Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico – It’s the end of an era and the beginning of a new one. One of Puerto Vallarta residents’ and visitors’ favorite restaurants, Daiquiri Dick’s, will be closing on April 15, 2021. This popular beachfront restaurant will undergo a remodel this summer and reopen in the fall with new owners.
“I want to thank everyone for the years and years of support,” says Tari Bowman, former owner of Daiquiri Dick’s, “The entire staff hopes everyone has enjoyed their visits with us as much as we have enjoyed serving the community.” The restaurant’s name will stay the same but the space will undergo renovations.
Since 1972 this Los Muertos Beach restaurant has been serving a variety of foods and has grown in size and sophistication. Many clients have been eating there for almost as long as it has been open.
Peter and Tari Bowman bought the already famous restaurant in 1981. They felt the need to do something outrageous like move to a foreign country and experience a new lifestyle. “We have always been a little crazy when it comes to trying new business ventures,” says Tari, “I like to think that we were always ahead of the times.”
In a grand leap of faith, they sold their San Francisco Bay area businesses, packed up their two small children and headed south of the border. The Bowmans thought it was a great adventure for their kids to grow up in an environment exposing them to two languages and two distinct cultures. However, it was these same differences, which presented their greatest challenges.
“Our friends and family thought we were crazy, and many still believe we are,” laughs Tari, “years ago travel to Mexico, much less moving here to start a new life, was very much out of the ordinary, but we saw a unique opportunity and went for it.”
Owning one of the best restaurants in the area is the greatest reward. The Bowmans have enjoyed watching members of their staff grow up while on the job. Many have been employed for well over 15 years and whole families can be found working in the restaurant.
“Tari and I take pride in the fact that we emphasize restaurant work as a career choice,” says Peter, “For many of our staff, Daiquiri Dick’s was their first job and many have stayed with us for a long time. Not only have they learned a variety of skills but also have been able to share their new love of different foods and wines with their families.”
The new owners/partners have almost 50 years of combined restaurant, catering and bar experience. One owns a famous Puerto Vallarta night spot that has been serving up its famous martinis, along with great live music for almost 20 years, and the other has been a caterer to the stars in Hollywood for 25 years. Both have been long time clients and fans of Daiquiri Dick’s.
They plan to keep the name, Daiquiri Dick’s but will be adding the tag, ‘Boat House.’ The remodel theme will be reminiscent of old Vallarta charm and a grass roots feeling. Patrons can expect high quality food and beverages. The new owners plan to keep some of the menu favorites and have been consulting with the current chefs on recipes. They are shooting for a grand opening on Halloween weekend 2021.
Be sure to check out Daiquiri Dick’s Boat House. Peter and Tari will be there savoring a wonderful meal and enjoying their much deserved retirement.
Daiquiri Dick’s contemporary design exudes a quiet elegance that invites relaxation, and its tropical location at Olas Altas 314 on Los Muertos Beach offers the perfect atmosphere for enjoying spectacular views of Banderas Bay. The current restaurant will remain open until April 15, 2021. For reservations call (322) 222-0566. For more information, visit DDPV.com.
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