| Agave Grill — Mexican
Morelos 589 — Tel: (322) 222-2000 — $$$
This beautiful, romantic, hacienda-style patio restaurant is a celebration of Mexico – its cuisine, wines, spirits, ambiance, music and flavor. Created by award-winning chef Oscar Galvan, a graduate of Mexico City´s prestigious Ambrosia culinary school, you won´t find ordinary tacos on this reasonably priced, gourmet menu. — Restaurant Week $269 pesos    |
| Alfredo di Roma — Italian
Carr. 200 Sur Km 8.5, Presidente Intercontinental — Tel: (322) 228-0191 — $$$$
Lovers of authentic Italian cuisine will enjoy an unforgettable meal with fine ingredients at this South Shore location. The menu includes classic recipes of Italian gastronomy, featuring the world-famous Fettucine Alfredo, created by the grandfather of the charismatic proprietor of the brand. — Platinum — Restaurant Week $269 pesos |
| Archie´s Wok — Asian
Fca. Rodríguez 130 — Tel: (322) 222-0411 — $$$
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. — Restaurant Week $169 pesos — Readers Choice • Asian • Vegetarian • Live Music Venue |
| Banana Cantina — Mexican
Amapas 147 — Tel: (322) 222-2114 — $$
Contemporary Mexican cuisine at lunch and dinner in a vividly colorful and super comfy open air ambiance. Daily specials and a constantly evolving menu, the almond-crusted garlic shrimp and Banana Cantina Martini made with tequila particularly popular. — Restaurant Week $169 pesos — Readers Choice • Moderate |
| Barcelona — Spanish — Reserve Now
Matamoros & 31 de Octubre — Tel: (322) 222-0510 — $$$
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. — Platinum — Restaurant Week $169 pesos |
| Barrio Sur — International
Púlpito 122 — Tel: (322) 223-0373 — $$
The former Chili´s restaurant, presents fine international Latin cuisine in a sculpture-dotted garden with fountains and fantasy lighting. The chic bar prepares signature cocktails and the new menu includes innovative dishes, homemade sauces and a wide range of sides. Catering and private parties also available. — Restaurant Week $269 pesos |
| BocaBento — Latina-Asiática
Basilio Badillo 180 — Tel: (322) 222-9108 — $$$
From the moment you see this pagoda-roofed venue integrating the interior design, art, music and cuisine of Asia and Latin America, you know dining will be exceptional. Boca, Spanish for mouth, suggests taking bites of something, the Japanese bento a small lunch box. — Restaurant Week $269 pesos |
| Bubba Gump Shrimp — Seafood
Paseo Díaz Ordaz 720 — Tel: (322) 222-9447 — $$$
An interactive theme-restaurant with a fantastic view featuring a casual environment where everyone can enjoy great seafood favorites and have some fun too in an absolutely Forrest Gump Style. And remember... "Life is like a box of chocolates... you never know what you´re gonna get!" — Restaurant Week $169 pesos |
| Café des Artistes — Avant-Garde — Reserve Now
Guadalupe Sánchez 740 — Tel: (322) 222-3228 — $$$$
Thierry Blouet, Maitre Cuisinier de France and a member of the Culinary Academy of France, has what is considered by many to be the best restaurant in town, Café des Artistes. Now, with recent, dramatic changes, it´s one of the best in the world. — Platinum — Restaurant Week $269 pesos — Readers Choice • Gourmet • Wine List  |
| Café Des Artistes Del Mar — Avant-Garde — Reserve Now
Anclote Lote 5, Block 19 — Tel: (329) 291-5414 — $$$$
Thierry Blouet´s newest restaurant, a Mediterranean-influenced gourmet eatery and piano bar on the beach in Punta de Mita, is not to be missed! Food presentation is outstanding and the menu highlights fresh fish, seafood and Black Angus steaks – and a truly comprehensive selection of vintages. — Restaurant Week $269 pesos |
| Cilantro´s — International
Abasolo 169 — Tel: (322) 222-7147 — $$$
Here the artistic, modern Mexican décor in the air-conditioned, candlelit dining room is complemented by the soothing sounds of acid jazz playing in the background. And the Pacific Northwest menu with a modern Mexican influence is reasonably priced, creative and innovative. — Restaurant Week $169 pesos |
| Coco Tropical — International
Basilio Badillo 101 — Tel: (322) 222-5485 — $$$$
