Cafe des Artistes - Puerto Vallarta

Name: Cafe des Artistes - Puerto Vallarta
Address: Guadalupe Sanchez 740 Col. Centro, Puerto Vallarta, JAL, Mexico, 48300
Telephone: 322 226 7200
Price range: MXN500 and over
Rating: 4.7

4.7

3294 Reviews

MXN500 and over

French

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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.

If you are looking for a Puerto Vallarta restaurant that offers fine dining at its most pleasurable, a visit to Café des Artistes is a requisite.

A dream come true for chef owner Thierry Blouet, Cafe des Artistes is one of the most renowned restaurants in Mexico. In its more than 32 years of service, you can expect exceptional service and a menu that will intrigue the most exacting palate.

Cafe des Artistes offers an incomparable ambiance that includes comfortable air-conditioned dining rooms, a new terrace under the stars, a lush outdoor garden and a recently remodeled indoor garden, that provides the perfect setting for special occasions or private events.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 11, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 36 times today

Experiences are available.

Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
MXN500 and over
Cuisines
French, Contemporary Mexican, Fusion / Eclectic
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
322 226 7200
Website
https://cafedesartistes.com/menu-eng/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Lara Castellon
Catering
Bring the elegance, excellence service and high quality meals to your desired location, Cafe des Artistes offers Catering services that will meet every special need, from Corporate Events, Weddings or Rehearsals or intimate celebrations, contact us to help you plan an unforgettable dinning experience.
Private party facilities
Elegancia y ambientes exclusivos distinguen a Café des Artistes como restaurante icono de Puerto Vallarta desde hace más de 30 años. Su excelencia en el servicio y la alta calidad de alimentos hacen de este restaurante un lugar inigualable para celebraciones íntimas, bodas o cenas corporativas.
Private party contact
German Gonzalez: 322 226 7200 ext. 111

Location
Guadalupe Sanchez 740, Col. Centro, Puerto Vallarta, JAL 48300
Neighborhood
Puerto Vallarta
Cross street
Between Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez and Leona Vicario
Parking details
We offer Valet Parking service.
Entertainment
Live piano and violin music.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

New Years Eve (Dec 31)
MX$3,800.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 2023 only
Let's celebrate a New Year together! Enjoy our one of a kind 5 course tasting menu with options to choose. Includes a celebration kit (per person) and the traditional 12 resolution grapes (Price in Mexican pesos, TAX included. Beverages and Gratuity not included). --- ¡Celebremos juntos un Año Nuevo! Disfrute de un inigualable menú degustación de 5 tiempos con opciones a elegir; su cena incluye un kit de celebration (por persona) y las tradicionales 12 uvas (Precio en pesos mexicanos, incluyen IVA. No incluye Bebidas ni propina).
Día de las Madres - Mother's Day
MX$1,100.00 per person
Prepaid
May 10, 2024 only
!Celebre a mamá con nosotros! Menú 3 tiempos con opciones a elegir, incluye una copa de Chandon Brut por persona con el postre. Música en vivo con Piano y Violín, y Mariachi (Precio en Pesos incluye IVA, no incluye otras bebidas ni propina). -/- Celebrate mother's day with us! 3 course menu with options to choose, includes a glass of Chandon Brut per person with your dessert. Live music of Piano & Violin, and Mariachi (Price in Mexican Pesos, TAX included. Other beverages and gratuity not included).
Vive L'Amour (MENU ONLY)
MX$2,450.00 per person
Prepaid
Feb 14, 2024 only
Celebre el amor en Café des Artistes con nuestro menú de 4 tiempos San Valentín con opciones a elegir (SOLO MENÚ. Precio en pesos mexicanos, incluye IVA y propina. No incluye otras bebidas. Asignación de mesa por orden de llegada). ----- Celebrate love at Café des Artistes with our Valentine's special 4 course menu with options to choose (MENU ONLY. TAX and gratuity included in the price. Other beverages not included. Tables will be assigned in first-come-first-serve basis).

