Puerto Vallarta (North Hotel Zone / Banderas Bay), Mexico
Rating7.8
Rating7.8Twelve venues: three specialty à la carte dinner restaurants (Salvador's, Los Gallos, Paradise), a main buffet (Bellavista), two snack options (Breeze beachfront deli, The Grill poolside), and five bars. Specialty restaurants require reservations and operate 6–10pm. 24-hour room service included.
| Restaurant | Meals | Reservations | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellavista | Included | ||
| Breeze | Included | ||
| Lobby Bar | Included | ||
| Los Gallos | Included | ||
| Paradise | Included | ||
| Pool Bar | Included | ||
| Room Service | Included | ||
| Salvador's | Included | ||
| Sky7 Bar | Included | ||
| The Grill | Included | ||
| Toka | Included | ||
| Trafalgar | Included |
International Gourmet Cuisine
The resort's gourmet international à la carte restaurant. 6:30–10pm daily. Consistently the most praised dining experience on the property — solid food quality and attentive service. Resort elegant dress code. Reservation required; book on arrival day.
Signature dishes: Gourmet international creations, Special occasion dishes
Authentic Mexican Cuisine
Authentic Mexican à la carte dinner. 6–10pm. Traditional moles, tacos in multiple preparations, sarandeados (wood-fire grilled fish), chiles rellenos. A genuine exploration of Mexican regional cooking rather than tourist approximations. Reservation required.
Signature dishes: Traditional moles, Tacos in different versions, Sarandeados, Chiles rellenos
Mediterranean Cuisine
Mediterranean à la carte dinner. 6–10pm. The coffee flambé show at dessert is the theatrical touch that most guests remember. Resort elegant dress code. Reservation required.
Signature dishes: Exquisite Mediterranean gourmet cuisine, Coffee flambé show
International Buffet
Main buffet restaurant with pool views. 7am–11pm. International and Mexican dishes across all meal periods, including themed dinner nights. Mixed reviews on food temperature and consistency — go early at each service period.
Signature dishes: Wide selection of international and Mexican specialties, Themed dinner nights
Delicatessen & Sushi
Beachfront deli and sushi bar. 8am–11pm. The casual all-day alternative to the main buffet — lighter menu including deli-style sandwiches and fresh sushi. The ocean-facing position makes it the right spot for breakfast or a late lunch.
Signature dishes: Delicatessen-style sandwiches, Fresh sushi
Grill and Snacks
Poolside grill. 12–5pm. Salads, traditional Mexican tacos, hamburgers, pizza, grilled meats. Swimwear acceptable. The casual midday option for guests who don't want to leave the pool area.
Signature dishes: Salads, Traditional Mexican tacos, Hamburgers, Pizza, Grilled beef or chicken
Varied Snack Menu
Poolside snack bar. 12–6pm. Quick bites for pool-day snacking.
Bar menu
9am–midnight. The main social bar. Cocktails, spirits, premium drink selections. Indoor setting. Livelier in the evenings before guests split between Trafalgar and the nightclub.
Signature dishes: Excellent cocktails, Selection of domestic, imported, and premium drinks
Bar menu
Rooftop pool and bar. 11am–7pm. The property's best view — panoramic coastal and bay panorama. The rooftop pool is a recent addition. Cocktails and drinks included.
Signature dishes: Endless cocktails, National and international drinks
Bar menu
11am–6pm, adjacent to the main infinity pool and jacuzzi. Swim-up service. Cocktails, wine, beer included.
Signature dishes: Wide variety of cocktails, Wine, Beer
English Pub-style drinks
English pub-style bar. 6pm–1am. Draft beer, wide drink selection, pool table, poker, sports on big screens. The late-evening gathering point before the nightclub.
Signature dishes: Classic draft beer, Domestic and selected international brands
Limited menu (gourmet cuisine)
24 hours. Limited menu but functional. Some premium items and imported spirits available at extra cost despite the all-inclusive wrapper — confirm specifics at check-in.