Here's where you want to go for a bit more upscale dining experience but not too bougie. Ideal atmosphere for an intimate date or business dinner, and casual enough for getting together with friends. Quality ingredients, ambiance and service calls for a higher prices but still reasonable for the dining experience. We had 2x Don Julio Reposado, shared calamari appetizer, spicy cauliflower side dish, Fish of the Day special, roasted Chicken with Pesto, and shared the owner's baked Key Lime pie. Total cost including 10% gratuity came out to 1,831 MXN ($108 USD) We enjoyed our meal, atmosphere, service - overall great experience and will come here again read more

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Our friends recommended this place, so we decided to make reservations for Christmas Eve. It was pretty empty. We got to choose to either sit inside or outside. We sat outside in the patio. The food was good, however the steak wasn't good. It was very fatty and the texture wasn't that good. The risotto was a bit undercooked but still flavorful. Not too bad, but not one of my favorites read more

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We had a lovely dinner at John Gray's with friends visiting from the States. The atmosphere was intimate and comfortable, the service great, the food fantastic and the drinks strong. Everyone enjoyed their meals-between us we had: jumbo shrimp, pesto salmon, pork loin, and surf and turf. We all also had Cadillac margaritas. Every meal was prepared and presented extremely well and we all enjoyed everything. I definitely recommend this restaurant for a fine dining meal and wonderful experience. read more

John Gray's Kitchen - Pesto salmon - International Near Me - Puerto Morelos, ROO

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You can't go wrong choosing John Grey's Kitchen. Everything on the menu is great. The staff and owner make your feel right at home. Don't forget the dessert. The owner's sister makes the best key lime pie. read more

Always a great meal. Dora is the hostess and the food is excellent. We come here every trip to the area. read more

Always a good meal at John Grays. We sat outside and asked for some bug spray as the mosquitoes were out! After a quick spray down we had wine, the wedge salad, the lobster mushroom risotto and the pesto chicken. Topped it off with some excellent key lime pie! Enrique was a very personable server and was helpful even hailing a taxi for us after dinner. read more

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One of many perfect meals to be had portside in Puerto Morelos. Incredible food, service and ambiance. Save some room for the Creme Brulee - it's exquisite. read more

John Gray's Kitchen - Best Creme Brulee ever. - International Near Me - Puerto Morelos, ROO

Excellent food and service. It's one of my favorite places in Puerto Morelos. They have great daily specials. Perfect for a intimate dinner or a group of friends. read more

Excellent food and excellent service. It was a great environment and Dori was a fantastic host! read more

John Gray's Kitchen - Roasted chicken with pesto. - International Near Me - Puerto Morelos, ROO

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Best prepared fish in town! The catch-of-the-day was delicious, rice and vegetables cooked just right. Dora is delightful. Don't miss it when you are in Puerto Morelos! read more

Loved the ambiance. Outside seating was pleasant at night. The Corn chowder was light and flavors reminded me of sweet potatoes. I ordered the dishes that others Yelp'd about. The Shrimp Mac n cheese wasn't as gooey as I'd expect. It was more like fettuccini sauce. It tasted good though. read more

John Gray's Kitchen - Menu 4/18/19 - International Near Me - Puerto Morelos, ROO

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This place charged my credit card $175.00 for 4 meals. They charged in pesos and I didn't notice until I returned home and checked my credit card. The food was good but not that good! BEWARE when charging. read more

Super cute restaurant a few blocks blocks from where we were staying at the Fives hotel with and outdoor seating, and a really romantic vibe at night. Everything we was delicious--definitely elevated cuisine, with very reasonable prices. Don't pass up the shrimp mac & cheese with truffle oil. It's so much more than that! My husband had the chicken breasts with pesto--huge servings. We split a gigantic salad with arugula and pears--Two weeks in Mexico and we were craving something fresh and green. Dona Dora is the most charming hostess ever! After a few minutes of speaking with her I felt like we were old friends. We will definitely come back the next time we are in Puerto Morelos, which I hope is soon because I really want to try the duck enchiladas! read more

Was reluctant at first but a local resident made us promise to visit and it was the best decision. The restaurant is perfectly situated about a block off the central Square with impeccable service, delicious cocktails and the food had us from the minute we walked in with delicious smells that were followed by even better flavors. The garlic shrimp and the shrimp Mac n cheese with truffle oil were out of this world and we will be dreaming of these plates. I had them modify my plate to be grilled veggies with the shrimp but the mashed potatoes were also creamy and delicious. read more

John Gray's Kitchen - Camarón al ajo - International Near Me - Puerto Morelos, ROO

