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THE SEAHORSE CUCINA BAR & LOUNGE

Restaurant Italian restaurant

👍👍 wonderful room, lots of light, sunset viewing of course. delicious food. Raúl is a wonderful host. A bit of Italy right in downtown Puerto Vallarta. unexpected People often mention view, restaurant, service, Raul, Chef, staff, Italian, great, wonderful, Seahorse,


Address

C. Zaragoza 160B-cuarto piso, Centro, 48300 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico

Contact

+52 322 178 2481

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (142 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Sunday: 1 to 9 pm
  • Monday: 1 to 9 pm
  • Tuesday: 1 to 9 pm
  • Wednesday: 1 to 9 pm
  • Thursday: 1 to 9 pm
  • Friday: 1 to 9 pm
  • Saturday: 1 to 9 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: view (14) restaurant (11) service (11) Raul (11) Chef (9) staff (8) Italian (8) great (8) wonderful (7) Seahorse (7)
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  • 5/5 Steve Edwards - S. 1 year ago on Google • 1305 reviews
    wonderful room, lots of light, sunset viewing of course. delicious food. Raúl is a wonderful host. A bit of Italy right in downtown Puerto Vallarta. unexpected
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Barry B. 7 months ago on Google • 223 reviews
    Excellent dining experience. Great ocean views. Excellent food and drinks. The staff was amazing. This is probably the best Italian restaurant in Puerto Vallarta.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kelle M. 2 years ago on Google • 163 reviews
    Our excellent dining experience included delicious food, drinks, and superoir customer service!! Thanks to our waiter Jorge and Chef Raul Garcia who made us feel like VIPs. This restaurant is truly a hidden gem. Its rooftop view gives beautiful scenery and a view of the Malecon Boardwalk. This restaurant is a MUST if you're in Puerto Vallarta!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 김지연 2 years ago on Google
    Kind caring staff♡♡♡ Pleasant and spacious hall Good price Unforgettable addictive healthy food TOP of the world Italian food Wonderful view for the best Malecon Still missing Puerto Vallarta with Seahorse restauran Enriched Basic tour of Mierta Island We visited Seahorse twice Tried third in the morning but then we had to be back~~~ Hope to visit again and again!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Juliana T. 1 year ago on Google
    We so look forward to the Seahorse every time we are in PV! Chef Raul is the sweetest man and the BEST chef. His restaurant has a stellar view of the bay and the Malecon, he has a wonderful staff, beautiful white linen tables, great wines, and the Food, always knocks our socks off… we celebrated at the Seahorse for our Anniversary last week and it was a magical night. He even saves a special cocktail punch purely for special occasions, it was stellar. Thank you Chef Raul for another magical evening!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Martin F. 3 months ago on Google • 74 reviews New
    We had a fantastic meal here. The restaurant is in a perfect location with spectacular views of the Bay. The service was so attentive and friendly. Not that many restaurants in PV do salads very well, but this one has four on the regular menu and the two that we had were amazing. Every course was delicious and there were very generous portions. The margaritas were strong and flavorful. For all that, the prices are reasonable. If you like Italian food at all, this is highly recommended.

  • 5/5 Meredith S. 4 months ago on Google • 34 reviews
    Seahorse Cucina is consistently great. Raul is a wonderful chef/owner who makes us feel special each time. The view is fantastic. A must try when you're in PV!

  • 5/5 Jennifer W. 6 months ago on Google • 23 reviews
    This is our first trip to PV. We had a wonderful dining experience at The Seahorse. The food was amazing. We went early and pretty much had the place to ourselves, which was so relaxing. The view was so beautiful even if it was overcast Our host and hostess were excellent. Highly recommend this gem during the low as well as high seasons.

  • 5/5 Danette P. 3 months ago on Google • 12 reviews New
    Great food and beautiful view. However their elevator does not work so you have to climb 4 stories of stairs.

  • 5/5 R J. 1 year ago on Google • 3 reviews
    My partner Eric and I visited Seahorse Cucina Bar & Lounge today, and we were highly impressed with Chef Raul and Mrs. Othy Garcia. The food and wine here is excellent. We ordered the a plate of shareable fresh strawberries with watermelon salad drizzled with tomatoes and cheese for starters; a plate of their paella and a plate of their steak with mashed potatoes for our main courses. A glass of Sangria, red wine and sparkling water. Serving portions were generous — we wish we could have also tried their desserts. This place is a gem, at the heart of old town beach front. The bonus: it is located in front of Our Lady of Guadalupe church. Because we came on a Monday, we were very lucky to have a table facing the church, while we enjoyed our dinner. Thank you to Chef Raul and Mrs. Othy Garcia for a very personal touch of service. They were literally running the place by themselves this evening — as two of their staff were unable to come to work. So the duo owners ran the whole restaurant by themselves tonight with grace and smile. We learned from Chef and Mrs. Garcia that The Sea Horse Cucina Bar and Lounge only opened in April of this year — and we know this restaurant is already a blessing to Puerto Vallarta. They will be serving good food to visitors while helping the economy of the city. Chef Raul comes from over two decades with Il Fornaio of San Francisco Bay Area in California. We will be back to try more of their Italian dishes, and yes a dessert or two next time! 🇲🇽❤️🇮🇹

