Velas Vallarta - Tel: (322) 221-0091 - $$$

With seating available both inside and outside, you can dine in stylish comfort, enjoying world-class service and food. With chef Govanni Denigris of Chicago, chefs Jorge Castellanos and Demberto Aguayo and their team bring you classic Italian cuisine with a New World touch.

Puesta del Sol L12 - Tel: (322) 221-0470 - $$$

Indoor and outdoor dining on the marina for breakfast lunch and dinner. This restaurant has been around for a long time, its loyal clientele appreciating the consistent preparation of its Mexican and international specialties and friendly service.

Westin Regina - Tel: (322) 226-1150 - $$$$

Everything about this restaurant is hip, with a chic European atmosphere and million-dollar views. Pareo-clad waiters keep the food and libations flowing, the exotic Oriental-Mediterranean menu a pleasure to ponder at tables indoors or out.

Marina Sol L-7 - Tel: (322) 221-0003 - $$$

Torontonians Mario Nunes and Maurizio Pellegrini have been the owners of this elegant Italian restaurant privileged with a spectacular view of Marina Vallarta since 1989. Enjoy fine dining in a romantic air-conditioned salon decorated in Art Nouveau with soft pastels.

Royal Pacific L-126, 127 - Tel: (322) 221-2260 - $$$

When it comes to a fine cut, seafood or pasta, your best bet is Rincón de Buenos Aires. The wood-fire grill gives a unique flavor to the fine cuts and fish. The filled pastas, such as the ravioli and lasagna, are a delight.

Fco. M. Ascencio Km 2.5 - Tel: (322) 293-0900 - $$$$

The menu is constantly changing for the better, and the service is always impeccable. The food is superb, from the terrine de paté to the coq-au-vin to the sensual soufflés. The choice of desserts is enough to put any gourmet in a quandary.

Fco. M. Ascencio 4690 - Tel: (322) 225-4908 - $$$

The great thing about successful chain restaurants like the Outback is that you know exactly what to expect from the food, service and ambiance; and once you discover that they have just what you crave, the decision on where to dine is automatic.

Plaza Peninsula L Ancla Sub-A - Tel: (322) 221-1212 - $$$$

Chic and modern, this happening American-style steakhouse is yet another manifestation of chef-owner Thierry Blouet´s brio and French flair. And while steaks are the speciality, New York, porterhouse with potatoes: mashed, baked, scalloped, you name it- the menu is nicely rounded people pleaser.

Matamoros y 31 de Octubre - Tel: (322) 222-0510 - $$$

Ideal for sharing as a couple or with friends, appetizer-sized servings of Spanish flavors prepared with the highest quality ingredients and a bird's eye view of the town and bay. Sea breezes refresh the charmingly casual terrace, while the dining room is air conditioned.

Guadalupe Sánchez 740 - Tel: (322) 222-3228 - $$$$

Thierry Blouet, Maitre Cuisinier de France and a member of the Culinary Academy of France, has what is considered by many to be the best restaurant in town, Café des Artistes. Now, with recent, dramatic changes, it's one of the best in the world.

Púlpito 103 - Tel: (322) 222-5225 - $$$$

Haute cuisine and friendly service combine in this tropical setting at Los Muertos Beach for the perfect balance of fine dining and the charm of Puerto Vallarta. This is one of Vallarta's favorite places to enjoy excellent food in a casually elegant atmosphere.

Morelos 779 - Tel: (322) 222-4246 - $$$

Named "the" number one restaurant for shrimp lovers by many pleased clients since it first opened, where the jumbo-size shrimp are prepared in many different ways to please the client, like the half coconut shell stuffed with shrimp with a mouth-watering dipping sauce.

Isla Río Cuale L-4 - Tel: (322) 223-0788 - $$$$

On the Isla Río Cuale, The River Café has it all: great location, ambience, food and service. From its opening it has grown steadily in popularity to become a thriving new spot in Puerto Vallarta's restaurant scene. Visit for casual but elegant dining.

Carr. 200 Sur Km 8.5, Presidente Intercontinental - Tel: (322) 228-0191 - $$$$

Lovers of authentic Italian cuisine will enjoy an unforgettable meal with fine ingredients at this South Shore location. The menu includes classic recipes of Italian gastronomy, featuring the world-famous Fettucine Alfredo, created by the grandfather of the charismatic proprietor of the brand.

Carr. 200 Sur Km 17.5 - Tel: (322) 224-0975 - $$$$

Paradise does exist. And this giant palapa is in the midst of it. Providing stupendous views, it´s surprising that the food is so exquisite, too. Featuring fabulously fresh seafood as well as Black Angus steaks - you´re invited to mix and match, as you like.