Los Cabos has cornered the market when it comes to high-end, sustainable seafood but this incredible cuisine is even more satisfying when diners know the restaurants they support are working with the well-being of our planet in mind. The world-class chefs at the helm of Baja California Sur’s best restaurants have created extraordinary dishes featuring the ocean’s offerings that cause minimal environmental impact and ensure healthier oceans.
From its second-story perch above the Pacific Ocean’s crashing waves, Nobu Restaurant creates an immersive experience for seafood lovers. Signature dishes like rock shrimp tempura, yellowtail sashimi, and miso black cod connect guests to the crashing waves just beyond the elegant restaurant’s waterfront balcony. The Japanese-fusion cuisine embraces local ingredients and is served dish by dish, allowing all diners to enjoy each course together.
Overlooking Esperanza’s two private beaches, the Cocina del Mar features an outdoor exhibition kitchen with a wood fire oven serving up coastal delicacies. The oceanfront terrace is balanced atop a rocky promontory surrounded by the surf and haloed in a ring of glowing lanterns, a romantic setting where guests can indulge in an ever-changing menu of freshly caught fish paired with seasonal local fruit.
A Cabo San Lucas cornerstone for over a quarter century, Nicksan presents an award-winning “Beyond Sushi” experience blending Japanese culinary traditions with the exquisite flavors of Mexico. The newly-remodeled Cabo San Lucas located is just steps from the marina and changes its menu seasonally to comply with conservation efforts.
Chef Edgar Román brings contemporary Mexican flavors to the heart of historic San José del Cabo, transforming one of the oldest buildings in the town’s plaza into a unique dining environment to combine modern luxury with old-world heritage. Inspired by the fresh produce and seafood found in and around the Baja California peninsula, the restaurant offers a wide range of sustainably sourced saltwater fish as well as an extensive raw bar.
Dine on the catch of the day with your toes in the sand at the Sur Beach House, located on the swimmable shoreline of Cabo San Lucas. Chef Andres serves a migrational menu, inspired by the season, with favorites like paella and fresh oysters that pair perfectly with wine sourced from across Mexico by the in-house sommelier. The food is refined but the dress code is casual at this laid-back, waterfront restaurant where live music and DJs perform daily.
Located in the quaint coastal town of Todos Santos, Oysters gives a modern twist to the classic oyster bar from its location within a former sugar factory. Chef Poncho Cadena, a fourth-generation Mexican chef, showcases the best local produce to create sophisticated seafood dishes and, of course, a complete menu of fresh oysters. The handcrafted cocktails rotate seasonally and all year long, guests are treated to live music on the outdoor patio.
Check out the full list of Los Cabos seafood restaurants.
