Rating7.0Rating8.2Rating9.1Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta (Mismaloya / Banderas Bay, family-friendly) maps 15 live venues: 14 included and Private Dining (Beachside) as specialty / extra-cost. Official dining FAQ strongly recommends reservations for specialty restaurants Casa Grande, Melanzane, Pureza (live name: Tamari, formerly Pureza), and Blaze; book after check-in through the Culinary / F&B Concierge (groups of 9 or fewer onsite; larger groups need advance private-dining arrangements). Tamari teppanyaki tables specifically require a Culinary Concierge reservation on the official dining page. Vivaz is the all-three-meals buffet fallback. Fresco by the activities pool covers poke bowls, vegan ceviches, and wraps. Melanzane runs evening Italian fine dining in the renovated space while Trattoria covers lunch service in the same footprint. 24-hour in-suite dining is included. Confirm themed-night closures and The Terrace event-vs-dining role at check-in.
Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta offers 8 restaurants — 7 included in your stay and 1 specialty/extra-cost. Featured venues include Casa Grande, Blaze, Melanzane / Trattoria, Tamari (formerly Pureza) and Vivaz. The resort also has 1 coffee shop and 5 bars/lounges. See the full restaurant guide below for menus, hours, and reservation details.
Official FAQ: strongly recommend reservations for Casa Grande, Melanzane, Pureza (live: Tamari), and Blaze. Groups of 9 or fewer book onsite after check-in with the F&B Concierge. Official Tamari page: teppanyaki tables require Culinary Concierge reservations specifically.
Vivaz buffet runs breakfast, lunch, and dinner with live stations. Use it when specialty rooms are full or when traveling with kids who want speed. Fresco covers healthier midday bowls by the activities pool without a reservation.
Private Dining (Beachside) is the specialty / extra-cost card. Official FAQ confirms additional-fee private dining with multiple locations and menus via concierge email. Exact package prices. Groups over 9 need advance Groups Desk planning.
Official FAQ: Resort Casual bans bathing suits without cover-ups; Smart Casual bans tank tops, beach sandals/flip-flops, bathing suits, and sports/beach shorts; Resort Formal is stricter. Live specialty rooms enforce smart casual with no wet clothes, tank tops, or flip-flops at dinner. Bars are 18+.
| Restaurant | Meals | Reservations | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaze | Included | ||
| Casa Grande | Included | ||
| Deli | Included | ||
| Fresco | Included | ||
| Melanzane / Trattoria | Included | ||
| Private Dining (Beachside) | Additional charge | ||
| Tamari (formerly Pureza) | Included | ||
| The Terrace | Included | ||
| Vivaz | Included |
Authentic Mexican, Contemporary Mexican Gastronomy
The resort's Mexican restaurant, set inside a space designed to evoke a colonial hacienda. Two menus run side by side - traditional and contemporary - so you can order enchiladas alongside something more modern. Guests consistently flag the enchiladas and the taco station as the dishes worth ordering. Reservation required; book at check-in. Dinner only, smart-casual dress code enforced - wet swimwear, tank tops, and flip flops are turned away at the door.
Signature dishes: Enchiladas, Taco station
Seafood and Steak, Mexican
Beachfront seafood and steak under a palapa, running all three meal periods. The setting is the reason to come - tables face the cove, and the outdoor deck is particularly good at dinner. The grilled beef tenderloin with mushrooms is the most-cited dish in reviews. Reservations recommended for dinner. Smart-casual required in the evenings; during breakfast and lunch the vibe is more relaxed but wet swimwear is still not welcome.
Signature dishes: Grilled beef tenderloin with mushrooms
Italian
Two modes, one space. Trattoria runs as an outdoor casual Italian option at lunch; Melanzane takes over in the evening as a more formal indoor Italian restaurant that opened as part of the 2025 renovation. The wood-fired oven is central to both - the lasagna and the prosciutto-arugula pizza are the items most worth ordering. Reservations required for dinner at Melanzane. Smart-casual applies for the evening service.
