Dining at Resorts World Catskills: where to eat on-site
Resorts World Catskills has a mix of table-service restaurants, casual quick-service outlets, and several bars on the property — highlights include Cellaio (Italian steakhouse), Lotus (Asian fine dining), Dos Gatos Cantina (Mexican), The Catskills Bistro (all-day/24-hour on weekends), Good Friends (Asian street food) and the RW Food Hall (grab-and-go + Starbucks). Many table-service places accept reservations and have set dinner hours, while The Catskills Bistro and RW Food Hall cover early-morning and late-night needs.
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Overview: what to expect from on-site dining
Resorts World Catskills offers a range of on-site dining options from fine dining to quick grab-and-go. The property lists more than ten restaurants, bars and casual outlets serving everything from steak and house-made pasta to Asian street food and coffee.
Dining venues operate on varied schedules: some (like Lotus and Cellaio) focus on dinner service with recommended reservations, while others (The Catskills Bistro, Good Friends, RW Food Hall) provide all-day or late-night options suitable for families, early arrivals or late-night gaming runs.
- Table service and reservations recommended for Cellaio and Lotus.
- Casual kiosk/self-serve ordering available at Good Friends and RW Food Hall.
- Several bars and lounges serve cocktails and beer; some areas (Butterfly Beach Bar, Bar 360) require guests to be 21+.
| Venue | Typical Service | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Cellaio | Dinner | Italian steakhouse; dinner hours Wed–Thu 5–10 PM, Fri–Sat 5–11 PM, Sun 5–10 PM (closed Mon–Tue) |
| Lotus | Dinner | Asian/Chinese fine dining; most evenings 5–10 PM (Fri–Sat to 11 PM) |
| The Catskills Bistro | Breakfast/All day/Late night | Open Sun–Thu 7 AM–11 PM; Fri–Sat 24 hours |
Fine dining and date-night picks
Cellaio is the property's upscale Italian steakhouse, with a menu curated by Celebrity Chef Scott Conant and offerings that include dry-aged Certified Black Angus beef, house-made pasta and a raw bar. Cellaio serves dinner on select evenings and is suited to reservations.
Lotus is the Asian/Chinese fine-dining option at the resort, offering regional Chinese dishes in a refined setting. Lotus keeps evening hours (generally 5:00–10:00 PM, later on weekends) and typically accepts reservations via OpenTable.
- Cellaio hours (subject to change): Wed–Thu 5:00–10:00 PM; Fri–Sat 5:00–11:00 PM; Sun 5:00–10:00 PM.
- Lotus dinner hours: generally 5:00–10:00 PM (Fri–Sat to 11:00 PM).
- Reservations recommended for both restaurants; call or use the resort’s dining reservation line.
| Restaurant | Cuisine | Reservation tip |
|---|---|---|
| Cellaio | Italian steakhouse (Scott Conant menu) | Call Cellaio directly or reserve in advance |
| Lotus | Chinese / Asian fine dining | OpenTable reservations available |
Casual and family-friendly spots
The Catskills Bistro is the resort’s American comfort-food outlet that serves breakfast, an all-day menu, late-night options and a Sunday brunch; it operates 24 hours on Fridays and Saturdays. That makes it the main option for families, early breakfasts before excursions, and late-night meals.
Good Friends offers Asian street-food–style dishes via a self-serve kiosk for fast ordering, with noodle bowls, soups and small plates inspired by China, Vietnam and Hong Kong. RW Food Hall handles grab-and-go needs and Starbucks coffee for quick breaks between activities.
- The Catskills Bistro: Sun–Thu 7:00 AM–11:00 PM; Fri–Sat 24 hours (hours subject to change).
- Good Friends: casual Asian street food, typically open 11:00 AM–1:00 AM.
