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River Cafe - Puerto Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta, JAL

River Cafe - Puerto Vallarta

4.7
4.7
561 Reviews
MXN310 to MXN500
International

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
  • Charming
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
River Cafe, is located at the Rio Cuale Island, just minutes away from the Boardwalk and Puerto Vallarta’s downtown. Our sophisticated cuisine delights the most demanding palates; furthermore, you can enjoy the best Mexican and international wines and a plenty of cocktails.

River Cafe is an ideal restaurant for dinner in Puerto Vallarta, but guests may also enjoy a delicious Breakfast or outstanding Lunch in a natural and friendly atmosphere. If you are looking for a restaurant for groups or special events in Vallarta, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Our warm and natural ambience creates the perfect flair for a romantic Dinner in Puerto Vallarta. We invite you to learn more about River Cafe.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    MXN310 to MXN500
  • Cuisines
    International
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–12:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    322 223 0788
  • Website
    http://www.rivercafe.com.mx/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Roberto Chavez
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate outing, The River Cafe - Puerto Vallarta can accommodate all your special event needs.
  • Location
    Isla Río Cuale #4, Col. Centro, Puerto Vallarta, JAL 48300
  • Neighborhood
    Puerto Vallarta
  • Parking details
    Aquiles Serdan (corner)Constitución
  • Entertainment
    Live music
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 561 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Best Overall

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    Best Value

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Great for brunch

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Good for business meals

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Kid-friendly

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Hot spot

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Great for live music

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Great for fine wines

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Romantic

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Great for scenic views

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Good for special occasions

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Lively

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Best Overall

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Best Food

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Best Service

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Best Ambiance

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Best Value

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Good for business meals

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Innovative

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Hot spot

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Great for live music

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Great for fine wines

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Romantic

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Great for scenic views

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Good for special occasions

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
River Cafe in Puerto Vallarta offers a "beautiful setting" on the river, with "excellent food" and "friendly service." Guests rave about the "romantic ambience" and "superb taste" of dishes like lobster avocado salad and ribeye steak. The attentive staff ensures a delightful dining experience, making it a "must visit."

562 Reviews

  1. James

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the Artichoke Ravioli and my husband had the Lamb Lasagna. They were both outstanding!

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  2. Jeanette

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such an overall wonderful experience. I ordered an exquisite glass of Cabernet Sauvignon and as I reached for the menu, I knocked my drink over! Our waiters were so kind, replaced and didn’t make a big deal. A truly delicious, lovely experience accompanied by live music!

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  3. ANDRE

    Seattle

    29 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    River Cafe is always a pleasure to return to! Enthusiastic and welcoming staff combined with superb food make for a positive experience every time! We'll be back! Andre

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  4. Jill

    Omaha

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Romantic setting, perfect ambience, delectable food, fantastic service. Couldn’t have asked for a better anniversary celebration!

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  5. Donna

    Puerto Vallarta

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner was fantastic, food was so delicious, rack of lamb was fabulous. The ribeye was so tender, desserts were outstanding. Highly recommend River Cafe.

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  6. Kellie

    Portland

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this place! We've been there 3x in 4 days and heading back tomorrow for brunch.

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  7. Kellie

    Portland

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Attentive service, gorgeous view, excellent food and drinks!

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  8. Marcia

    Puerto Vallarta

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Whenever we're in Puerto Vallarta we make a point to go to the River Cafe. We've never been disappointed. Lovely setting, with great, friendly, helpful staff and food always excellent. Be sure and try the baked brie, delicious. All five of us had something different and we all said, we'd order again. Pricing is reasonable for the excellent quality. Treat yourself and enjoy a meal at the River Cafe.

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  9. Sherry

    Seattle

    54 reviews

    5.0

    54 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Honestly, we were treated like royalty! The service was superb! We all had something different so we had flying forks all over trying bites - fun! Alejandro took such good care of all of us. He also did the music mix and we were all singing at the table!!! Beautiful venue. Highly recommend.

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  10. Marlene

    Orange County

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on October 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow! Perfect place for a romantic dinner on the river. Excellent food, service and ambience. We had lobster avocado salad, ribeye steak, mahi mahi and risotto. All beautiful presentation and superb taste. Homemade warm bread with butter and live musician who sang like frank sinatra put it over the top!

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FAQs

River Cafe - Puerto Vallarta is rated 4.7 stars by 561 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for River Cafe - Puerto Vallarta

Isla Río Cuale #4, Col. Centro, Puerto Vallarta, JAL 48300

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Puerto Vallarta
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–12:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    MXN310 to MXN500
  • Cuisines
    International
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Aquiles Serdan (corner)Constitución
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Roberto Chavez
  • Entertainment
    Live music
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.rivercafe.com.mx/
  • Phone number
    322 223 0788
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate outing, The River Cafe - Puerto Vallarta can accommodate all your special event needs.
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