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Enjoy a wide variety of casual and upscale restaurants in Puerto Vallarta

Top chefs from around the world have put down roots in Puerto Vallarta, resulting in an abundance of superb dining options. The town has seen a definite trend toward upscale restaurants in recent years, with opulent eateries such as Café des Artistes and Le Bistro Jazz Café, among many others.

Of course, there are also scores of inexpensive street stalls and family-run restaurants offering everything from traditional Mexican fare to burgers and fries. So no matter what you’re in the mood for, you find it in Puerto Vallarta - this truly is a city for all tastes!

Fine Dining in Puerto Vallarta. There are dozens of outstanding restaurants in Puerto Vallarta serving a wide selection of signature dishes that will make your mouth water for days! Here’s a small sampling

• SOUTH OF RIO CUALE
  • Casa Naranjo. Ph. 222-35-18; Naranjo 263 - Specialties include saffron mussels, ginger-grilled scallops, and zesty cold soups.
  
  
  • La Palapa. Ph. 222-52-25; Pulpito 103 - Dine right on the beach (what could be more romantic?). Specialties include Chilean sea bass with blonde miso and pickled ginger.
  
  
  • Ibiza. Ph. 222-63-53; Suarez 321 - Paella, Sicilian chicken, and gazpacho are among the delights you’ll find at this open and airy treasure. Live jazz Wednesdays through Fridays.


• NORTH OF RIO CUALE.
  • Trio. Ph. 222-42-28; Guerrero 264 - Seasonal menu includes delicious lamb ravioli and chili-roasted snapper. Don’t miss the rooftop bar.
  
  
  • Café des Artistes. Ph. 222-32-28; Sanchez 740 - Superb French cuisine features local seafood dishes such as soft shell crab.
  
  
  • Garibaldi’s (north of town). Ph. 226-11-50; Paseo de la Marina Sur 105 (at the Westin Regina Resort) - Beachfront dining featuring fine seafood.


• ISLA RIO CUALE
  • Le Bistro Jazz Café. Ph. 222-02-83; Isla Rio Cuale 16A - Open air dining overlooking the Rio Cuale offers seafood dishes such as mahi mahi and shrimp Portugese. Le Bistro also features a variety of superb brunch items.
  
  
  • Oscar’s Bar & Grill. Ph. 223-07-89; Isla Rio Cuale 1 - This romantic spot serves wonderful dishes such as vegetable crepes with corn and poblano peppers, and mahi mahi fillet baked in basil and parmesan.
  
  
  • River Café. Ph.223-07-89; Isla Rio Cuale 4 - Delightful seafood dishes include shrimp with pecans and orange sauce, and shellfish salad. Live jazz is featured Thursdays through Sundays.