Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Baja California Sur

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Updated July 05, 2025

Looking for the best overall restaurants in Baja California Sur? 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 favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Izzy’s Restaurant - Diamante Cabo San Lucas

4.9

4.9 (35)

MXN500 and over

International

Cabo San Lucas

About the restaurant

Diamante’s Executive Chef Israel - “Izzy” - draws from the bounty of Baja to create an exceptional menu highlighting coastal cuisine with a Mexican influence. With a land and sea focus, dishes are accented with fresh vegetables and herbs from our own garden, resulting in vibrant plates as beautiful to the eye as they are delectable to the palette. Choose from a wide selection of wines to complement your meal, and enjoy an intimate dining experience set against expansive views of the sparkling Pacific Ocean. Prime steakhouse classics, fresh local seafood, fine wines, and inventive daily specials can be expected and enjoyed in the warm ambience of a traditional steakhouse, all accentuated by the traditional flavors and spirit of Baja.

Top review

GlennVIP

Dined on Jul 3, 2025

We have been many times and always consistently great all around. Izzy’s is awesome! Highly recommend.

Farol 16 food & wine to share

5.0

5 (197)

MXN500 and over

International

Cabo San Lucas

About the restaurant

Farol16, more than a restaurant, is a refuge where cuisine, elegance, and wellbeing merge. Aiming to "make simply delicious food," inspired by memorable moments and travels. In San Lucas's heart, Farol elevates service into a unique passion experience. Share our story…

Farol16, más que un restaurante, es un refugio donde cocina, elegancia y bienestar se fusionan. Buscamos "hacer comida simplemente rica", inspirados en momentos y viajes memorables. En el corazón de San Lucas, Farol eleva el servicio a una experiencia única de pasión. Comparte nuestra historia…

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StephanieVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Fantastic experience with local friends. Loved hearing the story of how the restaurant started and got its name. Every course was delicious and beautiful presented. Thank you for a wonderful evening! We’ll be back in a few months!

Loretta Restaurant Pedregal

4.9

4.9 (106)

MXN500 and over

International

Cabo San Lucas

About the restaurant

Signature cuisine, where our international cuisine merges with asian influences

Top review

Matthew

Dined on Jul 4, 2025

Excellent meal. We would absolutely come back here. Service was excellent.

Los 32 Sabores

4.8

4.8 (24)

MXN310 to MXN500

Mexican

La Paz

About the restaurant

Cocina mexicana de autor, inspirada en los aromas y sabores de las cocinas mexicanas tradicionales.

Top review

EricaVIP

Dined on Jul 11, 2025

Amazing food that tasted homemade. Best mole I have ever had. Steak tacos were excellent. Would absolutely return. It was nice in the courtyard but a little warm so dress lightly.

Marea at Montage Los Cabos

4.9

4.9 (186)

MXN500 and over

Mediterranean

Cabo San Lucas

About the restaurant

Marea is an al fresco, Mediterranean-inspired restaurant perched on Santa Maria Bay with stunning panoramic views of the Sea of Cortez. Signature flavors and techniques by Chef Eric Arellano reimagine an all-day menu of Mediterranean-inspired favorites, carefully sourced ingredients and a bounty of the Baja Peninsula’s finest fresh seafood. All alongside a lively menu of housemade cocktails, wines selection and a day-to-night setting soaked in the carefree spirit of Los Cabos.

Service Hours:
Breakfast: 7:00 to 10:30 AM
Lunch: 11:00 to 5:00 PM
Dinner: 6:00 too 10:00 PM

For reservations, please email us at mlc.marea@montage.com

Top review

KarenVIP

Dined on Jun 19, 2025

Get the fresh catch!! And, the burrata. Sit sea side at sunset, amazing all around experience!!

Nick-San Cabo San Lucas

4.8

4.8 (419)

MXN500 and over

Japanese

Cabo San Lucas

About the restaurant

Indulge in the award-winning creations of Chef Angel Carbajal and discover why Nicksan was named Best Restaurant in Los Cabos at the 2019 Culinary Awards. Combining Japanese tradition with bold Mexican flavors, the innovative Nicksan style delivers a dining experience inspired by the genius of his mentor, Masayuki Niikura.

