Diners' Choice: Great for outdoor dining restaurants in Cancun / Riviera Maya

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Updated 05 December 2024

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Nektar at Vidanta Riviera Maya

4.8

4.8 (559)

MXN310 to MXN500

Regional Mexican

Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

About the restaurant

Nektar is a restaurant that serves specialties of the region. Located in the Vidanta - Cirque du Soleil Theater Complex, it offers typical dishes from the State of Yucatan and spectacular cocktails

Top review

Sharon

Dined 6 days ago

Love Nektar! Highly recommend. My favorite spot on Vidanta Maya Riviera.

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4.8

4.8 (296)

MXN500 and over

International

Tulum

About the restaurant

Tantra Beach Club by Grupo RosaNegra:

Nestled between nature and sophistication, Tantra Beach Club in Tulum is a luxurious escape where bohemian charm meets refined elegance. Set in the most coveted area of Tulum’s Hotel Zone, this beachside paradise offers breathtaking views of white sands and turquoise waters, elevated by world-class services and unparalleled comforts.

Drawing inspiration from Balinese architecture, Tantra's design blends organic elements—shells, bamboo, rope—with rustic stone and wood finishes, creating a serene yet seductive ambiance. Every corner of this haven invites guests to relax, indulge, and embrace the ultimate Tulum experience.

Top review

Gwendolyn

Dined on 18 Dec 2024

Just WONDERFUL!! Loved the ambiance and service! ❤️❤️

Toro at The St. Regis Kanai Resort, Riviera Maya

4.8

4.8 (58)

MXN500 and over

Contemporary Latin

Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

About the restaurant

TORO by Chef Richard Sandoval aims to create an elevated but approachable, contemporary, and global expression of Latin cooking without borders. The menus use ingredients from Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, Venezuela – the whole spread of both Central and South America.

Top review

Martin

Dined on 11 Dec 2024

Francesco welcomed us, David was our server. He was an excellent host, he was very attentive, he made recommendations and tasty food pairings. The Toro old Fashioned is a highlight to kick off the dinner. The mixologist was working his craft, very fun to watch while enjoying very yummie food. Dessert was thé bomb, (literally and figuratively, sweets all over).

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Experience

Drunch

Thai & Elefanta

4.7

4.7 (776)

MXN310 to MXN500

Thai

Cancún

About the restaurant

An Asian paradise on the Nichupé Lagoon. Delight yourself with exquisite and authentic cuisines; Thai by our Chef Sawai Suwannachat and Indian by our chef Kishan Singh. Heighten your senses in a jungle hut or in a bungalow over the lagoon, accompanied by our signature cocktails. Feel the magical atmosphere guided by our house DJ Gabriel Guzman.
Dear client, for us your upcoming experience in our restaurant is very important, for that reason we inform you that our Thai & Elefanta Restaurants are in same location, however, for reasons of Plaza la Isla remodelations, we will have a deviation in the access to our entrance, this deviation is through Fashion Harbour, in the hall between the Rolex and Dolce & Gabana stores, you will arrive at Ryoshi's entrance and turning to the right you can find us, if you arrive by the parking lot that is by Palacio de Hierro, just follow the hall that is in front of Ryoshi restaurant and at the end we will be waiting for you.

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Dani

Dined on 13 Dec 2024

We had a beautiful bungalow over the water which was perfect for the sunset. It was also perfect for our family as we didn’t have to worry about our young children staying quiet and in their seats. This is our second time dining here and we will come back each trip to Cancún.

Ziggy’s

4.7

4.7 (151)

MXN500 and over

Mexican

Tulum

About the restaurant

Ziggy Restaurant Beach Club: offering delicious, signature Mexican cuisine from breakfast through dinner, with authentic recipes crafted from fresh, local, and organic ingredients.

Live music every night from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm.

Beach Club: Minimum spend of 75USD per person. Open from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Valid from December 2024 to May 2025.

Available services:

Beach towel rentals
Showers
Pool table
Hammock area
Restrooms

Rates may vary by season. Beach Club reservations available from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm; after this time, access is subject to availability.

