Puerto Vallarta

A setting that couldn't be more romantic, with magnificent hilltop views, a dining room bedecked with hundreds of tear-drop shaped crystals hanging from the ceiling and flowers galore. — Frommer's

Conviviality, hominess, and dedication on the parts of the chef-owners have made Trio one of Puerto Vallarta's best restaurants—hands down. — Fodor's

Dishes at this extremely popular pan-Asian restaurant include Thai garlic shrimp, pancit (Filipino stir-fry with pasta), and Singapore-style (lightly battered) crispy fish. — Fodor's

You can dine alone at the polished black-granite bar without feeling too lonely, or catch an important ball game. — Fodor's

When chefs Bernhard Güth and Ulf Henriksson, of Trio, needed a challenge, they cooked up this delightful seaside bistro. — Fodor's

This beachside palapa restaurant defines enchantment, a decades-old favorite with beautiful amber lamps, candles, and lanterns illuminating the night. — Frommer's

Repeat visitors swear by the enchiladas and carne asadas at this earthy restaurant. — Fodor's

One of Puerto Vallarta's oldest restaurants and the first one established on the beach, remains one of the city's most popular dining options...specializing in tropical Mexican cuisine — Afar Magazine

House specialties include shrimp, ceviche, and marlin tostadas, as well as tuna sashimi. — Afar Magazine

The go-to place for locals seeking a chic bar and dependably excellent meal. The duck, whether served in tacos, chimichangas, or as a seared breast, gets rave reviews all around town. — Concierge

This small no-frills restaurant offers what many claim to be the best tacos in all of Banderas Bay, but also the most expensive. — Fodor's

La Cruz is slowly becoming more sophisticated (okay, gentrified), and Frascati combines the Old World and the New: It's friendly and intimate while simultaneously sophisticated. — Fodor's

— Frommer's

Reservation-only bistro set on a rocky cliff, and a five-minute water-taxi ride from Boca de Tomatlán. Mains range from sensational seafood such as tapenade-encrusted octopus to delicious ribs. — Lonely Planet

— Frommer's

This breezy open shack on the beach makes a top venue for a seafood lunch with ocean views. — Lonely Planet