Dear Customers,

At Nicksan Cabo, we value your presence and strive to create a memorable dining experience for families and guests. Our restaurant is designed to provide a peaceful atmosphere where you can enjoy authentic Japanese cuisine.

We kindly request that families with children refrain from engaging in noisy or disruptive activities. Additionally, we want to inform you that we do not offer a children's menu.

We appreciate your understanding and support in ensuring your visit exceeds your expectations.

Thank you for choosing us!

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KristalVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Delicious sushi! Wonderful staff. Great all around.

PHORTAL

5.0

5 (58)

MXN500 and over

Contemporary Mexican

San José del Cabo

About the restaurant

Located in the art district of San José del Cabo, Phortal Restaurante & Catering is an innovative concept that blends art, creative contemporary cuisine with Mexican influences, and mixology in a relaxed yet sophisticated atmosphere. Its “fancy not fancy” approach allows guests to enjoy three- to five-course menus made with fresh, local ingredients. In addition to its bar specializing in Mexican spirits, the sommelier offers pairing options that elevate each of the chef’s Alejandro Magallanes creations. At Phortal, every detail is designed to provide a memorable culinary experience, with each visit offering something new as the menu changes weekly.

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EdwardVIP

Dined on Jul 19, 2025

Exceptional as always. Foodie paradise and amazing service. Such a great meal concept. Be honest about what you don’t want or like and they do the rest. The oyster was amazing and the fish was one of the best dishes I have had this year but everything on point. Worth a trip to San Jose Del Cabo.

Salvatore G's

4.9

4.9 (59)

MXN500 and over

Italian

Cabo San Lucas

About the restaurant

Welcome to Salvatore G’s
We specialize in Italian food, from our own heirloom family recipes to traditional culinary favorites from around “The Boot”. Baja also gets some menu love, of course, courtesy of the region’s justifiably famous freshly caught seafood. And yes, we love big portions!
Setting & Atmosphere
Lush vines, swaying palms, charming décor and colorful lights…Salvatore G’s has a style all its own! Set in the courtyard of the boutique Siesta Suites Hotel, our little oasis offers a range of casually elegant dining options.

Top review

RonVIP

Dined 5 days ago

The food is spectacular and the portions are huge. The service was very good as well. I highly recommend this restaurant.

Vino Park

4.8

4.8 (47)

MXN500 and over

Farm-to-table

Todos Santos

About the restaurant

VINO PARK
By Santa Terra, in Todos Santos BCS

Mon - Thurs >14:00 to 21:45 pm
Fri- Sun > 12.00 to 21:45 pm

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KentVIP

Dined on Jun 18, 2025

Beautiful setting with vineyards, a creek, old boats and even green grass! Tasty ribs, wonderful lasagna and a delicious pizza made this a great meal! Service was on the mark 5⭐️(thanks Miguel!) . We’ll be back soon!

Cocina del Mar at Esperanza Resort

4.9

4.9 (1061)

MXN500 and over

Seafood

Cabo San Lucas

About the restaurant

Cocina del Mar restaurant, is perched atop striking cliffs overlooking the ocean and will take you on a culinary journey through the Sea of Cortez and Cabo’s verdant farms. Enter a buzzing lantern-lit bar and lounge that invites you to linger over hand-crafted cocktails before sauntering down to dinner above a cascade of oceanfront terraces kissed by white-capped waves. An outdoor exhibition kitchen is alive with energy, a perfect spot to engage with chefs and explore bites of coastal Baja cuisine and regionally inspired cocktails beside a glowing wood fired oven.

Top review

Kendall

Dined 5 days ago

We got in by a last minute cancelation and were thrilled! The stingray empanadas were to die for, our sever Adam was so wonderful and the views were incredible especially during sunset! We had a phenomenal experience!!

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