Diners' Choice: Best Ambiance restaurants in Cancún

OpenTable

Updated June 05, 2025

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Casitas | Kempinski Hotel Cancún

4.8

4.8 (470)

MXN500 and over

International

Cancún

About the restaurant

Casitas invites you to enjoy an exceptional culinary experience in the most exclusive setting in Cancun. Located at the water's edge, our restaurant offers a fusion of fresh sea and land flavors, grilled to perfection, all accompanied by the gentle murmur of the waves and a starlit sky.

Our traditional palapas transform into cozy private beachside retreats, creating the perfect ambiance for an intimate dinner with friends or a memorable celebration with that special someone. Casitas is also the ideal setting for marriage proposals, ensuring an unforgettable moment.

For more details, please contact our restaurant reservations line. Please note that Casitas operates depending on weather conditions.

Important: To reserve a private casita, you must book the OpenTable Experience or contact the restaurant directly. Individual casitas are available for $1,950.00 MXN per reservation max 10 people per cabana.

Top review

Jerod

Dined on Jun 1, 2025

Fantastic made them aware ahead of time that I was a wheelchair user and they offered to carry me down the stairs so I could have a private cabana with my wife for her birthday 10 out of 10

La Dolce Vita - Downtown

4.9

4.9 (579)

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.

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Shannon

Dined on Jun 10, 2025

We had a wonderful evening! The food was delicious and the service was outstanding! You won’t be disappointed!

Gran Puerto Marina

4.8

4.8 (113)

MXN500 and over

Seafood

Cancún

About the restaurant

"vive" la mejor experiencia somos el lugar en donde el tiempo sabe diferente!

No olvides preguntar por el ceviche al curry

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Monique

Dined on Dec 8, 2024

Everything amazing. Musics a bit too loud. Not for conversations.

Thai & Elefanta

4.6

4.6 (824)

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.

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Erica

Dined on Jun 10, 2025

Amazing atmosphere. Loved sitting on the lagoon. Food was delicious.

Fantino | Kempinski Hotel Cancún

5.0

5 (403)

MXN500 and over

Mediterranean

Cancún

About the restaurant

Located within the luxurious Kempinski Hotel Cancún, and considered one of the top restaurants in Mexico and Latin America, Fantino offers an exquisite epicurean experience. This AAA 5-Diamond dining room is devoted to natural Mediterranean flavors presented in fresh and exciting interpretations.

An authentic fine dining experience awaits you at Fantino, where impeccable service, synchronized serving, and elegantly set tables with long tablecloths create an atmosphere of refinement and sophistication. Complemented by a background of live piano in a visually stunning setting and served with meticulous attention to detail, the Chef’s tasting menu promises to be the culinary highlight of your vacation. Fantino is open daily, except Sundays, starting at 6:30pm.

Attire for dinner in Fantino is casually elegant; long pants, collared shirt, and dress shoes are required for gentlemen. Please refrain from swimwear or excessively casual attire.

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Colette

Dined on Jun 8, 2025

Nice food, amazing service! Beautiful place to have a classy dinner! Love it!

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Navios

4.7

4.7 (1071)

MXN500 and over

Seafood

Cancún

About the restaurant

NAVIOS is situated on one of the most picturesque docks over the Nichupté Lagoon, offering breathtaking of the Caribbean´s most stunning sunsets. It is the ideal setting to showcase the abundant and diverse offerings of seafood through our culinary concept "Mexican Fusion Seafood Cuisine".

Here, our chef's creations are celebrated not only for their exquisite presentation but also for the extraordinary flavors derived from our carefully selected regional and ingredients. This culminates in an unforgettable gastronomic experience for all our customers .

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ashleywVIP

Dined on Jun 11, 2025

Absolutely breathtaking location right on the water - we had an anniversary meal here and it was so special. Scallops with truffle were phenomenal, and Diego our server was so lovely!

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4.7

4.7 (205)

MXN500 and over

Steakhouse

Cancún

About the restaurant

Divina Carne Brazilian Steakhouse ofrece la mejor experiencia gastronómica en la ciudad de Cancún. Sienta el calor de nuestra hospitalidad y vive una divina experiencia en nuestro ambiente inigualable, mientras disfrutas del auténtico sabor brasileño. El restaurante cuenta con infraestructura de primer mundo, y ofrece la máxima calidad en servicio y alimentos. ¡Será un placer servirle!

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RobertVIP

Dined on May 25, 2025

This is the best restaurant in Cancun ! We have been here many times ! As residents we know the best restaurants and this is it

Malpeque

4.9

4.9 (53)

MXN310 to MXN500

Seafood

Cancún

About the restaurant

Esta majestuosa parrilla de llama abierta está inspirada en la vista del fuego vivo y el aroma del aire fresco del océano besado por la sal. Dedicado al delicado arte de la preparación de mariscos, toda la experiencia se basa en una enérgica cocina abierta. Cada plato incorpora un elemento de humo, carbón o fuego, algunos sutiles, otros más evidentes. Desde abundantes presentaciones de barras crudas hasta pescado entero asado a la parrilla para dos, este agradable restaurante nocturno celebra la belleza del mar y el poder de las llamas.

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DouglasVIP

Dined on Apr 22, 2025

Malpeque is a fully amazing experience. The space itself is perfection. We sat facing outward to the ocean with waves, palm trees, and a reflection pool. The service was perfect. Attentive, knowledgeable, and never intrusive. The food was simply incredible. Their ability to prepare the freshest fish and shellfish is unlike anything we have ever tasted. The yellow tail crudo rivals any that I have ever had and the grilled colossal shrimp and spiny lobster were the best we have ever eaten. The creativity of the chef while maintaining the simple natural flavors of the fish, seafood and ingredients is superior. I would suggest this dining experience to everyone. We will most definitely return soon!

María Dolores by Edgar Núñez

4.7

4.7 (77)

MXN500 and over

Contemporary Mexican

Cancún

About the restaurant

In María Dolores, Celebrity Chef Edgar Nuñez focus his experience to offer a delicate symphony of flavors with a novel “Seasonal Cuisine” concept in which he explores an infinite number of possibilities. From the moment each ingredient originates in his own gardens or the seas of contemporary Mexico’s different regions, he takes them to his kitchen and transforms them into exquisite signature cuisine.

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ChrisVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Amazing food and presentation and amazing service. Trusted our server with all recommendations and they were all wonderful.

Ryoshi - Cancun

4.8

4.8 (559)

MXN500 and over

Japanese

Cancún

About the restaurant

A JAPANESE EXTENDED EXPERIENCE Ryoshi® is a restaurant-bar that expands new creativity and flavors from the Japanese, Asian and international high-cuisine based on entrées, exclusive dishes, and premium quality nigiris.

At Ryoshi®, we’re honored to have received the Six Star Diamond Award in 2021, an event that has marked a unique milestone in Mexico. We are the first restaurant group and international level culinary concept in the country according to the AAHS.

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teresa

Dined 1 day ago

Loved the experience! Food is very tasty and service is unbelievable. Thank you Dani and Johnathan!!!

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