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    Melissa's

    4.8 (85 reviews)
    InexpensiveSeafood, Mexican
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    Our waiter Christian. Excellent service and very attentive

    It was our time here. We were craving fried fish and found this delicious restaurant. The fried snapper was nice and crispy and meaty. The surf and turf is highly recommended. It comes with garlic shrimp and steak cooked to your liking. The mixed fajitas was very savory. Don't forget to try the mango margarita. Its blended with fresh Mango. They also had a house tequila for each of us to try which was perfect to complete our dinner. This amazing! We'll definitely come back!

    Tequila Shrimp
    Rosi C.

    The Tequila Shrimp plate was so good. The sauce and polenta was amazing! My friend tried a bite off my plate and she said it was orgasmic. I also ordered a non-alcoholic pina colada and it was really good too. Anna Lo took care of us!

    Lunch with a view.

    We love Melissa's. I recommend if you are in Puerto Vallarta you go there. They welcome you like you are coming into their home. Christen was our waiter the day we were there. Say hi for us. Food is amazing, fresh fish, home made salsas. Great margaritas. We will be back!

    Yummy fish soup!
    Kacey R.

    The food and the service was excellent! We would definitely come back. The margaritas were delicious. The RED Snapper was to die for!! The fish soup was super flavorful.

    Octopus
    Shawn T.

    A fantastic dinner experience. Diego made sure we were well taken care of. They have a nice open upstairs dining patio. We ordered mojitos and they were good. The food came and it was even better. Fresh cooked and to order. You gotta get the red snapper. So good. The octopus was very good as well. All of the food was amazing. Highly recommended!

    Mussel app. Not like a bucket full at home, grilled nicely. Infused with grilled flavor!
    Michael G.

    Roof top was great to enjoy sax musical. Whole snapper with butter garlic was a treat. Fine tequila for sipping. Muscle app was flavor full. Service and walk in accommodated. Much appreciated the kind seating on the roof top

    Chloe C.

    Food was delicious! We had the grilled red snapper and the mussels appetizer which was amazing!! Our waiter was so sweet and fun to talk to! The outdoor patio was wonderful and a great spot to view the parade of The Fiestas Guadalupanas.

    Shrimp ceviche
    Jennifer N.

    Ugh, finally a GOOD sit down dinner spot in Puerto Vallarta that isn't overpriced. It seems that on our trip so far, most of the best food in PV has been the street food but sometimes you just want to sit down at a proper table yaknow without it being a tourist trap. Melissa's has phenomenal seafood, it really reminded us of Sayulita. Highly recommend: Fried whole red snapper Seafood soup Shrimp ceviche Plus the service is sooo friendly and they go the extra mile. If you are looking for good seafood that isn't overpriced, look no further!

    Red snapper and secret sauce on top is fiya!!

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    Santos Mariscos Seefood

    4.2(146 reviews)
    2.3 km
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    We did a little research on nearby restaurants and came across Santos Mariscos. We were craving for…read moresome fresh seafood. As soon as we arrived, I instantly liked the sheltered outdoor seating. The host, Leonardo, warmly welcomed us and told us we can sit anywhere. Then our server, Hugo, displayed their lavish premium seafood to us. It was super cool to listen to his brief presentation. We placed our orders and soon afterwards we were enjoying our dinner. The service was pretty good with them checking on us but when it came to time for the check, our server got really busy so we had to flag him down. All in all, the prices were fair, our food was fresh and staff were super friendly which made this restaurant a hidden gem that we discovered.

    The mariscos here are amazing -- Super fresh, full of flavor, and prepared perfectly every time…read more The surf & turf burrito is another standout... it's packed, juicy, and honestly one of the best I've tried anywhere. The restaurant itself is very clean, comfortable, and welcoming, but what really made the experience even better was our server, Yair. He was incredibly attentive from the moment we sat down -- constantly checking in without being pushy, making sure we had everything we needed, and giving great recommendations. You can tell he genuinely cares about the customers and takes pride in his service. His energy and professionalism made the whole visit feel smooth and enjoyable. Definitely recommend this spot, especially if Yair is your server!

