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Archie´s Wok — Asian
Francisca Rodriguez 130 — Tel: 322-222-0411 — $$$
Sip a Mai Tai Thai in an oriental garden as d´Rachael delights while you await a feast of tropical flavors. Archie, movie director John Huston´s chef for many years, garnered the best elements of Pan Asian cuisine and gave them a Thai emphasis. |
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Azul 96 Restaurant & SKY BAR (Avant Garde Cuisine) — International
A gourmet restaurant in downtown Puerto Vallarta with a fabulous architecture and food. Words are not enough to describe its avant-garde cuisine.
In 2006 received the prize of excellence of the Wine Spectator for the outstanding wine list in Mexico and to only eighth months of operations has been honored with the Five Star Diamond award.
Besides its fabulous dining area Azul 96 has a Sky bar with a capacity for up to 250 people where sushi and a wine selection of cocktails is served.
Morelos 696, Centro Tel. 322 222 1022
Restaurant Mon-Sun 6:00PM-11:59 PM, Sky Sushi Bar Mon-Sun 6:00 PM- 4:00 AM |
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Barcelona — Spanish
Matamoros y 31 de Octubre — Tel: 322-222-0510 — $$$
Ideal for sharing as a couple or with friends, appetizer-sized servings of Spanish flavors prepared with the highest quality ingredients and a bird´s eye view of the town and bay. Sea breezes refresh the charmingly casual terrace, while the dining room is air conditioned. |
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Bogart´s — International
Fco. M. Ascencio — Tel: 322-226-0700 — $$$$
A fresh take on an old movie, for nearly two decades this gorgeous and romantic restaurant has been the place to go for special occasions. And now, some great new changes, including special offers throughout the week, mean this flight-of-fantasy venue is a smart choice anytime. |
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Brasil Steak House — International
Venustiano Carranza 210 — Tel: 322-222-2909 — $$$
An exceptional all-you-can-eat-for-a-set-price restaurant, is renowned not only for the quantity but also the quality of its fare. Twelve varieties of meats cooked over an open fire are sure to satisfy even the most voracious meat lover. |
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Café des Artistes — French
Guadalupe Sánchez 740 — Tel: 322-222-3228 — $$$$
Thierry Blouet, Maitre Cuisinier de France and a member of the Culinary Academy of France, has what is considered by many to be the best restaurant in town, Café des Artistes. Now, with recent, dramatic changes, it´s one of the best in the world. |
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Champions Sports Bar — International
CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort — Tel: 322-221-0004 — $$$
Good food, good times and good sports. Enjoy the sports excitement and a delicious American menu with 42 monitors and a giant screen to offer you all your favorite live sports, DJ, dancing and pool tables. Don´t miss the action in our fantastic atmosphere! Open 11 - 2 AM. |
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Chili's Grill & Bar — International
With more than 1,150 locations around the world, this Tex-Mex restaurant chain began in the United States in 1975. Some of their specialties are: Mushroom Jack Fajitas (chicken, sprinkled with cheese, bacon and mushrooms; served with a secret sauce in a frying pan with trimmings) or the Baby Back Ribs (bathed in BBQ sauce, served with fries and corn). The hamburgers are giant, prepared to your taste and come with fries. The house drink is the Margarita Premium. There is space for 200 people with a no-smoking area.
Local 10-61, Plaza Península, Hotel Zone
Tel. (322) 221-1253, (322) 221-1385
Monday to Sunday 11:00am-11:59pm |
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Cilantro's — International
In Central Vallarta, just a block from the Malecon, you will discover an intimate restaurant offering unique menu selections served up with a beautiful view of the Cathedral and the surrounding mountains. From chipotle-cinnamon rubbed strip sirloin to tequila-lime prawns, you'll find something on their inventive menu to satisfy any tastes. "WOW – the best-kept fine dining experience in Vallarta!" raves one Californian. Come experience Cilantro's distinctive menu – creatively infusing European, Californian, Asian and Mexican flavors – plus their extensive wine list and original cocktails, all at reasonable prices.
Open Monday – Saturday from 5:30 pm to 1:00 am.
All major credit cards accepted.
