Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in Puerto Vallarta

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants that are the best hot spots in Puerto Vallarta? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

La Cappella

4.9

4.9 (2902)

MXN500 and over

Italian

Puerto Vallarta

About the restaurant

La Cappella is an open air restaurant that overlooks the city of Puerto Vallarta and Banderas Bay. Serves contemporary Italian and International cuisine reveling in violin music, in an elegant but informal ambience. A full bar and wine list are also available. House specialty cocktails take advantage of local fruits, herbs, and spices to create a uniquely enticing selection.

*RESERVATION REQUIRED*

Top review

vicki

Dined 1 day ago

It was a magical experience. The ambience, service, view and food was excellent. The penne vegetarian dish I had was one of the tastiest vegetarian dishes I’ve ever tasted! I will plan another trip back to PV again mainly to experience La Capella again Thank you for a magical night with my family V Thomas

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SPAGHETTI ALLA BOLOGNESE

Cafe des Artistes - Puerto Vallarta

4.8

4.8 (3911)

MXN500 and over

French

Puerto Vallarta

About the restaurant

NOW OPEN FOR LUNCH
*Wednesday to Sunday starting at 2pm.

Located in the Down Town of Puerto Vallarta, with 34 years of experience offering exclusivity, elegance and comfort to its guests in unique natural and pleasant environments, where they can taste Thierry Blouet's exquisite cuisine.

Café des Artistes offers different magical and pleasant areas:
·Interior Garden: Comfortable air conditioned room, it offers views of the exterior garden and waterfall, the perfect setting for special occasions or private events.
·Exuberant Exterior: Magical and exotic outdoor spaces surrounded by lush vegetation, generating an exclusive, romantic and elegant atmosphere under the stars with candlelight (available from NOV-MAY).

IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS:
*We accept children form 8 years and older.
*Dress code: Smart Casual/Elegant (Beach wear or sleeveless shirts not allowed).
*No Pets.
*All tables are assigned under "first-come, first-served" basis.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 1 day ago

Stunningly beautiful restaurant set in a lush tropical garden. Exceptional Wine list. Food was creative and delicious. Service was good too. Beware booking on Open Table - at the time of booking and prepayment it says service fees are included but they are not. Left us feeling embarrassed and disappointed having to clear this up at the end of a lovely Christmas dinner, especially since everything was exceptional 🎄

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Experience

The Garden Experience

Experience

New Years Eve (Dec 31)

La Madalena Puerto Vallarta

4.8

4.8 (1193)

MXN310 to MXN500

International

Puerto Vallarta

About the restaurant

La Madalena Puerto Vallarta es un restaurante que expone lo mejor de la cocina mexicana e internacional contamos con cortes calidad Sterling Silver y USDA Prime . Un ambiente chic con lo mejor de la música House.

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Karen

Dined 2 days ago

We were a group of 5 from Canada. We all enjoyed the food and very attentive staff and agreed we would like to award this restaurant with 7 out of 5 stars if it were at all possible! It was by far the best experience any of us had ever had!

Ánima Beach Club

4.8

4.8 (71)

MXN500 and over

Seafood

Puerto Vallarta

About the restaurant

Ánima Puerto Vallarta. Es un club de playa con área de restaurante enfocados en cocina local, mariscos, pesca del día y área de playa con la mejor música afro house.

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LauraVIP

Dined on Dec 6, 2024

Cannot beat the view, or the service. Highly recommend this spot.

La Palapa Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (2915)

MXN500 and over

International

Puerto Vallarta

About the restaurant

La Palapa Restaurant combines gourmet cuisine, friendly service, and the tropical setting of Los Muertos Beach in Puerto Vallarta, México. Open daily for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, La Palapa has been a tradition in Puerto Vallarta since 1969. Our Beach Club is open daily and is the perfect spot to spend a day relaxing on the beach. Live Music every night at the La Palapa bar for a special romantic night.

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CarlaVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Excellent service and delicious food . Ambience is spectacular . We celebrated a birthday and it was perfect !

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Popular dish

Coconut Shrimp Camarones Coco

Popular dish

Tortilla Soup Sopa de Tortilla

River Cafe - Puerto Vallarta

4.7

4.7 (574)

MXN310 to MXN500

International

Puerto Vallarta

About the restaurant

River Cafe, is located at the Rio Cuale Island, just minutes away from the Boardwalk and Puerto Vallarta’s downtown. Our sophisticated cuisine delights the most demanding palates; furthermore, you can enjoy the best Mexican and international wines and a plenty of cocktails.

River Cafe is an ideal restaurant for dinner in Puerto Vallarta, but guests may also enjoy a delicious Breakfast or outstanding Lunch in a natural and friendly atmosphere. If you are looking for a restaurant for groups or special events in Vallarta, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Our warm and natural ambience creates the perfect flair for a romantic Dinner in Puerto Vallarta. We invite you to learn more about River Cafe.

