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Cafe des Artistes

Guadalupe Sanchez 740 Centro, Puerto Vallarta 48300, Mexico
52 322 222-3228
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Ranked #39 of 588 restaurants in Puerto Vallarta
Price range: $25 - $60
Cuisines: International
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Good for: Romance, Large groups, Doing business, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night, Dessert
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Cross street: Between Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez and Leona Vicario
Description: Famous for the wide variety of sensational cuisines found in its many restaurants, Puerto Vallarta is one of Mexico's premiere gourmet destinations. But, if you are looking for a Puerto Vallarta restaurant that offers fine dining at its most pleasurable, a visit to Cafe des Artistes is a requisite. A dream come true for owner/chef Thierry Blouet, Cafe des Artistes is one of the most renowned restaurants in Mexico. In its more than 22 years of service, Cafe des Artistes Bistro Gourmet, where you can expect exceptional service and a menu that will intrigue the most exacting palate. Open daily for dinner, Cafe des Artistes offers an incomparable ambience that includes comfortable air-conditioned dining rooms, romantic corners, a high terrace under the stars, a lush outdoor garden that provides the perfect setting for birthday celebrations, special dinners or group events.
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Calgary, Canada
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16 reviews 16 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
53 helpful votes 53 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

This is the top restaurant in PV in terms of elegance, service, atmosphere and food! It is expensive but well worth the experience! Great place to come if you have something special to celebrate!! The garden part of the restaurant is terraced and surrounded by trees and greenery and art displays. At night, with all the special lighting effects, this... More

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Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
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54 reviews 54 reviews
43 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
66 helpful votes 66 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

We visited here recently and ordered off the Bistro Menu, a three course, three choice list of the top picks off their regular menu, which was also available. There were three of us and we had all 9 dishes. We were taken aback at how each course surpassed the previous. We were enthralled and loved the al fresco dining in... More

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Eagle, Colorado
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24 reviews 24 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

When we first walked in the door, I was a little skeptical as we were the only ones there (I know, we eat too early), boy was I wrong. We started out with a couple martinis to celebrate my wife's birthday, chilled to perfection and delicious. Our waiter Alejandro offered stellar service the entire dinner. A piece of advice, don't... More

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Pipe Creek, Texas
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18 reviews 18 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Loved the ambiance -- rooftop fantasy garden, and the bar downstairs, too. Lots of fancy cocktails, including mescalinis. Our table of post-wedding tias y la mama de el groom, were all quite happy being pampered here with good food, laughter and shared stories. Under the stars!

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Seattle, Washington
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12 reviews 12 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2013

This is one of the very few high-end restaurants that earns my five-star review. The ambience is unbeatable. The ourdoor garden area is surrounded by tropical trees and bushes. With the light setting at night it's meant to impress. Live violin and piano performance adds the romantic element. The food is good, not the best but good enough. I ordered... More

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seattle
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2013

What a great place! Had dinner with my husband, daughter and son-in-law and we were blown away. The menu was creative and adventurous. As the only vegetarian, I thought I would make do with a few starter/small plates. When Isaac, our wonderful waiter, realized I ate no fish or meat, he had the chef prepare an incredible 'symphony of vegetables'... More

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5 restaurant reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013 via mobile

While the wine list seems extensive, it really is just considerably overpriced selections that never seem to change from year to year. Nothing really that new as far as menu items, the $37 cheese tray was presented without any explanation or condiments. I specifically asked if the catch of the day was mahi as i dont care for that, they... More

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Venice, CA
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2013

Dined here with four adults and a 15-month old on Easter Sunday and had a truly fantastic time. Isaac and Jimmy, our servers, were not only professional and efficient but also a TON of fun. The food is as delicious as it is beautiful and Isaac and Jimmy (as well as additional staff) were extremely accommodating to us as well... More

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Toronto, Canada
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23 reviews 23 reviews
20 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2013

Two contrasting dining spaces -- one modern, elegant, chic, the other rain foresty with abundant rock, water and vegetation. While food was good, it overall underwhelmed; I expected a little more from a place that is clearly attempting to lure an upscale demographic. At least two birthdays during my visit, with accompanying chorus of staff leading the customary song (in... More

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Bellevue, Washington
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13 reviews 13 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2013

This was an amazing dining experience. First, the food was fantastic! Everything was amazing from the pumpkin and shrimp soup to the filet of sea bass to the banana strudel and tiramisu. Everything "popped" and the flavors were tremendous! Second, the setting is incredible. The restaurant itself is a work of art - a must see. Simply world-class in any... More

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