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Diners' Choice: Best Ambiance restaurants in Cancun / Riviera Maya

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Updated October 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best ambiance in Cancun / Riviera Maya? 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!


A photo of Confessions Tulum restaurant
5.0
5 (193)
MXN310 to MXN500
Dining Bar
Tulum
About the restaurant
Confessions Tulum By Grupo RosaNegra

Jungle Bar & Tapas of mystic-tribal inspiration with a unique architectural design in the city. Enjoy the nightlife to the rhythm of house and electronic music with guest DJ's, live happenings, and the best atmosphere in Tulum's hotel zone.

Top review
OpenTable Dinervip
Dined on Jun 24, 2024
Amazing experience, the DJ was incredible! I will be back!
A photo of La Dolce Vita - Downtown restaurant
4.9
4.9 (489)
MXN500 and over
Italian
Cancún
About the restaurant
Since 1983 La Dolce Vita has been consistently rated as one of the top restaurants in Cancun, serving fresh sea food & home-made pasta, owned and operated by owners George Savio (founder), his son Tim and Juan J. Casal. Service is refined and friendly, dinner specials change daily to match the season. Our diverse wine list from around the world complements your dinner.
We have a private parking lot and Valet parking service without extra charge.
Dress code : Casual, no cut off shirtsleeves for gentlemen.

We serve pizza and pasta gluten free.

Top review
Lanevip
Dined 4 days ago
Exceptional food,great service and very reasonable prices Thank you Carlos and the rest of your wait staff for the hospitality The owner Juan visited our table of 7 a few different times during the evening to make sure everyone was happy. Thank you all again
A photo of KENGAI restaurant
4.7
4.7 (45)
MXN500 and over
Asian
Tulum
About the restaurant
El espíritu del árbol de jacaranda
El árbol de Jacaranda fue trasplantado a México por inmigrantes japoneses en el siglo XX. Es una
inspiración adecuada para este restaurante teppanyaki, que fusionará técnicas clásicas japonesas y del
sudeste asiático con ingredientes y estilos locales. Kengai es la interpretación de una experiencia de
teppanyaki adaptada a Tulum.

The Spirit of the Jacaranda Tree
The Jacaranda tree was transplanted to Mexico by Japanese immigrants in the 20th century. It is a fitting
inspiration for this teppanyaki restaurant, which will merge classic Japanese and Southeast Asian
techniques with local ingredients and styles. Kengai is a new interpretation of a high-energy teppanyaki
experience, well-adapted for Tulum.

Top review
Tanya
Dined on Aug 10, 2024
Amazing service and amazing food presentation and taste
A photo of Tantra Tulum restaurant
4.8
4.8 (294)
MXN500 and over
International
Tulum
About the restaurant
Tantra Beach Club by Grupo RosaNegra:

Nestled between nature and sophistication, Tantra Beach Club in Tulum is a luxurious escape where bohemian charm meets refined elegance. Set in the most coveted area of Tulum’s Hotel Zone, this beachside paradise offers breathtaking views of white sands and turquoise waters, elevated by world-class services and unparalleled comforts.

Drawing inspiration from Balinese architecture, Tantra's design blends organic elements—shells, bamboo, rope—with rustic stone and wood finishes, creating a serene yet seductive ambiance. Every corner of this haven invites guests to relax, indulge, and embrace the ultimate Tulum experience.

Top review
GabrielleW
Dined on Sep 6, 2024
A great experience! Great food, great service and so much fun! Going to Tantra is necessary if you’re going to Tulum.
A photo of Thai & Elefanta restaurant
4.8
4.8 (759)
MXN310 to MXN500
Thai
Cancún
About the restaurant
An Asian paradise on the Nichupé Lagoon. Delight yourself with exquisite and authentic cuisines; Thai by our Chef Sawai Suwannachat and Indian by our chef Kishan Singh. Heighten your senses in a jungle hut or in a bungalow over the lagoon, accompanied by our signature cocktails. Feel the magical atmosphere guided by our house DJ Gabriel Guzman.
Dear client, for us your upcoming experience in our restaurant is very important, for that reason we inform you that our Thai & Elefanta Restaurants are in same location, however, for reasons of Plaza la Isla remodelations, we will have a deviation in the access to our entrance, this deviation is through Fashion Harbour, in the hall between the Rolex and Dolce & Gabana stores, you will arrive at Ryoshi's entrance and turning to the right you can find us, if you arrive by the parking lot that is by Palacio de Hierro, just follow the hall that is in front of Ryoshi restaurant and at the end we will be waiting for you.

