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Kaiser Maximilian Restaurant Week Review
Gary R. Beck - PVNN
![](../images/spacer.gif) Since 1995, owner Andreas Rupprechter and Chef Carlos Palomera have provided Austrian and European cuisine elegantly served in an upscale A/C interior dining room or the lively exterior sidewalk bistro at Kaiser Maximilian Restaurant & Café.
![](../images/spacer.gif) The 5 Star Diamond Award food is matched only by the ambience and great staff service. Next door is a slightly more casual café serving all meals, in addition to scrumptious desserts and specialty coffee drinks. White linen and dark wood set this operation apart from its neighbors.
![](../images/spacer.gif) During this year's Vallarta Restaurant Week, 8 starters, 10 entrées and 10 desserts are offered in a 3 course meal. With that many options, we needed extra time to read and discuss our choices. (Click HERE to see menu)
![](../images/spacer.gif) Among the first courses, we chose the Marinated Beet and Carrot Salad with goat cheese, a simply marvelous combination of flavors and textures. The vegetables were cooked al dente and worked well with the assorted greens lightly dressed in a mixed berry balsamic dressing.
![](../images/spacer.gif) Large Housemade Raviolis were filled with fresh fennel, wild mushrooms and prosciutto. A rich creamy tarragon sauce enveloped the plate, with all flavors melding and not overwhelming each other. A special Red Cabbage Soup arrived topped with crisp duck pieces, lightly fried, and a tender potato dumpling. Again, the layers of flavors worked together, not in competition.
![](../images/spacer.gif) Choosing our main courses was a textbook in patience and bartering. We wanted to sample all of them but chose several to share. Fork-tender sautéed Pork Loin Scallops were presented with long housemade noodles, tossed in a mushroom cream sauce. This dish was near perfection.
![](../images/spacer.gif) Top quality Beef Tenderloin, large and thick, cooked as ordered, arrived with red flannel hash and a green peppercorn and Hollandaise sauce. The dish showed clearly that there is very fine quality beef available locally.
![](../images/spacer.gif) A Combination Plate included grilled fresh fish fillet, a handful of sweet sautéed shrimp and a half chicken breast. Alongside was a sweet red pepper stuffed with seasoned rice and sauced with medium spicy smoked chipotle. The flavors blended quite well.
![](../images/spacer.gif) When picturing meals originating from this region, one imagines luscious desserts as Sacher Torte, a dense, rich yet light chocolate cake drizzled with berry syrup. It was matched with a large portion of warm Apple Pecan Strudel, light-crusted and delicate, not overly sweet.
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Crispy Golden Crêpes were filled with cool peaches and whipped cream. A cup of yogurt ice cream sat aside them. The effect was divine. Forkfuls of Chocolate Mousse Torte, smooth and rich with a very soft texture were met with blissful sighs. It was accented with a cup of strawberries in sweet natural syrup. Pecan Bourbon Chocolate Torte was highlighted by a wonderful crust and layers of chunky nut meats, served with vanilla ice cream.
![](../images/spacer.gif) For well-prepared European fare served in an elegant old-world style atmosphere, a visit to Kaiser Maximilian Restaurant & Cafe is necessary... and most pleasurable.
![](../images/spacer.gif) The author was supplied one choice in each of the 3 courses on the special Restaurant Week menu and this review is in no way connected to his independent restaurant guide, "Puerto Vallarta Restaurant Guide Beck's Best," where write-ups receive no compensation. Restaurant Week continues through May 31st at some of the most recognized restaurants in Puerto Vallarta. For a list of participating restaurants and Restaurant Week 2009 reviews click HERE. Open Monday-Saturday from 8 am to 11 pm for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Kaiser Maximilian Restaurant & Cafe is located at Olas Altas #38B in the Zona Romántica of Puerto Vallarta. For reservations call (322) 222-7981 or visit KaiserMaximilian.com
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