  • 5/5 Kassie E. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent food matched with a million dollar view and superb service. Owner chef Raul came out to table which was a nice touch. Defiantly recommend this place

  • 5/5 Kyler B. 10 months ago on Google
    The food, atmosphere, view, and service was spectacular. The chef Raul is top notch and the nicest guy. Came to the table multiple times to explain the options. Can’t wait to go back.

  • 4/5 Paul J. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful restaurant above the plaza, indoor and outdoor spaces, Italian menu with nightly specials, and the most gracious hosts! Great spot for sunset dining.

  • 5/5 Alison G. 1 year ago on Google
    Our last night in PV and wanted a romantic dinner after our 3 month stay in Mexico. This restaurant was the perfect choice! The view, the welcoming staff, the ambiance, the service were all excellent. The personal attention from the chef was another added touch. The food was wonderful and we couldn’t resist eating every bite. Not only a fantastic evening but very affordable, we highly recommend.

  • 4/5 robert h. 1 year ago on Google
    While the owner is so very nice and the food is good I wish it was better. The view is 5 stars. The food around 3. The service also around 3. While the food is not bad it is just average and nothing special. The menu is also very small and not enough choices for me. There are much better Italian restaurants in town. I would say however to try this place at least once if for no other reason than the great view.

  • 5/5 ekim i. 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastic restaurant and food! Awesome staff and service!! If you like Italian food and are in Puerto Vallarta you have to visit this place!!! Izzy put on a good show preparing the afogato flambe for desert!! Raul prepared our meal perfectly!!

  • 5/5 Lena G. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent service, atmosphere is so soothing and breathtaking. I recommend this place not just because of the view but the food as well. It’s very flavorful and the quality of the food is spectacular. The drinks are delicious and if you want accommodations then chef is more likely to modify your food preference.

  • 5/5 Dean N. 2 years ago on Google
    Great service, great views. Best lasagna I've had outside of Italy. The Chef [Raúl] worked in USA for 40 years in Italian restaurants. The singer was just about to leave when we arrived, so she came and introduced herself and offered to sing a couple of songs for us at our table which was very touching and not something we've ever had before. We'll definitely return when we head back to PV.

  • 5/5 Rick C. 2 years ago on Google
    Had a great dinner for four tonight. Happy hour before dinner. Had great pasta dishes and beef short ribs. A decent bottle of wine at a reasonable price. Also Mexican coffee and ice cream and kaluha for dessert. A great place to watch sunset with the recent time change. The waiter was attentive and looked after us. This place has been open for 9 months just above Starbucks on the Lady of Guadalupe square. Try it I think you will enjoy yourself and want to return.

  • 3/5 Dana B. 2 years ago on Google
    Very average. Jose the chef and proprietor came out and talked with us and really wants to improve. Lasagna and chicken scallopini were decent. Service is friendly but amateur. Jose agrees with our training ideas.

  • 4/5 MM 2 years ago on Google
    Fantastic top-floor location, great views of the church and sunset, wonderful ambiance and a cool breeze coming in off the water. Food was good, the staff was pleasant but a group of 22 took up most of their time. We’ll definitely give them another go on another night.

  • 5/5 Whitney G. 2 years ago on Google • 2 reviews
    This restaurant was amazing. The staff was incredibly nice and the food was absolutely DELICIOUS! The view from our table was beautiful. We will definitely be going back here! 10/10 would recommend!!

  • 5/5 Dave T. 3 months ago on Google • 1 review New
    We have been here several times with friends over the past two years. Chef Raul welcomes us when available and explains the night's menu. We have tried numerous items including the Seafood Paella, Lasagne, Mahi Mahi, Chicken Parmesan and the various pastas. We enjoyed them all. The bruschetta appetizer was also good, as is their house-made bread. Note: They are gracious, and hardworking people. If they are busy and the service a bit slower than you would like, relax and enjoy the fabulous views, . There is a lovely bar as well!


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible lift
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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