The culinary options in Puerto Vallarta are so wide and amazingly varied that you would have to go to a different restaurant every day during three years to try them all! Puerto Vallarta is a fabulous place to discover the enormous variety of Mexican dishes, as well as exquisite seafood, fusions of popular cuisines such as Mediterranean , oriental and gourmet French, the list is endless! Whatever you crave and whatever your budget, there is a place for you, with beautiful views to make your meals memorable.

List of restaurants in Puerto Vallarta:

	Abadía Café - Gourmet Basilio Badillo 252  and I. L. Vallarta  Tel: 222-6720 Whether it's a homemade style breakfast, a three-course, fixed price lunch, a relaxed gourmet dinner or a monthly wine-tasting event accompanied with delicious dishes, everything Chef José Ruiz prepares is outstanding, highly innovative and at surprisingly low prices.
	Akira Sushi Bar - Oriental Basilio Badillo 370 Tel: 223-5483 Live the experience of authentic sushi in a contemporary atmosphere. A full dining experience that will exceed the most demanding expectations. Don’t worry, they have something for everybody.  Enjoy!
	Andrea - Italian Hotel Velas Vallarta Tel: 221-0091 Enjoy indoors or terrace dining, with elegant comfort and world-class food and service. Chef Giovanni Denigris from Chicago, Chefs Jorge Castellanos and Demberto Aguayo and their team bring you classic Italian cuisine with a new world touch.
	Angelo's - Italian Rodolfo Gómez 158 Tel: 223-2088 Good food at surprisingly affordable prices: Chef Paul Velser, the Italian-American co-owner spares no efforts to provide quality. Attractive and good size dishes are offered together with the menu, so that you can check them. There are also eight different types of wine by the glass.
	Archie's Wok -  Oriental Francisca Rodriguez 130 Tel: 222-3657 Enjoy a Mai Tai Thai in a oriental garden and  let D´Rachel delight you with tropical flavors. Archie, John Huston’s chef, has taken the best elements of pan-Asiatic cuisine and given them a Thai focus.
	Barcelona Tapas -  International Matamoros & 31 de Octubre Tel: 222-0510 Ideal to share with your partner and friends, the traditional Spanish tapas are prepared with the best local ingredients. You can enjoy a beautiful view of the town and the bay while you savor them on a charming and casual terrace with sea breeze or in the air-conditioned dining room.
	Bianco - Gourmet Insurgentes 190 Tel: 222-2748 Connoisseurs keep talking about this ultra chic and cosmopolitan place, a brilliant celebration of several levels, with sophisticated style and good taste, much like what you could expect in Miami or New York . Enjoy elegance and un unforgettable cuisine at affordable prices, with some pampering details, such as valet parking.
	Café des Artistes Bistro Gourmet - Gourmet Guadalupe Sánchez 740 Tel: 222-3228 Thierry Blouet, Maitre Cuisinier de France and member of the French Culinary Assembly, has what many consider the best restaurant in Puerto Vallarta, Café des Artistes. After some recent and dramatic changes, it is now one of the best in the world.
	Café Frankfurt - International Basilio Badillo 300 Tel: 222-3403 There is authentic Bavarian cuisine in the heart of Vallarta south end, really good typical German food served in a beautiful garden, away from the street traffic, its typically Bavarian atmosphere, with all the elements of the Munich Hofbräuhaus make it an extremely comfortable place.
	Cilantro's - International Abasolo 169 Tel: 222-7147 Enjoy modern Mexican decoration in its air-conditioned, candlelit room, while listening to the soothing sounds of acid jazz. The Pacific northeastern menu with Mexican influence and reasonable prices is creative and innovative and uses only the freshest ingredients.
	Coco Tropical - Gourmet Basilio Badillo 101 Tel: 222-5485 Located on a splendid, semi roofed terrace on the beach, this elegant café bistro offers traditional European cuisine. Even if a joyful tropical atmosphere prevails, Swiss chef Heinz E. Reize offers a highly European cuisine with traditional dishes and typical specialties.
	Daiquiri Dick's - Gourmet Olas Altas 314 Tel: 222-0566 Peter and Tari Bowman have served food in their peaceful restaurant for almost 20 years. What started as an eatery on the beach has now turned into a sophisticated world-class restaurant, with a discreet but efficient service in a contemporary atmosphere.
	de Santos - Gourmet Morelos 771 Tel: 223-3052 From the opening day, de Santos has been the fashionable restaurant-bar in Puerto Vallarta and attracts a constant flood of residents and visitors, who come to try this cosmopolitan place. Its architecture inspired in a chapel, combines white walls and simple curves with brick walls and arches.
	Kaiser Maximilian - Gourmet Olas Altas 380-B Tel: 223-0760 Kaiser Maximilian has been operating since 1995 and has become a tradition for fine European and Austrian dinners. The decoration and the portrait of Kaiser Maximilian evoke the atmosphere of a 19th century Viena café. You can have dinner inside in a comfortable room or at a sidewalk table.
	La Nube - Italian Matamoros 542 Tel: 223-0530 La Nube has easily become the best option in Italian cuisine. Quarry stone floors, Pompei style arches and niches, open spaces and a beautiful view create a perfect environment for all senses. The aromas from the kitchen are tantalizing and the menu exceeds all your expectations.
