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A friend told us to come here for their oysters, sadly on the day we went, there were no oysters. But that's okay, after going through the Yelp pictures and reviews, fellow yelpers highly recommends their el kraken (the octopus)! It turned out to be the highlight of our meal! It was perfectly seasoned and cooked. Not overcooked at all. It was delicious! Also their bone marrow appetizer was pretty tasty as well. Their ceviche was just ok. I've had better ceviches in Mexico. There were too much veggies in it in my opinions. If you are in the area, it is worth checking out! Come for their octopus!
Found this restaurant while going to another place. So glad we stopped in this nice seafood restaurant. The place offers inside and outside dining. We opted for inside and the A/C. Our servers were very nice and offered great food suggestions. After ordering some beers for the table we ordered the fish of the day, shrimp tacos, and grilled shrimp. My wife and I split the robalo which was that days fish. The order had four good size fillets. We switched the normal sides with the salmon dish. It was a vodka cream sauce, mashed plantains, and grilled corn. All of these were fantastic. The grilled shrimp was good and our friend loved the shrimp tacos. Great dinner experience.
This restaurant is still my favorite in town. came back to PV after two years and their menus has not changed and quality remain high. I came on the weekend for their paella special. i tried their squid ink paella this time. the taste is the same as the regular one, with same portion and same seafood inside, it would be just your preference which one you want to pick. The whole octopus appetizer is a must have, it's a whole octopus really big portion, not sure why it is a appetizer, it's a huge portion can be main for one person. the bone marrow is really flavorful , it makes a good addition to add it to the any other dishes to make your own taco too. make sure you order their drinks, the espresso martini is the best .
Pal'Mar quickly became one of our favorite spots during our trip to Puerto Vallarta. The craft cocktails were not only beautifully presented but also absolutely delicious. My husband said it was hands down one of the best margaritas he's ever had. The service was fantastic - friendly, attentive, and made the experience even better. Whether you're in the mood for a full dinner or just some small bites and drinks, it's the perfect place to relax and enjoy. We loved it so much, we went back a second time and brought friends along!
Palmar is a pretty restaurant and bar located in the bustling area of the Romantica zone, it has a new and beautiful indoor seating area and bar, and a outdoor seating on the sidewalk area that is awesome for people watching. We ordered two drinks, both were really good, and nice pours on each, the raicilla pineapple one was super fresh. Our server was very nice and attentive. We ordered rock shrimp, it was pretty good, breading not super crispy but shrimp were plentiful. We got the ribs and fries, both were delicious, ribs were meaty and sweet, the fries were perfect. We also got the fresh fish which was mahi with an ajillo chili glaze, it came grilled and a nice portion. This is a fun spot for drinks and snacks, or a nice night out for dinner!
Service is good here, with the waitstaff being attentive and friendly. I tried their octopus appetizer and I was not disappointed. It was huge and easily can be a meal itself. In fact, I got it as my entree and it was almost too much of a good thing. It's served on a bed of onions and potatoes and comes with a jalapeño cream dip, which was very mild and honestly didn't add a lot of flavor. I also had a tiki drink but it was just ok. I'm generally not a sweet alcohol drinker but tiki drinks are known to be strong, so I wanted to try it , but it wasn't deceptively strong as tiki drinks normally go. Overall it was still a good meal and prices are reasonable (about $27 for the drink, octopus and tip).
Absolutely perfect dining experience. The thing I'm most impressed by is the attention to details all ranging from the service, to the cocktails and food. The cocktail specials of the month were fantastic and the oysters were delicious. The bone marrow, el kraken, and ceviche were phenomenal. Our server Barbie was incredible and made the experience that much more memorable. Her recommendations were on point and the table maintenance was that at the level of any Michelin starred restaurant. This was our first dinner in Puerto Vallarta since arriving from the airport and we are planning to dine again at least once or twice before heading back home. 10/10 will recommend.
A group of us went for dinner a friends bday. 2 from the group had gone for lunch the same day & highly recommended the goat cheese salad. In the picture it looked delicious yet when I took a forkful of greens the dressing was excessively dripping. It was unbearable to eat. During our time there I was taking pictures of both our tables. Barbie was our server. She became upset and frustrated that I was taking pics while she took an order. I didn't know there were rules what a customer can & cannot do. She was super pleasant when we arrived & attentive and continued throughout our time there except for me - I was given attitude & pretty much ignored. Towards the end I informed her about my salad she said "that's how the salad is". My friend said "I was here for lunch the dressing was perfect not excessive like tonight" Barbie just took the salad away brought me the check. My CC was blocked for using it one too many times that day & Barbie loudly said "no funds". I said "no there are funds but the CC blocks me" Barbie again said "no you have no funds" as I had informed her I was giving her another card -that had not been used that day nor was it blocked. Not sure if she was trying to embarrass me. I left the restaurant upset.
