Bravos Restaurant Bar

Bravos Restaurant Bar is a beloved upscale bistro in the heart of Puerto Vallarta's Zona Romántica, serving elevated comfort food since 2013 under the ownership of gay owner and chef Michael Boufford, formerly of the River Café. The kitchen turns out an eclectic, internationally minded menu: ribeye and filet over lava rocks, braised lamb shank, short ribs and BBQ ribs, chipotle mussels, crab cakes, shrimp risotto, and Parmesan-crusted tilapia, finished with famous house desserts like carrot cake and a cookie sundae. Stylish yet relaxed, quiet enough to feel special without being stuffy, and fully air-conditioned, it's a longtime go-to for anniversaries and special-occasion dinners, and it was named among the top 10% of restaurants worldwide in the 2025 Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Awards. Warm, attentive service and good value round out one of the gayborhood's most dependable tables.