Joia Beach

"A 45,000-square-foot waterfront club located on Watson Island, Joia Beach houses a 120-seat restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine and a vibe-y scene with daybeds and teepees lining the ocean as a DJ spins a blend of tunes." - Olee Fowler

"Blending dinner with a beach club vibe, this laid-back lounge during the day transforms into a no-holds-barred nightclub come sundown with a live DJ and entertainment. The Mediterranean menu includes grilled tiger prawns, baby lamb chops, and Black Angus skirt steak. Cocktails with whimsical names like Pure Joia, Blossom My Mind, and Jungle Bird match the vibe." - Alona Martinez

"This restaurant and beach club is ideal for big celebrations in a hidden enclave on Watson Island. Diners can enjoy an extensive global menu that serves favorites like crispy lobster tails with spicy aioli, grilled branzino, and filet mignon with pepper sauce." - Alona Martinez

"Order the Sundreams cocktail for the ultimate frosé. Made with Smirnoff pink lemonade and Whispering Angel rosé and infused with peach and strawberry flavors, then topped with a rosé popsicle, it is hard to stop at one. The sexy spot on Jungle Island is ideal for taking in the sunset. Watch the changing sky hues of purple, pink, and orange—or all the beautiful patrons, which can be equally distracting." - Alona Martinez

"Joia Beach should just donate its menus to a recycling plant because the food here is that most unfortunate of combinations: very bad and very expensive. But we’ll admit that the space is interesting. This place occupies a small slice of beach on Watson Island with a nice waterfront view. That’s about the only good thing we have to say about Joia Beach, but if you want to engage in some sceney Tulum cosplay around other folks who’re mindlessly swaying to house music while sipping awful cocktails, make a reservation.  " - Ryan Pfeffer