Tel. (322)
222-7147
169 Abasolo. |
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Citrus — International
Villas Vallarta L-C-46 — Tel: 322-293-6381 — $$
This café serving breakfast, lunch and dinner provides a unique experience based on quality food and beverages with unobtrusive, efficient service. Breakfast includes fresh-brewed coffee and fresh fruit or vegetable juices. Lunch offers a large number of main course salads, sandwiches and light fare. |
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Coco Tropical — International
Basilio Badillo 101 — Tel: 322-222-5485 — $$$$
In a splendid beachfront terrace, this elegant bistro café offers traditional European cuisine. Although the liveliness of a tropical ambiance is present, Swiss owner Heinz E. Reize, one of the founders of Vallarta´s Gourmet Festival, caters to suit European tastes with typical specialties. |
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Da Antonio — Italian
Carr. 200 Sur Km 8.5 — Tel: 322-228-0191 — $$$$
Enjoy the unique experience of the authentic flavors at Ristorante Da Antonio, where chef Christian Testa from Genova, Italy, invites you to indulge in his gastronomic art. His dishes range from the south of the peninsula to the mountainous north with its spicy dishes. |
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Daiquiri Dick´s — International
Olas Altas 314 — Tel: 322-222-0566 — $$$
For almost 20 years, Peter and Tari Bowman have nourished Vallarta at their serene, if somewhat incongruously named, restaurant. What started as a beach-side eatery has been transformed into a sophisticated, world-class establishment, where service is attentive, yet non-intrusive, in a contemporary atmosphere. |
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de Santos — International
Morelos 771 — Tel: 322-223-3052 — $$$$
Since its opening, de Santos has been Puerto Vallarta´s trendiest lounge-bar-restaurant, attracting a steady flow of locals, residents and tourists with a taste for cosmopolitan setting. De Santos´ chapel-inspired architecture blends bare white walls and simple curves with brick walls and arches. |
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Don Emiliano — International
Pelícanos 311 — Tel: 322-226-6688 — $$$
The finest international and Mexican cuisine amid luxurious Mexican decor and tropical gardens. Blue crab soup and tuna tartar are potential starters. Filet mignon and lobster, beef medallions in blue agave sauce and grilled banana leaf-wrapped mahi-mahi are worthy follow ups. |
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El Arrayán — Mexican
Allende 344 & Miramar — Tel: 322-222-7195 — $$
This charming country-style Mexican restaurant has become a favorite with those who know good food and value when they see it. Quadrilingual owner Carmen Porras is exceptionally welcoming, everything about her brilliantly conceived eatery authentic Old Mexico, yet the mood is fresh and contemporary. |
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El Set — International
Carr. 200 Sur Km 2.5 — Tel: 322-221-5342 — $$$$
A beautiful place of dreams and magic, a great stage where the sunsets are present every day. Come and enjoy unforgettable moments with their fine international cuisine and good service. Recognized by 147 countries with its ISO 9002 certification in quality and service. |
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Felipe´s — International
Prol. Insurgentes 466 — Tel: 322-222-3820 — $$$
Every table is the best in the house at this Vallarta favorite for 20 years. Spectacular views, romantic ambiance, and a platter for two with tender filet mignons, lobster tails, shrimp, vegetables and baked potatoes so good you surprise yourself by finishing it. |
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Jerusalem Gold — International
Their specialty: the Falafel. According to Emmanuel Barel, proprietor of the place, this dish is so popular in the Middle East as the tacos here in Mexico. Of course with the big difference of being a vegetarian, healthy and light food. Barel counts with the consultant's advice of Alexander Grosman, founder of the Cosmicart Gallery in Vallarta, to show, in a future, artistic exhibitions, concerts and other events within the establishment. Space for 30 people.
Insurgentes 293, Zona Romántica, TEL. (322) 222-88-33.
