Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in Cancun / Riviera Maya

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Updated 05 October 2026

Looking for restaurants that are the best hot spots in Cancun / Riviera Maya? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

El Fish Fritanga - Zona Hotelera

4.8

4.8 (335)

MXN310 to MXN500

Seafood

Cancún

About the restaurant

At our restaurant located in Cancun’s Hotel Zone, you’ll enjoy an authentic local dining experience in a palapa among palm trees by the shores of Nichupté Lagoon, with your feet in the sand and your eyes captivated by a magical sunset. You’re going to love being here!

Top review

NancyGold

Dined on 9 Sept 2026

The water/marina view is very nice. Service was great and the food was delicious!

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Sipalitos Laguna Club

4.8

4.8 (16)

MXN310 to MXN500

International

Tulum

About the restaurant

Come enjoy Sipalitos, a lagoon club and restaurant set on the shores of Nopalitos Lagoon in Tulum.
Surrounded by nature, it brings together fresh, international cuisine, a curated music selection, and thoughtfully designed spaces that invite you to slow down and stay.

From lunch to sunset, each moment unfolds in a relaxed atmosphere, with views of the lagoon and attentive service throughout.
A place to connect, unwind, and share authentic moments in one of Tulum’s most unique natural settings.

Top review

Joel

Dined on 11 Aug 2026

This is exactly what we expect from the Riviera Maya!! 👌🏼 And the food surprised us—it was excellent.

Cristina Cancún

4.7

4.7 (174)

MXN500 and over

Mexican

Cancún

About the restaurant

Beluga Cancun Oyster Bar

Number of reservations 9982901629

Top review

IsaacGold

Dined on 2 Sept 2026

Service was fantastic. Everything was great. Highly recommended

Ilios Greek Estiatorio | Tulum

4.6

4.6 (1234)

MXN500 and over

Greek

Tulum

About the restaurant

Ilios Tulum offers a dining experience inspired by the spirit of Greece and the Mediterranean. Its contemporary cuisine celebrates fresh ingredients and vibrant flavors, complemented by signature cocktails and a sophisticated atmosphere that blends the energy of Tulum with the Greek spirit.

As night falls, every dinner transforms into an experience filled with music, celebration, and iconic moments from the traditional OPA! to our breathtaking Fire Show. The perfect setting to connect, celebrate, and enjoy an unforgettable evening in Tulum.

Top review

AmandaGold

Dined on 25 Sept 2026

Absolutely phenomenal food,service and show. 10000000/10!!!!

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4.6

4.6 (1768)

MXN500 and over

Meat

Cancún

About the restaurant

Chambao Cancún is a bohemian-inspired steakhouse in Bohemian Square, overlooking Nichupté Lagoon. The menu focuses on premium and dry-aged cuts, wagyu, Kobe beef and grilled seafood, alongside craft cocktails. A mangrove walkway leads into a setting where dining, fashion, music and art meet, including Daniel Popper’s True Nature sculpture. Book it for a lively steakhouse dinner, a celebration or a group occasion with entertainment built into the evening.

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Jenelle

Dined 4 days ago

An absolute feast for the senses! From the moment we walked in, the service was attentive, warm, and inviting. Eladio was super attentive and very knowledgeable about the food and entertainment making sure we didn’t miss anything. The food was phenomenal, every dish was cooked to perfection and beautifully presented. What truly elevated the evening, though, was the entertainment. The variety of shows sprinkled throughout the meal were captivating, high-energy, and added an incredible dynamic without ever overshadowing the dining experience. A truly unforgettable night. Highly recommend!

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Experience

Lagoon View Champagne Experience at Chambao

Funky Geisha Cancún

4.6

4.6 (1119)

MXN310 to MXN500

Asian

Cancún

About the restaurant

Funky Geisha Cancún blends Japanese and Thai cooking in Bohemian Square, by Nichupté Lagoon. The arrival winds through mangroves before opening onto a deck above the water, with a mystical setting that becomes livelier after dark. Expect sushi, nigiri, curries, maki and noodles, plus cocktails built around Asian ingredients and vegan options. It works well for date nights, birthdays, groups and celebrations looking for Asian food, a DJ-led atmosphere and live entertainment.

