Are you familiar with Puerto Vallarta, Mexico? If not, you should be! It’s one of the country’s top tourist destinations that receives millions of visitors each year from all across the globe. People from all over flock to PV to soak up the rich culture, beautiful beaches, vibrant nightlife scene, and so much more. Puerto Vallarta is located on Mexico’s Pacific Coast in Banderas Bay which is the largest bay in the country and the 7th largest bay in the world. As a result, many locations in Puerto Vallarta have stunning ocean views that never get old. If you want to enjoy great views and delicious food at the same time, keep reading below about the restaurants in Puerto Vallarta with the best views.
Rooftop Bar at Hotel Mousai
To start with, Hotel Mousai is an award winning adults-only luxury hotel that also has an excellent rooftop bar and restaurant. Situated just south of downtown Puerto Vallarta on the Garza Blanca Preserve, the Rooftop Bar is elegantly decorated in all white to create a stunning backdrop for amazing vacation photos. Open for lunch and cocktails from 11:00am to 7:00pm, it’s a great place to go for a late lunch and stay to enjoy the sunset, too. The 360 views of Banderas Bay and the Sierra Madre mountain jungle cannot be beat. Plus, the gourmet menu features tasty bites including seafood, salads, burritos, and more. They also have seafood platters and lobster if you really want to splurge.
Blanca Blue
Located on the Garza Blanca Resort, Blanca Blue is another wonderful restaurant that offers great views of the resort’s private beach. They have a creative menu that uses the freshest ingredients and locally sourced products. They are open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner so you can enjoy a great meal with amazing views all day long. Plus, the staff is friendly and attentive to ensure diners have everything they need to enjoy a great meal. The buffet style breakfast has all the favorites you would expect like waffles, omelets, and more. For dinner, top choices include dishes such as Octopus, Shrimp, Mussels, Clams, Smoky Lamb, Short Ribs, and Pork Belly glazed in Tamarind sauce, and watermelon salad with feta. Make sure to save room for dessert, too!
Barcelona Tapas
Next, another wonderful restaurant that has stunning views is Barcelona Tapas. A local favorite for decades, the recently renovated restaurant is located a few blocks up in the hill from the beach in the 5 de Diciembre neighborhood of Puerto Vallarta. The menu features an amazing selection of tapas so that everyone can find something they enjoy. Also, they serve a variety of complimentary freshly baked breads and a delicious aioli potato salad that is simply delicious. Plus, they also have freshly made sangria and an excellent wine selection as well. In addition, they often have live music and dance performances as well. We recommend you make reservations ahead of time so you can enjoy entertainment as you dine in addition to the great views.
Casa Isabel
If you’d like a more laid back and casual restaurant, head to Casa Isabel which is found in hills above the Old Town neighborhood of Puerto Vallarta. Also a boutique hotel, Casa Isabel has a Bar & Grill restaurant onsite that has stunning views of downtown Puerto Vallarta and the ocean. Open from 4pm to 10pm on Monday through Saturday, they also have a Happy Hour from 4pm to 6pm as well. It’s the perfect place to unwind after a busy day whether you live in town or are on vacation. The relaxed atmosphere is ideal for enjoying drinks, appetizers or dinner with friends during sunset. At night, the city views of Puerto Vallarta are truly magical, and there is a nightly Malecón fireworks display that will be the perfect finale to your day in paradise.
We hope you enjoyed our selections for the best restaurants in Puerto Vallarta with great views. Now, the only question is, are you ready to plan a vacation to PV to try them out for yourself?
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