Mon - Sat 12:00pm – 2:00am |
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Joe Jack's Fish Shack — Mexican
Basilio Badillo 212 — Tel: 322-222-2099 — $$$
Joe Jack has created the Mexican cantina and restaurant you always wished existed! A fun, kitschy atmosphere with hand-crafted cocktails and inspired fresh Mexican seafood, like daily ceviches "frescado," baja-style fish tacos, simply-prepared grilled fish and meats, our famous "tasty burger", and a commitment to serving the freshest produce at the best value. |
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Kaiser Maximilian — International
Olas Altas 380-B — Tel: 322-223-0760 — $$$
Since 1995, it has been a tradition for European and Austrian dining. The decor and portrait of Kaiser Maximilian transport you to the atmosphere of a Viennese café at the end of the 19th century. Dine in the dining room or at sidewalk tables. |
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La Dolce Vita — Italian
Paseo Díaz Ordáz 674 — Tel: 322-222-3853 — $$$
A taste of Italy, a typical Italian restaurant serving exquisite dishes renowned for their original flavor and pizza prepared in a wood-burning oven. Extraordinary atmosphere featuring a romantic view of the sea. This is a corner of Italy in Puerto Vallarta. |
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La Palapa — Seafood
Púlpito 103 — Tel: 322-222-5225 — $$$$
Haute cuisine and friendly service combine in this tropical setting at Los Muertos Beach for the perfect balance of fine dining and the charm of Puerto Vallarta. This is one of Vallarta´s favorite places to enjoy excellent food in a casually elegant atmosphere. |
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La Petite — French
Fco. M. Ascencio Km 2.5 — Tel: 322-293-0900 — $$$$
The menu is constantly changing for the better, and the service is always impeccable. The food is superb, from the terrine de paté to the coq-au-vin to the sensual pleasures of soufflés. The choice of desserts is enough to put any gourmet in a quandary. |
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La Piazzetta — Italian
Rodolfo Gómez 143 — Tel: 322-222-0650 — $$
The tastes and aromas that have emanated from their kitchen since 1995 reinforce the notion that only a native Italian can truly know this sophisticated cuisine. An abundance of return patrons attests to Mimmo´s passion for the freshest, finest local and imported ingredients. |
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La Terraza Di Roma — Italian
Puesta del Sol L-2 — Tel: 322-221-0560 — $$$$
Located on Marina Vallarta´s boardwalk, this is a great spot to enjoy a drink while you take in the beauty of the area. Delicious entrées include shrimp prepared in several ways. Its special terrace surrounded by water makes it a unique place in Vallarta. |
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Le Kliff — International
Carr. 200 Sur Km 17.5 — Tel: 322-224-0975 — $$$$
Paradise does exist. And this giant palapa is in the midst of it. Providing stupendous views, it´s surprising that the food is so exquisite, too. Featuring fabulously fresh seafood as well as Black Angus steaks – you´re invited to mix and match, as you like. |
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Los Xitomates — Mexican
Morelos 570 — Tel: 322-222-1695 — $$$$
Everything about this intimate spot is superior, yet the prices are considerate. Elegant and tranquil, its artistic earth-tone décor is a sophisticated backdrop for the presentation of "High Mexican Cuisine," with today´s Mediterranean, Caribbean, Asian and Continental influences on its pre-Columbian and Colonial roots. |
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Mikado — Asian
CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort — Tel: 322-221-0000 — $$$
Let us tempt you with the fantastic Japanese and Thai cuisine, where our Teppan - Yaki chef cooks live in front of you. Also experience our Sushi bar, sake, Japanese beer and green tea. Enjoy the Asian ambiance. Open 6-11 PM. Reservations at 226-0017. |
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Murales — (Dinner) Mexican Gourmet Cuisine.
Decorated by well known local artists, offering a warmth and romantic ambiance. A space to share. Rejoice your ears with Latin live music, while you let yourself be seduced by the most exquisite and exclusive combinations for your palate, try the delights that José Zamora’s mind and creative hands prepare for your complete pleasure. |
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Oscar´s Bar and Grill — International
Isla Río Cuales L-1 — Tel: 322-223-0789 — $$$$
Situated on Isla Rio Cuale a few steps from the new bridge that connects downtown and the popular South Side. With casual atmosphere, romantic music and comfortable seating by the river or inside under the majestic palapa for breakfast, lunch or candlelit dinner. |
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Outback Steakhouse — International
Fco. M. Ascencio 4690 — Tel: 322-225-4908 — $$$
The great thing about successful chain restaurants like the Outback is that you know exactly what to expect from the food, service and ambiance; and once you discover that they have just what you crave, the decision on where to dine is automatic. |
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Piaceres — Italian
Hotel Holiday Inn — Tel: 322-226-1700 — $$$$
The real taste of Italian and international cuisines are close to you. Come to Piaceres at the Holiday Inn Hotel and enjoy yourself with a great selection of tasteful and colorful dishes. Open 6-11 pm. Closed Sunday. No children allowed. |
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Rincón de Buenos Aires — International
Royal Pacific L-126, 127 — Tel: 322-221-2260 — $$$
When it comes to a fine cut, seafood or pasta, your best bet is Rincón de Buenos Aires. The wood-fire grill gives a unique flavor to the fine cuts and fish. The filled pastas, such as the ravioli and lasagna, are a delight. |
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Saffron Cuisine of India — International
The spice, Saffron, is defined as a "conglomerate of flavors, textures and appearances, mixed with aromatic grass and condiments" of India. Some of their specialties are: the spinach and cheese Kebab or the Thika Tandoori (boneless chicken with a mixture of yoghurt, ginger paste, red garlic and chili powder). Enjoy two daily Happy Hours (5:00pm-7:00pm and 11:00 p.m.-1:00am), with ALL cocktails 2x1. Space for 200 people seated on fresh palm chairs.
