Dining at Dunes Village Resort: Admiral’s Room, Captain’s Café and more
Dunes Village Resort offers four casual on-site dining venues: Admiral’s Room for breakfast, Captain’s Café for lunch and dinner, Perk’s Up Coffee Shop for coffee and grab-and-go items, plus the Cabana Tiki Bar and Pool Side Grill for poolside bites and drinks. Menus are family-friendly, no reservations are required, and water-park access is included with your stay.
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Overview of dining at Dunes Village Resort
Dunes Village Resort provides multiple casual dining options on property so families can eat without leaving the resort. The on-site venues cover breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee and poolside snacks.
Meals are pay-as-you-go; the resort is not an all-inclusive property. Walk-ins are welcome at the casual outlets and Captain's Café offers takeout.
- Admiral's Room — breakfast buffet
- Captain's Café — lunch and dinner, takeout available
- Perk's Up Coffee Shop — Starbucks coffee and grab-and-go items
- Cabana Tiki Bar & Pool Side Grill — poolside drinks and small plates
| Venue | Main service | Typical hours |
|---|---|---|
| Admiral's Room | Breakfast buffet | 7:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
| Captain's Café | Lunch & Dinner (takeout available) | 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Sun–Thu; 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Fri–Sat |
| Perk's Up Coffee Shop | Coffee & pastries (Starbucks) | 6:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Sun–Thu); 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (Fri–Sat) |
Admiral’s Room — breakfast details
Admiral's Room is the resort’s breakfast restaurant serving a buffet with eggs, bacon, grits, and made-to-order omelets, waffles, or pancakes. It is positioned as the easy morning option for families heading to the beach or water park.
Hours are listed as 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.; Nov–Feb hours and menu may vary. No reservation is required.
- Buffet items plus made-to-order omelets and pancakes
- Adult buffet price listed at $9.95; children’s price listed at $5.95 (per resort information)
- Walk-ins accepted; check seasonal hours during Nov–Feb
| Item | Notes |
|---|---|
| Made-to-order omelets | Available at the breakfast buffet |
| Waffles / pancakes | Prepared to order |
| Grits and bacon | Included in buffet offerings |
Captain’s Café — lunch and dinner
Captain's Café serves a family-friendly American/Lowcountry menu featuring seafood, burgers, salads and pasta. It operates as a full-service option for lunch and dinner and also provides takeout for guests who prefer to eat in their room or at the pool.
Daily lunch service begins at 11:00 a.m.; the outlet is open until 8:00 p.m. Sunday–Thursday and until 10:00 p.m. Friday–Saturday (Nov–Feb hours and menu may vary). Reservations are not required.
- Menu highlights include fresh seafood, burgers, salads and pasta
- Takeout available — call the resort (use concierge or extension listed by front desk)
- Casual, family-oriented atmosphere
| When to go | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Lunch (from 11:00 a.m.) | Quick, casual poolside or dining-room meals; good for families |
| Dinner (evenings) | Expanded menu with seafood and heartier dishes; later hours on weekends |
| Takeout | Available by calling the resort (per resort information) |
Perk’s Up Coffee Shop and grab-and-go options
Perk's Up Coffee Shop offers Starbucks coffee, juices, pastries, muffins, bagels, cookies and Jimmy Dean breakfast sandwiches — a good choice for early risers or guests who want quick grab-and-go items before hitting the beach or water park.
Typical hours are 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Sunday–Thursday and 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday–Saturday, though Nov–Feb hours and menu may vary.
- Starbucks coffee and standard café pastries
- Good for quick breakfasts, coffee runs and snacks
- No reservations; suitable for busy mornings
| Item type | Examples |
|---|---|
| Coffee | Starbucks brewed coffee and espresso drinks |
| Pastries & snacks | Muffins, bagels, cookies |
| Grab-and-go breakfast | Jimmy Dean breakfast sandwiches |
Poolside dining: Cabana Tiki Bar and Pool Side Grill
The Cabana Tiki Bar and Pool Side Grill provide drinks, small plates and casual poolside fare on the oceanfront pool deck so guests can stay close to the water park and pools while eating. Hours for the Cabana Tiki Bar are seasonal; check with the concierge for exact times during your stay.
The venues are family-friendly and the Tiki Bar is noted as offering live entertainment on weekends by guest reports. These outlets are best for informal lunches, snacks and beverages between swims.
- Cabana Tiki Bar — drinks and small plates on the pool deck; seasonal hours
- Pool Side Grill — casual poolside lunches; hours vary, check with concierge
- Suitable for families and guests who want to dine poolside
| Venue | Best for |
|---|---|
| Cabana Tiki Bar | Poolside drinks, small plates and weekend entertainment |
| Pool Side Grill | Quick lunches and snacks between swims |
| Takeout from Captain's Café | Eat in-room or at a poolside table |
Practical tips for dining at the resort
No formal reservations are required for the casual on-site restaurants; Admiral's Room and Captain's Café accept walk-ins. The resort does not offer traditional room service, though Captain's Café provides takeout.
Because some hours and menus change seasonally (notably Nov–Feb), confirm operating times with the front desk or concierge when you arrive.
- Water-park access is included with your stay — plan breakfast or coffee before peak pool times
- Check seasonal hours for Perk's Up and Admiral's Room during Nov–Feb
- If you need takeout, call Captain's Café (use resort phone/concierge for the extension)
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is room service available? | No; takeout is available from Captain's Café |
| Are meals included in rates? | No; the resort is not all-inclusive and dining is pay-as-you-go |
| Are dining venues family-friendly? | Yes; menus and atmospheres are described as family-oriented |