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Antonio

Dined on 13 Aug 2026

Beautiful restaurant and great service! The manager greeted us and our server was very proactive with us. The food was tasty but we did wait awhile for each course which was strange because the restaurant wasn’t that busy on a Wednesday night. The whole aesthetic and design of the restaurant was amazing.

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Experience

The Vegan Experience at Funky Geisha

Experience

Wok & Spice Thai Nights Experience

Experience

Romantic Champagne Experience at Funky Geisha

Rosa Negra - Tulum

4.5

4.5 (3127)

MXN500 and over

Latin American

Tulum

About the restaurant

Rosa Negra Tulum celebrates Latin American cuisine through ceviches, seafood, grilled cuts and fire-cooked dishes in an open-air setting surrounded by tropical greenery. Cocktails, music, a DJ and the Tribal Fire Dance accompany dinners, celebrations and group occasions. Reserve on OpenTable to select your time.

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shiran

Dined on 26 Sept 2026

Absolutely wonderful place! The live performances were fantastic, the service was exceptional, the food was delicious, and the music was amazing. We truly enjoyed every moment and the entire experience from start to finish. Highly recommended!

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Experience

Champagne Moments at RosaNegra

Harry's Steakhouse & Raw Bar | Playa del Carmen

4.5

4.5 (1367)

MXN500 and over

Steakhouse

Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

About the restaurant

At Harry’s Playa del Carmen, every detail of our culinary offering is designed to deliver an exceptional dining experience. We take pride in offering a selection of some of the finest cuts of meat in the world, including exclusive options such as Kobe beef, Australian Jack’s Creek, and USDA Prime, alongside the finest seafood. Each cut is carefully selected and prepared with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring every bite meets the highest standards of quality.

The experience continues at Harry’s Bar, where signature drinks and mixology set the tone for the evening, with live music every weekend.

Top review

Dan

Dined 7 days ago

We celebrated my birthday with 2 other couples and we all highly recommend Harry's in Playa del Carmen. We live in Puerto Morelos and will bring all of our visitors to Harry's in the future. We ate at a Michelin star restaurant the night before and Harry's was so much better. The staff was spectacular; the food was delicious and we loved every aspect of our experience!

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Ilios Greek Estiatorio | Playa del Carmen

4.4

4.4 (992)

MXN500 and over

Greek

Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

About the restaurant

Ilios Playa del Carmen ofrece una experiencia gastronómica inspirada en la esencia de Grecia y el Mediterráneo. Su cocina contemporánea celebra ingredientes frescos y sabores vibrantes, acompañados de coctelería de autor y una atmósfera sofisticada en el corazón de la Quinta Avenida.

Al caer la noche, cada cena se transforma en una experiencia llena de energía, música y momentos icónicos, desde el tradicional OPA! hasta nuestro impresionante Show de Fuego. El escenario perfecto para compartir, celebrar y vivir una noche inolvidable en Playa del Carmen.

Top review

shiran

Dined on 25 Sept 2026

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Experience

The Ritual of Fire

Nicoletta - Playa del Carmen

4.3

4.3 (453)

MXN500 and over

Italian

Playa del Carmen

About the restaurant

Nicoletta enhances the diversity of Italian cuisine in a contemporary fashion, without losing the essence of its traditions and gusto, incorporating ingredients endemic to Mexico, which together create unique flavor experiences in each of its creations.
Nicoletta is the place where haute cuisine converges with good taste, representing the best of one of the most recognized gastronomic offerings worldwide.

Top review

Gaby

Dined on 25 Aug 2026

Xavier was very attended the hole evening! Top!! Brian was very enthousiastic werethrough we had a wonderfull evening. Beautifull accomodation and very kind people. A very special birthday🥰

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Experience

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