| Puerto Vallarta Restaurant Reviews |
| Vista Grill Contemporary 377 Pulpito, Puerto Vallarta 222-3570 |
Puerto Vallarta Restaurant Review:
The well-named Vista Grill offers a spectacular view of Puerto Vallarta with food to match.
SETTING - High on the hillside overlooking Puerto Vallarta and the Pacific. It's terraced
inside and out to enhance the views. The breezy dining rooms are delightful and there is also a
patio under the stars.
FOOD - The menu is contemporary. Among my favorites, for the appetizer, the Espresso &
Chocolate Braised Boneless Short Rib with Vanilla Bean Potato Puree. For the entree, the
Seared Boat Scallops with Cubed Short Rib, Roasted Tomato Ragout, and Whole Grain Mustard
Sauce. There's a lot more, but you get the idea. You can see their entire menu by clicking
here. Decent wine list, too.
AMBIANCE - White tablecloths, lots of wine glasses. A great place to watch the sun set or
later enjoy the twinkling lights of the city as you dine. They often have mellow live music.
RESERVATIONS - This restaurant is rarely crowded, but I would call anyway, especially if
you want to request a table on the patio. Click the weather page to find the time of sunset and
then maybe arrive before that. The Vista Grill is only 6 or 8 blocks up from Los Muertos
beach in Old Vallarta (I've walked it many times), but the last 3 are steeply uphill. It's
worthwhile to take an inexpensive taxi. Open 5:30 - 11:30.
BOTTOM LINE - It's not cheap, but for incredible views of the city and a first class
dinner, the Vista Grill is a hidden gem.
The well-named Vista Grill offers a spectacular view of Puerto Vallarta with food to match.
SETTING - High on the hillside overlooking Puerto Vallarta and the Pacific. It's terraced
inside and out to enhance the views. The breezy dining rooms are delightful and there is also a
patio under the stars.
FOOD - The menu is contemporary. Among my favorites, for the appetizer, the Espresso &
Chocolate Braised Boneless Short Rib with Vanilla Bean Potato Puree. For the entree, the
Seared Boat Scallops with Cubed Short Rib, Roasted Tomato Ragout, and Whole Grain Mustard
Sauce. There's a lot more, but you get the idea. You can see their entire menu by clicking
here. Decent wine list, too.
AMBIANCE - White tablecloths, lots of wine glasses. A great place to watch the sun set or
later enjoy the twinkling lights of the city as you dine. They often have mellow live music.
RESERVATIONS - This restaurant is rarely crowded, but I would call anyway, especially if
you want to request a table on the patio. Click the weather page to find the time of sunset and
then maybe arrive before that. The Vista Grill is only 6 or 8 blocks up from Los Muertos
beach in Old Vallarta (I've walked it many times), but the last 3 are steeply uphill. It's
worthwhile to take an inexpensive taxi. Open 5:30 - 11:30.
BOTTOM LINE - It's not cheap, but for incredible views of the city and a first class
dinner, the Vista Grill is a hidden gem.
