Puerto Vallarta was once a sleepy fishing village nestled on the banks of Banderas Bay, but the filming of The Night of the Iguana, and the epic love story of Burton and Taylor brought it to the world stage. Since then Puerto Vallarta has grown into a charismatic and lively resort destination which pulls in hundreds of thousands of tourists (if not more) each season as well as people looking to retire here or make the bay their vacation home.
Though you can enjoy watersports, art, music, adrenaline-pumping activities, and great entertainment here, foodies of the world will be pleased to read that the culinary scene is unparalleled. In Puerto Vallarta you can find some of the freshest, most delicious seafood in the country, if not the world.
Below is a short list of some of the seafood restaurants in Puerto Vallarta that remain steadfast favorites for locals and tourists alike:
Barracuda
Barracuda is a great restaurant with a wonderful adjoining bar, El Solar, which serves fantastic fish entrees, ceviches, and even shrimp tacos! This is a great place to go from dining to partying without any legwork, and the views are amazing! Cash only.
Joe Jack’s Fish Shack
Joe Jack’s Fish Shack is the place to be if you want to enjoy your meal in a lovely, fast-paced, and friendly environment. The laid back atmosphere here is stunning, and their speciality cocktails make this a great place to kick back for an evening. All you can eat Fish and Chips Fridays are generally very popular, though, so you might want to book a table if you plan on hitting that event!
Blue Shrimp
Shrimp lovers of the world rejoice! Blue Shrimp in Puerto Vallarta is giving the humble shrimp the love and consideration it deserves; shrimp takes centre-stage on the menu here, and though you have other options we recommend you give their specialities a try. Better yet the waterfront views make this a really romantic spot.
8 Tostadas
8 Tostadas may be a chain brand, but its sites maintain a unique feel not only through their surroundings, but with the slightly different menus that each one has. The venue found in the Marina is one of the most popular sites with tourists, perhaps due to its easy location. This is a chain restaurant with a difference that is well-worth your attention.
Mariscos Tino’s
Mariscos Tino’s is a bastion of old-school charm and class in modern Puerto vallarta, and while they have a few locations it is the Malecon adjacent site which gets the most attention. At this site you can enjoy delicious seafood on a spacious balcony which lets you people watch while you eat.
Marisma
There are some who say that you can’t have had a proper fish or shrimp taco until you eat one from Marisma; their flavorful assortments are vibrant and tantalising whether you have a quesadilla, ceviche, or any of their other specialities. Here you can eat like a local.