Top review
David
Dined on Oct 22, 2024
The ambiance is unbeatable, an oasis in Cancun. Service is top notch and food delicious. It’s a must do every time we come to Cancun. Highly, highly recommended. Check out the cucumber martini. Probably go again while we’re down here.
A photo of Taboo Cancun restaurant
4.8
4.8 (2660)
MXN500 and over
Mediterranean
Cancún
About the restaurant
By Grupo RosaNegra
Taboo is a Mediterranean restaurant in Cancun that offers a unique gastronomic proposal, with artisanal cuisine and a selection of exclusive seafood, which you can accompany with signature mixology and champagne, one of the brand's most representative drinks.

Enjoy the experience every night with the exceptional happenings of the live saxophonist and violinist that transform dinner into a non-stop celebration with the rhythm of the resident DJ, and sparklers at each of the tables.

Discover Taboo Cancun on the hotel zone km 13.5, and celebrate your birthday and special events in one of the most distinguished brands of Grupo RosaNegra.

Top review
Alex
Dined on Oct 23, 2024
I love taboo!! The place is amazing. Food and service was excellent
A photo of Cambalache - Cancun restaurant
4.8
4.8 (739)
MXN500 and over
Fine cuts
Cancún
About the restaurant
One of the loveliest restaurants in Cancun and with more than 30 years of experience! At our new location at Plaza la Isla Shopping Mall, every dining area is comfortable and family friendly, and whatever the age, you will feel right at home. The perfect place to enjoy a fine cut of Prime Meat, Lamb, Suckling Pig or imported Fish, carefully prepared with highest quality standards and cooked in our exclusive Charcoal Grill and let yourself be surprised by enjoying your food with a great selection of excellent Argentinean wines or from any part of the world that we have selected especially for you. Come and find out why, "in Cambalache ... the cuisine is an inherited Art" We have a 15 minutes tolerance for reservations, If you wont be able to come, could you please let us know?. Thanks
Top review
Charlene
Dined on Oct 18, 2024
Best tenderloin steaks we’ve had in a long time. Surprise birthday cheesecake too!
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A photo of Nektar at Vidanta Riviera Maya restaurant
4.8
4.8 (546)
MXN310 to MXN500
Regional Mexican
Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya
About the restaurant
Nektar is a restaurant that serves specialties of the region. Located in the Vidanta - Cirque du Soleil Theater Complex, it offers typical dishes from the State of Yucatan and spectacular cocktails
Top review
Karen
Dined 4 days ago
This was a Beautiful restaurant and the food was excellent.
A photo of Harry's Cancun Prime Steakhouse & Raw Bar restaurant
4.7
4.7 (3290)
MXN500 and over
Steakhouse
Cancún
About the restaurant
This beautiful, upscale restaurant is one of the establishments that will surely meet and exceed the expectations of a discerning public seeking a truly exceptional dining experience.

However what really characterizes Harry's beyond its beauty and location, is the extraordinary high quality of its gastronomic offer. The kitchen specializes in the very reduced use of condiments, the purpose is to allow the natural flavors of the ingredients to be used flourish.

Harry's Prime Steakhouse & Raw Bar is the best place to enjoy that special occasion. From its beautiful architecture, sophisticated ambience and artistic cuisine to the extensive wine list and impeccable service will make it memorable.

Top review
Rainbow
Dined 3 days ago
We celebrated two birthdays there and it was absolutely amazing. The service, attention to details, food and the vibe truly an experience. Highly recommend going there for a great meal and celebration!
A photo of Toro at The St. Regis Kanai Resort, Riviera Maya restaurant
4.9
4.9 (49)
MXN500 and over
Contemporary Latin
Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya
About the restaurant
TORO by Chef Richard Sandoval aims to create an elevated but approachable, contemporary, and global expression of Latin cooking without borders. The menus use ingredients from Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, Venezuela – the whole spread of both Central and South America.
Top review
Chrisvip
Dined 1 day ago
Absolutely phenomenal experience! Great food and service. The sushi was super fresh and the short rib tacos were to die for!! Highly highly recommended!
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