Diners' Choice: Great for outdoor dining restaurants in Cancun / Riviera Maya

OpenTable

Updated January 05, 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are great for outdoor dining in Cancun / Riviera Maya? 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!

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.

Top review

MartinVIP

Dined 4 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

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 4 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 (779)

MXN310 to MXN500

Thai

Cancún

About the restaurant

An Asian paradise on the Nichupé Lagoon. Delight yourself with exquisite and authentic cuisines; Thai by our Chef Sawai Suwannachat and Indian by our chef Kishan Singh. Heighten your senses in a jungle hut or in a bungalow over the lagoon, accompanied by our signature cocktails. Feel the magical atmosphere guided by our house DJ Gabriel Guzman.
Dear client, for us your upcoming experience in our restaurant is very important, for that reason we inform you that our Thai & Elefanta Restaurants are in same location, however, for reasons of Plaza la Isla remodelations, we will have a deviation in the access to our entrance, this deviation is through Fashion Harbour, in the hall between the Rolex and Dolce & Gabana stores, you will arrive at Ryoshi's entrance and turning to the right you can find us, if you arrive by the parking lot that is by Palacio de Hierro, just follow the hall that is in front of Ryoshi restaurant and at the end we will be waiting for you.

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Zach

Dined 6 days ago

Loved everything about it. The lagoon seating for the win!

Tauro - Fairmont

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.

Casitas | Kempinski Hotel Cancún

4.7

4.7 (464)

MXN500 and over

International

Cancún

About the restaurant

Casitas invites you to enjoy an exceptional culinary experience in the most exclusive setting in Cancun. Located at the water's edge, our restaurant offers a fusion of fresh sea and land flavors, grilled to perfection, all accompanied by the gentle murmur of the waves and a starlit sky.

Our traditional palapas transform into cozy private beachside retreats, creating the perfect ambiance for an intimate dinner with friends or a memorable celebration with that special someone. Casitas is also the ideal setting for marriage proposals, ensuring an unforgettable moment.

For more details, please contact our restaurant reservations line. Please note that Casitas operates depending on weather conditions.

Important: To reserve a private casita, you must book the OpenTable Experience or contact the restaurant directly. Individual casitas are available for $1,950.00 MXN per reservation max 10 people per cabana.

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MonicaAVIP

Dined 6 days ago

We truly enjoyed great food and wonderful services. Highly recommend restaurant!

Wild Tulum

4.7

4.7 (448)

MXN500 and over

International

Tulum

About the restaurant

WILD is a small restaurant and cocktail bar that exudes authentic Tulum dining. Nestled in the jungle on Tulum’s beach strip, dine under the stars and experience a unique menu. We aim to bring you the best of the regions flavors in a friendly and relaxed environment. Featuring an international cuisine with a Mexican twist, and a 9 course tasting menu by Executive Chef Norman Fenton. With a truly unique and elegant design style, WILD’s atmosphere is serene and magical, tables are set under the canopy of the jungle and the striking cocktail bar features premium spirits and a superb signature cocktail menu alongside a menu of modern twists on classic cocktails.

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PaulVIP

Dined on Jan 5, 2025

Incredibly tasty food and attentive personable service from Bianca. Beautiful setting. Great value.

Ziggy’s

4.7

4.7 (163)

MXN500 and over

Mexican

Tulum

About the restaurant

Ziggy Restaurant Beach Club: offering delicious, signature Mexican cuisine from breakfast through dinner, with authentic recipes crafted from fresh, local, and organic ingredients.

Live music every night from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm.

Beach Club: Minimum spend of 75USD per person. Open from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Valid from December 2024 to May 2025.

Available services:

Beach towel rentals
Showers
Pool table
Hammock area
Restrooms

Rates may vary by season. Beach Club reservations available from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm; after this time, access is subject to availability.

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ToddVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Lovely beachfront restaurant with yummy mexican food!

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Experience

VIERNES | Salsa Dancing Class

Kokoro Tulum

4.7

4.7 (167)

MXN500 and over

Japanese

Tulum

About the restaurant

Feeling, Art, & Reflexion. Kokoro Tulum is hidden on the rooftop of Copal Tulum Hotel, just under the stars and surrounded by the greenery of nature. You will enter by a cenote road and arrive to this sensual place, shining by Japanese orange lamps. The Spirit Of The Japanese Cuisine. Our line represents the essence and soul of the Japanese cuisine, respecting the product, using the classic techniques and playing with local ingredients. High quality, prime-cut ingredients like Baja California Bluefin Tuna or Amaebi shrimp, to ensure not only freshness but delicious flavor notes. We marry all these elements into a great play of flavor and texture through proper execution and consistency. And experience through balance of flavors, textures, colors, and temperatures appreciating each cut and raw material. Live the Experience.

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Erika

Dined on Dec 29, 2024

Ana was a great waitress, gave great suggestions! Vibe was good, sashimi mega fresh, would definitely recommend!

Puerto Santo

4.6

4.6 (123)

MXN500 and over

Seafood

Cancún

About the restaurant

Ignite your senses! ✨ ⚓ Puerto Santo ⚓✨ a family restaurant by the sea. Come and delight your palate with seafood of the highest quality, our international cuisine has the best flavors designed for you, accompanied by an exquisite wine cellar and signature mixology. Enjoy a beautiful evening in the moonlight! 🌊 Live the experience and taste the authentic taste of the Caribbean Sea! 🌊

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Dec 6, 2024

Incredible restaurant. Food was amazing. Staff was excellent. Would highly recommend

NÜ Tulum

4.4

4.4 (422)

MXN500 and over

Contemporary Mexican

Tulum

About the restaurant

Listed in the Michelin Guide and recognized as one of the top five restaurants in the Riviera Maya by Travel + Leisure, NÜ invites you to an enchanting gastronomic experience that celebrates collective creativity and ecological consciousness.

NÜ, derived from the French word "nous" meaning "we/us," embodies our essence: a collective of chefs uniting their visions. In our jungle setting illuminated by candlelight, dishes emerge from shared passions and creative dialogue. This natural exchange of ideas and flavors has earned NÜ its place among the Riviera Maya's finest dining establishments.

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AllisonVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Great service. Delicious food. Will come back every time.

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Experience

Nu Tulum Early Dinner

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