Casamar
Downtown, Puerto Vallarta
Restaurant in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Casamar operates daily from noon to 10:30 PM in Puerto Vallarta's Centro district, offering consistent hours near the Malecón boardwalk. Limited public information makes it better suited as a walk-in fallback than a planned destination meal. For documented quality and transparent menus, consider Café des Artistes or Balam Balam instead.
About Casamar
Casamar is a Puerto Vallarta venue open daily from 12 PM to 10:30 PM. The dress code is smart casual.
The Room and Service
The most reliable planning details are straightforward: Casamar is in Puerto Vallarta, operates daily from noon to 10:30 PM, and lists a smart-casual dress code. If you are comparing named options in the city, Café des Artistes, Hacienda San Angel Gourmet Restaurant, La Cappella, TRIO RESTAURANT, and ZOO Bar are other venues travelers may consider, but Casamar’s own profile should be evaluated on current details rather than assumptions.
What to Expect
Expectations should stay practical: Casamar has daily operating hours and a smart-casual dress code, while menu details, signature dishes, price range, reservation policy, and dining format should be checked directly with the venue.
For broader planning, visitors can consult our full Puerto Vallarta restaurants guide for additional dining options. Casamar remains a Puerto Vallarta option with convenient daily hours and a smart-casual dress code.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 12–10:30 PM · Tuesday: 12–10:30 PM
- Location
- Galeana 185, Proyecto escola, Centro, 48300 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico
- Website
- casamar1928.com.mx
- Phone
- +523222231014
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Casamar brings the Pacific Coast indoors with a quietly sophisticated voice. The restaurant leans on the sensory details of Puerto Vallarta (salt air, woodsmoke, lime) so the dining room feels both atmospheric and grounded. Cooking is deliberate: discipline with sourcing, an emphasis on salt, acid, and char, and a clear connection to the day’s local catches. The result is an intimate, refined room where coastal ingredients take center stage rather than heavy embellishment. Guests encounter a charming, closely observed expression of Pacific Mexican food that values provenance and restraint as much as flavor.
Best For
Casamar is best experienced in the evening, when dusk and the nearby malecón make the restaurant feel particularly evocative. It suits date nights and special occasions for diners who want serious, coastal Mexican cooking in a considered setting; the address in Centro places it amid Puerto Vallarta’s historic streets and seafood traditions. The menu’s focus on yellowfin, snapper, octopus, and seasonal catches makes dinner the natural highlight, though the restaurant’s approachable tone also accommodates groups or family outings that appreciate regionally driven seafood prepared with discipline.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the Pacific offerings: the menu’s signature plates (Grilled Octopus, Whole Red Snapper, Lobster Puerto Nuevo, and Fish Ceviche) showcase the kitchen’s emphasis on freshness, char, and bright acid. Ask about the day’s seasonal catch, since local fish arrive with exceptional freshness in this bayside corridor. Favor preparations that let salt, acid, and smoke carry the dish rather than heavy creams or sweets. If you want a direct sense of the restaurant’s approach, choose one of the whole‑fish or simply grilled dishes and a ceviche to contrast raw and charred coastal flavors.
Venue details
Ambiance
Charming historic atmosphere with adobe walls, lively rooftop patio at sunset, live music, and warm attentive service.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
View
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Drinks Focus
- Full bar
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- Grilled Octopus
- Whole Red Snapper
- Lobster Puerto Nuevo
- Fish Ceviche
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Galeana 185, Proyecto escola, Centro, 48300 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 12–10:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 12–10:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 12–10:30 PM
- Thursday
- 12–10:30 PM
- Friday
- 12–10:30 PM
- Saturday
- 12–10:30 PM
- Sunday
- 12–10:30 PM
Location
Galeana 185, Proyecto escola, Centro, 48300 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- ZOO Bar, Notable alternative
- Café des Artistes, Notable alternative
- TRIO RESTAURANT, Notable alternative
- La Cappella, Notable alternative
- Hacienda San Angel Gourmet Restaurant, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
Casamar's Mexican seafood menu make direct comparison difficult, but context helps. Café des Artistes anchors the high end of Puerto Vallarta dining with a multi-course tasting menu, chef-driven creativity, and a wine program that justifies advance reservations. TRIO RESTAURANT delivers a similar fine-dining experience with a focus on seasonal ingredients and polished service. Both represent splurge-worthy choices for travelers planning a signature meal in the city.
For mid-range flexibility, La Cappella offers Italian-leaning plates in a more casual setting, while Hacienda San Angel Gourmet Restaurant provides upscale ambiance with views and a menu that caters to special occasions. ZOO Bar skews younger and livelier, with a bar-forward program and a social atmosphere that works well for groups prioritizing energy over refinement.
Casamar fits the profile of a neighborhood option without the polish or documentation that defines its peers. Travelers seeking value should look to La Cappella for transparent pricing and consistent execution, while those chasing the best meal in Puerto Vallarta should book Café des Artistes or TRIO. Casamar remains useful for last-minute walk-ins when other options are full, but it lacks the credentials to compete as a planned choice.
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Compare Casamar
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Casamar | Puerto Vallarta | No published awards |
| ZOO Bar | Puerto Vallarta | No published awards |
| Café des Artistes | Puerto Vallarta | No published awards |
| TRIO RESTAURANT | Puerto Vallarta | No published awards |
| La Cappella | Puerto Vallarta | No published awards |
| Hacienda San Angel Gourmet Restaurant | Puerto Vallarta | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Casamar good for solo dining?
Casamar is open daily from 12 PM to 10:30 PM, which may make timing flexible for solo diners.
Is lunch or dinner better at Casamar?
Casamar’s hours are 12 PM to 10:30 PM daily.
What are alternatives to Casamar in Puerto Vallarta?
Other Puerto Vallarta venues travelers may compare include Café des Artistes, Hacienda San Angel Gourmet Restaurant, La Cappella, TRIO RESTAURANT, and ZOO Bar. Review current details for each venue before deciding which best fits your plans.
Is Casamar good for a special occasion?
Casamar has a smart-casual dress code and daily hours from 12 PM to 10:30 PM. Confirm private dining, reservations, and occasion-specific services directly before choosing it for a milestone meal.