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    Santos Mariscos Seefood - Interior is open and breezy with fans.

    Interior is open and breezy with fans.

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    Joe Jack's Fish Shack

    4.6(817 reviews)
    1.1 km
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    top tier service all around…read more located in the zona romántica, the vibes once you enter this place are hard to beat, we sat upstairs on the roof for a more intimate setting. ordered the red snapper, house guacamole, camarones al mojo de ajo. all choices were delicious, the snapper comes with rice, beans and tortillas of your choice. so much flavor here and they even deboned the fish table side! loved the fried doughnut with ice cream at the end.

    Joe Jack's was a great experience from start to finish…read more I started with the bruschetta, which was easily a 5/5. There is no such thing as too many tomatoes. I honestly could have ordered two. The house-made ricotta was creamy, the tomatoes were fresh and sweet, and the aged balsamic brought everything together perfectly. For my main, I had the Asian noodle salad with grilled shrimp. It was refreshing, light, and full of flavor without feeling heavy. The grapefruit added a bright citrus note, and while I initially thought the candied pecans would be an odd pairing, they worked surprisingly well. My only suggestion would be to remove the shrimp tails to make the dish a little easier to enjoy. I finished with the mango-strawberry almond parfait, which was the perfect ending to the meal. It was light, refreshing, and not overly sweet, making it a great dessert after two flavorful courses. The service throughout the meal was warm and welcoming. I'm still working on my Spanish, and everyone was patient and encouraging, which made the experience even more enjoyable.

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    Joe Jack's Fish Shack - Inside

    Inside

    Joe Jack's Fish Shack - Red Snapper

    Red Snapper

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    La Madalena - Fresh Bread

    La Madalena

    4.5(391 reviews)
    3.0 km
    •$$$$

    Take note that I am notoriously a miser when it comes to giving 5 star reviews because I think 5…read morestars = perfection and there's almost always something that can be done to improve the experience. But. But, but, but... I would actually give La Madalena SIX stars. Service and ambiance were truly outstanding. Food was equally exceptional. From the moment we arrived, we were treated like honored guests. Servers were plentiful, professional, humorous and attentive. Our primary server was Alexis and his service was stellar - not only did he attend to our every request with a smile - he anticipated and was proactive. We also had a table side mixologist whose name escapes me (sorry!) but he was wonderful as well - making suggestions and creating specialty drinks on the fly. The staff made us feel like the only customers in the restaurant. Five of us succumbed to "eyes bigger than stomach" and ordered way too much food. We found the extensive menu both challenging (because *everything* sounded delicious) and exciting. Our favorites included (but were not limited to these because every dish we tried was outstanding): the Ceviche de Coliflor, Queso Fundido, Queso Quemado, Ensalada Verde con Vinagreta de Aguacate, and Beef Tenderloin for 2. Note that the presentation for the vast variety of steaks is quite impressive. All in all, they surpassed every single one of our expectations on this special night. I highly recommend you get yourself there and let the fine folks at La Madalena treat you right!

    Amazing! Upon arriving, the mere walk into the front of the restaurant was so surreal. Arriving…read morearound the time of sunset in the summer was peak! Kudos to the builder. The restaurant sits directly on water and you're able to go out and enjoy the views before and/or after your meal. The staff was extremely pleasant. Inside the restaurant was very modern and chic, with a cool library theme. The restaurant itself is very upscale with a view of the kitchen as your meals are prepared. The food presentations were excellent and quality was nice but not my cup of tea for the entree (shrimp). I wish I could go back and reorder a steak or something different lol. It was just ok, but presentation made up for it! The bread was excellent and drinks were fun! I'd return but I highly recommend it for those wanting to get a change of pace from resort meals.

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    La Madalena - Really nice decor and ambience.

    Really nice decor and ambience.

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