Diners' Choice: Best Ambience restaurants in San José del Cabo

OpenTable

Updated 05 December 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best ambience in San José del Cabo? 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!

Don Sanchez

4.8

4.8 (546)

MXN500 and over

Contemporary Mexican

San José del Cabo

About the restaurant

Experience contemporary Mexican cuisine at Don Sanchez restaurant, part of Ediths Group in Los Cabos. Led by Chef Edgar Román, our kitchen crafts an unforgettable Mexican fine dining experience with a fervent commitment to the sustainability of the sea. Each dish is thoughtfully curated to showcase the freshest seasonal ingredients, harmonizing perfectly with a curated wine selection and premium agave spirits.
Honored with the 2023 Five Star Diamond Award and recognized among Culinaria Mexicana's top 250 restaurants in 2024, we offer award-winning culinary and service. Visit us at Blvd. Mijares 27, San José del Cabo, for an unforgettable journey through Mexico's vibrant flavors.

Top review

Caprice

Dined 1 day ago

Food and service top notch. Lovely romantic restaurant

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Experience

Año Nuevo en Don Sánchez

Zenna Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (82)

MXN500 and over

Latin American

San José del Cabo

About the restaurant

Discover Zenna, a unique culinary space that blends the fresh, vibrant flavors of Asia with the rich ingredients and traditions of Baja California. Our carefully crafted menu showcases fresh seafood, spices, and herbs combined to create dishes that are both creative and full of flavor. Enjoy an elegant and welcoming ambiance, perfect for any occasion, where every meal is a celebration of culinary culture and a passion for fine dining. Join us at Zenna for an unforgettable dining experience!

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SueVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Great hidden gem! The food and drinks are creative and delicious.

Osteria 107

4.9

4.9 (87)

MXN500 and over

Italian

San José del Cabo

About the restaurant

From pasta perfection to soulful pizzas, join us on a gastronomic journey through the heart of Italy, where every bite is a celebration. Benvenuto! 🇮🇹✨

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StephanieVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Food was spectacular. Dining atmosphere and service were excellent too.

Acre Restaurant & Cocktail Bar

4.8

4.8 (2971)

MXN500 and over

Global, International

San José del Cabo

About the restaurant

ACRE is an authentic and sustainable restaurant in San Jose del Cabo with a modern farm-chic culinary experience offering signature cocktails and a unique global cuisine concept inspired by local products to attract gourmands and those seeking the freshest farm-to-table options in the most beautiful settings. We are proud to announce that ACRE has been recommended in the Michelin Guide 2024 and has been awarded a Michelin Green Star for our commitment to sustainable cuisine.

ACRE's restaurant and bar, are the heart and soul of ACRE Resort, which also boasts a boutique hotel with 12 tree houses and ample space for events, weddings, and corporate functions.

Please arrive at least 30 minutes early to take a walk and discover all that ACRE has to offer.

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RickVIP

Dined 3 days ago

The steak was excellent. The black truffle pasta was average. Out server was excellent. Extremely pricey For what it was.

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Fried Brussel Sprouts

Awacate

4.7

4.7 (41)

MXN310 to MXN500

Mexican

San José del Cabo

About the restaurant

At Awacate, we pride ourselves on offering an authentic Mexican dining experience. We use only the freshest and highest quality ingredients, and our chefs are trained in the culinary traditions of Mexico.
Our menu offers a wide variety of classic Mexican dishes, such as tacos, enchiladas, mole, pambazos, marquesitas.

If you are a taco lover, don't miss our selection of handmade tacos! We have tacos de birria, chorizo, cochinita pibil and much more. All of our tacos are made with freshly made corn tortillas and are filled with fresh and flavorful ingredients.

We also offer a wide selection of Mexican liquors and wines. We have tequila, mezcal, pulque and wine, as well as a variety of wines from other regions of Mexico.

If you are looking for an authentic Mexican dining experience, Awacate is the perfect place for you!

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TimVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Really good experience with great service and food. Drink prices were a bit crazy but the food prices were inline with this level of restaurant.

