JWB Steakhouse

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

A Steakhouse with a Serious Wine Pedigree on the Riviera Maya

JWB Steakhouse sits within Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Maya by Karisma, an adults-only resort along the Caribbean coastline between Cancún and Puerto Morelos. While the broader resort is known for its relaxed, Margaritaville-inspired atmosphere — swim-up bars, beachside grills, and agave celebrations at the Salted Rim — JWB operates at a different register entirely, offering fine dining steakhouse service in a setting where the Caribbean is never far from view.

Recognition That Speaks for Itself

In 2024, Wine Spectator granted JWB its Award of Excellence — a distinction reserved for restaurants that maintain a wine list of genuine depth and thoughtful curation. For a steakhouse on the Riviera Maya, earning that recognition places JWB in select company, signaling that the wine program is taken as seriously as the food on the plate.

The Setting and Experience

The resort's dining philosophy centers on carefully curated à la carte menus across multiple venues, each with its own character. JWB stands apart as the destination for guests who want a proper steakhouse dinner — table service, indoor and outdoor seating options, and the kind of focused menu that rewards those who come hungry and unhurried. Outdoor seating brings the warm Quintana Roo air into the meal, making the setting as much a part of the experience as what arrives at the table.

The combination of fine dining steakhouse cooking and a Wine Spectator-recognized cellar gives JWB a clear identity within a resort that otherwise leans casual — a place worth planning an evening around, not just stumbling into.