- RW Food Hall: grab-and-go bites and Starbucks; generally open early morning through late evening.
| Venue | Best for | Typical hours |
|---|---|---|
| The Catskills Bistro | Families, breakfast, late night | Sun–Thu 7 AM–11 PM; Fri–Sat 24 hrs |
| Good Friends | Quick casual Asian street food | 11 AM–1 AM |
| RW Food Hall | Coffee and grab-and-go | 7 AM–10 PM (Sun–Thu); to midnight Fri–Sat |
Bars, lounges and late-night drinking
Resorts World Catskills runs several bars and lounges to suit different moods: Empire Lounge (lobby cocktail lounge), Bar 360 in the sportsbook area, and Butterfly Beach Bar that overlooks the indoor pool atrium. Entry to some bars and adjacent areas is restricted to guests 21 and older.
Bar 360 centers on Sportsbook 360 and stays open all day; Empire Lounge is near the hotel lobby and operates into the early morning. Butterfly Beach Bar has limited days/hours and closes some weekdays, so check current schedules before planning a visit.
- Empire Lounge hours: typically 11:00 AM–2:00 AM.
- Bar 360: open all day, every day; 21+ area within the sportsbook.
- Butterfly Beach Bar: closed Mon–Thu; Fri–Sat midday to late night; Sun midday to evening (21+).
| Bar/Lounge | Vibe | Age note |
|---|---|---|
| Empire Lounge | Speakeasy-style cocktails near lobby | Open to all ages for entry to lounge area unless otherwise posted |
| Bar 360 | Sportsbook bar with multiple large screens | 21+ for sportsbook seating/bar areas |
| Butterfly Beach Bar | Poolside cocktail spot with a high-limit gaming adjacency | Guests must be 21+ to enter |
Outdoor, seasonal and happy-hour options
Dos Gatos Cantina is the resort’s Mexican cantina-style restaurant with a full tequila bar and an adjoining outdoor space called Las Luces that hosts live music and lawn games during Friday and Saturday happy hours. Its happy hour offers discounted sangria and draft beer on select weekend evenings.
Several venues use outdoor patios or lawns for seasonal programming and live music; Dos Gatos’ outdoor area is especially useful in fair-weather months for a relaxed meal and casual entertainment.
- Dos Gatos Cantina happy hour: Friday & Saturday 5:00–8:00 PM (apple cider sangria and domestic draft beer specials noted).
- Outdoor activities at Dos Gatos’ Las Luces can include live music and lawn games (badminton, bocce, cornhole, giant Jenga).
- Seasonal outdoor seating and patio availability change with weather and the resort’s programming schedule.
| Venue | Outdoor features | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Dos Gatos Cantina | Adjoining outdoor lawn area Las Luces | Happy hour, live music, family-friendly outdoor games |
| RW outdoor patios | Patios and lawn seating | Casual dining and event seating in warmer months |
| Seasonal programming | Live music and lawn games | Weekend evenings (check current schedule) |
Practical tips: reservations, dress code, and kids
Reservations are recommended for Cellaio and Lotus and available through the resort’s dining reservation line; many casual outlets accept walk-ins. The resort’s general dining attire is business casual unless a specific venue posts a different requirement.
Guests under 21 are welcome to dine in most restaurants (Cellaio, Lotus, The Catskills Bistro, Dos Gatos, Good Friends, RW Food Hall), but the casino floor and some bars/lounges are restricted to people 21 and older. If you need accessibility, special seating or have dietary requests, contact the restaurant or concierge ahead of arrival.
- Reservation line / general dining reservations: (833) 586-9358 (check with resort for the latest contact method).
- Dress code: business casual generally; individual venues may set their own rules.
- Under-21 access: dining venues welcome under-21 guests, but casino areas and some bars are 21+.
| Question | Quick answer |
|---|---|
| Do I need a reservation? | Recommended for Cellaio and Lotus; casual spots accept walk-ins |
| Can children dine on-site? | Yes — most dining venues allow under-21 guests; casino areas remain 21+ |
| Is there 24-hour food? | The Catskills Bistro is open 24 hours on Fri–Sat |