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We stumbled on this place...it was very very good. My family and plan to return when we come to the island. read more

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Our party of six went to John Grays Kitchen to celebrate a birthday! The food was spectacular, as the birthday girl said" I want to lick the plate!" Every one of us loved our meal, the appetizers and the special made Oreo cake! Thank you for making our celebration memorable ! We will be back Friday, we want to enjoy the food once more before we head back home it was that good! read more

The best restaurant in town, FABULOUS FOOD STEAKS SEAFOOD, excellent in every way , we love this place , back for a second night and you gotta try the "tostada Tuna " it's a huge fabulous appetizer that's to share ( Texas size) as always this place rocks!!! Best Tuna ever read more

John Gray's Kitchen - John grays kitchen , fabulous Tuna - International Near Me - Puerto Morelos, ROO

We come here once a week when in Puerto Morelos. The food is excellent and the staff is fantastic. The mango salsa is something I'd like to bottle and take home. Our daughter is still raving about the Key Lime pie she had last year and is hoping it's on the menu tonight. If you're not within walking distance take a cab as parking is almost nonexistent in this area. read more

John Gray's kitchen is culinary deliciousness. Very creative menu with twists and turns at every bite. The staff was very accommodating and the hostess was so warm and inviting. This was our 2nd trip to Puerto Morelos and our 2nd trip to this restaurant. My bueno! read more

We had a wonderful dinner here! Great ambience, fantastic service, and a delicious meal. We split everything, and they even made us extra. Also one of the best carajillos I've ever had! read more

This place had such amazing food and was such a nice atmosphere. We ate here once for lunch and then came back a few days later for dinner! If you're looking for great food in a perfect environment, look no further! read more

Been coming to John Grays since I was a little girl! Food is to die for, service is great, and the staff members are fantastic.

BEWARE OF THE POLICE! After a completely pleasant meal at John Gray the local police waited a block and pulled us over for 'speeding.' Demanding a $100 bribe or they'd confiscate our passports. If you can avoid driving to this restaurant, do so. We managed to get off with a $50 bribe. You may not be so lucky. UPDATE: the owners of John Gray went FAR above and beyond customer service; the police returned our $50 and the offending officer was fired. We also had a great 2nd meal with them. We recommend the duck & Mac and cheese. read more

We had dinner here recently. I have to say, the restaurant, once the culinary leader in PM has become dated both in interior and menu. I would also add that the service was not what it once was. The tuna tartare app is still great. The shrimp and crab cake not so much - mostly bread. There was ribeye special that was good. The salmon was uninspired at best. The wine list has very few options and most are pretty generic. PM has come a long way in the last five years - it's time for John Grey's to catch up. read more

We came last year for dinner and had a fantastic experience. The dish we loved the most was the spinach and beet salad. Environment and wine were great. Unfortunately today our last meal in Puerto was awful. We ordered beet salad, hambúrguer, guacamole. Salada came without beet, the bacon and oil from it made the greens hot and gross. Hambúrgueres were full of oils dripping from the bums. Fries with no flavor but also with lots of oil. We no longer recommend this place. Not sure if the owners change or what happen. read more

Absolutely the best in Puerto Morales. The goat cheese pizza is DIVINE! Dora is the perfect hostess. Not our first visit and won't be our last. Never a thing to complain about. Don't leave without dessert either! read more

Another memorable dinner at John Gray's Kitchen by Dora in Puerto Morelos. My favorite: grilled shrimp with mashed potatoes, asparagus, and a tasty sauce. I don't usually have alcohol, but I indulged in a Merlot. For dessert, brownie with ice cream and a cup of coffee. Dora makes us feel as if we were guests in her home, and we can relax, take our time, and enjoy good conversation with the excellent food. A little more pricey than our usual places but not off the charts and WELL WORTH the difference. read more

This is the best place in town for breakfast or a special lunch or dinner. They're closed Sunday and Monday, but I'm here for breakfast almost every other day. The huevos ranchero is baked and the best I've ever had (and I have had lots of great huevos ranchero). The French toast is made with croissants. It's super light and comes with a berry compote. It's great. The most expensive dish on the menu is about $5 US (100 pesos). Valerie works in the morning and she's a wealth of information. She sent me to the dentist and hooked me up with a great snorkeling trip. I also got to charge my phone while I waited for my Airbnb check in. For dinner, I've had the fish (fresh caught) and it came with asparagus and another vegetable and a mango salsa. It was very nice. I'm having my farewell meal here. I like fish tacos on the beach but it's nice to go upscale too. You could spend a little more than $20 on dinner, but the catch of the day is about $15. Great place. Great people (Dora, the owner, is a regular also and good to know), great food. read more

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Love love this restaurant! My second time and not my last. Food, drinks and staff are amazing!! Dora is a gem!

