Kau-Kan

Kau-Kan sits on the road to Playa La Ropa above Zihuatanejo Bay in Guerrero, Mexico, one of the town's longer-standing fine-dining destinations for contemporary seafood. The kitchen builds its menu around the day's catch, with coconut-crusted shrimp, tuna tostadas, and huachinango al horno as signature dishes that have kept the restaurant a favorite for special-occasion dinners. The terrace dining room is open-air and elegantly simple, with white tablecloths and a wide view over the bay, especially striking as the lights of Zihuatanejo come on after dark; the noise level stays low, suited to a slow, attentive dinner. The wine list is curated to pair with seafood, alongside a selection of Mexican mezcal and tequila. Given its bay views and reputation, reservations are recommended, and the restaurant is closed Mondays, so dinner plans should account for its Tuesday-through-Sunday schedule.