Bonito Kitchen & Bar, Zona Romántica

4.9

63 Reviews

Mex$310 to Mex$500

Asian

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2 people

22 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 3 times today

Great for outdoor dining
Good for special occasions
Charming

We’re a casual and cozy restaurant serving up Asian small plates—from fun improvisations on that theme to faithful renditions of classic dishes that we love. We love the name “bonito” because it’s both the Spanish word for “beautiful” and the name of one of the most important fish in Japanese cuisine. Thus, it’s the perfect name for a restaurant that seeks to explore the shared traits in the cuisines of Vallarta and Vietnam, delving into our mutual love for funk, citrusy brightness, and carefully calibrated spice.

This location is in Zona Romántica right next to the beautiful 200-year-old Banyan Tree. Comfortable air-conditioned dining room and a gorgeous outdoor garden provide the perfect setting for all occasions.

Our most popular items are ramen, pho, pork belly bao, soft-shell crab bao, coconut shrimp rolls, summer rolls, green papaya salad, potstickers, lobster dumplings, pork belly dumplings, teriyaki salmon, Korean BBQ beef, and green curry.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
Mex$310 to Mex$500
Cuisines
Asian, Vietnamese, Japanese
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
322 259 5797
Website
https://www.bonitokitchen.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Francie Nguyen

Location
Venustiano Carranza 512, Puerto Vallarta, JAL 48380
Area
Puerto Vallarta
Cross Street
Cross street is Naranjo. Next to the giant Bayan Tree.
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Bus, Uber, Tax
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

What 63 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.7Value

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63 Reviews

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Brad
San Francisco
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 8 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a lovely surprise in el centro. Beautiful designed and crafted Asian dishes. The standouts for me are the gyoza, tuna tostada and Korean short ribs. Everything is impressive.
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William
Manitoba
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on 7 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved everything about our experience here. Food was interesting and delicious, plus there was an abundance of healthy options, which we always want. Service was great. The owner came around to see how everyone was enjoying. The outdoor patio is so charming. Loved it.
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Julio
Vancouver
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on 17 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
La comida diferente pero muy buena con servicio de primera, un poquito lentos.
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uk2usa
New York City
97 reviews
vip
5.0
97 reviews
Dined on 26 July 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Second time here in 3 weeks - amazing find with a great menu of Indian and Asian flavors! Had the Saigon chicken rolls which were perfect - not too greasy and cooked perfectly, great flavors ! My wife had the cauliflower popcorn , again perfectly seasoned! My entree was the butter chicken which was not only authentic but perfectly cooked and spiced( had in India multiple times) My wife had the vegetarian green curry , delicious. All the staff are great - genuine and know the menu ! The frozen cheesecake I could take or leave - personally I’d prefer it out of the freezer like a normal cheesecake . The cocktails are well made and the rose and white wine nicely chilled . Give it a try it’s well worth it
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uk2usa
New York City
97 reviews
vip
5.0
97 reviews
Dined on 19 July 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
What a great find - A great menu featuring Indian - Vietnamese- Japanese styles. We had the Samosas beef and vegetable, both delicious! My wife had the vegetarian yellow curry and loved it ! I had the same with chicken and loved it , lots of flavors and spices . We had the house Sauvignon Blanc which was just ok but pricey for what it was. The servers were all outstanding- friendly and patient as we are learning Spanish and wanted to test our new skills - they helped us !! All in all a great experience! Would 100% recommend this place !
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KristinaE
Seattle
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 11 July 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Unbelievably good!!! The food was fantastic and a nice break from all the great Mexican we had been eating on your trip. The short ribs are soooo tender and flavorful, portion are on the large size. Don’t pass on one of the boas, the soft shelled crab one is AMAZING. The house made lemonades are fabulous and sooo refreshing, taste like the fruit they put in not overly sweet. The service was sooo on top of everything and our food came out as it was made making it every wonderful. Try this spot out your won’t regret it.
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OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 21 June 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful restaurant. Very lovely patio. Delicious meal and drinks! Definitely would go back.
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OpenTable Diner
Puerto Vallarta
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 June 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always love it here. Excellent food, choices, and service. Happy Pride!
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PhillipD
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 29 May 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I’ve been in Mexico 2 weeks and can honestly say, I enjoyed this meal more than all the others and have dined at top restaurants in Mexico City and Puerto Vallarta. Great Asian cooking. Thank You
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 29 May 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Unbelievable flavor profiles. Suggestion. Try a bunch of “small bites” and share with friends or family
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Bonito Kitchen & Bar, Zona Romántica is rated 4.9 stars by 63 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

22 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 3 times today

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Venustiano Carranza 512, Puerto Vallarta, JAL 48380

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Cross street is Naranjo. Next to the giant Bayan Tree.
Area
Puerto Vallarta
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Price
Mex$310 to Mex$500
Cuisines
Asian, Vietnamese, Japanese
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Bus, Uber, Tax
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Francie Nguyen
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Website
https://www.bonitokitchen.com/
Phone number
322 259 5797

Bonito Kitchen & Bar, Zona Romántica

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What 63 people are saying

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