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The Grill

Name: The Grill
Address: Carretera Federal 307 km 340 Cancun-Chetumal, Moon Palace The Grand - Cancún, Cancun Quintana Roo 77504 Mexico, AW
Price range: Mid Range
Rating: 4.9

★★★★½4.9 out of 5 · 13 reviews

upscale

steakhouse

american

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The Grill is a $$ steakhouse & american upscale restaurant in Puerto Morelos rated 4.9/5 by 13 TripAdvisor reviewers; reservations recommended.

About

The Grill is the steakhouse inside Moon Palace The Grand, about 20 minutes south of the Hotel Zone along the coast highway. It's an all-inclusive resort, so you're booking the whole stay, not just the table — but if you're there, this is where you go when you want red meat and white tablecloths instead of the buffet. The 4.9 rating runs on perfect service scores and solid marks for food and value, which tracks for a resort dining room where the staff has one job and the kitchen isn't cutting corners. Atmosphere sits lower at 4.0, likely because it feels like a hotel restaurant, not a standalone find. It's quiet, formal enough for an anniversary dinner, and the steaks come out consistent. If you're staying at Moon Palace, it's worth the reservation. If you're not, you're probably not coming all the way out here just for this — there are independent spots closer to town that do the same work.

At a glance

Area: Puerto Morelos
Vibe: upscale
Price: ●●○○
Reservation required: ✓
Kid friendly: ✓
Cuisine: steakhouse
american
Dietary options: —

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The Grill