Landslide winner
On the most popular beach in town, the kitchen of this casually elegant landmark perpetually reinvents itself. The constantly evolving menu, best described as Pacific Rim with a Mediterranean flair, keeps things fresh and interesting, along with traditional favorites like lobster tacos, barbecue spareribs and grilled huachinango. Flavors are subtle, contrasting beautifully in a warm grilled-salmon nicoise salad and crispy mahi-mahi with Kaffir-shallot raita. And this is the place to be when you want what has been voted the town’s best margarita two years in a row or to watch the beach come alive over eggs Benedict or homemade scones with crème fraiche. The welcoming ambiance is a natural reflection of talented proprietors Peter and Tari Bowman, who also own fabulous home decor shops. This restaurant is one of Vallarta’s top three Best Overall, according to the 2006 Reader’s Choice poll, and the James Beard House concurs, Daiquiri Dick’s recently invited to wow New York with a signature meal.

Club de Tenis Puesta del Sol L14A, Marina Vallarta • (322) 221-2517

Other Finalists:

• Dee's Coffee House • Rodolfo Gómez 120, El Centro
• Kaiser Maximilian • Olas Altas 380B, El Centro
• Pie in the Sky • Lázaro Cárdenas 247, El Centro