What 3,294 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

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.9Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Puerto Vallarta
Best Ambiance
Puerto Vallarta
Healthy
Puerto Vallarta
Great for live music
Puerto Vallarta
Great for fine wines
Puerto Vallarta
Vegetarian-friendly
Puerto Vallarta
Most Booked
Puerto Vallarta
Best Food
Puerto Vallarta
Best Ambiance
Puerto Vallarta
Great for creative cocktails
Puerto Vallarta
Healthy
Puerto Vallarta
Great for live music
Puerto Vallarta
Great for fine wines
Puerto Vallarta
Romantic
Puerto Vallarta
Vegetarian-friendly
Puerto Vallarta
Most Booked

3,293 Reviews

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ARTUROR
Mexico City
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Es un restaurante al que regresamos cuando estamos en Puerto Vallarta pero esta vez fallo uno de los platos fuertes que la verdad no estaba bueno y tenía un proceso de cocción no ideal aunque nos lo cambiaron y fueron muy amables la experiencia ya no fue la misma
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OpenTable Diner
Miami
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great a professional wait staff. Alexis y Pacho were fantastic. Food was colorful, taste and presentation were phenomenal. Well done.
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DougP
Los Angeles
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a memorable evening! Second time here and the ambience is amazing, the food impeccable, and the service over the top wonderful!
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Greg
Toronto
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely FABULOUS evening in a beautiful garden under the stars.
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Auric
San Francisco
15 reviews
vip
3.0
15 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The food is very disappointing, any attempted creativity didn’t come out very well. Significant departure from our experience last year.
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Margo
San Francisco
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful setting in the art center of the Puerto Vallarta. Impeccable service and the incredible, unique selection of dishes made our visit a night to remember!!!
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JenniferM
Puerto Vallarta
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I loved this place, excelent service and food. The tables in the garden are perfect. My only complain was around desserts, I didn't like the options.
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MikeNAtl
Milwaukee
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was the most amazing restaurant experience I’ve had in Puerto Vallarta. Actually it might be the best I’ve had anywhere or as good as. The service and attention was spot on and all of the staff were super nice. Now the food… just WOW!The tuna tartare is a must as a starter.
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PJandJB
Singapore
38 reviews
vip
5.0
38 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I have been to this restaurant many times and the food and service is always top notch. Last night was even better than that, if it’s possible. It was my husband’s birthday and we decided on the tasting menu with wine pairings. The food was beyond wonderful. Every bite was so, so good and the wines were perfect pairings. There was a party of 6 eating close to us that were extremely noisy and were ruining the ambience of our special evening. When I mentioned it, the manager came over to apologize and said she would move us, but the restaurant was booked. We told her we were fine. When we got to our 5th course, the waiter came to us and said they wished to seat us in the private dining room that is usually reserved for celebrity guests. We were completely overwhelmed. They went above and beyond anything we ever expecting. A big shout out to our waiter, Enrique and to Alexis for her generosity. It is definitely a birthday that we will never forget. If you get the chance to eat in this fabulous restaurant, don’t pass it up.
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GaryS
San Diego
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cafe des Artists never fails to provide the ultimate dining experience in Puerto Vallarta. The food, service and ambiance in unsurpassed.
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GauthierG
Montreal
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Une ambiance et un service digne des plus grands restaurants La cuisine suit très bien elle est savoureuse et surpremante.
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craigm
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I indulged in the tasting menu, and it was excellent, including the wine pairings. The octopus preparation was especially outstanding, unlike any I had had before (and it was competing against *three* others I enjoyed on this trip). Leonel's and Enrique's service was superb, and the ambience was as always most pleasant. I highly recommend Café des Artistes and look forward to my next visit.
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Chad
Louisville
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
While it’s such a beautiful place, my last two experiences have been poor. We ordered drinks and started with the ham. It was outstanding but after 15 min. of waiting we had to remind them about our drinks. I had the short rib for dinner (again, outstanding) but my partner described the lamb as “incredibly tough” so that was again disappointing. We finished our meal with coffee and dessert. The “cafe sexy” was terrible. Don’t get it. Even after commenting to the server how bad it was, he kind of laughed and made no effort to correct it. We got the fondant (outstanding) and the Macaroons for dessert. The macaroons were so old and STALE we took one bite out of two flavors (just to be sure) and didn’t touch the rest. Again, after commenting about how bad they were, no effort to correct. This is such a great place and I usually visit once every couple months but after these last two visits, I fear I might be done with Cafe for awhile in hopes that they can correct some things. There are just too many other great places around to justify a bad experience.
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CathyH
Kansas City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waiter was Alexis. He was outstanding! We loved the harp player! Tar tar, flower pot, and flaming coffee drink were muy hermosa! The chef came out to thank us, and to make sure we were enjoying it all. Words can not explain how breathtaking the art and table locations are. Will recommend to anyone I see!
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Un lugar y ambiente extraordinario, mágico y romántico. Perfecto para una celebración de cumpleaños. Carta de vinos magnífica y un menú muy completo, interesante, delicado y delicioso.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always love this place! Great food, great service and amazing ambiance
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Belgo
Los Angeles
139 reviews
vip
5.0
139 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always an outstanding experience. Not only is the gastronomy/cooking top-notch, and uniquely so, but the setting is also gorgeous, and the service highly attentive. Without a doubt, this is one of my favorite restaurants on the planet. It's always a highlight of our many trips to PV.
