8 Best Restaurants in Costalegre, Puerto Vallarta

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We've compiled the best of the best in Costalegre - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.

Barra Galeria de Arte and Restaurant

$$ Fodor's Choice

An art gallery that doubles as a gourmet restaurant, this place is classy and sophisticated, and as such it takes its time for every entrée that it serves. During high season it may open for an evening or two during the weekend. You can be sure that when it is open, the culinary experience will be special.

Barramar Beach Club

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Barramar Beach Club is both the best beach club in town and one of the very best restaurants in the whole Barra de Navidad–Melaque area. Locals come for the swimming pool and stay for the seafood.

Av. Miguel López de Legazpi 250-A, Mexico
314-100--8464
Known For
  • Variety of shrimp dishes
  • Lively happy hour
  • Large infinity swimming pool
Restaurant Details
Closed Wed.

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Martin's

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Located in La Manzanilla, Martin's is one of the best restaurants by the beach in all the Tenacatita area. You can tell that the chef goes the extra mile to serve more sophisticated seafood dishes than the other restaurants in town.

Playa Blanca 70, 48898, Mexico
315-351--7315
Known For
  • Great Caesar salad
  • Flaming Monte Cristo coffee
  • Live music on weekend nights
Restaurant Details
Closed Tues. and Wed.

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Playa Rosa Beach Club

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A typical beach club with gourmet restaurant aspirations, Playa Rosa Beach Club offers a mix of Mediterranean and Mexican seafood in style. During the day, the place becomes a social gathering for locals and visitors. Playa Rosa beach provides the perfect background, and at sunset the atmosphere is spectacular.

Carretera Melaque–Puerto Vallarta, Km 53.5, 48894, Mexico
315-351--0462
Known For
  • Gathering point for local socialites
  • Direct access from private villas via a funicular
  • Just-caught seafood dishes
Restaurant Details
No dinner Tues.

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Pueblo 25

$$$

From exclusive chef's tables to traditional à la carte dinners, Pueblo 25 offers organic, personalized dining experiences. Pueblo means "village," and the whole idea behind Pueblo 25 is to support local farmers and fishermen while offering guests unique and environmentally friendly culinary creations.

Pintores #6, Mexico
315-351--2059
Known For
  • Peruvian octopus
  • Gorgeous wine cellar
  • Exclusive chef's tables
Restaurant Details
Closed Mon.–Wed.

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Punto Como

$$$

Located in a corner of buzzing Plaza de los Caballeros, Punto Como is an Italian steak house serving traditional Neapolitan pizzas and pastas. The place has an Italian-Mexican atmosphere, with classy design and excellent service. If you dine on the terrace you can enjoy the open-air cinema on the plaza.

Paseo de los Artesanos s/n, 48892, Mexico
315-351--2014
Known For
  • Brick-oven pizzas
  • View of the open-air cinema from the terrace
  • Lively atmosphere
Restaurant Details
Closed Mon.

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Sea Master

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Set on the side of Playa Navidad, Sea Master overlooks the Pacific Ocean, the origin of most of its menu. Widely recognized as one of the top restaurants in Barra, this is a place that tries hard to differentiate itself from the rest of seafood restaurants by the beach. That's why it's been more than 20 years since its opening and its reputation is still as strong as ever.
Av. Miguel López de Legazpi 146, 48987, Mexico
315-355--8296
Known For
  • Gorgeous outdoor terrace overlooking the beach
  • Live music on weekends
  • Sea Master Roll (fish stuffed with shrimp)

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Maya

$$

Two Canadian women have teamed up to bring sophistication to San Patricio–Melaque's dining scene. East meets West in contemporary dishes such as tequila-lime prawns and corn, and Gouda-cheese fritters with a smoked jalapeño aioli. Favorite entrées include Szechuan prawns and prosciutto-wrapped chicken. The hours of operation are complex and subject to change; it's best to check the Web site or confirm by phone. There's often live music including jazz or blues.

Calle Alvaro Obregón 1, San Patricio–Melaque, 48980, Mexico
315-102–0775-cell
Restaurant Details
No credit cards
Closed Sun.–Mon. and mid-May–Oct. No lunch

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