With the season of leisure getaways in full swing, Omni Hotels & Resorts has refreshed its poolside dining with the launch of new Art of Water menus that highlight local flavors. Designed to pair classic summertime favorites with regional ingredients, the menus aim to keep guests satisfied while they soak up the sun — whether enjoying Southern Peach Sangria in Virginia or Baja ceviche in San Diego.
“There’s something quintessentially American about dining by the pool during summertime,” said David Morgan, vice president of food & beverage for Omni Hotels & Resorts. “These Art of Water menus are built to enhance that pastime and reflect our ongoing commitment to offering guests a dining experience tailored to both place and season.”
Each Art of Water menu is curated by the culinary teams at participating Omni properties to showcase dishes and flavors that represent their destination. At desert retreat Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia, the pool menu leans into Southwestern influences: tacos feature fillings such as blackened fish, poblano-braised pork and carne asada. In Austin, Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa offers items like pulled pork quesadillas with roasted pepper rajas and a smoked brisket sandwich served with house-made pickles. On Hilton Head Island, Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort taps its coastal setting with Oysters Two Ways and a shrimp roll dressed in a creamy dill-lemon mayo.
The Art of Water concept encourages each hotel’s culinary team to use local ingredients and regional techniques so guests can enjoy a sense of place while relaxing poolside. Menus balance lighter, refreshing options that pair well with warm weather—such as ceviches, chilled salads and fruit-forward cocktails—with heartier selections for those wanting a more substantial bite after a day of activities.
Beyond taste, the program emphasizes convenience and a relaxed presentation suitable for poolside dining. Dishes are designed to travel easily and be enjoyed outdoors, whether served at a cabana, pool bar or lounge chair. Beverage offerings complement the food choices and include seasonal cocktails, mocktails and locally inspired pours to suit varied preferences.
The updated menus also reflect regional culinary trends and signature techniques from each property’s chefs. From smoky, spice-forward preparations in the Southwest to fresh, ocean-focused plates along the coast, the Art of Water menus provide a curated way to experience local cuisine without leaving the pool area.
With these refreshed offerings, Omni aims to enhance the leisurely poolside ritual—pairing familiar summer comforts with destination-driven flavors so guests can relax, refresh and taste the locality wherever they stay.
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