Probably one of the best recommendations we received while visiting. Cozy restaurant with warm welcoming staff and a menu that almost makes it impossible to choose. We had Avocado pizza - wow Black mussels - double wow Shrimp with a clamata olive paste - Skirt steak and fish of the day - grouper. The food was simply amazing with perfect balance of seasoning and spice. Highly recommend. read more

The food was delicious, I had the truffle oil mac and cheese with grilled shrimps. The creamy truffle oil cheese sauce is to die for, however, the penne noodles were a little under cook. Beside that, I couldn't get enough of the creamy cheese sauce. It has a different flavor to it. I can gurantee that this is NOT your average mac and cheese. Other than that the lemonade was yummy and everyone else loved their dish. The brownie was fresh, crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. It was topped with icecream and chocolate syrup. The atmosphere is clean and the velvet chairs are soft and very comfortable. The owner came around the resturant greeting and talking to the costumers. The waiters are friendly and speaks english. This is a must eat place in Puerto Morelos!!! read more

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I have been coming to Riviera Maya a few times each yeah for about 10 years now. There has not been a visit yet where we did not make it a point to go to John Grays. The restaurant is tucked away in a quaint little side street of Puerto Moreles, just minutes from Riviera Maya. The atmosphere is welcoming; the workers and especially the owner even moreso. The crab cakes and the seafood mac and cheese are two things that never seem to leave the menu, and thank God for that! They are phenomenal. This most recent trip, I don't think my boyfriend lifted his head once from the mac and cheese. For the entrees, I typically go for a seafood plate (for obvious reasons, like being at the beach) and I am never let down. The cocktails are handmade, their dirty martini's are incredible and their service is fast...but not too fast, they let you enjoy your meal. The desserts are also exceptional, and after mentioning it was my Dad's birthday on my most recent trip, the dessert came without asking; which was awesome. I wouldn't keep coming back to this place time and time again if it wasn't 6 out of 5 stars. Would 110% recommend. read more

We ate 2 of our 5 dinners in Puerto Morelos at Dora's John Gray. Duck enchiladas, lobster, tuna, corn chowder, or avocado pizza...every taste was delicious. The bartender spends most of the night squeezing limes and lemons, so all the margaritas and mojitos are so juicy fresh (but a bit light on alcohol, as are most drinks in town). read more

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What a delicious dinner at John Gray's Kitchen! The lobster risotto and goat cheese pizza were terrific appetizers. We loved the Roquefort encrusted pork, mahi maji, and duck enchiladas. Dora was a wonderful hostess and made our vacation to Puerto Morelos so perfect! read more

Just got done having dinner there & we had the shrimp Mac & cheese & the pork loin - Both were excellent! Edwin was our server & he was a pleasure! Highly recommend John Gray's Kitchen/Restaurant when you are in Puerto Morelos. It's one street over from the main drag, so remember to head one block over! read more

I have been coming to John Gray's since they opened 15 years ago and tonight was the usual 5 Star experience. Starts with Dora the lovely charismatic host/owner who makes everyone feel so welcome. We like to sit at the bar, and Cobra the bartender always gets us feeling comfortable with the famous Margarita's. I had the Fish of The Day "Amber Jack" a local white fish with veggies & roasted potatoes. My wife had Tuna Tostada and we both can't stop raving about it. Being from Boston we know great Seafood and this was better than home... so Fresh and Flavorful!! Dessert was a treat too Hot Homemade Brownie topped with a Cold Vanilla Ice Cream. I washed it down with an Incredible Spanish Coffee. We will be back again and again and if you haven't been here you should make it a point to try this time tested treasure!!! read more

What a great find. My wife and I love good food and our 5 star resort was letting us down big time. We went for dinner and had such amazing service and food, so much so that we booked a second dinner a few days later ($40 taxi be dammed). Lara is an amazing host, so honest and welcoming and we cannot thank her enough for making us feel so welcome. This place was that highlight of our trip. read more

We were super happy with the meal several people had chicken fajitas and they were excellent and very well presented I had the chicken enchiladas and they were delightful salads were good and even the burger was very tasty. A musician came by and played Beatles music and we gave him some money. read more

We had an excellent dinner. Drinks were top shelf. The catch of the day was fresh and the duck enchiladas were very good.

Really great. Different decor than anywhere in town, great food creatively prepared. Being from Sonoma, we give it the seal approval. One more star if they could crank up the AC. read more