-cocktail setting with indoor and outdoor seating.
Cool Beans Marketplace in the lobby offers Starbucks coffee and quick grab-and-go items for early starts or light snacks. Cool Beans hours have been listed broadly; check current times at arrival.
- Mangroves Bar: cocktails, appetizers, live music weekends (hours vary)
- Belvedere Lounge: wine and cocktails in an indoor/outdoor setting
- Cool Beans Marketplace: Starbucks coffee and quick-market items (early morning to late evening hours)
| Venue | Good for |
|---|---|
| Mangroves Bar | Evening cocktails, live music, casual food |
| Belvedere Lounge | Quieter drinks and wine |
| Cool Beans Marketplace | Coffee, snacks, quick convenience items |
Dining for families, events and private groups
The resort accommodates families with kids’ menus at Corkscrew and Mangroves and family-friendly seating at Tanglewood. For private dining or meetings, The Cove at Tarpon Bay and multiple ballrooms/terraces support executive dining, private events and wedding receptions.
Event spaces range from The Cove (private dining for up to 40 guests) to large ballrooms such as the Calusa Ballroom and terrace for much larger functions. Speak with the resort’s catering or events team to confirm menus and capacities for private meals.
- Kids’ menus are available at Corkscrew Poolside Bar & Grill and Mangroves Bar
- The Cove at Tarpon Bay: private dining up to 40 guests
- Ballrooms and terraces can be arranged for plated meals or receptions — check with events team for details
| Event type | Recommended on-site venue |
|---|---|
| Intimate private dining / executive meals | The Cove at Tarpon Bay (up to 40 guests) |
| Wedding receptions / large banquets | Calusa Ballroom and Terrace |
| Casual pool party or family lunch | Corkscrew Poolside Bar & Grill |
Practical tips: reservations, dress and timing
Tarpon Bay is dinner-only and can be busy for sunset service; consider a reservation. Tanglewood serves breakfast and is the main on-site breakfast option—hours vary, so check with the concierge. Corkscrew is daytime poolside service open 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Dress codes are relaxed overall: Tanglewood is casual; Tarpon Bay asks for Resort Casual at dinner. If you have dietary needs, contact the restaurant directly or ask the concierge. Remember meals and drinks are not included in room rates — the resort is not an all-inclusive property.
- Make reservations for Tarpon Bay dinner, especially on weekend nights
- Expect casual attire at most venues; Tarpon Bay recommends Resort Casual for evenings
- Meals and drinks are à la carte—room rates do not include dining
- Check current opening hours with the concierge on arrival
| Question | Quick answer |
|---|---|
| Are meals included with the room? | No — dining is charged separately (not an all-inclusive property) |
| Where to get coffee early? | Cool Beans Marketplace in the lobby (Starbucks) |
| Poolside dining hours | Corkscrew Poolside Bar & Grill generally 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
