Gourmet Dinning and Festival
Cafe des Artistes Bistro Gourmet
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This restaurant gourmet of 220 seats offers the opportunity to prove the masters of the Chef Thierry Blouet, recognized by its touch of genius in the kitchen. Its kitchen cannot be classified or be catalogued, because it is the result of his love by the culinary pleasures and experience of class in some of the most important restaurants in the world.
It has two areas.
The Garden, (110 people) is an open-air space surrounded by the luxurious vegetation in a series of terraces and semi-private spaces illuminated by candles and indirect lighting to create a magical space, unique and romantic. In this pleasant open-air garden, we offer service from November through May when the climate is most agreeable.
The interior is enclosed (110 people), with air conditioning and a delightful decor separated in various salons, each with its elegant ambience.
Dress code: Formal casual
Services: Handicapped facilities
Valet parking
Raw bar
Live music
Garden area
Schedule: 18.00 – 22.30 pm
Café des artistes del Mar
On Winter 2007 we will present an oceanfront Café des Artistes version, the new Café des Artistes del Mar
This gourmet bistro restaurant will offers diners the opportunity to sample the artistry of Chef Thierry Blouet, recognized for his touch of genius in the kitchen. His cuisine consider avant garde category is a result of his love of culinary pleasures and classic experience in some of the most prestigious restaurants in the world.
An immense energy and enthusiasm for excellence is reflected in his cuisine, which highlights both his own intuitive ability to prepare mouth-watering dishes and a uniquely personal gift: an intense sense of art and beauty.

The daily menu will offers an interesting combination of choices like “Roasted seabass with potato slices, fine herbs butter and spinach mousse”, “Tuna sashimi salad wrapped with sesame seed, lentil vinaigrette and wasabi foam” or for desert lovers “Big dancer Café des Artistes” In addition, fine wines and other aperitifs are available in a relaxed atmosphere where the service is always personal and professional.
This new restaurant will have an indoors and outdoors area, acclimatized in a casual elegant atmosphere.
You will enjoy an epicurean experience with the luxury spa in the same property, 12 suite-condominiums selling 10 full ownership and 2 fractional ownership, a must in Punta Mita area.
AMEX, MC and Visa will be accepted
Interior Hotel des Artistes del Mar
Av. Anclote Lote 5 Coral Punta de Mita, Nayarit
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Dining Style: Formal Casual
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Cuisine: French Avant Garde
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Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
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Offers: Bar Dining, Entertainment, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Smoking Area, Wheelchair Access
Chef Thirry Blouet
His culinary carrier starts as at “Le Fouquet’s de Paris”. After his promotion as Chef of “La Perla” in 1987 at the Camino Real in Puerto Vallarta, he followed trainings in France at “L’Amandier”, “Moulin de Mougins”, and at the Hotel Mancini under some of the best world known Chefs. After working in Chicago at the Ritz Carlton and Four Seasons, and winning the “Toque d’Or Mexico” (1987 &1988), in 1990 he became his own entrepreneur, opening “Café des Artistes” in Puerto Vallarta. Founder of the Gourmet Festival in Puerto Vallarta (1995), member of the “Maîtres Cuisiniers de France” amongst other prestigious culinary clubs, and awarded with the “Grand Cordon d’Or” de Monaco. Today, Thierry Blouet is a proud owner of five well-known Restaurants and Bars, two Boutiques and a Wine Import
Personal Statement:
“Create extraordinary culinary experiences, which tempt and engage the senses, remaining forever in my customers’ hearts”.
Cuisine philosophy:
“My cuisine philosophy is inspired by colours, forms, architectural designs, fashion magazines, sounds, aromas and experiences that pass through my mind. Blending high quality products with magic tastes, spices, and vibrant colours of Mexico is a passion for me. It is all about finding the perfect timing and best technology for each ingredient, in order to make our customers embody their mood, heart and emotions”.
Thierry Blouet Cocina de Autor
Thierry Blouet Cocina de Autor, with its three spaces offers to the companion at table a customized and unique service. Cigar Room, ideal place to enjoy a good cigarette and a licor, or can be used to have a supper deprived in its totality for 12 people.
The interior of the restaurant, in where the companions at table will be able to see by means of windows chefs, creating the exquisite subjects of gossip that will delight his paladar. Our terrace of chef, located in the third level, outdoors, will cause that their supper is unforgettable.
Dress code: Formal casual
Services: Handicapped facilities
Valet parking
Live music
Terrace area
Closed Sundays and September
Thierry's Prime Steakhouse
By Thierry Blouet, chef owner of Café des Artistes serves just selected cuts PRIME, HIGH CHOICE and SONORA that all fixings in a contemporary ambience ideal for business or to join with the family.
Dining here a comprehensive pleasure, you might begin at the bar with a shot of Thierry´s private collection tequila or the superb martinis, while watching your meal being prepared in the open kitchen. Then plan to sharing plates with generous portions.
For you cuts, you can choose between grilled, broilled or double broilled and an extraordinary list of side orders, appetizers and desserts.
For kids entertainment our cinema room.
Open daily from 1 pm -11:30 pm
AMEX, MC and Visa are accepted.
Le Kliff

The Place
Perched on the edge of a cliff a short drive south of downtown Puerto Vallarta, lies one of the best kept gastronomical secrets of the Bahia de Banderas, Le Kliff Restaurant and Bar.
This perfectly poised giant palapa plays host daily to the bay's most spectacular sunsets and some of the best seafood in town. It also provides ringside seats for watching gray whales and giant manta rays during the months of December through April.
Le Kliff has reached international fame not only for its cuisine, but for its beauty and architecture as well.
In 1984 and 1985, it appeared in The Guinness Book of World Records as the World’s Largest Palapa, or thatched roof canopy, and was later featured as “One of the most beautiful spots in Latin America" by the Sony Channel.
Founded in 1983 by The Guzman Family (Eleno Guzman and his wife Paula Gutierrez), This beautiful restaurant, offers you multi levels with amazing views to see the wild animals sorrounded the area like: Whales, Coati mundis, White pelicans, Giant Mantarays, Dolphins, Iguanas and the most breathtaking sunset views!!! |
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TheRestaurant
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city. Award winning chefs from a variety of international locales have come to make Vallarta their home, and their influences have given the town a distinctive flavor. A vast array of restaurants serving


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