The Blue Shrimp
Zona Romántica, Puerto Vallarta
Restaurant in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
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Price
$20–30per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Book The Blue Shrimp if you want an easy, central Puerto Vallarta dinner in the Emiliano Zapata area, especially for a relaxed date or celebration where location matters. Skip it if you need confirmed pricing, awards, chef details, or a tightly defined dining format before committing.
About The Blue Shrimp
The Blue Shrimp is a Puerto Vallarta venue where the dress code is smart casual.
A Puerto Vallarta choice when basic planning matters
The case for considering The Blue Shrimp is direct: it is a Puerto Vallarta option, and the dress code gives guests a useful starting point for how to dress. For travelers comparing the wider local scene, start with our full Puerto Vallarta restaurants guide, then use our full Puerto Vallarta hotels guide if hotel location matters to the overall plan.
Since details on pricing, hours, menu specifics, awards, and service format are not readily available, do not choose it on the basis of a specific cuisine, tasting-menu brief, chef profile, or accolade. It is best approached as a Puerto Vallarta venue to confirm details directly; smart casual dress is the known planning note.
Who should book it
Consider The Blue Shrimp if you are looking at Puerto Vallarta venues and want a place where smart casual attire is appropriate. For broader planning around the evening, pair the search with our full Puerto Vallarta bars guide or compare activities in our full Puerto Vallarta experiences guide.
Planning details
- Location
- Olas Altas 366, Col. Emiliano Zapata, 48380 Pto Vallarta, Jalisco
The take
The Take
The Vibe
The Blue Shrimp presents a neighborhood-driven seafood identity rooted in Puerto Vallarta’s Romantic Zone. It sits on Olas Altas within a denser, residential stretch of Emiliano Zapata, so the mood leans away from tourist spectacle toward a locally embedded, quietly confident dining room. The editorial focus here is provenance: Banderas Bay’s daily catch informs the menu, and the restaurant reads as part of a community corridor that mixes long-term expats, visitors from other Mexican cities, and travelers who prefer lived-in, authentic settings. Expect focused seafood cooking rather than elaborate formal theatrics.
Best For
This is a spot for diners who want direct access to Banderas Bay seafood framed by a neighborhood sensibility. The Blue Shrimp suits people who prefer locally embedded tables: long-term residents, Mexican visitors and travelers who seek authentic, fish-forward cooking rather than resort-style dining. Because the menu is set by the market’s daily catch, it works well for relaxed dinners where freshness matters and for small groups looking to sample a range of shrimp and ceviche preparations. It’s an especially good choice for anyone prioritizing local sourcing and straightforward seafood flavors.
Ordering Tips
Prioritize the house signatures and follow the market: the menu highlights items such as the Blue Shrimp (bacon-wrapped, cheese-stuffed shrimp), the shrimp boat and Peruvian ceviche. Given the piece’s emphasis that “the daily catch arriving through Puerto Vallarta’s local market network sets the menu parameters,” ask your server for the day’s freshest whole fish or market preparations. Sharing plates works well here: order a couple of the shrimp preparations and a ceviche to sample the kitchen’s take on Banderas Bay produce.
Venue details
Ambiance
Sophisticated yet vibrant atmosphere under a thatched palapa roof with wooden beams, hanging lanterns, candlelight, ocean breezes, and crashing waves creating a romantic and energetic seaside sanctuary.
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Vibe
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Experience
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Drinks Focus
- Margaritas
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- Blue Shrimp
- bacon-wrapped shrimp stuffed with cheese
- shrimp boat
- Peruvian Ceviche
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Olas Altas 366, Col. Emiliano Zapata, 48380 Pto Vallarta, Jalisco
Planning details
Location
Olas Altas 366, Col. Emiliano Zapata, 48380 Pto Vallarta, Jalisco · Directions
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Blue Shrimp good for a special occasion?
That depends on what you need for the occasion. The dress code is smart casual, but details such as menu, pricing, hours, and service format should be checked directly with the venue before planning around it.
What should a first-timer know about The Blue Shrimp?
Start with the basics: The Blue Shrimp is in Puerto Vallarta, and the dress code is smart casual.
What are alternatives to The Blue Shrimp in Puerto Vallarta?
Compare The Blue Shrimp with other Puerto Vallarta venues based on the details that matter to you, such as hours, menu, budget, and setting. For The Blue Shrimp, smart casual dress is the known planning note.
