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1. Restaurant Exotica
Overall Ratings
5 based on 547 reviews
"International Flavors" restaurant , located downtown Ojochal de Osa. Since 1998, we offer to our clientele several original culinary creations from Thailand, Vietnam, California, France, Tahiti, Italy and Costa Rica. Ojochal is part of Costa Ballena, the
Reviewed By CC M
This restaurant is special!!! Make reservations ahead of time. We were there for an anniversary and 4 of us enjoyed every moment. The ambience is very romantic, candle light, soft music. The food was outstanding. Filet mignon, sea food. Simple sundress for women. Casual attire (not beachwear) for men. The menu is extensive .
2. Citrus
Overall Ratings
4 based on 539 reviews
Citrus es cocina creativa en un ambiente contemporáneo y acogedor. Tenemos un menu inspirado de sabores de diferentes partes del mundo y contamos con una gran lista de vinos. Citrus is creative cuisine in a contemporary and cozy ambience. Our menu is insp
Reviewed By Mmodom
I would have given it a higher rating because my family enjoyed their entrees very much (sushi bowl, very generous serving of mussels, and the salmon). The croquetas and Vietnamese rolls were delicious too. I appreciated the GF options for my daughter as well. However, my octopus entree was so poorly prepared I couldnât even look at the quinoa dish or the kalamata tapenade after tasting the octopus. The octopus was not placed on the hot grill after being tenderized. It was missing the charred texture so it was slimey in the mouth and very unappealing. I would have sent it back but we had already waited for our meal for so long that I gave up and tried to eat around it. Unfortunately, the party of 8 seated well after we had arrived and ordered our meal was served before us. Not sure why but it was frustrating as it delayed our own meal. I wanted to love this restaurant - the place is beautiful and the ambiance lovely - but that slimey octopus ruined my entire evening. We found our dinner at Helioconda more enjoyable and delicious with a more local flair and without the unnecessary fanciness (and pricey tab) of Citrus. We can get that - and better octopus - at home in New York City.
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3. Retro Coffee Bar & Restaurant
Our goal is that you enjoy the moment that is in our cafeteria, bar and restaurant delighting with our drinks and with all the dishes that we prepare carefully. We offer Breakfast, Lunch, Cafeteria and Bar-Restaurant service with a high standard of qualit