Signature dishes: Firewood oven-baked lasagna, Prosciutto pizza with arugula
Asian Fusion, Teppanyaki
Asian fusion restaurant with a teppanyaki section where chefs cook at the table. The teppanyaki seats have limited capacity, so book those specifically at check-in - standard a la carte tables are easier to get. Pad Thai, sushi, and fried rice are the reliable orders. Dinner only. Formerly operated as Pureza; the name changed with the 2025 renovation cycle. Official dining page: teppanyaki tables require a reservation through the Culinary Concierge. Official FAQ still lists the room as Pureza alongside Casa Grande, Melanzane, and Blaze.
Signature dishes: Pad Thai, Sushi, Fried rice
International Buffet
The main international buffet, open all three meal periods with two short changeover breaks. Over 500 items rotate daily through live stations - mimosas and Baileys at breakfast, fish tacos at lunch are the highlights guests mention most. Indoor air-conditioned seating and an outdoor patio with sunset views. No reservation needed. When specialty restaurants are fully booked, this is where you end up, and it is more than sufficient for most meals.
Signature dishes: Mimosas and Baileys, Delicious fish tacos, Over 500 daily items
Healthy Food, Vegan
Poolside healthy counter located by the activities pool. The poke bowls here get mentioned regularly in reviews as a standout - genuine acai bowls, vegan ceviches, and wraps rather than token healthy options. Walk-in, no reservation. Casual and swimwear-friendly. Operates during lunch and snack hours. Worth going out of your way for if you are anywhere near the activities pool.
Signature dishes: Vegan ceviches, Wraps, Poke bowls
General Dining
Official dining page frames The Terrace as a rooftop venue for events and dinners with Sierra Madre / bay views, mixology, themed nights, and bookable private celebrations. Live RF card still lacks specific hours and a fixed cuisine label.
Customizable
Arranged private dinners on the beach, at extra cost beyond the all-inclusive rate. Customizable menus, setup on the sand with dedicated service. The beach dinner experience shows up in reviews as one of the more memorable splurges - guests mention it for anniversaries and proposals. Book through the concierge; smart-casual to resort-elegant dress. Official FAQ: additional fee; contact PVRIF-Econcierge.zivavallarta@hyatt.com (confirm current concierge address at booking). Dollar menu prices.
Coffee Shop, Snacks
Coffee counter serving espresso drinks, grab-and-go snacks, and boxes of sliced fruit. Useful for early mornings or between-meal gaps. Quiet atmosphere, decent views. No reservation, casual, open daytime hours. Not a meal replacement but a practical stop.
Signature dishes: Freshly brewed coffee, Boxes of sliced fruit
Bar Fare, Drinks
Adults-only (18+) beachside bar that comes alive when sporting events are on screen. Classic bar snacks and a solid beer selection. No reservation needed. Shows up most in reviews as a place to watch soccer or NFL games rather than as a dining destination. Evenings and event-driven hours.
Signature dishes: Classic bar fare, Wide selection of cold beers
Drinks, Cocktails
Lounge-style bar in the lobby area running from daytime into late evening. Good for a cocktail before dinner or a nightcap. Adults-only (18+). No reservation, no food beyond evening snacks. Comfortable seating, central location.
Drinks, Cocktails
Outdoor beach bar located below the swim-up rooms, daytime only. The most casual of the bar options - swimwear expected, no food, pure drinks. Good positioning for guests staying in the lower-level swim-up rooms who want drinks without walking up to the main pools.
Drinks, Cocktails
The poolside swim-up bar attached to one of the main pools. The cocktail menu leans into Mexican flavors - mangonadas, tamarind micheladas, and flavored margaritas are the drinks most frequently mentioned by guests. Daytime only, adults-only (18+), swimwear obviously fine.
Signature dishes: Mangonadas, Micheladas de tamarindo, Unique margaritas
Drinks, Cocktails
Dedicated bar serving the adults-only tranquility pool section. Calmer and quieter than the main swim-up bar, which is the point. Poolside service, daytime hours, adults-only (18+). No food, drinks only.
Variety of options
Full around-the-clock room service available to all guests, included in the all-inclusive rate. The menu runs breakfast through late-night snacks. Useful for early departures or nights when restaurants are too crowded to bother with. Quality is consistent with what you'd expect from resort room service - reliable, not exceptional.