Top review

Cynthia

Dined 2 days ago

Everything about Ziggy’s was amazing - the setting, the food and the service! We will definitely be there again!

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Experience

VIERNES | Salsa Dancing Class

Ristorante Limoncello

4.6

4.6 (634)

MXN310 to MXN500

Italian

Cancún

About the restaurant

Trattoria Limoncello located on the beautiful Nichupté lagoon, in a constant search to offer the best Italian food in Cancun, to recreate the true flavors and aromas that characterizes one of the preferred kitchens for its high level of excellence, in a cozy, warm, and traditional atmosphere of Italian Tuscany, is pleased to present the internationally known Italian Chef Rino Balzano, who has a history of success accumulated over 35 years of experience. El Restaurante Limoncello ubicado sobre las aguas de la maravillosa laguna Nichupté, en una constante búsqueda de ofrecer lo mejor de la comida Italiana en Cancún, de recrear los verdaderos sabores y aromas que caracterizan a una de las cocinas preferidas por excelencia a nivel mundial, en un ambiente cálido, acogedor y tradicional de la Toscana italiana, se complace en presentarles la participación del internacionalmente conocido Chef Italiano Rino Balzano, quien tiene una trayectoria de éxitos acumulados a través de 35 años.

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Todd

Dined on 21 Nov 2024

Best Italian food ever. Service was top notch. Table side Cesar salad and mozzarella was perfection. Will definitely come back to cancun just to eat here again.

Saffron - Mayakoba

4.6

4.6 (9)

MXN500 and over

Thai

Playa del Carmen

About the restaurant

A Journey to Thailand’s Flavors

Allow yourself to be transported by authentic Thai flavors as you immerse yourself in an atmosphere unlike any other. Saffron, our signature restaurant, will place you on a dreamlike deck perched above the Mayakoba waterways, providing the ideal ambiance to envelop your senses.

Ingredient quality and passion for tradition are at the core of every dish at Saffron, interpreted with exquisite modern techniques and attention to detail by our culinary team.

Top review

Kevin

Dined on 9 Nov 2024

Best experience. Had a table by the water and wonderful service!

Puerto Santo

4.5

4.5 (122)

MXN500 and over

Seafood

Cancún

About the restaurant

Ignite your senses! ✨ ⚓ Puerto Santo ⚓✨ a family restaurant by the sea. Come and delight your palate with seafood of the highest quality, our international cuisine has the best flavors designed for you, accompanied by an exquisite wine cellar and signature mixology. Enjoy a beautiful evening in the moonlight! 🌊 Live the experience and taste the authentic taste of the Caribbean Sea! 🌊

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on 6 Dec 2024

Incredible restaurant. Food was amazing. Staff was excellent. Would highly recommend

Nicoletta - Playa del Carmen

4.5

4.5 (264)

MXN500 and over

Italian

Playa del Carmen

About the restaurant

Nicoletta enhances the diversity of Italian cuisine in a contemporary fashion, without losing the essence of its traditions and gusto, incorporating ingredients endemic to Mexico, which together create unique flavor experiences in each of its creations.
Nicoletta is the place where haute cuisine converges with good taste, representing the best of one of the most recognized gastronomic offerings worldwide.

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Paz VIP

Dined 1 day ago

Great food and specially the pasta was amazing. Great ambience and attention

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New Year's Eve at Nicoletta

Pizzarra La Isla II

4.3

4.3 (37)

MXN310 to MXN500

Italian

Cancún

About the restaurant

La Pizzarra Cancun is an Italian restaurant with a Fantastic View, Delicious Food and Casual Ambiance. With more than 14 years of experience in Cancun, it has two branches located in the Hotel Zone: Plaza La Isla and Plaza Marina Puerto Cancún Our restaurants stand out for their varied menu and their casual & family oriented ambiance, where kids create their own pizza and adults can choose from their wide variety of wine by the glass. In La Pizzarra, if you come, you will come back!

Top review

Kevin

Dined on 13 Nov 2024

Great food. Great place for kids as well. Staff was very friendly and accommodating to my 3 children.

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