Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in Puerto Vallarta

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Updated December 05, 2024

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La Madalena Puerto Vallarta

4.8

4.8 (1182)

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.

Top review

BrylerVIP

Dined 6 days ago

This place was magical! The service was hands down one of the best I’ve ever had! This was for my woman’s birthday and they didn’t fail! Food was 10/10 Drinks were 10/10 Ambience was 10/10. If you’re in Puerto Vallarta this place is a must come!

La Negra

4.8

4.8 (595)

MXN310 to MXN500

International

Bucerías

About the restaurant

La Negra is a tropical den in Bucerias, Nayarit Mexico; designed for relaxed people who want to have a tasty casual meal and a good time in a very eclectic atmosphere. Founded in the oldest house of the neighborhood, under an old tree, La Negra is frequently visited by families, retired people, pets, couples, kids, tourist and young local crowd; everyone part of this story since 2015.
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PLEASE CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING WHEN MAKING YOUR RESERVATION:

• Be punctual, we will save your reservation for 10 minutes.
· Reservations at 6:00, 6:30 and 7:00pm will have a time limit of 2 hours to occupy the table.
· Our ROOFTOP terrace is exclusive for women, or women with their partners/families of adults (F/M 18+). EVERYONE IS WELCOME AT THE GROUND FLOOR.
· At least 50% +1 of your group must be present to give you the table.
· You must leave us a note if there are minors in your group, or if someone has difficulty to use stairs.
· Sorry, we don't accept pets anymore.

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Joanie

Dined 3 days ago

This was our second time visiting and it was beyond amazing! The staff are fabulous and the food is a magical experience. Thank you for making us feel at home. xo

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Experience

DINNER & DANCING NYE2025

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 (2899)

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.

Top review

Omar

Dined 5 days ago

Great food, great service. Don’t look any further for any special dinner or occasion

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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 (564)

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.

Top review

SharonVIP

Dined 2 days ago

This was the very best service and food. Our server was attentive. The chicken fajitas were superb as was the shrimp tacos. Thr best is the two for one margaritas.

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Experience

New Year's Eve Dinner

Puerto Manjar

4.7

4.7 (97)

MXN310 to MXN500

Latin American

Nuevo Vallarta

About the restaurant

Alta cocina de la costa

Top review

Scott

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

Great food bit expensive but good experience with nice view and accommodating staff

Yeo Zona Romántica

4.7

4.7 (52)

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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Salvador

Dined 2 days ago

Amazing place, the sushi is superb and the design of the restaurant is spectacular. The staff is super friendly and they provide the most excellent service. My favorite restaurant in PV.

Sonora Prime Puerto Vallarta

4.6

4.6 (1652)

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.

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Alexander

Dined 2 days ago

Energy and service is great. Seems like a great place for group dinner. My prime filet mignon was seared a bit aggressively on the grill and served on a sizzling stone allowing me the interaction of bringing it from rare to medium rare as I ordered it but this cooking method does tend to dry the outside of the delicate filet a bit. My truffle fries on the side were underwhelming, but I did enjoy the complimentary chips and dip a lot. My cheesecake was dry and bland but they very graciously made sure to replace it with a delicious tiramisu upon seeing that I did not like it. Overall I would recommend as a lively, fun steakhouse with great food, attentive service and panache.

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4.5

4.5 (1114)

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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BarryVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Beautiful ocean views from second floor dining space. We opted for a dry foot table rather than one of their “dining pool” tables. Cute concept but we had just walked a few miles and didn’t want to take our shoes off to eat. Very friendly staff. Food had great depth of flavor and was unique to many of our other dining experiences in the area.

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4.4

4.4 (48)

MXN300 and under

Italian

Nuevo Vallarta

About the restaurant

Whether for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, in Taormina, you will enjoy traditional Italian recipes and the exquisite flavors of Mediterranean cuisine in a special menu with sweet and savory options designed to captivate even the most decerning palates.

Elevate your experience by pairing your dishes with a glass of wine from the restaurant's extensive selection. To end your evening, choose a cigar and let each moment be unique.

When arriving at the restaurant, you can request to be seated inside, which is spacious and invites each diner to feel at home, or, if you prefer, enjoy the excellent weather and beauty of Nuevo Vallarta, requesting an outdoor table.

The restaurant opens daily, allowing you to live a unique culinary experience. Reserve your table and enjoy this new restaurant in Nuevo Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit.

Top review

Doug

Dined on Dec 5, 2024

Everything was excellent. Service impeccable, food delicious, ambiance perfect

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