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SharonVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Wow wow wow. The service here is absolutely outstanding. From the moment you enter you feel welcome. Our server was outstanding and friendly and the two for one Margaritas were excellent. The fish and chips were the best we ever had anywhere. Very light batter and the chips were delicious. The calamari were very tasty also This is a must place to dine at in PV

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Experience

New Year's Eve Dinner

Yeo Zona Romántica

4.7

4.7 (59)

MXN500 and over

Japanese

Puerto Vallarta

About the restaurant

El nuevo concepto gastronómico de YEO® incorpora una de las técnica ancestrales tradicionales de la cocina japonesa; Robatayaki, que emplea la parrilla a las brasas para cocinar carnes y pescados. Una experiencia que llega a Puerto Vallarta y Riviera Nayarit para llevar la cocina japonesa al más alto nivel. Grupo Yeo® se ha posicionado como el grupo de los mejores restaurantes de comida japonesa en la bahía. Ahora inaugurando un nuevo restaurante en una de las zonas predilectas de la ciudad.

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Zachary

Dined 1 day ago

Food was excellent. Quality fish. Creative little fusion dishes. Service could have been faster but everything else makes you forget you waited in the best way.

Sonora Prime Puerto Vallarta

4.6

4.6 (1662)

MXN500 and over

Steakhouse

Puerto Vallarta

About the restaurant

In the Marina of Puerto Vallarta, a place that offers sunset views to whale watching. "Indulge yourself with its delicate selection of ingredients and prime quality cuts such as New York, Rib Eye, Porterhouse, Tomahawk, Cowboy, and exclusive Kobe cuts with a high level of marbling, tenderness, juiciness, unique texture, and flavor that guarantees an unparalleled sensory delight. Every day, enjoy double drinks and signature mixology. If you prefer wine, discover Punto Medio, the house wine that offers Malbec, Selection, Rosé Malbec, and White Chardonnay; designed to achieve exceptional pairing.

Fascinate yourself with our signature mixology, elegant, innovative, and refreshing blends of aromas and flavors that will surprise your senses.

At Sonora Prime Vallarta, the experience is for everyone. The youngest ones are welcome with a kids' menu while they enjoy recreational activities with educational carts or have fun in the playroom.

Top review

Lindsey

Dined 1 day ago

We enjoyed Sonora prime but I have to agree with the reviews, the steaks were overdone with the stone slab presentation. We loved the melted cheese & meat (can’t remember the type) appetizer, the caprese salad and the shredded biscuit tacos (divine). I’d skip the steak and get other items on the menu next time!

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4.6

4.6 (1120)

MXN500 and over

Seafood

Puerto Vallarta

About the restaurant

Mar y Vino, a unique architecture concept facing the sea, where culinary art meets scenic beauty creating an incomparable experience, strategically located to offer impressive panoramic views of the sea while enjoying exceptional food. The architecture of the place has been meticulously designed to blend with the environment, creating an environment that combines modernity with natural elements, creating a mirror of water, which blends with the blue of the ocean. Our dishes are created to highlight the gastronomy of Puerto Vallarta, with fresh and top quality ingredients, carefully selected to guarantee a culinary experience of excellence and to complement this unique concept, we offer a wide range of wines and classic cocktails, even signature cocktails. Created with a base of wine, each drink is a masterpiece, designed to delight the palate and stimulate the senses.

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Carlos

Dined 1 day ago

What a nice place to have have a meal in front of the bay! The place , the view, and the food… my Chilaquiles, the bread and the De La Olla coffee were great. And Ivan, our server was very attentive but discrete. Next time I will try eating on the water mirror. Yes, eat with your feet in the water. Totally recommend !

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Daiquiri Dick's On the beach

4.5

4.5 (566)

MXN310 to MXN500

Californian

Puerto Vallarta

About the restaurant

A Puerto Vallarta landmark on Los Muertos Beach in the Romantic Zone, Daiquiri Dick’s on the beach has re opened with a Cool Beach Chic Vibe. Natural Wood, Blue and Green Color Tones. Ocean and Sunset Views everyday and night. We have pleased locals & visitors alike for more than 4 decades. The constantly evolving & innovative menu, best described as California-Latin Fusion features the freshest ingredients combined to stimulate the palate & please the eye. The always attentive, professional & friendly service contribute to an exceptional experience be it a casual breakfast, business lunch or dinner celebration.

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PeterVIP

Dined 1 day ago

We had a wonderful Christmas Eve dinner! The special menu was a treat, the serving staff were excellent and the food was fabulous!!

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Popular dish

DD Asian Chicken Salad

Popular dish

Blackened Salmon

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