GAIA at Maykana

4.6

85 Reviews

MXN500 and over

Mediterranean

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2 people

Mar 15, 2025

8:30 PM

Booked 4 times today

Fancy
Innovative
Romantic

Gaia represents respect for the raw material, when providing a unique gastronomic experience, grateful and inspired with fresh ingredients offering a delight in our offer of dishes based on the sea and the delicacies it offers us.
Join the sound of the waves and toast another day in paradise with delicious dishes.

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Location
Carretera Federal Playa Cancun KM 298, Fairmont Mayakoba, Playa del Carmen, ROO 77710
Phone number
984 206 3000
Price
MXN500 and over
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Seafood, Fish
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
Fairmont Mayakoba does not offer complimentary valet parking, but patrons dining at Las Brisas restaurant enjoy complimentary valet parking during the restaurant"s operating hours.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Private dining

MusabahaMX$200.00
Olive oil / Parsley / Coriander / Zathar
Marinated OlivesMX$200.00
Rosemary / Orange / Thyme / Garlic
RomescoMX$200.00
Almond / Red peppers / Olive oil
Shishito PeppersMX$280.00
Lemon / Prosciutto crisp / Pumpkin seeds
JocoqueMX$240.00
Pickles / Tomato / Cucumber / Herbs / Olives
Baba GanoushMX$200.00
Charred eggplant / Garlic / Coriander
Heirloom CarrotsMX$210.00
Tahini / Herbs / Lemon / Pistachio
TabboulehMX$200.00
Parsley / Lemon / Red onion / Mint

Shareables & Small Bites

Grand Alioli
Selection of organic vegetables / Sustainable shrimps / Poached fish / Pickled eggs and Zafron alioli
- To ShareMX$1,400.00
Fried Local ZucchiniMX$290.00
Yogurt / Mint / Lemon
Patatas BravasMX$320.00
Smoked pepper / Sriracha sauce / Chives
- Add Caviar 1ozMX$5,000.00
Tuna RilleteMX$400.00
Dill / Gherkins / Heirloom tomatoes
Seafood CroquetasMX$400.00
Chipotle / Pickled mustard seeds
"Pescaitos" FritosMX$500.00
Txipirones / Catch of the day / Potato chips / Lemon / Spicy remoulade
Grilled ShrimpsMX$550.00
Black garlic aioli / Chiles / Cilantro
Chicken SouvlakMX$450.00
Tzatziki / Mint / Onion / Tomato / Pita
HalloumiMX$300.00
Lemon / Pickled golden raisins / Walnuts

Shareable Salads

Orange & BeetMX$400.00
Fennel / Arugula / Sherry vinaigrette / Goat cheese
FattoushMX$400.00
Pita / Tomato / Feta / Cucumber / Red onion / Kalamatas / Mint / Gem lettuce hearts

What 85 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Cancun / Riviera Maya
Innovative
Cancun / Riviera Maya
Romantic
Cancun / Riviera Maya
Mediterranean
Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya
Innovative
Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya
Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

GAIA at Maykana offers an "elegant restaurant" experience with "outstanding food and service." Their seafood dishes, like the seafood cassoulet and black cod, are highly praised. Service is "warm and friendly," creating a "great experience" for seafood lovers. While prices are high, the "fantastic food and atmosphere" make it worth a visit.

85 Reviews

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Crystal VIP
San Francisco9 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a great time at this restaurant. The kind hostess last night and our waiter Ambrosio were amazing. Great view on the patio near the beach. Highly recommend this place for dinner if you can.
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gary
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very attentive staff with excellent food .Appreciated the chef reviewing the fresh seafood available which was on display. His suggestions based on other fish I was familiar with were spot on .
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Lizette
Cancun1 review
5.0
Dined on January 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing and our waiter was excellent.
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Max
London5 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Fantastic food and service. Very quiet when dining at 8pm.
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Alison
Louisville8 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We travel the globe a little bit and my wife and I can safely say this was the best seafood we’ve had PERIOD ATMOSPHERE GREAT. our waiter I think Luis was superb I wanna go back We had the all inclusive package and indulged in so many new foods and flavors and tastes!! The bar maid excellent drinks
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Marcus
London2 reviews
4.0
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I suggest more food considering both price and to make customers full.
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Emily VIP
Greater Boston4 reviews
4.0
Dined on November 27, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The main course took almost an hour to come out. The staff apologized but it was a long service.
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kim
Los Angeles6 reviews
4.0
Dined on November 19, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Overall an outstanding experience. Portions are small so plan accordingly
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Tracey
Norfolk/Suffolk2 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great service and advice about menu dishes. Only criticism would be that is very cold sitting in our booth.
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Catherine
Denver3 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service!! Our reservation was on time! Went a second night and they remembered our names and thanked us for coming back!
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FAQs

GAIA at Maykana is rated 4.6 stars by 85 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 15, 2025

8:30 PM

Booked 4 times today

Carretera Federal Playa Cancun KM 298, Fairmont Mayakoba, Playa del Carmen, ROO 77710

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
984 206 3000
Price
MXN500 and over
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Seafood, Fish
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
Fairmont Mayakoba does not offer complimentary valet parking, but patrons dining at Las Brisas restaurant enjoy complimentary valet parking during the restaurant"s operating hours.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

GAIA at Maykana

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Private dining

Custom inquiry

Menu

Mezze

MusabahaMX$200.00

Marinated OlivesMX$200.00

RomescoMX$200.00

Shishito PeppersMX$280.00

JocoqueMX$240.00

Baba GanoushMX$200.00

Heirloom CarrotsMX$210.00

TabboulehMX$200.00

Shareables & Small Bites

Grand Alioli

Fried Local ZucchiniMX$290.00

Patatas BravasMX$320.00

Tuna RilleteMX$400.00

Seafood CroquetasMX$400.00

"Pescaitos" FritosMX$500.00

Grilled ShrimpsMX$550.00

Chicken SouvlakMX$450.00

HalloumiMX$300.00

Shareable Salads

Orange & BeetMX$400.00

FattoushMX$400.00

What 85 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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