	La Palapa - Gourmet Púlpito 103 Tel: 222-5225 Haute cuisine and friendly service combine in this tropical location on Playa los Muertos for a perfect balance between fine dining and the charm and  warmth of Puerto Vallarta . It is one of the best places to enjoy excellent dining in a casual, elegant setting.
	La Petite France - Gourmet Fco. Medina Ascencio Km 2.5 Tel: 293-0901 The menu constantly changes and improves; the service is always flawless and discreet. The food is magnificent, from a small paté terrine to the sensual pleasures of a soufflé. The selection of dessert is so wide that even gastronomes can have a hard time deciding on what to order.
	La Piazzetta - Italian Rodolfo Gómez 143 Tel: 222-0650 The delicious and genuine flavors and aromas that have come out of this kitchen since 1995 mean that only an Italian can truly know his sophisticated cuisine. The number of returning patrons is a clear evidence of Mimmo´s passion for the freshest local and imported ingredients.
	La Terrazza Di Roma - Italian Club de Tenis Puesta del Sol Loc. 2 Tel: 221-0560 Located on the pier at Marina Vallarta, it is the ideal place to enjoy a refreshing drink while you admire the beauty of the area. The entrees include shrimp prepared in different manners. Its special terrace surrounded by water makes it a unique place in Vallarta.
	Le Bistro - Gourmet Isla Río Cuale Local 16A Tel: 222-0283 This beautiful restaurant is a favorite of visitors and locals alike, who relax in this elegant setting and can enjoy a wide collection of jazz music. The talented owners, Roberto Cuevas and Humberto Esparza, have combined their sophisticated artistic and culinary visions with style.
	Le Kliff - Seafood Carr. Barra de Navidad Km. 17.5 Tel: 224-0975 Paradise does exist, and this palapa is part of it, with its fabulous views, The cuisine is surprisingly exquisite, whether incredibly fresh seafood or Black Angus cuts – that you can mix as you please.
	Los Xitomates - Mexican Morelos 570 Tel: 222-1695 Everything in this cozy place is superior, except for the prices that are very reasonable. Both elegant and quiet, its artistic terracotta decoration is a sophisticated setting for the presentation of “Mexican Haute Cuisine” with Mediterranean, Caribbean , Asian and continental influences on its pre-Hispanic and colonial roots.
	Mark's Bar and Grill - Gourmet Lázaro Cárdenas 56 Tel: (329) 298-0303 Established in 1991, it is famous for constantly providing a unique culinary experience. Inspired by Mediterranean and Asian flavors, Jan and his talented team create boldly innovating specialties that are yet refined and simple. These are exquisitely served in an lush tropical ambiance.
	Mezzaluna - Italian Hidalgo 550 Tel: 222-0393 Fresh and well balanced ingredients combine in this contemporary menu with proven success in its sister restaurants in the . Take your time to enjoy their delicious salads, a light pasta o make good times even better with a good glass of wine. All desserts are homemade.
	Murales - Gourmet San Salvador 117 Tel: 226-7040 Whether in the poolside patio, with the soft sounds of the sea and enjoying the breeze, or in the beautiful dining room with murals, the soft lights and live music make the clients enjoy a great menu with Mexican specialties.
	Outback Steakhouse - International Blvd. Fco. Medina Ascencio 4690 Tel: 225-4908 The good thing about chain restaurants is that we know exactly what to expect as far as food, service and atmosphere are concerned. Once we discover them, choosing the right restaurant for dinner becomes very easy.
	Porto Bello - Italian Marina Sol, L-7 Tel: 221-0003 Since 1989, Mario Nunes and Maurizio Pellegrini have owned this elegant Italian restaurant that boasts a spectacular view over the marina. Enjoy fine dining in an air-conditioned dining room decorated with soft pastel tones and Art Nouveau style.
	Rincón de Buenos Aires - International Cond. Royal Pacific L-126 & 127 Tel: 221-2260 To savor a meat cut, pasta or seafood, the best option is Rincón de Buenos Aires. Grilled over a wood fire, the fine cuts have a unique taste. Stuffed pasta, such as spinach ravioli and lasagna are truly delicious
	The River Café - Gourmet Isla Río Cuale L - 4 Tel: 223-0788 Located on the Isla del Río Cuale, The River Café has it all: magnificent location, atmosphere, food and service. Since its opening, it has gained popularity and has become one of the most prestigious restaurants in Puerto Vallarta . Come to enjoy an elegant, yet casual, dinner.
	The Shrimp Factory - Seafood Ignacio L. Vallarta 237 Tel: 222-2365 A place where the blue shrimp from Mazatlán feeds both the view and the appetite in a cozy and family atmosphere, located in the southern part of the city. Marcelo López is the bilingual manager who manages this new branch of this restaurant chain in a artful and gentle way.
	Trío Café - Gourmet Guerrero 264 Tel: 222-2196 The European chefs Bernhard Güth and Ulf Henriksson have become a local favorite for their abundant and honest cuisine. This multilevel, cosmopolitan restaurant has an open patio, Tiffany style windows and painted doors of the highest quality, and the atmosphere is always comfortable and friendly.