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OpenTable Diner
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 29, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always an amazing experience. Great wine. Delicious meals. Sit outside if possible.
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NadineP
Puerto Vallarta
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was fabulous and the ambience wonderful. We would go back again. It was a great expierence.
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OpenTable Diner
Calgary
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 29, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an absolutely wonderful time. The food was amazing and the service was extraordinary.
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IanB
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was wonderful to help us celebrate our anniversary. The garden area is so relaxing and special.We will definitely come one more time before leaving Puerto Vallarta.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 27, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Unbelievable food and service! Would highly recommend.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience! A must to do in Puerto Vallarta. We did the tasting menu and my husband and I try one of each of the tasting options. It was my husband’s 50th birthday and they did a beautiful job celebrating his special day. We took a taxi back and forth from our hotel. The restaurant will get you a taxi after dinner or Uber is very easy to do in PV.
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Ricb
Los Angeles
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Amazing place. The food portions are a "rip-off. A little food for a BIG price. The place itself is great
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AndyB
San Francisco
56 reviews
vip
5.0
56 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The restaurant experience was faultless. 3rd visit and did not disappoint. The restaurant was running late on tables and unfortunately, the service was very lacking in the bar area we were asked to wait.
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 25, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing tastes and excellent ambiance Nous nous sommes régalés!
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OpenTable Diner
Puerto Vallarta
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 25, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hoy no tuve suerte en mi elección, el rack de cordero no fue del todo bueno y la porción muy pequeña. Sin embargo el restaurante es de los más bonitos que he visitado.
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RobertA
New York Area
11 reviews
vip
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love Cafe Des Artistes. Every time we are in PV, we make sure to include it as one of our places to go. Apparently, the restaurant has a very bad policy for seating reservations. The first come, first seat is not a wise policy when you call a month in advance to make your reservations and specify you want a table in the front garden, not the back side garden and the hostess tells you no good tables available. We would love to go back next time, but I hope I don’t go through this problem. Robert Armada
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Coach
Los Angeles
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always the best. Our favorite restaurant in Puerto Vallarta. It never disappoints
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markl
Seattle
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ambiance was amazing. Wine prices are insanely high - markup of 8x retail. Food was just OK
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best restaurants not only in Mexico but the world. Everything about it is wonderful
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kelb76
Chicago
42 reviews
vip
4.0
42 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Food and drinks were outstanding. Service was lacking. Waited 45 minutes for our table then we were just abandoned before ever getting to our table to find out the table had been ready 45 minutes before. Would have to ask for water or a drink repeatedly before receiving it. But the food was well worth it.
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OpenTable Diner
Key West
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best meals I’ve had in a long time. The garden is truly magical. A wonderful experience.
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OpenTable Diner
Tahoe
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 22, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely incredible. Bar far the best restaurant in Puerto Vallarta.
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OpenTable Diner
Portland
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing place to enjoy a special dinner in PV. Have been here at least 10 times throughout the last 10 years and it keeps getting better, especially this year with the multi-course tasting menu. A big shout out to “Team Smile” (Leonel and Ricardo) for a fantastic experience!
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Michael
Vancouver
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
As a sommelier who’s worked in fine dining restaurants and hotels, I feel Cafe des Artistes beverage prices are inflated to the point of being frankly off-putting. Furthermore, on the website the wines by the glass are listed as 5oz. pours but the menu handed out in the restaurant stated 4oz. On principle I couldn’t bring myself to order any wine and it was low brow of our server to very audibly (and this time in English, of course) share his apparent dismay to the other servers that his table was only drinking beer! The duck taco was enjoyable but the octopus main was exceptionally disappointing. In my view this was very disappointing given their reputation. Pros: Absolutely beautiful setting. Chef Thierry’s artisanal flat water was somewhat refreshing and adequately moist.
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JodyP
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful in every way — we LOVE this place! We didn’t order the set menu this time, but everything we ordered — duck tacos, morel ravioli, tomato fantasy, roasted cabbage cake and sea bass — was terrific. The service was professional, genuine and welcoming. We will be back!
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OpenTable Diner
Puerto Vallarta
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My girlfriend and I make it a point to visit Cafe des Artistes on every trip to Puerto Vallarta. The food, service and atmosphere can't be beat. Alexis and Adan provided phenomenal customer service. It seems every time I'm there I discover a new wing or floor of the restaurant. It's huge!
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JulianA
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the worlds most beautiful restaurants, outstanding service, and excellent food.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great dinner. Outstanding venue. Amazing Staff!. Irving was the best!
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Diner temperature check required
- Staff temperature check required

