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River Cafe - Puerto Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta, JAL

River Cafe - Puerto Vallarta

4.7
4.7
568 Reviews
Mex$310 to Mex$500
International

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
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

Experiences

  • New Year's Eve Dinner

    MX$2,500.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Stunning 4 Course Special Menu, Live Music & Champagne toast in your favorite Restaurant... River Cafe ✨
    New Year's Eve Dinner photo

Menu

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What 568 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
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Best Overall

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Best Food

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Best Service

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Best Ambience

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Best Value

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Great for brunch

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Good for business meals

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Child-friendly

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Hot spot

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Great for live music

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Great for fine wines

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Romantic

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Great for scenic views

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Good for special occasions

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Lively

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Best Overall

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Best Food

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Best Service

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Best Ambience

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Best Value

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Good for business meals

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Innovative

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Hot spot

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Great for live music

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Great for fine wines

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Romantic

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Great for scenic views

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Good for special occasions

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
River Cafe in Puerto Vallarta offers a "beautiful setting" on the river, with "excellent food" and "friendly service." Guests rave about the "romantic ambience" and "superb taste" of dishes like lobster avocado salad and ribeye steak. The attentive staff ensures a delightful dining experience, making it a "must visit."

568 Reviews

  1. Maria Jose

    Puerto Vallarta

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excelente lugar y servicio nos encantó !!! La atención y los alimentos riquísimos

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  2. Gaby

    Puerto Vallarta

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good. Service was bad, not paying attention to our table. Had to ask for things three times.

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  3. Martha

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Sow of the food we ordered was good but the stack was bad

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  4. Rebecca

    Puerto Vallarta

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I have Celiac disease and they managed the GF diet well. At first the waiter said “no sauce” but I responded saying I’m not going to bother ordering it then. The waiter checked with the chef and the chef prepared the sauce gf instead of using flour. I did not get sick and I am highly sensitive with a reaction. I recommend this restaurant

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  5. Sharon

    VIP

    Phoenix

    193 reviews

    5.0

    193 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was the very best service and food. Our server was attentive. The chicken fajitas were superb as was the shrimp tacos. Thr best is the two for one margaritas.

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  6. James

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the Artichoke Ravioli and my husband had the Lamb Lasagna. They were both outstanding!

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  7. Sharon

    San Antonio

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outdoor eating with a roof!! Great for big groups. Probably the best meal we had.

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  8. Jeanette

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such an overall wonderful experience. I ordered an exquisite glass of Cabernet Sauvignon and as I reached for the menu, I knocked my drink over! Our waiters were so kind, replaced and didn’t make a big deal. A truly delicious, lovely experience accompanied by live music!

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  9. ANDRE

    VIP

    Seattle

    33 reviews

    4.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    River Cafe is always a pleasure to return to! Enthusiastic and welcoming staff combined with superb food make for a positive experience every time! We'll be back! Andre

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  10. Jill

    Omaha

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Romantic setting, perfect ambience, delectable food, fantastic service. Couldn’t have asked for a better anniversary celebration!

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FAQs

River Cafe - Puerto Vallarta is rated 4.7 stars by 568 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.
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.
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