Diners' Choice: Best Service restaurants in Puerto Vallarta

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Updated 05 December 2024

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River Cafe - Puerto Vallarta

4.7

4.7 (564)

Mex$310 to Mex$500

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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New Year's Eve Dinner

MESON IBERICO

4.7

4.7 (44)

Mex$500 and over

Spanish

Puerto Vallarta

Top review

ANDREVIP

Dined on 12 Dec 2024

We greatly enjoyed our 2nd dining experience at Iberico again! The food was tasty and the table service by Cesar and his assistant was outstanding! I must say that the entire waiting staff @ Iberico really make it the superior dining destination it is. They food assortment.ent is broad and tastefully prepared but the service team is exceptional! I highly recommend this unique restaurant! Andre

The Iguana Restaurant & Tequila Bar

4.9

4.9 (2791)

Mex$500 and over

Contemporary Mexican

Puerto Vallarta

About the restaurant

DRES'S CODE
Casa Kimberly appreciates that guests refrain from wearing beach clothes,
Please dress FORMAL/ELEGANT:
NOT ALLOWED
Sleeveless shirt/tank tops - swimsuits - sportswear -board shorts- rubber or plastic flip flops or Crocs shoes.
KIDS POLICY
* We do not allow children under the age of eight (8) to dine at The Iguana Restaurant.
TABLE ASSIGNMENT
* Tables are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis
MARIACHI SEASON -November to May

* The Iguana Restaurant is an open-air restaurant, that overlooks the city of Puerto Vallarta and serves contemporary Mexican cuisine in an elegant ambiance. Retractable walls take advantage of gentle coastal breezes and crystal chandeliers add soft light while water dances in the adjacent courtyard fountain. The dining room wraps around an outdoor patio with shady palms and another central fountain. In between is nestled the boutique Tequila Bar, serving a wide array of top-flight tequilas and mezcals.

Top review

AmandaVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Our favorite restaurant in Puerto Vallarta with the most amazing mariachi. Always the most special evening of our vacation.

Meet Meat

4.6

4.6 (225)

Mex$500 and over

International

Bucerías

About the restaurant

Enjoy the delicious dishes we have for you, prepared at the moment with the best ingredients.

MeetMeat has a view where you can enjoy the spectacular sunsets of the Mexican Pacific.

In addition to the view, you will have a classy tropical experience with a spectacular atmosphere with clients from all over the world.

You will love MeetMeat!

Top review

Christy

Dined on 7 Dec 2024

Always amazing food. The tequila flamed steak was fantastic and perfectly cooked. Juan is the best waiter!

Tintoque

4.8

4.8 (1695)

Mex$500 and over

Contemporary Mexican

Puerto Vallarta

About the restaurant

Tintoque seeks to be a cultural link that expresses the gastronomic journey of the passage of the years in the bay, finding flavors and elements that mark each stage in the history of Puerto Vallarta.

Here a different proposal of creative cuisine is presented based on the essence of regional recipes and ingredients, with the best product offered by the Mexican Pacific, materialized with the influence of the kitchens and trips that have marked the life of the Vallarta Chef Joel Ornelas; who transmits a signature cuisine that manages to be a true gastronomic experience for lovers of good food and all those who seek to refine their palate with unique experiences.

The Culinaria Mexicana publishing house has awarded Tintoque for the third consecutive year as one of the 120 best restaurants in Mexico in its "Guide Mexico Gastronomico 2020".

Top review

TylerVIP

Dined on 11 Dec 2024

Excellent experience. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for insane flavors and gorgeous plates. I will certainly return to try more.

Carolina - St. Regis Punta Mita

4.8

4.8 (164)

Mex$500 and over

Contemporary Mexican

Punta de Mita / Sayulita

About the restaurant

A signature dining experience showcasing contemporary Mexican cuisine with a modern twist. Set in a chic, upscale ambiance ideal for special occasions and fine dining

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allieVIP

Dined 2 days ago

The service at Carolina is enough reason to go back. Eduardo and all of the staff are so incredible, passionate and kind. The food was fantastic and the view before it got dark was great to watch the sunset. Highly recommend even if you’re not staying at St Regis.

NUMŌH

4.9

4.9 (67)

Mex$500 and over

Dining Bar

Puerto Vallarta

About the restaurant

NUMŌH is the inverse name of "Homún" (our first restaurant name) which comes from combining "Ho", for home, and "mún", for common. A composition that reflects the philosophy of the place as a common space where everyone meets to enjoy delicious food, delicious drinks and a relaxed atmosphere that will make you live an exceptional dining experience.
Chef Mario Borja seeks through his "free cuisine" to express a culinary format that is based on the simple fact of cooking what we like to eat, without pretension, respecting the balance of flavors, the good execution of the technique and the fresh seasonal product.
The menu is composed of options with local seafood such as the Meunière catch of the day a, grilled prawns, tuna ceviche to fine cuts such as the NY and a wide variety of appetizers that will complement the table and the snack accompanying your favorite wine or cocktail. .

Top review

Donald

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent restaurant. Would highly recommend. The food was the best we have had and for the dollar value was excellent. Waiter was excellent as well

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NEW YEAR'S EVE DINNER 2025

La Cappella

4.9

4.9 (2885)

Mex$500 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*

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LisaVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Great view amazing service and delicious food. I had the lobster tail and mussels both spectacular

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SPAGHETTI ALLA BOLOGNESE

Ánima Beach Club

4.8

4.8 (71)

Mex$500 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.

Top review

LauraVIP

Dined on 6 Dec 2024

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

Hector's Kitchen

4.6

4.6 (286)

Mex$500 and over

Contemporary Mexican

Punta de Mita / Sayulita

About the restaurant

Hector's Kitchen offers masterfully crafted culinary creations made with local ingredients in an elegant and inviting atmosphere, with the most spectacular views of Litibu Bay.

Chef Héctor Leyva, a prominent figure in both the culinary world and the Punta Mita community, brings flavors from various regions of Mexican cuisine, including fresh seafood and locally sourced products from the Pacific coast. The high quality of the ingredients naturally combines, resulting in harmonious combinations, enhanced with creative touches inspired by Chef Leyva's travels.

Immersed in the stunning tropical setting of Kupuri Beach Club in Punta Mita, Hector's Kitchen provides a gastronomic experience that you won't want to miss.

***Important: Consider 30 mins prior to your reservation time, for check-in at the security booth and drive to the beach club. Punta Mita access must be through the main gate. To access the Punta Mita development you must present an official photo ID.

Top review

SusanVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Beautiful open air restaurant overlooking the bay. The big appeal is He tor, a world class chef who offers a highly inventive menu. Best quality high end dining and excellent service. We come whenever we are in Punta Mita.

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