Bahía

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

Sand Between Your Toes, Smoke in the Air

At Bahía, the setting does half the work. Positioned steps from the beach at Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita, this is the kind of restaurant where the smell of freshly grilled meats, seafood, and vegetables reaches you before you sit down. It is, by the resort's own account, the most popular dining spot among both guests and locals — a distinction earned not by spectacle but by consistency and ease.

The atmosphere leans relaxed and communal. Proximity to the beach and a game room makes Bahía a natural choice for unhurried family dinners that stretch well into the evening. Feet in the sand, plates on the table, no particular rush.

The Food

The kitchen works within a Mediterranean framework, letting fire and citrus do the heavy lifting. The signature dish says everything about the approach: Zarandeado Fish, prepared with a spiced citrus marinade, pineapple salsa, orange-fennel slaw, and shatta aioli. It is a dish that draws on the Pacific coast's own pantry while staying true to the bright, herb-forward logic of Mediterranean cooking. Grilled meats and vegetables round out a menu built for the open air.

Recognition Worth Noting

Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence for 2025 signals that the beverage program is taken seriously here — a meaningful credential for a beachside restaurant where it would be easy to coast on the scenery alone. The recognition reflects a wine list curated with the same care given to the Mediterranean-leaning kitchen.

Dinner is served Thursday through Monday, making Bahía a destination worth planning around during a stay on the Riviera Nayarit.