Great food, super chic decor, and a killer espresso martini to prepare for dancing the night away. Need I say more? Okay fine, the place is better than described. What makes it most appealing, besides the location next to gay street, is the European cuisine that breaks away from the great Mexicano places nearby. We ordered crab meat ravioli that was absolutely divine, followed by a large portion of seafood paella. I am not kidding when I say half the ocean was in the paella - they really go out of the way to ensure you're getting the good stuff. And the espresso martinis... well, let's just say they were so good that three of them still didn't feel like enough. Highly recommend to anyone for dinner.
5 months ago
2nd time around on this trip. Last week Taquitos tropical w jicama tortillas - was novel and not overfly fried filling. On my return 2nd trip a week or so later-,the Sirenitos has overpowering batter - ruined the pulpo tacos. Maybe Panko breading better suited to delicate pulpo. Also Ordered the Bananeros. Tacos. Both 2 sets of 3sums. The 2nd set was uninteresting. Brought back as a to go box. The " 3rd time around is never as good as the first time". First trip in March had the bone marrow and Sirenitos and it was delicate less battering and the bone marrow well cooked. The service is consistent - not obtrusive. The bartender eye candy. read more
Palmar Seafood is a hip, modern restaurant serving creative takes on Mexican seafood dishes. We started with the Ten Ten Pie, which was guacamole topped with cranberries, parsley, sesame seeds, cheese, and pork cracklings, along with tortilla chips on the side for dipping. One of their most iconic dishes was El Kraken, a whole small octopus, grilled and served with potatoes and tzatziki. From the taco menu, the Tres con Todo were three "tuna al pastor" tacos made of cubes of tuna with pineapple, sprouts, radish, and creamy avocado on two fried tacos--creative, but nothing too outstanding flavorwise. We continued with the Pal'Mito salad, made of hearts of palm, sundried tomatoes, avocado, spinach, bacon, and seared tuna. The Churrasco de Salmon was a perfectly tender salmon filet topped with a cream sauce and served with plantain puree and grilled corn on the cob. Finally, the Pesca del Dia was a fillet of snapper topped with mussels in pesto sauce and served over plantain puree--super tasty, though the pesto definitely overwhelmed any other flavors in this dish. Overall, the food here was all delicious and beautifully plated. The flavors were bold, the prices reasonable, and the service was super friendly too! read more
Absolutely the best bone marrow, oyster shooters, and tuna! The service was excellent and we had about five people continuously checking up on us and removing our plates. This place is a must and the prices are very reasonable. read more
A friend told us to come here for their oysters, sadly on the day we went, there were no oysters. But that's okay, after going through the Yelp pictures and reviews, fellow yelpers highly recommends their el kraken (the octopus)! It turned out to be the highlight of our meal! It was perfectly seasoned and cooked. Not overcooked at all. It was delicious! Also their bone marrow appetizer was pretty tasty as well. Their ceviche was just ok. I've had better ceviches in Mexico. There were too much veggies in it in my opinions. If you are in the area, it is worth checking out! Come for their octopus! read more
Found this restaurant while going to another place. So glad we stopped in this nice seafood restaurant. The place offers inside and outside dining. We opted for inside and the A/C. Our servers were very nice and offered great food suggestions. After ordering some beers for the table we ordered the fish of the day, shrimp tacos, and grilled shrimp. My wife and I split the robalo which was that days fish. The order had four good size fillets. We switched the normal sides with the salmon dish. It was a vodka cream sauce, mashed plantains, and grilled corn. All of these were fantastic. The grilled shrimp was good and our friend loved the shrimp tacos. Great dinner experience. read more
This restaurant is still my favorite in town. came back to PV after two years and their menus has not changed and quality remain high. I came on the weekend for their paella special. i tried their squid ink paella this time. the taste is the same as the regular one, with same portion and same seafood inside, it would be just your preference which one you want to pick. The whole octopus appetizer is a must have, it's a whole octopus really big portion, not sure why it is a appetizer, it's a huge portion can be main for one person. the bone marrow is really flavorful , it makes a good addition to add it to the any other dishes to make your own taco too. make sure you order their drinks, the espresso martini is the best . read more
1 year ago
Loved this little place, walked by it everyday and it was always busy. We decided to stop by the night before we flew out. The portions were huge and at a great price. Place is dimly lit which gives it a romantic feeling. read more
A trendy little spot with good drinks, food, and ambiance. And great lighting! They have an inventive cocktail menu and their starters are where it's at. I highly recommend the tuna tacos al pastor and their oysters & spritzer deal. read more
1 year ago