Púlpito 220, Romantic Zone, Tel. (322) 222-4420
Thursday to Tuesday 5:00 pm - 2:00 am |
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Tequila´s Café — Mexican
Galeana 104 — Tel: 322-222-6722 — $$$$
Come and taste the finest Mexican cuisine in our magnificent ocean front location. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. |
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The Blue Shrimp — Seafood
Morelos 779 — Tel: 322-222-4246 — $$$
Named "the" number one restaurant for shrimp lovers by its many pleased clients since it first opened, where the jumbo-size shrimp are prepared in many different ways to please the client, like the half coconut shell stuffed with shrimp with a mouth-watering dipping sauce. |
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The River Café — International
Isla Río Cuale L-4 — Tel: 322-223-0788 — $$$$
On the Isla Río Cuale, The River Café has it all: great location, ambience, food and service. From its opening it has grown steadily in popularity to become a thriving new spot in Puerto Vallarta´s restaurant scene. Visit for casual but elegant dining. |
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The Shrimp Factory — Seafood
Ignacio L. Vallarta 237 — Tel: 322-222-2365 — $$$
The place for eye-popping, tummy-gratifying Blue Shrimp from Mazatlan in a friendly, family-style venue on a popular Southside block. Expansive windows encourage people watching from this cheery air-conditioned space. Charming, bilingual Marcelo Lopez deftly manages this most recent addition to the restaurant chain. |
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Thierry's Prime Steak House — International
Chic and modern, this happening American-style steakhouse is yet another manifestation of chef-owner Thierry Blouet´s brio and French flair. And while steak and potatoes are the magic words — filet mignon, New York, porterhouse with mashed, scalloped, baked, you name it — the menu is a nicely rounded people pleaser. Pork chops and grilled salmon among mains, carpaccio and raw oysters are potential starters. Accompaniments range from seven homemade sauces to caramelized onions and a side of mushrooms, which, like everything else, is special, blending portobello, cremini and shitake. Among the many innovations in this indoor-outdoor space, butcher blocks as bar tables and an open kitchen that lets you see everything that´s going on. |
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Tikul Pacific Cuisine — International - Avant Garde Pacific Cuisine
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The place to be in Marina Vallarta. This new gourmet restaurant has excellent food, great service and cozy ambiance: a standard of high cuisine which places Tikul among only a few fine dining establishments in Puerto Vallarta. Listen to the soft, melodic sounds of the acoustic jazz live music, while you enjoy the varied selections offered by a top notch, haute cuisine menu. |
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Trio — International
Guerrero 264 — Tel: 322-222-2196 — $$$
European chefs Bernhard Güth and Ulf Henriksson have become the favorites of locals and food critics with their hearty honest food. This cosmopolitan, multi-level eatery with an open courtyard, Tiffany-style windows and hand painted doors is top notch, the atmosphere always comfortable and welcoming. |
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Vista Grill — International
Púlpito 377 — Tel: 322-222-3570 — $$$$
What vistas this sophisticated venue is privy to, jutting terraces making you feel the views are yours alone. Despite the setting, the exquisitely prepared and presented food is really what this refined place is all about. Beef carpaccio and coconut shrimp two appetizing possibilities. |
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Vitea — International
Libertad y Malecón — Tel: 322-222-8703 — $$
Everyone is raving about this oceanfront bistro offering something completely different in Vallarta, classic and contemporary bistro fare in a casual European Riviera ambiance. This swanky but definitely unstuffy art deco space is sister restaurant to the popular Trio. |
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