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    Oceana

    4.2 (19 reviews)
    InexpensiveSeafood

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    What's the vibe?
    Quiet
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Shrimp with garlic. IG: Jenuine_reviews
    Jennifer H.

    This restaurant is located inside the Secrets hotel. We ordered the pizza salad, shrimp and scallop aguachile, Vallarta ceviche, seafood cocktail, tacos baja, shrimp (one with garlic and one with diabla sauce), the mahi mahi, and the fish of the day (snapper). The dishes were beautiful presented, and the ambiance of the restaurant was so nice. My favorite was the garlic shrimp. Everything else was just ok. The mahi mahi was pretty dry, so that was my least favorite

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    Mandie B.

    We had such an amazing meal at Oceana the other day! When we arrived, there was a bit of a wait for a table, but it was only about 10-15 minutes so it wasn't too bad. When we were seated we each ordered a glass of wine and then looked through the menu. I really wanted to try so many things, so that's exactly what we did! I really enjoyed the lobster bisque and the spring rolls the most and would get those again next time. All of the food items came out hot and fresh and the service was great. Everyone was so friendly! I enjoyed where we sat because we cold see the beach and we could feel the breeze which felt so nice. Everything about this meal was great.

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    John C.

    A fun restaurant with a cool view of the beach, there was a hurricane the week before so some things weren't the best to look at. There was a nice breeze and food came out quick and very hot! Great service from start to finish! It was cool to see a wedding ceremony off to the side of the restaurant.

    Rebekah T.

    We dined a couple times at the Oceana located inside of the Secrets Resort, once for lunch and another time for Dinner. We had a good experience both times and loved the food. The Mango Margaritas were very tasty, but I also enjoyed the white wine with our meals. We sat overlooking the pool and ocean both times, which was pretty nice and relaxing. For our lunch, we went with splitting a shrimp wrap that was huge and the different types of ceviche. For dinner, we went with the Surf and Turf and the Mahi Mahi. Another great restaurant in the Secrets Resort!

    Jan 2021 lunch menu. They didn't have coconut ice cream the whole time we were there :(
    Veronica P.

    Ask for Happy Server, Carlos. Excellent service, dinner menu changed , but cant go wrong for lunch

    Vine con mi novio para celebrar nuestro aniversario. Fue un a bonita experiencia - la comida estuvo rico, y el servicio fue tremendo. El ambiente estuvo maravilloso también..bonita vista. Mil gracias a nuestro mesero Edsom por todo sus atenciones!

    Tuna.  Not bad.
    Sebastian J.

    I was very disappointed with this place.... I have to say that people who have reviewed anything more than 3 stars for this place have no perception of a seafood restaurant. Warning: portions are soooo small... order atleast 3 if whatever you order. For starters, we got the octopus salad and tuna tarts. Both were dull with no real taste. Especially the octopus salad. For main course, I got the New York steak which was garbage low grade meat and my partner got the salmon which even worse. I don't recommend this place at all. Go to the French restaurant instead.

    Mary O.

    Great food and fantastic Ocean View especially when staying for Sunset. Managers Carlos and Ramon make sure your have what you desire. Thank You for your Service Carlos and Ramon. The Ortega Family

    Fish tacos, delicious sides of guac and pico

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    I was looking for a last minute late evening meal and staff welcomed me with open arms. Service was fast and great!!

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    Review Highlights - Oceana

    “Favorites include the ceviche, seafood soup, lobster bisque, salmon entree, and surf and turf.”

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    Santos Mariscos Seefood - Mixed ceviche

    Santos Mariscos Seefood

    4.2(146 reviews)
    0.3 km
    •$$

    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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    Santos Mariscos Seefood

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    Joe Jack's Fish Shack - Meatball -- smells incredible!!

    Joe Jack's Fish Shack

    4.6(817 reviews)
    3.3 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

    Joe Jack's Fish Shack

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    Barcelona Tapas Puerto Vallarta - Mixed paella

    Barcelona Tapas Puerto Vallarta

    4.7(548 reviews)
    2.0 km
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    Barcelona Tapas was easily one of the highlights of my trip to Puerto Vallarta…read more I came for the rooftop views and sunset, but the entire experience exceeded my expectations. The food was fresh, beautifully presented, and full of flavor. Every dish I ordered felt thoughtfully prepared. The service was exceptional. The staff made me feel welcome from the moment I arrived, and to top it off they surprised me with a complimentary dessert. It was such a thoughtful gesture that made an already great evening even more memorable. During dinner, there was a live flamenco performance that completely elevated the atmosphere. Watching the dancers as the sun set over the bay created one of those travel moments I'll remember for a long time. If you're visiting Puerto Vallarta and want incredible food, attentive service, and one of the best rooftop dining experiences in the city, Barcelona Tapas is absolutely worth the visit. I'll be back the next time I'm in Puerto Vallarta.

    I went to Barcelona Tapas each time I visit Puerto Vallarta. I made reservations for 6:30, so I…read morecould experience the sunset. It did not disappoint. It is outdoor seating. I was placed by the glass for the view. (It can be requested, but not expected.) The martinis were great. I got the fried goat cheese and the ham & chicken croquettes. My party of 3 went to just me, so that was enough. It would have been nice to try some other things, but it was my last night in PV and what I got was satisfying. Live music was playing throughout my evening. First, just a guitarist and then, 2 others joined him. Great vibe and wonderful food. Just right for my last night.

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    Barcelona Tapas Puerto Vallarta - The artist 'Miguel Angel'

    The artist 'Miguel Angel'

    Barcelona Tapas Puerto Vallarta - Saffron rice with seafood

    Saffron rice with seafood

    Barcelona Tapas Puerto Vallarta - Stunning view of the city.

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    Stunning view of the city.

    La Madalena - Fresh Bread

    La Madalena

    4.5(391 reviews)
    0.7 km
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    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.

    La Madalena - Meal

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    La Madalena - Lemon drop

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    Oceana - seafood - Updated September 2026

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