FAQs

Cafe des Artistes - Puerto Vallarta is rated 4.7 stars by 3294 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 11, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 36 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Cafe des Artistes - Puerto Vallarta

Guadalupe Sanchez 740, Col. Centro, Puerto Vallarta, JAL 48300

Additional information

Cross street
Between Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez and Leona Vicario
Neighborhood
Puerto Vallarta
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–12:00 am
Price
MXN500 and over
Cuisines
French, Contemporary Mexican, Fusion / Eclectic
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
We offer Valet Parking service.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Lara Castellon
Entertainment
Live piano and violin music.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://cafedesartistes.com/menu-eng/
Phone number
322 226 7200
Catering
Bring the elegance, excellence service and high quality meals to your desired location, Cafe des Artistes offers Catering services that will meet every special need, from Corporate Events, Weddings or Rehearsals or intimate celebrations, contact us to help you plan an unforgettable dinning experience.
Private party facilities
Elegancia y ambientes exclusivos distinguen a Café des Artistes como restaurante icono de Puerto Vallarta desde hace más de 30 años. Su excelencia en el servicio y la alta calidad de alimentos hacen de este restaurante un lugar inigualable para celebraciones íntimas, bodas o cenas corporativas.
Private party contact
German Gonzalez: 322 226 7200 ext. 111

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Cafe des Artistes - Puerto Vallarta

Make a reservation

Private dining

Additional information

Featured in

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Experiences

New Years Eve (Dec 31)

Día de las Madres - Mother's Day

Vive L'Amour (MENU ONLY)

Menu

What 3,294 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Protective equipment

Screening

FAQs

How is Cafe des Artistes - Puerto Vallarta restaurant rated?

Is Cafe des Artistes - Puerto Vallarta currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Additional information

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