Diners' Choice: Great for outdoor dining restaurants in Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

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Updated January 05, 2025

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Toro at The St. Regis Kanai Resort, Riviera Maya

4.9

4.9 (59)

MXN500 and over

Contemporary Latin

Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

About the restaurant

TORO by Chef Richard Sandoval aims to create an elevated but approachable, contemporary, and global expression of Latin cooking without borders. The menus use ingredients from Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, Venezuela – the whole spread of both Central and South America.

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MartinVIP

Dined 6 days ago

We had the Drunch menu - excellent. A wide range of delicious food…enjoyed with a Mexican wine recommendation by the manger. From service to the atmosphere to the food, we were very pleased.

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Experience

Drunch

Oh lala

4.8

4.8 (1057)

MXN500 and over

Mediterranean

Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

About the restaurant

The cuisine at Oh Lala! is a refreshing change from that of other, more conventional restaurants. Guests are treated like good old friends in a relaxing atmosphere coupled with personalized service and good food.
Opened in January, 2011, by co-owners George and Mikaela, Oh Lala! offers personalized experiences for its guests, ranging from a laidback sampling of hors d’oeuvres and wines, to a leisurely look at the full menu.
With a total of 10 tables divided between the indoor and outdoors seating, and an open kitchen, Chef George, Mikaela, and their staff, make sure that every visit to Oh Lala, International Cuisine by George, Is a unique and a delicious one.

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Gerry

Dined on Jan 3, 2025

An incredible dining experience. Great food prepared in gourmet styles and served by gracious serving staff. From appetizers to dessert a winning experience

Nektar at Vidanta Riviera Maya

4.8

4.8 (570)

MXN310 to MXN500

Regional Mexican

Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

About the restaurant

Nektar is a restaurant that serves specialties of the region. Located in the Vidanta - Cirque du Soleil Theater Complex, it offers typical dishes from the State of Yucatan and spectacular cocktails

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James Gardner

Dined 6 days ago

The decor of the restaurant was so very unique and beautiful that it made our expectations even higher than they were! And the restaurant definitely delivered! Unique Yucatán influences were there and we took advantage of that! Nektar is a winner all around!

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4.7

4.7 (112)

MXN500 and over

American

Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

About the restaurant

Inspired by the strength and mythology of the animal behind the name, Tauro elegantly combines Mexican ingredients with classic steakhouse techniques and recipes. Rooted in excellence and authenticity, Tauro sources the best cuts and vegetables, elevating them with well-seasoned and deeply flavored sauces. The steakhouse features an in-house dry-aging program, raw bar and prime steak cuts. With handcrafted, top-shelf cocktails and a Martini Bar inspired by famous tastemakers, Tauro blends savage & sophistication for a unique and unforgettable dining experience.

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Charles

Dined on Dec 22, 2024

Great ambiance, service was impeccable. Steaks were ok have had better, but nicely prepared. Was way over priced for what we had. If you do dine here you won’t get much change out of $125 US per person and that’s without any starters or desserts! Won’t be rushing back.

Primo

4.7

4.7 (137)

MXN310 to MXN500

Mexican

Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

About the restaurant

Inspiration for Primo comes from the love for food, ancient spirits, local crafts and rustic cooking. Trying to recreate in a small outdoor space under a beautiful tree, the essence from original Playa del Carmen and bring an authentic Mexican food where everything is cooked with wood fire, underground oven, comales and grill, as has been done traditionally in most Mexican small towns for centuries. Primo means cousin in spanish, as a common slogan in Mexico we say Primo to refer to really close friends, the ones that may be closer than family. Our intention with this name is that guests feel the confort of gathering in a place that will taste and feel like home as we do. We have developed the interior design with locally made tzalam wood furniture, bejuco lamps and a chukum finish for the walls. We pride ourselves of using local and sustainable suppliers for most of our ingredients.

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Michelle

Dined 3 days ago

One of the best meals I’ve ever had and the cocktails were sooo amazing too, it felt like i was drinking something from a professional mixologist. Recommend the octopus, the bone marrow and the lechon

Zapote Bar

4.7

4.7 (39)

MXN500 and over

Mediterranean

Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

About the restaurant

Showcasing hand-crafted spirits, Zapote celebrates artisanal producers and sources from local small-scale farms to create cocktails that are at once familiar and nuanced for both casual and discerning drinkers. The food reflects the diverse culinary heritage of the Yucatán Peninsula including Middle Eastern flavors with a special focus on live-fire cooking. Zapote Bar is a love letter to the Yucatán, its products, culture and people. Created and operated by Rosewood Mayakoba under the leadership of Director of Mixology, Joshua Monaghan, Zapote Bar is an internationally recognized destination for Yucatan-inspired craft cocktails and a celebration of hacienda culture and Mexican hospitality. It is located at Rosewood Mayakoba, 12 minutes north of Playa del Carmen.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Nov 23, 2024