Pal'Mar quickly became one of our favorite spots during our trip to Puerto Vallarta. The craft cocktails were not only beautifully presented but also absolutely delicious. My husband said it was hands down one of the best margaritas he's ever had. The service was fantastic - friendly, attentive, and made the experience even better. Whether you're in the mood for a full dinner or just some small bites and drinks, it's the perfect place to relax and enjoy. We loved it so much, we went back a second time and brought friends along! read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
Palmar is a pretty restaurant and bar located in the bustling area of the Romantica zone, it has a new and beautiful indoor seating area and bar, and a outdoor seating on the sidewalk area that is awesome for people watching. We ordered two drinks, both were really good, and nice pours on each, the raicilla pineapple one was super fresh. Our server was very nice and attentive. We ordered rock shrimp, it was pretty good, breading not super crispy but shrimp were plentiful. We got the ribs and fries, both were delicious, ribs were meaty and sweet, the fries were perfect. We also got the fresh fish which was mahi with an ajillo chili glaze, it came grilled and a nice portion. This is a fun spot for drinks and snacks, or a nice night out for dinner! read more
1 year ago
Service is good here, with the waitstaff being attentive and friendly. I tried their octopus appetizer and I was not disappointed. It was huge and easily can be a meal itself. In fact, I got it as my entree and it was almost too much of a good thing. It's served on a bed of onions and potatoes and comes with a jalapeño cream dip, which was very mild and honestly didn't add a lot of flavor. I also had a tiki drink but it was just ok. I'm generally not a sweet alcohol drinker but tiki drinks are known to be strong, so I wanted to try it , but it wasn't deceptively strong as tiki drinks normally go. Overall it was still a good meal and prices are reasonable (about $27 for the drink, octopus and tip). read more
2 years ago
Absolutely perfect dining experience. The thing I'm most impressed by is the attention to details all ranging from the service, to the cocktails and food. The cocktail specials of the month were fantastic and the oysters were delicious. The bone marrow, el kraken, and ceviche were phenomenal. Our server Barbie was incredible and made the experience that much more memorable. Her recommendations were on point and the table maintenance was that at the level of any Michelin starred restaurant. This was our first dinner in Puerto Vallarta since arriving from the airport and we are planning to dine again at least once or twice before heading back home. 10/10 will recommend. read more
A group of us went for dinner a friends bday. 2 from the group had gone for lunch the same day & highly recommended the goat cheese salad. In the picture it looked delicious yet when I took a forkful of greens the dressing was excessively dripping. It was unbearable to eat. During our time there I was taking pictures of both our tables. Barbie was our server. She became upset and frustrated that I was taking pics while she took an order. I didn't know there were rules what a customer can & cannot do. She was super pleasant when we arrived & attentive and continued throughout our time there except for me - I was given attitude & pretty much ignored. Towards the end I informed her about my salad she said "that's how the salad is". My friend said "I was here for lunch the dressing was perfect not excessive like tonight" Barbie just took the salad away brought me the check. My CC was blocked for using it one too many times that day & Barbie loudly said "no funds". I said "no there are funds but the CC blocks me" Barbie again said "no you have no funds" as I had informed her I was giving her another card -that had not been used that day nor was it blocked. Not sure if she was trying to embarrass me. I left the restaurant upset. read more
Great food, super chic decor, and a killer espresso martini to prepare for dancing the night away. Need I say more? Okay fine, the place is better than described. What makes it most appealing, besides the location next to gay street, is the European cuisine that breaks away from the great Mexicano places nearby. We ordered crab meat ravioli that was absolutely divine, followed by a large portion of seafood paella. I am not kidding when I say half the ocean was in the paella - they really go out of the way to ensure you're getting the good stuff. And the espresso martinis... well, let's just say they were so good that three of them still didn't feel like enough. Highly recommend to anyone for dinner. read more
3 years ago
Friendly staff and relaxing atmosphere. Always good food. Full bar but limited wine selection. Credit cards. Open for lunch & dinner. Oysters!!!!! read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
Excellent food and vibes! Really great prices for zona romantica. We got the heart of palm salad, the Kraken, ribeye and a dozen grilled oysters three different ways. I was so happy to finally get some grilled oysters and these were some of the best I could have found. The oysters were huge and came out piping hot. All the flavors were amazing but my favorite were the Butterbrasas and the Biancas. The kraken octopus was a beautiful whole octopus. It came out very tender with a nice char and a creamy tatziki sauce. The Pal Mito salad was a nice light balance to our meal. I loved the palm of hearts and sun dried tomato. The ribeye was cooked perfectly for us. Nice, fatty and juicy. The mashed plantain was so delicious. I wanted to ask for an extra side of just that! Our service was great. Everyone was very friendly and quick to take our orders. It's my new favorite restaurant in PVR. read more
