Diners' Choice: Great for outdoor dining restaurants in Cancun / Riviera Maya

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Updated 05 October 2026

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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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4.8

4.8 (728)

MXN500 and over

Japanese

Cancún

About the restaurant

A JAPANESE EXTENDED EXPERIENCE Ryoshi® is a restaurant-bar that expands new creativity and flavors from the Japanese, Asian and international high-cuisine based on entrées, exclusive dishes, and premium quality nigiris.

At Ryoshi®, we’re honored to have received the Six Star Diamond Award in 2021, an event that has marked a unique milestone in Mexico. We are the first restaurant group and international level culinary concept in the country according to the AAHS.

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Tracy

Dined on 18 Sept 2026

Menus a little confusing for us but, the food was outstanding. The entertainment was a treat.

Puerto Madero - Cancun

4.8

4.8 (2017)

MXN500 and over

Fine cuts

Cancún

About the restaurant

The most exclusive restaurant in Cancun since its inauguration in 2004. Informal but elegant atmosphere, that with soft music invites you to enjoy good food with the best service. For our menu we have selected the best meat, fish, seafood and lobster (Maine), imported from different parts of the world and carefully prepared with highest quality standards and cooked in our exclusive Charcoal Grill and let yourself be surprised by enjoying your food with a great selection of excellent Argentinean wines or from any part of the world that we have selected especially for you. A privileged place where every afternoon you can admire, from our outdoor terrace, the spectacular "Puesta de Sol", which makes Puerto Madero a "Unique Place". Whatever the reason for your visit, family, business or a romantic evening, Puerto Madero will make your lunch or dinner, an unforgettable moment!

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Jay

Dined 7 days ago

Always a must stop for our Anniversary. We always ask for Jose who is an outstanding server and over the years have become friends with. The food is always excellent and we like that we never feel rushed to enjoy our evening, which Jose is very accommodating to make sure we have a great evening ,which of course we did. See you in April!!!!!

Casa Banana

4.8

4.8 (582)

MXN500 and over

Argentinean

Tulum

About the restaurant

Argentinean roots restaurant. Our culture inspired us to create a warm and rustic space where food is the protagonist. Fire and wood, always at sight in our open wood-burning kitchen, impregnate with flavors exquisite cuts of meat, fish and vegan options. Together with a high quality mixology proposal, wine selection and outstanding service, we create a complete experience aimed at the most demanding customers, those who know how to enjoy the art of culinary delights and do not want to stop feeling at home.

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jessica

Dined on 28 Aug 2026

Amazing food and ambience. The crudo was the star of the show.

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4.6

4.6 (305)

MXN310 to MXN500

Contemporary Mexican

Holbox

About the restaurant

Restaurant • Bar • Open daily from 17:00 - 24:00 h • Mystic jungle mixed with a perfect experience of authentic flavors #ByGrupoBasico #GetIntoTheJungle

Piedrasanta: these crystalline energy pieces are tools that help our mind connect with our body.
Based on local kitchen, we pay tribute to culture and biodiversity of the Mexican territory, exploring real familiar flavors. We mix ancestral and modern culinary techniques.
Every corner of Piedrasanta was built by local artisans, showing the genuine Mexican wit and talent.

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chantelGold

Dined on 16 June 2026

Excellent food and amazing service. Best mexican food we have ever had. Very creative and fresh food made a huge difference. Highly recommend coming here. Will definitely be back.

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

La Laguna - Fairmont

4.6

4.6 (81)

MXN310 to MXN500

Mexican

Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

About the restaurant

Located in the AAA 5 Diamond Fairmont Mayakoba resort in Riviera Maya, La Laguna offers a relaxed ambiance with buffet breakfast and a la carte lunch and dinner either indoors or on the terrace overlooking magnificent mangroves and navigable water canals. The restaurant features La Laguna Lounge, a casual area ideal to relax and refresh with friends and family.

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PenziGold

Dined on 16 Aug 2026

Big shoutout to Manager Daniela who really went above and beyond for our dinner! Many thanks!!!

Chambao Tulum

4.6

4.6 (762)

MXN500 and over

Meat

Tulum

About the restaurant

Chambao Tulum pairs premium cuts, seafood and open-fire cooking with the nighttime energy of the Tulum jungle. Cocktails, music, a resident DJ and live entertainment shape an open-air setting for dinner, celebrations and groups. Reserve to choose your preferred time and experience the restaurant’s full evening atmosphere.

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Angelica

Dined on 13 Sept 2026

Food and service was excellent. Beautiful restaurant and will definitely recommend.

Bassano - Fairmont

4.4

4.4 (40)

MXN310 to MXN500

International

Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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Eric

Dined on 1 Aug 2026

Our experience at Bassano was excelente! Our server Britannia treated us like family, was very attentive and helpful in our selection of drinks and meals. Our salads were good portions and we shared a pizza which was more than enough for the two of us. We are celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary and Britannia brought us a special anniversary dessert, even had a sparkler at the table, then brought out chocolates. In our dining experiences, it is nice to have an evening at a restaurant that stands out and is memorable.

Mar-Bella Fish Market- Puerto Morelos

4.4

4.4 (155)

MXN500 and over

Seafood

Puerto Morelos

About the restaurant

Mar-bella es un fishmarket que presenta un formato nuevo de como disfrutar de la alta calidad de los frutos del mar con sus sabores originales, en un ambiente de libertad.

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RobertGold

Dined on 24 Aug 2026

Very good seafood . Many choices the hogfish with garlic was excellent and the lobster fried rich was great ! Expensive

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