Diners' Choice: Great for live music restaurants in Puerto Vallarta

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Updated 05 December 2024

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La Cappella

4.9

4.9 (2902)

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*

Top review

mattFVIP

Dined 3 days ago

This place is a must go to while in PV!

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SPAGHETTI ALLA BOLOGNESE

Cafe des Artistes - Puerto Vallarta

4.8

4.8 (3911)

Mex$500 and over

French

Puerto Vallarta

About the restaurant

NOW OPEN FOR LUNCH
*Wednesday to Sunday starting at 2pm.

Located in the Down Town of Puerto Vallarta, with 34 years of experience offering exclusivity, elegance and comfort to its guests in unique natural and pleasant environments, where they can taste Thierry Blouet's exquisite cuisine.

Café des Artistes offers different magical and pleasant areas:
·Interior Garden: Comfortable air conditioned room, it offers views of the exterior garden and waterfall, the perfect setting for special occasions or private events.
·Exuberant Exterior: Magical and exotic outdoor spaces surrounded by lush vegetation, generating an exclusive, romantic and elegant atmosphere under the stars with candlelight (available from NOV-MAY).

IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS:
*We accept children form 8 years and older.
*Dress code: Smart Casual/Elegant (Beach wear or sleeveless shirts not allowed).
*No Pets.
*All tables are assigned under "first-come, first-served" basis.

Top review

SergioVIP

Dined 1 day ago

We had an excellent experience! Exceptional food, presentation and service. We sat outdoors and it was the most perfect ambiance. Thank you to the team at Cafe des Artistes.

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Experience

The Garden Experience

Experience

New Years Eve (Dec 31)

Hacienda San Angel Gourmet

4.8

4.8 (1693)

Mex$500 and over

International

Puerto Vallarta

About the restaurant

Hacienda San Angel Gourmet offers a breathtakingly elegant and scenic setting, ideal for romantic dinners and special celebrations. Our full-service roof-top restaurant creates memorable upscale Mexican and international meals. DRESS CODE in place is to maintain a fine dining experience. Shirt collars are required; flip flops, tennis shoes, t-shirts, tank tops and beachwear are not permitted.

Experience live mariachi bands up to four evenings each week during the off-season and six nights a week during the high season.

Indulge in unforgettable upscale Mexican and international cuisine at our rooftop restaurant, where full-service dining is provided.

CHILDREN 4 yrs and younger are not allowed. This venue is not suitable for young children.
2 HOUR table limit for 6pm & 6:30pm reservations for parties of 4 or less however we have an area for you to enjoy music and drinks after your dinner if you are not ready to leave.

Top review

Donna

Dined 1 day ago

From the time we arrived to the time we left the service , food ,drinks, even the violinist were wonderfu! Our server Raul was very attentive and made sure we enjoyed our beautiful Christmas Eve night. Gracais!

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Experience

Sunday Brunch

Experience

New Year's Eve Dinner Celebration

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.

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LauraVIP

Dined on 6 Dec 2024

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

La Palapa Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (2915)

Mex$500 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

CarlaVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Excellent service and delicious food . Ambience is spectacular . We celebrated a birthday and it was perfect !

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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 (574)

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

AmyVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Always wonderful for breakfast, love it! Excellent service and a beautiful restaurant!

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Experience

New Year's Eve Dinner

LA TERRAZZA DI ROMA

4.7

4.7 (274)

Mex$310 to Mex$500

Italian

Puerto Vallarta

About the restaurant

La Terrazza di Roma is a traditional Italian restaurant located in Marina Vallarta, in the lovely city of Puerto Vallarta. The restaurant was founded in 1993 by a group of Italian and Mexican friends aiming to bring the flavors of Italy to Marina Vallarta. It is a family-owned and operated restaurant, with hearty trattoria style dishes, served in a lively, and entertaining space. “La Terrazza” is well known for its outstanding deck over the water, offering outside dining every day.
In our menu you will find classic Italian dishes, as well as signature plates, paired perfectly with a carefully selected wine list. The menu features a wide variety of delicious homemade pastas, fish and seafood dishes, as well as gourmet thin-crusted pizzas.
We welcome you to join us for breakfast, lunch and dinner!

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Julie

Dined today

Disappointed that after booking two months in advance and interactions in advance that we were not given a table out over the water as requested and confirmed. Instead we were back by the water and plate station which led to some noise distractions during our visit. They provide music over the water area but unable to hear due to location. Wait staff very kind and helpful otherwise. Food was quite good. I would return even with the snafu.

MESON IBERICO

4.7

4.7 (47)

Mex$500 and over

Spanish

Puerto Vallarta

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Robert

Dined 2 days ago

A truly authentic and wonderful experience with truly authentic Spanish cuisine. Many tasty delights to choose from, excellent service, very nice ambience, and certainly the right price to value ratio! We could not have enjoyed it more, and will certainly be returning.

El Dorado Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (1141)

Mex$310 to Mex$500

Seafood

Puerto Vallarta

About the restaurant

El Dorado Restaurant is a new concept on the beaches of Puerto Vallarta featuring an innovative menu of Modern Mexican Cuisine. Visit us and experience an upscale dining venue with incredible views of the bay and world class sunsets, paired with attentive service and a modern take on traditional Mexican cuisine.

We open daily for breakfast, beach club, lunch and dinner. Hours are from 8:30am-11:30pm. Reservations are highly recommended so we may better serve you. We are a casual restaurant during the day and upscale dining during the dinner service, please dress accordingly. See you soon!

Top review

Stanley

Dined today

We love both El Dorado and the sister restaurant next door, La Palapa. The best beach food experiences in PV.

Mar Y Vino

4.6

4.6 (1120)

Mex$500 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.

Top review

Marc-André

Dined today

Stunning setting with the possibility to dine with feet in the water. The food was delicious

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