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Cafe des Artistes Bistro

(22 Ratings)
French fine dining in mural draped building

With an impressive selection of wine and decor to die for, Cafe des Artistes has been a staple in Puerto Vallarta's restaurant scene for many years. The romantic interior and gardens are a great spot to bring a date or to celebrate a special event. Reservation recommended.



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MiguelA1969
MiguelA1969
Over a year ago

Nice French/Mexican fusion!!!!

I had high hopes about Cafe des Artistes. Really high!!!! The food is exceptional. It's creative. It's very Mexican with strong French influence. The place is gorgeous!!!! It looks like a museum!!!! The garden is equally gorgeous BUT PEOPLE CAN SMOKE THERE - UGH!!!! I ordered the lamb chops and taboule. I didn't really like my taboule appetizer. The lamb chops were to die for!!!! They were not lamby at all. Perfect!!!! They have exceptional choices for wine!!!! Service was top notch!!!! My matcha white chocolate cake really disappointed me. I am a huge matcha fan and the matcha flavor was just not there. We got foie gras and macarons compliments of the chef!!!! What can I do without at Cafe des Artistes? Smoking in their gorgeous garden!!!! They have too many dishes with my least favorite "very Mexican" ingredients (yucky things that repeatedly made it to our dinner table as I was growing up) - like chayote squash - ewwww!!!! What stands out at Cafe des Artistes? Exceptional meat!!!! Sheer beauty!!!! Four stars!!!! Cafe des Artistes is really ridiculously great!!!!


RodB
RodB
Over a year ago

The most luxurious meal you'll have in PV!

Great indoor place; very impressive service and creative menu. Great place for a group reservation or a romantic meal; should hit up after visiting the galleries.


natnjames
natnjames
Over a year ago

Elegant and Tasty

Love this little jewel. Great ambiance. The food here is a bit pricey but worth it, very very good. Would love to go back and sit in the patio atrium next visit.


mt2012
mt2012
Over a year ago

exquisite!

BEST restaurant in Mexico. great food, great service, great ambiance


natnjames16
natnjames16
Over a year ago

Romantic ambiance..especially the patio

Wonderful food , lovely service and great atmoshpere. Be prepared to pay for it. It is expensive but well worth it. Great place to celbrate an Anniversary, birthday etc..


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