Diners' Choice: Innovative restaurants in Puerto Vallarta

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for the best restaurants that are fit for foodies in Puerto Vallarta? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

NUMŌH

4.9

4.9 (68)

Mex$500 and over

Dining Bar

Puerto Vallarta

About the restaurant

NUMŌH is the inverse name of "Homún" (our first restaurant name) which comes from combining "Ho", for home, and "mún", for common. A composition that reflects the philosophy of the place as a common space where everyone meets to enjoy delicious food, delicious drinks and a relaxed atmosphere that will make you live an exceptional dining experience.
Chef Mario Borja seeks through his "free cuisine" to express a culinary format that is based on the simple fact of cooking what we like to eat, without pretension, respecting the balance of flavors, the good execution of the technique and the fresh seasonal product.
The menu is composed of options with local seafood such as the Meunière catch of the day a, grilled prawns, tuna ceviche to fine cuts such as the NY and a wide variety of appetizers that will complement the table and the snack accompanying your favorite wine or cocktail. .

Top review

HowardVIP

Dined 2 days ago

This restaurant is spectacular. Chef Mario’s love of food and the restaurant’s vibe of friends enjoying a mellow gathering while enjoying an incredible culinary adventure makes Homun a PV favorite for me!

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NEW YEAR'S EVE DINNER 2025

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.

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MiltonVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Beautiful and delicious Christmas Eve. Always a must in Vallarta.

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New Years Eve (Dec 31)

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The Garden Experience

La Madalena Puerto Vallarta

4.8

4.8 (1193)

Mex$310 to Mex$500

International

Puerto Vallarta

About the restaurant

La Madalena Puerto Vallarta es un restaurante que expone lo mejor de la cocina mexicana e internacional contamos con cortes calidad Sterling Silver y USDA Prime . Un ambiente chic con lo mejor de la música House.

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Karen

Dined 2 days ago

We were a group of 5 from Canada. We all enjoyed the food and very attentive staff and agreed we would like to award this restaurant with 7 out of 5 stars if it were at all possible! It was by far the best experience any of us had ever had!

Tintoque

4.8

4.8 (1696)

Mex$500 and over

Contemporary Mexican

Puerto Vallarta

About the restaurant

Tintoque seeks to be a cultural link that expresses the gastronomic journey of the passage of the years in the bay, finding flavors and elements that mark each stage in the history of Puerto Vallarta.

Here a different proposal of creative cuisine is presented based on the essence of regional recipes and ingredients, with the best product offered by the Mexican Pacific, materialized with the influence of the kitchens and trips that have marked the life of the Vallarta Chef Joel Ornelas; who transmits a signature cuisine that manages to be a true gastronomic experience for lovers of good food and all those who seek to refine their palate with unique experiences.

The Culinaria Mexicana publishing house has awarded Tintoque for the third consecutive year as one of the 120 best restaurants in Mexico in its "Guide Mexico Gastronomico 2020".

Top review

LisaVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Tintoque is always a lovely experience from the good to the wine to the atmosphere!

Ocean Grill Vallarta

4.8

4.8 (1061)

Mex$500 and over

Seafood

Puerto Vallarta

About the restaurant

During the low season (from July 23rd to October 13th), we operate with 2 service times: 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM, and we close at 4:00 PM.

High season hours (starting October 15th) will be 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 3:00 PM, with closing time at 5:00 PM.

To make a reservation, the system requires a non-refundable prepayment of $120 pesos per person for round-trip boat transportation. This amount is not refundable in case of cancellations or no-shows. If you hike in or arrive by your own boat, this payment will serve as a deposit and will be deducted from your bill on the day of your visit.

By making a reservation, you acknowledge and accept our reservation policies. Please visit our website for more information.

Please note; our weather and waves can change on a moment's notice. We may have to cancel the water taxi and close the restaurant if the waves are too high. This only happens occasionally but if we do you will receive a text on the phone number you leave with open table.

Top review

Eric

Dined on Dec 10, 2024

We love to go OG ! great place , relaxing , great view . Loved the special OG Margarita .

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Experience

Regular reservation + water taxi

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

SharonVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Wow wow wow. The service here is absolutely outstanding. From the moment you enter you feel welcome. Our server was outstanding and friendly and the two for one Margaritas were excellent. The fish and chips were the best we ever had anywhere. Very light batter and the chips were delicious. The calamari were very tasty also This is a must place to dine at in PV

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New Year's Eve Dinner

Amixtli Restaurant - Xalli Club

4.7

4.7 (83)

Mex$500 and over

Contemporary Mexican

Puerto Vallarta

About the restaurant

Fine Mexican dining on Puerto Vallarta's south shore, featuring a menu created by Chef Eduardo Osuna. / Fina cena mexicana en la costa sur de Puerto Vallarta, con un menú creado por el Chef Eduardo Osuna.

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jeffreyVIP

Dined 4 days ago

The setting was perfect, the food was excellent, and the service was outstanding. Only problem is that the link for the directions on OpenTable was not accurate. But we figured it out

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Cena de Año nuevo

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DAY PASS EN XALLI CLUB

MESON IBERICO

4.7

4.7 (47)

Mex$500 and over

Spanish

Puerto Vallarta

Top review

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.

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.

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Carlos

Dined 1 day ago

What a nice place to have have a meal in front of the bay! The place , the view, and the food… my Chilaquiles, the bread and the De La Olla coffee were great. And Ivan, our server was very attentive but discrete. Next time I will try eating on the water mirror. Yes, eat with your feet in the water. Totally recommend !

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Porfirio's - Puerto Vallarta

4.4

4.4 (988)

Mex$500 and over

Mexican

Puerto Vallarta

About the restaurant

Porfirio’s elogia lo mejor de México transformando sus tradicionales sabores, texturas y aromas en los más exquisitos platillos de la alta cocina mexicana. En un entorno que renueva el concepto de tradición, aquí se combinan con destreza ingredientes clásicos con acentos contemporáneos, para encontrar el equilibrio perfecto que deleitará hasta a los paladares más exigentes, llevando audaces sabores de los rincones del colorido México hasta la mesa de nuestros invitados. Además, Porfirio’s ofrece a sus comensales una cava con más de 100 etiquetas de Tequilas y Mezcales cuidadosamente seleccionados para crear el maridaje perfecto. La experiencia se completa con el excepcional servicio que ya nos caracteriza, en un ambiente donde música, decoración y sazón se entrelazan y traducen en toda una experiencia sensorial que te invita a recorrer México en un bocado.

Top review

JUANVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Every dish showed thoughtful preparation and care—a true crowd-pleaser for vegetarians, steak, and seafood lovers alike!

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Experience

Un año nuevo de sabores y festejo en Porfirio's

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