River Cafe - Puerto Vallarta

Name: River Cafe - Puerto Vallarta
Address: Isla Río Cuale #4 Col. Centro, Puerto Vallarta, JAL, Mexico, 48300
Telephone: 322 223 0788
Price range: Mex$310 to Mex$500
Rating: 4.7

4.7

587 Reviews

Mex$310 to Mex$500

International

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2 people

Jan 8, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 5 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Great for outdoor dining

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.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
Mex$310 to Mex$500
Cuisines
International
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–12:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
322 223 0788
Website
http://www.rivercafe.com.mx/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Roberto Chavez
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate outing, The River Cafe - Puerto Vallarta can accommodate all your special event needs.

Location
Isla Río Cuale #4, Col. Centro, Puerto Vallarta, JAL 48300
Neighbourhood
Puerto Vallarta
Parking details
Aquiles Serdan (corner)Constitución
Entertainment
Live music
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 587 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Puerto Vallarta
Great for brunch
Puerto Vallarta
Child-friendly
Puerto Vallarta
Great for live music
Puerto Vallarta
Great for outdoor dining
Puerto Vallarta
International
Puerto Vallarta
Great for brunch
Puerto Vallarta
Good for business meals
Puerto Vallarta
Child-friendly
Puerto Vallarta
Great for live music
Puerto Vallarta
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

River Cafe in Puerto Vallarta offers a "beautiful setting" by the river, with "superb service" and "excellent food." Guests rave about the "romantic atmosphere" and live music, making it perfect for special occasions. The menu caters to various diets, ensuring a delightful experience for all visitors. Highly recommended!

587 Reviews

K
Kjirsten
Minneapolis
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved the food, the service was excellent, and there was live music, which was also very good. We highly recommend.
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benjamin
VIP
Kansas City
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful setting and delicious food served by a pleasant and helpful wait staff.
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Michael
VIP
New York City
41 reviews
4.0
41 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of our favorite restaurants. The river setting is lovely. The food was very good, although a bit pricey. Excellent live music from the bar at the entrance added to the ambience. Service was excellent as usual.
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April
VIP
Detroit
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a delightful dinner at River Cafe with our family, 8 adults, 2 small children. The staff was attentative and the food was delicious…we sampled a wide selection of entrees and everyone loved their dinner. A great dining experience overall.
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Eamonn
Cambridge
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic service, delicious food, great location. Already booked again for my next trip in April.
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Nancy
VIP
Phoenix
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food Great service We go there every time we cone to Puerto Vallarta
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Barbara
VIP
New York City
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our 15th year going to River Cafe and it only gets better. Fabulous staff and management. Great food and wonderful ambiance.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another incredible lunch at Ocean Grill. The new Octopus pastor dish was so delicious. Thank you!!!
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Sharon
VIP
Phoenix
206 reviews
5.0
206 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another fantastic lunch. The service is outstanding and the food is tasty and fresh. This is a must visit in PV
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Ronda
San Francisco
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We ALWAYS go to the River Cafe when we come to PV and it never disappoints! Delicious good and amazing service in a beautiful setting! They always add a little something special if you are celebrating a birthday! Definitely recommend this restaurant if you've never been in PV and so nice you can book through Open Table! Just go!!!
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FAQs

River Cafe - Puerto Vallarta is rated 4.7 stars by 587 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 8, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 5 times today

Google Map for River Cafe - Puerto Vallarta

Isla Río Cuale #4, Col. Centro, Puerto Vallarta, JAL 48300

Additional information

Neighbourhood
Puerto Vallarta
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–12:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
Mex$310 to Mex$500
Cuisines
International
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Aquiles Serdan (corner)Constitución
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Roberto Chavez
Entertainment
Live music
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.rivercafe.com.mx/
Phone number
322 223 0788
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate outing, The River Cafe - Puerto Vallarta can accommodate all your special event needs.

River Cafe - Puerto Vallarta

Make a reservation

Additional information

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What 587 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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