In a splendid beachfront terrace, this elegant bistro café offers traditional European cuisine. Although the liveliness of a tropical ambiance is present, Swiss owner Heinz E. Reize, one of the founders of Vallarta´s Gourmet Festival, caters to suit European tastes with typical specialties. — Restaurant Week $169 pesos |
| Daiquiri Dick´s — International — Reserve Now
Olas Altas 314 — Tel: (322) 222-0566 — $$$
For two decades, 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. — Platinum — Restaurant Week $269 pesos — Readers Choice • Best Overall • Service • Most Fun • Tortilla Soup • Seafood • Salad • Margarita |
| El Arrayán — Mexican
Allende 344 — Tel: (322) 222-7195 — $$
One of the hottest restaurants in town, everything about it inspired by authentic Mexican traditions. Explore this country´s most amazing dishes with confidence, because they´re all wonderful here. And we can´t say enough about the duck carnitas! Even the cocktails are never to be forgotten. — Restaurant Week $269 pesos — Readers Choice • Mexican • Tacos |
| Época — International
Aquiles Serdán 174 — Tel: (322) 222-2510 — $$
Featuring Nuevo Latino cuisine in the romantic zone, Época offers seating right on the beach. Under the guidance of Chef Gerardo Gómez Velasco, this Vallarta gem highlights locally caught seafood and well-appointed dinners that perfectly capture an evening out. — Restaurant Week $169 pesos |
| Hacienda Alemana — German
Basilio Badillo 378 — Tel: (322) 222-2071 — $$
There´s an authentic Bavarian kitchen in the heart of Vallarta´s South Side where really good German food is served in a beautiful garden sequestered from the street. Its typical Bavarian atmosphere, with all the elements of Munich´s Hofbräuhaus, makes it an exceedingly comfortable place. — Platinum — Restaurant Week $169 pesos |
| Kaiser Maximilian — International — Reserve Now
Olas Altas 380-B — Tel: (322) 223-0760 — $$$$
Since 1995, it has been a tradition for European and Austrian dining. The decor and portrait of Kaiser Maximilian transport you to the atmosphere of a Viennese café at the end of the 19th century. Dine in the dining room or at sidewalk tables. — Platinum — Restaurant Week $269 pesos |
| La Palapa — Avant-Garde — Reserve Now
Púlpito 103 — Tel: (322) 222-5225 — $$$$
Haute cuisine and friendly service combine in this tropical setting at Los Muertos Beach for the perfect balance of fine dining and the charm of Puerto Vallarta. This is one of Vallarta´s favorite places to enjoy excellent food in a casually elegant atmosphere. — Platinum — Restaurant Week $269 pesos — Readers Choice • Romantic • Outdoor • Sunset Dining |
| La Petite — French
Fco. M. Ascencio Km 2.5 — Tel: (322) 293-0900 — $$$$
The menu is constantly changing for the better, and the service is always impeccable. The food is superb, from the terrine de paté to the coq-au-vin to the sensual soufflés. The choice of desserts is enough to put any gourmet in a quandary. — Platinum — Restaurant Week $269 pesos |
| Las Casitas —
Paseo de la Marina 5 — Tel: (322) 226-0000 —
One of several unique dining options within the prestigious CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort. Las Casitas offers a diverse menu which includes fresh salads, seafood and grilled dishes, as well as refreshing tropical cocktails, all in a matchless poolside/beachfront location. — Restaurant Week $269 pesos |
| Las Palomas Doradas — Mexican
Puesta del Sol L-12 — Tel: (322) 221-0470 — $$$
Indoor and outdoor dining on the marina for breakfast lunch and dinner. This restaurant has been around for a long time, its loyal clientele appreciating the consistent preparation of its Mexican and international specialties and friendly service. — Restaurant Week $169 pesos |
| Le Kliff — International — Reserve Now
Carr. 200 Sur Km 17.5 — Tel: (322) 224-0975 — $$$$
Paradise does exist. And this giant palapa is in the midst of it. Providing stupendous views, it´s surprising that the food is so exquisite, too. Featuring fabulously fresh seafood as well as Black Angus steaks – you´re invited to mix and match, as you like. — Platinum — Restaurant Week $269 pesos |
| Mestizo — Mexican
Abasolo 233 — Tel: (322) 222-1333 — $$
A smooth blend of ancestral and contemporary Mexican gourmet cuisine with the Mediterranean´s hearty influence, this fresh and cheery restaurant in a colonial home is an oasis of calm in the heart of town, and the ideal spot for a romantic dinner in rustic elegance. — Restaurant Week $269 pesos |
