Since opening on the Cabo San Lucas Marina in December, the stylish Dos Mares Marina Grill & Bar has made quite an impression. The location is picture perfect: Take in romantic views of the gleaming water, polished yachts, and pretty people who stroll the walkway. Mediterranean menu items pop; there’s seafood, pastas, gourmet pizzas, and steaks.
The food is every bit the equal of the views. If you’re coming for dinner, start with the tuna sashimi, an excellent example of chef Juan Manuel Sánchez’s creative approach to contemporary Mediterranean-style cuisine. This succulent appetizer matches traditional accents like fennel and goat cheese with the zesty tang of fresh orange, a tropical flavor burst that infuses an old standard with new vitality. Bold and unexpected combinations are Sánchez’s stock and trade, and his pairings of seemingly incongruous ingredients produce some spectacular results. Continue on your culinary journey with the creamy portobello mushroom soup or a signature smoked salad topped with guajillo vinaigrette, then tuck into exquisitely crafted entrées like the filet mignon in port sauce with mushrooms, zucchini, and caramelized shallots.
The fresh catch of the day is also a superb choice, particularly when served bathed in the chef’s heavenly pink sauce. Afterwards, don’t even think about skipping dessert. Given Dos Mares’ decadent selection of sweet tooth–pleasing platters, your taste buds will never forgive you. And don’t worry about mal de mer when the bill arrives. The prices are just as perfect as everything else at this chic waterfront eatery. Cabo San Lucas Marina, Cabo San Lucas, (624) 143-0582, www.dosma rescabo.com. Daily 11 a.m.–11 p.m. AmEx, MasterCard, Visa, and vouchers accepted. $–$$$ C.S.