3 years ago
This place is INSANELY good, so stop scrolling .... You MUST eat here!!! 5 star flavors and service, my taste buds have been taken on a journey for a fraction of the price that other places offer for bland generic food. I want to try everything on their menu! Air conditioned, cocktails, and genuine friendly staff. We would have posted our main dishes but we were too distracted with the favors and experience sorry read more
11 months ago
3 years ago
My initial visit in May 2021 was great! However, my second visit in Feb 2022 was drastically different, and not for the better. The food was bland and didn't taste as fresh. Presentation was nice though. read more
3 years ago
A new restaurant with excellent food and somewhat shy staff. Cash only. Full bar. Service and food was prompt. Our total for two people was MXN910 without the tip. We started our meal with a non-alcoholic Maracuyada which was made with plenty of fresh passion fruit - tart, sweet, aromatic and delicious. My compliments to the bar for providing good non-alcoholic options. The menu also has plenty of cocktails, margaritas, wines and liquor. Next we ordered Tropico salad which was served with tree excellent pieces of fresh medium seared tuna on a bed of fresh greens and veggies. We also ordered Lulas Planchadas (sautéed calamari with garlic and butter) and it too was a tasty dish. For the main course we ordered Capri 37 (pasta in vodka sauce with grilled shrimp) and Taquitos Tropical (shrimp tacos) - both were very good. A small flaw - my pasta was fully cooked (not al dente), but I realize many prefer it that way. We finished the mean with Dolche Giulia (sponge cake in mousse with passion fruit sauce). It was creamy, tart and moist from the fruit sauce. Overall we have not had a single dish which I would not recommend - literally everything on the menu is of high quality and worth a try. While the service is average, the food is excellent and we plan to come back and sample other items. Great new find in Vallarta! read more
Spent a few days in Zona Romántica with my girlfriend eating nothing but tacos/Mexican food and we decided to try something different. We went to this place on a whim and we were honestly blown away. The "Ciro Pera Loca" burger and it was cooked to perfection. The burger also came with two house sauces that were served on the side along with fries which were even more flavorful. For drinks we ordered a agua de coco which came ice cold and a passion fruit cocktail which tasted like it came straight from the plant! This will for sure be a spot that we are looking forward to try again once we return to Puerto Vallarta. Also: We went around 2pm and there was no wait time and we were served quickly. read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
2 years ago
We chose this place based on reviews found online and I'm glad we did. Very nice restaurant, relaxing, great service and the food was amazing! We both loved the Octopus and Tuna and will be back for sure! read more
Great local neighborhood spot! This was half a block from our Airbnb and we went for dinner on our last night. We ordered two ceviches, the octopus appetizer, two types of oysters and the pork belly tacos. All of the seafood was super fresh and well prepared! The octopus was amazing and we would definitely recommend. The tuna ceviche could have used a bit of citrus or something tangy, but the muy macho that we ordered was perfect! We got it with both tuna and shrimp. The oysters were both great as well! We preferred the infierno but still like the butterbrasas. The tacos could have used a bit more sauce or something as they were a bit dry but the meat was cooked very well and was still enjoyable. All the cocktails we ordered were fabulous. We got a dirty martini, some guanabana margaritas and a Cadillac margarita. Finished off the meal with guava cheesecake and fried bananas with Nutella and ice cream! Both were delectable! read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
3 years ago
Love this restaurant everything we had was delicious! Recommend the chimichurri pasta and there prickly pear marg ! Great service as well ,waiters there are very attentive and the ambiance is beautiful very instagramable forsure read more
2 years ago
Really nice service. Really good experience. They have a pretty good menu too. Kind of nice to go to a restaurant that a few really good things instead of alot of mediocre things. We had burgers. I had a salmon burger. Both were delicious. Also kind of nice we got there just before it got really busy (around 7:30) and got in without a reservation. I will definitely go back. read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
This is one of my favorite restaurants in PV! The food, the service, the atmosphere!!!! It's in a zona romantica. I'd definitely recommend this place for seafood!!!! Can't wait to be back! read more
I liked everyone's meals but my own! WHOMP. I had the Ciro Pera burger and there were just too many conflicting flavors for my liking. The mar, mar y mar pasta was my favorite dish! It has a nice, spicy kick. The pasta sauce was creamy, flavorful and didn't taste fishy for being packed with seafood. The shrimp palomita was also very good but not too many shrimp in the dish. Octopus was good too. Good service, fairly priced items. read more
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48380 Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco
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