| Mezzogiorno — Italian
Av. del Pacífico 33 — Tel: (329) 298-0350 — $$
Sidney and Enrique´s former Mezzaluna has re-opened as Mezzogiorno, transforming their beachfront Bucerias house into a happening indoor-outdoor Italian restaurant. Enjoy fabulous Italian dishes that will keep you coming back: savory calamari-fritti, fresh fish, soups and prime cuts of meat and more. — Platinum — Restaurant Week $269 pesos — Readers Choice • North Shore • New Restaurant |
| Porto Bello — Italian
Marina Sol L-7 — Tel: (322) 221-0003 — $$$
Torontonians Mario Nunes and Maurizio Pellegrini have been the owners of this elegant Italian restaurant privileged with a spectacular view of Marina Vallarta since 1989. Enjoy fine dining in a romantic air-conditioned salon decorated in Art Nouveau with soft pastels. — Platinum — Restaurant Week $269 pesos |
| Sí Señor — Mexican
Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez 274 — Tel: (322) 113-0064 — $$$$
An exceptionally pretty restaurant celebrating the vivacious spirit of Mexico´s most authentic cuisine in six different ambiances, including an ocean-view terrace, garden sanctuary and air-conditioned dining room. Everything is made from scratch, from tortillas to moles and sauces. Open daily for lunch and dinner, noon to midnight. — Restaurant Week $269 pesos |
| The Blue Shrimp — Seafood
Morelos 779 — Tel: (322) 222-4246 — $$$
Named "the" number one restaurant for shrimp lovers by 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. — Restaurant Week $269 pesos |
| The River Café — International
Isla Río Cuale L-4 — Tel: (322) 223-0788 — $$$$
On the Isla Río Cuale, The River Café has it all: great location, ambience, food and service. From its opening it has grown steadily in popularity to become a thriving new spot in Puerto Vallarta´s restaurant scene. Visit for casual but elegant dining. — Platinum — Restaurant Week $269 pesos |
| Thierry´s Prime Steakhouse — International — Reserve Now
Plaza Península L Ancla Sub-A — Tel: (322) 221-1212 — $$$$
Chic and modern, this happening American-style steakhouse is yet another manifestation of chef-owner Thierry Blouet´s brio and French flair. And while steaks are the speciality, New York, porterhouse with potatoes: mashed, baked, scalloped, you name it- the menu is nicely rounded people pleaser. — Restaurant Week $269 pesos |
| Tikul — Avant-Garde — Reserve Now
Royal Pacific L-113 — Tel: (322) 209-2010 — $$
Tikul offers elegance and class with soft tropical tones that reflects its unique version of Pacific cuisine. Enjoy creative culinary combinations prepared with a high level of expertise and imagination, a well-stocked wine cellar and live acoustic music - in the tranquil ambiance of Marina Vallarta. — Restaurant Week $269 pesos |
| Trattoria Michel — Italian
Olas Altas 507 — Tel: (322) 223-2088 — $$$
To experience authentic Italian cuisine created with premium quality fresh ingredients, consider Trattoria. Food is prepared ´a la minute´ with care and expertise, so enjoy the view and sip a glass of fine wine, in anticipation of a fabulous meal and memorable dining experience. — Restaurant Week $269 pesos |
| Trio — Mediterranean — Reserve Now
Guerrero 264 — Tel: (322) 222-2196 — $$$$
European chefs Bernhard Güth and Ulf Henriksson have become the favorites of locals and food critics with their hearty honest food. This cosmopolitan, multi-level eatery with an open courtyard, Tiffany-style windows and hand painted doors is top notch, the atmosphere always welcoming. — Platinum — Restaurant Week $269 pesos |
| Vista Grill — Avant-Garde — Reserve Now
Púlpito 377 — Tel: (322) 222-3570 — $$$$
What vistas this sophisticated venue is privy to, jutting terraces making you feel the views are yours alone. Despite the setting, the exquisitely prepared and presented food is really what this refined place is all about. Beef carpaccio and coconut shrimp two appetizing possibilities. — Platinum — Restaurant Week $269 pesos — Readers Choice • Dining with a View |
| Vitea — Mediterranean
Libertad & Malecón — Tel: (322) 222-8703 — $$
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. — Platinum — Restaurant Week $269 pesos |
