Bahia Azul

Maria Asuncion 137, 48898 La Manzanilla, Jal., Mexico
+52 315 100 0768
$$$ Restaurant
(825 Reviews)
Price Range $200–300

Bahia Azul is a full-service beachfront restaurant located right on the sands of La Manzanilla, where fresh seafood and casual coastal dining come together naturally. With direct access to the beach, it’s a spot that appeals to families, groups of friends, and travelers who want to combine a relaxed meal with ocean views and the sound of waves.

The dining experience here is defined by generous portions of regional seafood dishes like ceviche, various shrimp preparations, and grilled fish that reflect the flavors of the Pacific coast. The menu offers a variety of options including popular house specialties such as Ceviche de la Casa and Pescado Sarandeado, which makes it easy to indulge in local ingredients prepared simply but thoughtfully.

Bahia Azul’s atmosphere leans into an informal, easygoing vibe that matches its beachside location. Diners often spend extended time here, not just for eating but for hanging out after swimming or playing in the surf. Practical touches like available showers and foot cleaning stations signal how this place pairs food with the full beach experience.

  • The setting is particularly welcoming for families, as the beachfront is safe and calm enough for kids.
  • Visitors can expect attentive service without the rush, encouraging lingering meals or casual drinks such as their noted tangy margaritas and tropical cocktails.
  • Early evening and weekends tend to bring a livelier crowd, making it a good choice for anyone looking to enjoy sunset views alongside their seafood plate.

For anyone drawn to the laid-back pace of a beach town, Bahia Azul provides an authentic local spot to enjoy fresh flavors, relaxed dining, and genuine service integrated with the coastal rhythm of La Manzanilla.

Highlights
Great beer selection
Great cocktails
Great coffee
Great dessert
Great wine list
Popular for
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining
What they serve
Alcohol
Beer
Cocktails
Coffee
Quick bite
Small plates
Spirits
Wine
Best for
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Dessert
Seating
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot

Openings Hours

Checking

Monday

08:00 AM - 09:00 PM

Tuesday

08:00 AM - 09:00 PM

Wednesday

08:00 AM - 09:00 PM

Thursday

08:00 AM - 09:00 PM

Friday

08:00 AM - 09:00 PM

Saturday

08:00 AM - 09:00 PM

Sunday

08:00 AM - 09:00 PM

825 Reviews
Cyndi Pereira

06 Dec 2025

Great service, food and drinks on the beautiful beach!! Plus a bathroom and shower to clean your feet after playing the waves. Spent most of our vacation here.

William Lin

05 Dec 2025

Great food, great drink, great service, great view, great ambience. Best front beach restaurant I have sat in this part of Mexico. It felt as if I was in a resort enjoy food, enjoy drinks, fishing. No one takes your stuff, super safe.

roman delgado

19 Nov 2025

Good food, good drinks, good service, good access to the beach, gauranteed good time.

jackie cleaves

05 Nov 2025

We enjoyed the ribs here on Monday nights. Service is usually great. Adrianna is the best. Go for ribs you won't be disappointed.

Luis Licea

01 Nov 2025

Everthing is perfect the food is delicuous and served generously the restrooms are clean and the service is spot on the beach is great for the kids

J H

07 Oct 2025

Love the location, and the service is excellent. The food is good but not our favorite. (Although the Vegetable Fajitas I had last night were outstanding!) We’ve been here twice for meals and four or five times for drinks, and we keep coming back because it’s such a nice environment. The guy who seems to be in charge of table service is wonderful!

Ed Dennis

28 Sep 2025

Cannot beat the location. Sit inside or on the beach. Some night feature dancing and others live music. Food is hit or miss. Flavors are mild. Margarita is average. Team on site is working hard, service is good. 3% charge for credit card added on top of bill.

Samsunshine Levy

13 Sep 2025

Excellent aguachile (red, green, or black) flavors, but very little actual shrimp. Tasty margaritas, though in smaller glasses, same for Cuba libre. Great limonada mineral and michelada. Sunset view deck. Beachfront, toes-in-sand dining! Hard to get a waiter. Slower service than Mexican normal. Great ribs on Monday. Great fish sandwich.

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