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The River Cafe

Isla Rio Cuale #4 | Centro, Puerto Vallarta 48300, Mexico
322 223 07 88
Ranked #30 of 456 restaurants in Puerto Vallarta
4.5 of 5 stars 187 Reviews
Price range: INR844 - INR2,814
Cuisines: International, Bar, Fusion, Seafood
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Good for: Romantic, Groups, Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Delivery, After-hours, Dessert
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Description: The River Café is a landmark in Puerto Vallarta. Enjoy its cuisine and ambiance with infused flavors for breakfast, lunch or dinner, cared for the friendliest service. By day you’ll see this natural setting surrounded by trees, iguanas and birds. At night expect a pleasant evening with the river sounds, candlelight tables, listening to the live music. Visit and enjoy The River Café with all your senses! The River Café es un ícono de Puerto Vallarta. Disfrute su cocina y ambiente con fusión de sabores tradicionales en desayuno, comida o cena, atendido por el más amable servicio. De día puede apreciar su escenario rodeado de árboles, iguanas y aves. Por la noche una velada con los sonidos del río a la luz de las velas mientras escucha nuestra música en vivo. Visite y disfrute River Café con todos sus sentidos!
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Castle Rock, Colorado
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

We came in for a drink and stayed for dinner. Glad we did!! It was great food and the service was superior. They sang happy birthday to my GF in Spanish and English and served us lava cake. And the Mahi was fantastic !!! More

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See 4 more reviews by Bryandmiller1 for Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
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6 reviews 6 reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW
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River Café Isla Río Cuale L-4 OT/SS. 223-0788 www.rivercafe.com.mx email : info@rivercafe.com.mx 8am-11:30pm One of the most beautiful settings in the heart of Puerto Vallarta since 1993, owned by couple Margarito Larios and Eva Sánchez Dueñas, this sophisticated features open-air venue on the banks of the Río Cuale with revolving artwork as Marta Gilbert. The creative ever-changing menu offers diners... More

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Modesto, California
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

The food and atmosphere are assume at the river. My husband's birthday is in November when we visit PV and it always wants his celebration dinner here. We have taken friends and relatives here many times and it is always a hir. The service is the best. More

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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

Service was outstanding Food was good but sauces were a bit overpowering Cool location Decor and ambiance made the restaurant Would go again More

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See 4 more reviews by Lisa R for Puerto Vallarta
Medford, Oregon, United States
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

Last night we went to the River Cafe. A very nice restaurant, with lovely atmosphere. We had a great table by the river. Service was excellent. Cocktails were very good. I started with the cream of leek and potato soup, excellent . The pan-seared filet mignon was disappointing, not a good cut of beef, a little tough not much flavor.... More

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Houston, Texas
Top Contributor
95 reviews 95 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

After coming here for years, we finally tried the weekend buffet and were pleased with the variety of choices, both American and Mexican. The ambiance is wonderful, right next ot the Rio Cuale, and they usually have some kind of live music. A lot of locals come here too, always a good sign. More

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Palos Verdes Estates, CA
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

The River Cafe is in an elegant setting on the river and beautifully appointed decor with music, great Sunday Buffet, linen table clothes, excellent service and ambiance. We ate there twice. More

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Seattle, Washington
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8 reviews 8 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

This place should have it all. Location, staff and views. But we just found that the food is nicely presented but just ok. It caters to a much older crowd who are either snow birds or fresh off the cruise boat. Great place but just not our scene. More

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Tempe, Arizona
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

We ate recently at the River Cafe in PV and it was a great experience. Our waiter was excellent - knowing when to appear but not hovering. The food was amazing. Not just the seasoning and taste (freshness etc) but the presentation was very well done. The ambiance is wonderful. A quiet place right along the river (obviously) and neat... More

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Houston
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

We would always go to the River Cafe in the afternoon for 3 for 1 coctails while the ladies shopped all along the river. They have a fantastic breakfest menu featuring Eggs Benedict. More

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