Deliscious food, good service and nice tmosphere until the live music began…way too loud

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Experience

Martes de Locales | Every Tuesday 6 pm to 11 pm

Piaggia Playa del Carmen

4.7

4.7 (223)

MXN310 to MXN500

Mediterranean

Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

About the restaurant

Delight in the exquisite Mediterranean Italian cuisine in the heart of Playa del Carmen. Piaggia Ristorante offers a unique culinary experience with chef-crafted dishes and selections perfectly designed to captivate your senses.

Enjoy unparalleled gastronomic excellence paired with the best service and a breathtaking direct view of the Caribbean Sea.

All of this in a welcoming atmosphere that will completely enchant you. Discover the magic of the Italian coast at Piaggia Ristorante, your gourmet destination in Playa del Carmen.

Piaggia, ranked as one of the city's best restaurants with top ratings on various platforms, come and sample the exquisite and creative dishes from our renowned Chef Eugenio Villafaña. We look forward to welcoming you!

WELCOME TO YOUR NEW FAVORITE PLACE, WELCOME TO PIAGGIA

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Kelly

Dined on Jan 3, 2025

We had a wonderful dinner at Piaggia. It is a small-medium sized open air restaurant. The music is the perfect level, service was great, and all of the food was delicious. We hope to go back.

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Experience

DESTILADOS 2X1 DE 1:00 A 6:00 PM

Experience

ESPUMOSO Y POSTRE EN LOS CUMPLEAÑOS!

Experience

LIMONCELLO SPRITZ 2X1

Casa Amate

4.6

4.6 (142)

MXN500 and over

Latin American

Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

About the restaurant

Casa Amate es el restaurante insignia de Andaz Mayakoba, un espacio muy confortable para disfrutar de una experiencia culinaria única e irrepetible. Residencia de los señores de León, una pareja que viajo por todo el mundo y quiso dejar su legado y sus vivencias dentro de este recinto. Haciendo énfasis en la región latinoamericana.
Casa Amate es latino contemporáneo, con recetas tradicionales de México, centro y Sudamérica pero siempre con el toque de Originalidad que caracteriza a Andaz.
La Casa Amate está dividida en 4 secciones principales:
Estancia, Comedor, librería, Bar Estudio, Además cuenta con terrazas con vista a la laguna, en donde se puede disfrutar de una experiencia inolvidable.

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DavidVIP

Dined on Jan 7, 2025

The menu features items from many different Latin American countries and we went with a group of 6 so we could share plates and try a lot of different things. The food was delicious, the service was attentive and fun, and the decor of the restaurant is stunning. Highly recommend for a special occasion dinner. Our tab for the 6 of us was $1000 including tip.

Ilios - Playa del Carmen

4.6

4.6 (759)

MXN500 and over

Greek

Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

About the restaurant

Ilios honra los diferentes matices de la gastronomía tradicional griega al llevar la cocina de todas las regiones de Grecia a un nuevo nivel de elegancia y sofisticación en medio de una decoración inspirada en el paisaje conspicuo y la belleza escarpada de la península griega.

Un oasis de cocina mediterránea moderna influenciado por la comida y la cultura griega, un lugar donde la gastronomía mediterránea converge con el buen gusto, representando lo mejor que la cultura griega tiene para ofrecer.

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Erin

Dined 4 days ago

Excellent experience! The food was great and the atmosphere was so much fun. There is a small show and belly dancers. Great place to have a different experience.

Porfirio's - Playa del Carmen

4.5

4.5 (972)

MXN500 and over

Mexican

Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

About the restaurant

PORFIRIO’S es pasión, orgullo y excelencia. Un restaurante que elogia lo mejor de México, transformando sus tradicionales sabores, texturas y aromas en los más exquisitos platillos de la alta cocina mexicana. Un sitio que renueva el concepto de cocina urbana contemporánea, equilibrando recetas caseras con acentos tomados de cada rincón de México, que se traducen en audaces sabores resultado de una cuidadosa selección de ingredientes y un ambiente donde música, decoración y sazón se entrelazan armoniosamente.

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Ken

Dined 4 days ago

Very professional staff (team). Food was very good - employees very attentive. Only negative was the music. Too loud - couldn’t hear the person across the table.

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