Diners' Choice: Great for creative cocktails restaurants in Puerto Vallarta

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Updated May 05, 2025

Looking for the best handcrafted cocktails in Puerto Vallarta? 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!

Zicatela, Cocina de México

4.9

4.9 (140)

MXN500 and over

Mexican

Punta de Mita

About the restaurant

Zicatela is a celebration of our love of cooking, sharing authentic food and cocktails, and the enjoyment of the Mexican gastronomy. Whether you are enjoying quiet time alone or surrounded by friends or family, your seaside table with an exquisite glass of wine or cold beer, is waiting.

The feeling of living is Zicatela, Welcome to paradise!

Top review

TomVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Excellent food, great service - Sergio best server!!!

La Madalena Puerto Vallarta

4.8

4.8 (1340)

MXN310 to MXN500

International

Puerto Vallarta

About the restaurant

La Madalena Puerto Vallarta es un restaurante que expone lo mejor de la cocina mexicana e internacional contamos con cortes calidad Sterling Silver y USDA Prime . Un ambiente chic con lo mejor de la música House.

Top review

bud

Dined on May 1, 2025

Our best restaurant experience in all of Puerto Vallerta From the drinks made table side to the super attentive service was amazing Food was fantastic Arrive by Jose and the team was amazing Would recommend anyone going to Puerto Vallerta to get a reservation

Sendo

4.8

4.8 (163)

MXN500 and over

Sushi

Puerto Vallarta

About the restaurant

Traditional Japanese sushi restaurant focused in high quality products: fish, seafood, sake and japanese whisky.
Daily Omakase available.

Lunch- a la carte
Dinner- Chef´s Menu - Omakase

Top review

Mauricio

Dined on Mar 8, 2025

Best Omakase experience! They took care of our group and made it extra special for my husband’s 45th birthday, best sushi in town, highly recommend!!

La Leche Restaurante - Puerto Vallarta

4.7

4.7 (1422)

MXN500 and over

Global, International

Puerto Vallarta

About the restaurant

La Leche Restaurant: Live an emotional culinary experience; unique and irreverent. A monochromatic space representing a large white canvas designed to "exalt" the core of the concept.

Conceptualized and designed by Chef Ignacio Cadena.

Come and try our unique and different dishes.

Atmosphere, live music, unique drinks and ideal dishes for you... welcome Milk Lover!

Top review

SheriVIP

Dined on Apr 18, 2025

La Leche is such a neat place. The ambience is gorgeous. They have a live dj. And SO MANY staff. Wow. Food and drinks are quick and delicious. Highly recommend it for an upscale $$ meal.

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Experience

Menú de Degustación

Ánima Beach Club

4.7

4.7 (87)

MXN500 and over

Seafood

Puerto Vallarta

About the restaurant

Ánima Puerto Vallarta. Es un club de playa con área de restaurante enfocados en cocina local, mariscos, pesca del día y área de playa con la mejor música afro house.

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Maite

Dined on Mar 23, 2025

Absolutely loved it here 10/10 recommend! Great service and amazing drinks.

Mita Mary

4.6

4.6 (61)

MXN500 and over

Seafood

Punta de Mita

About the restaurant

Grilled Pacific coast flavors with local, fresh ingredients. A casual, beachfront setting with the best sunsets for a laid-back dining experience.

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Amy

Dined on Apr 4, 2025

Nice, low key restaurant on the beach. Good waiters and manager.

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Experience

Kaito Bar

iK Mixology Bar & Cuisine

4.5

4.5 (398)

MXN310 to MXN500

International

Puerto Vallarta

About the restaurant

IK: (breeze that revives) "Ik" is a day sign in the Mayan calendar system that symbolizes the wind.
Located in the heart of Puerto Vallarta, our establishment combines a unique design in the shape of bird's nests and soft lighting that creates a cozy atmosphere that seeks to provide our clients with an unforgettable evening. Our cocktail menu is a sample of the art of mixology, prepared by experts who combine exquisite ingredients and premium spirits to create unique and surprising creations.
The menu, prepared by a team of chefs, presents a selection of signature dishes that combine fresh, top-quality ingredients. Each dish is a unique experience, designed to delight the senses and enjoy the best views in the area.

Top review

JacquelynVIP

Dined on Apr 23, 2025

I have to start by saying that our waiter, David, was incredible! I also have to agree with other reviews that the atmosphere is perfect for pictures! Such a cool spot! I can’t give it a 5 because the food wasn’t great (except the chocolate cake, that was incredible). It wasn’t bad by any means but it wasn’t great and our drinks were good but again, not great. We both agree we would go back for the ambiance, as long as David was our waiter! And we’d also recommend it as a great spot for tourists to see the “old city” of Puerto Vallarta.

Lobster Paradise

4.4

4.4 (201)

MXN310 to MXN500

Seafood

Punta de Mita

About the restaurant

Lobster Paradise
Prime Seafood and Steaks
At this beachfront restaurant, lobster gets a bold reinterpretation. Try the best seafood and prime steaks, and more. We offer lunch and dinner. And don’t miss our mixology!

*Groups of 18 people or more required a deposit to confirm their reservation.

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LisaVIP

Dined on Mar 22, 2025

We had an amazing dinner. Great outdoor table, great food and service

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Popular dish

Lobster enchiladas

Pacifico Beach Club

4.4

4.4 (20)

MXN500 and over

Mediterranean

Punta de Mita

About the restaurant

Overlooking the Pacific Ocean - The Pacifico Beach Club, is Punta Mita’s favorite Beach Club, offering daily access to Punta Mita Club Members, their guests, and vacation rentals in Punta Mita only. It is not open to Punta Mita hotel guests or visitors from outside the Punta Mita Resort.

At the Pacifico Beach Club Restaurant, you'll delight in contemporary Mexican cuisine and a culinary experience that also evokes the flavors of beautiful Italy, thanks to our pizza oven. In addition, we offer complete amenities that include an oceanfront swimming pool, a children's play area and an extensive beach area with lounge chairs, lockers, changing rooms and showers. Members and guests can also enjoy a wide range of exciting water activities, such as snorkeling, kayaking, boogie boards, surfing and paddleboards, provided by the Punta Mita Ocean Sports team.

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JamesVIP

Dined on Jan 28, 2025

Service was very slow. Took 25 minutes to get dessert. Next time we will skip it.

El Panorama

4.2

4.2 (245)

MXN310 to MXN500

International

Puerto Vallarta

About the restaurant

This is a remarkable international restaurant in Puerto Vallarta since 1973 for its outstanding quality, service & unique romantic ambiance. This four level restaurant is situated on the rooftop of Hotel Suites La Siesta, nestled on a hillside in the center of downtown Puerto Vallarta & only three blocks from the Malecón & beach. Each of the four floors are distinctive, offering two open air terraces as well as two inside salons one of which features a baby grand piano & our pianist playing romantic tunes all evening long. The most impressive attribute of this restaurant is the 360º view that is truly unparalleled & offers striking vistas of the entire bay & city of Puerto Vallarta. The specialties of the house include giant sautéed prawns, Caesar salads & select cuts of choice beef.
We are located at Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez, esquina Miramar #689 Colonia Centro Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco.
**February 20th to March 1st, 2023, elevator out of service.**

Top review

Shari

Dined on Apr 8, 2025

Great value for a great price was a nice evening out!

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