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Experience

Taco Fest

La Lupita [Taco & Mezcal] - San Jose

4.8

4.8 (345)

MXN300 and under

Mexican

San José del Cabo

About the restaurant

Taquería y Mezcalería, ubicada en el corazón del distrito del arte, en el centro de San José del Cabo en B.C.S. Amantes de nuestro cultura y gastronomía e inspirados en los sabores de México para ofrecer un producto único, bien presentado y utilizando ingredientes de la mejor calidad, apoyamos a nuestros productores regionales, al igual que nuestros vinos mexicanos. Todo esto, acompañado de nuestro protagonista, el destilado mexicano por excelencia debido a su tradición, origen y producción artesanal, el Mezcal!!!

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KellyVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Our favorite spot in San Jose! A must visit for great tacos!

Cielomar

4.8

4.8 (235)

MXN310 to MXN500

Grill

San José del Cabo

About the restaurant

Cielomar Restaurant and our Rooftop Bar and lounge that doesn’t just set the scene. It is the scene.
Enjoy artisan cocktails and small plates while hearing the crash of the waves at your side. Yes,
here the world seems to go on pause. Especially as the sun sets, the sky blazes with color, and
the celebratory vibe reach an all-time high. Savor the moment at this rooftop venue with 360-
degree views of San Jose.
Translating to Sky and Sea, Cielomar Rooftop reflects both a sense of place and atmosphere where the endless golden sky meets the brilliant blue water. Expansive ocean views on the side are complemented by vibrant, fiery sunsets on another, creating a destination alongside a bountiful food and beverage offering highlighted by fresh seafood, flame-grilled fare, and a wood-fired pizza oven.

Top review

Shannon

Dined 1 day ago

We love Cielomar! Everything has been perfect all 3 times we have dined there this year!! 100% reccomend!

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Experience

AFTER PARTY 2025

Los Tamarindos

4.7

4.7 (776)

MXN500 and over

Mexican

San José del Cabo

About the restaurant

Los Tamarindos a Farm-to-Table Restaurant is located in San José del Cabo, at the tip of México's Baja Peninsula, only a mile from the Sea of Cortez. The farm and Restaurant occupied the side of a former 19th-century sugar cane plantation. In 2003, owner and excecutive chef Enrique Silva spearheaded the property's return to agriculture, this time becoming a sustainable farm, one if the first in the area.

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Harry

Dined 2 days ago

As always a serene and relaxing spot with amazing food and cocktails.

SAGE

4.7

4.7 (356)

MXN310 to MXN500

Regional Mexican (Baja Med)

San José del Cabo

About the restaurant

Led by inspired Chef Guillermo J. Gómez, SAGE reenvisions the flavors of Baja California Sur in the heart of San José del Cabo’s Art District. Located on one of the town’s most historic corners, the open-air space amid towering palms and native trees reflects the skill and creativity of Mexican craftsmanship while offering a refined gathering space for locals and travelers alike.

Top review

Kim

Dined 2 days ago

Wow. One of the best meals I’ve had in a while. Unique, surprising, delicious flavors in every dish. Had the beet yogurt salad, calamari, roasted totoa white fish and each was exceptional. Also the best mocktail I’ve had ever (O% gin/hibiscus). Beautiful ambiance and lovely service. Major recommend if in San Jose!

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Experience

NEW YEAR EVE AT SAGE

7 Seas Seafood Grille

4.7

4.7 (1406)

MXN310 to MXN500

Mexican

San José del Cabo

About the restaurant

Our restaurant setting is in an open air palm made "palapa". Enjoy a relaxing ambiance made by scenic surf view, soft Latin jazz, sea breeze and the sound of the surf breaking on the beach. Our "7 Seas" project is a gastronomical endeavor in search of exciting fresh seafood dishes made of fish caught from according to Jacques Cousteau "one of the great aquariums in the world": the sea of Cortez. Dishes are inspired from Old and New world, Oriental and Mexican legacies. As a complement to our main menu, we offer Mexican dinner specialties. Wine is carefully selected and brought from wineries all over the "7 Seas" from California, Mexico, Chile, Argentina, France, Italy, Germany, Australia and New Zealand. Our bread, desserts and pastries are done in-house by our talented pastry chef.

Top review

marthafVIP

Dined 2 days ago

The food was outstanding. We marvel at the level of professionalism the service staff operates on. Never are disappointed.

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