Playa Ocotal Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Playa Ocotal

February 9, 2018 Jana Sager

Discover the best restaurant in Playa Ocotal, Costa Rica including Picante Restaurant and Bar, Father Rooster Beachfront Bar & Grill, Villa Italia, Pacifico Beach Club Restaurant & Bar, La Dolce Vita, Pizzeria La Caveja, Citron Restaurante, Congo Cafe, Arte & Diseno, Zi Lounge Restaurant, Soda Oasis el Coco
Things to do in Playa Ocotal

1. Picante Restaurant and Bar

at the Bahia Pez Vela Resort, Playa Ocotal, Costa Rica Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar Central American, Seafood, South American, Costa Rican, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner +506 2670 0109
Excellent
60%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 130 reviews

Picante Restaurant and Bar

Reviewed By Alan W - Yukon, OK

There is a gorgeous beach, a wonderful pool, a great bar, and kitchen. The 4 of us had a very nice time. We had fish tacos which were fabulous. Plus, the bottled Imperial Light beer was freezing cold.
I highly recommend this place. Its very neat!

2. Father Rooster Beachfront Bar & Grill

Playa Ocotal Beach | 3km South of Playa del Coco on the paved road. Enter the gate of Ocotal and tell the guard Father Rooster., Playa Ocotal, Costa Rica (Formerly Father Rooster's) Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi American, Latin, Bar, Seafood, South American, Central American, Costa Rican, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Drinks HK$94 - HK$196 +506 2670 1246
Excellent
56%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 903 reviews

Father Rooster Beachfront Bar & Grill

Father Rooster is the premier beachfront bar & restaurant on the northern Pacific coast of Costa Rica. The location and scenery combined with top quality (yet very simple) food and our famous frozen drinks makes Father Rooster a must see on your next visit to Costa Rica. This is the place where the locals and tourists sit side by side sipping cocktails, eating fresh Mahi-mahi and Tuna and watching the sunset over the Pacific. This is the place where Hemmingway would have hung his hat and the place that Buffet would write songs about. Its the place that you have been looking for all of your life... Come on in, and enjoy!

Reviewed By MDEI3127 - Montevideo, Uruguay

Delicious Hamburgers by the sea The restaurante is located in the main beach Good food and service Normal rates

3. Villa Italia

Oeste de la Feretteria San Carlo 300 mt, Playas del Coco, Costa Rica Takeout, Free Wifi, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover Italian, Mediterranean, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options HK$63 - HK$157 +506 2670 0284
Excellent
84%
Good
11%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 401 reviews

Villa Italia

Reviewed By Vicki142 - Aiken

This is one of 2 favorite restaurants I love going to. Our standard fare is the fried zucchini and onion appetizer then the gnocchi bolognese then either the coffee tenderloin or the honey tenderloin. The espresso and cappuccino is a nice finale. While being on...MoreI love it!Thank you♡

4. Pacifico Beach Club Restaurant & Bar

From Pacifico,400 mts West & 800 North on Chorrera Road, Playas del Coco 50503, Costa Rica (Formerly Pacifico Restaurant) Television, Reservations, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Wheelchair Accessible American, Central American, Costa Rican, Bar, Seafood, International, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks HK$78 - HK$196 +506 2670 2217
Excellent
64%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 214 reviews

Pacifico Beach Club Restaurant & Bar

Our Beach Front Restaurant offers indoor (A/C) and outdoor dining experience. Our menu is based on Contemporary Costa Rican cuisine with a personalized touch by our talented chef. Private events and groups are welcome. Our philosophy is to enhance each visit with a unforgettable dining experience at PACIFICO. Cheers!

Reviewed By marlboro1 - Marlboro, New Jersey

The restaurant is a nice, if somewhat schizophrenic space (there's large screen TVs by the bar within a somewhat fine-dining setting). This place doesn't know what it wants to be. There's burgers ($15) and club sandwiches along with chef specialties $20-30). The food was mediocre and the prices were too high given the quality and serving size. Water was $11 per bottle. Coke $4. The ice cream was dry and flaky ... very strange. The service was efficient and friendly, but frankly, this place was just not worth the price and was totally disappointing. Go to Abbocato for better food, setting, service if you're looking for a fine dining in Guanacaste.

5. La Dolce Vita

Urbanizacion Las Palmas | Centro Commercial El Pueblito, Playas del Coco, Costa Rica Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Delivery Italian, Pizza, International, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner HK$63 - HK$235 +506 2670 1384
Excellent
64%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 428 reviews

La Dolce Vita

Open for Breakfast, lunch and dinner with garden with candle light and air conditioning inside...

Reviewed By bsunny - Wisconsin

I do t see what people see in this place. It is in the publito so the breeze does not get in there. Very stuffy. Meant people walked in and ended leaving as they were never acknowledged. We had a pizza which tastes like a $3 frozen pizza in the states. We had a party of 9. One person who had prime rib never did get their potato. Another got their salad and meal at same time. As for getting a drink the waiter said we’d have to ask the other guy. No way would we return

6. Pizzeria La Caveja

Street for Ocotal after the Super Compro and | Road to Ocotal, Playas del Coco 50503, Costa Rica Television, Full Bar, Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi Italian, Pizza, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner HK$39 - HK$133 +506 2670 1311
Excellent
69%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 351 reviews

Pizzeria La Caveja

We are a family runned typical Italian restaurant. All our dishes are home made, with fresh products on a daily base. Check out our daily specials. Our pizzas are prepared in an original wood oven which gives them the original flavor.We are open for suggestions and special reguest. Cannot find your pizza on our you menu? Ask and together we can see if we can make one that you prefer.<br>Here you find:<br>-Italian food and dishes<br>-Emilia-Romagna&apos;s food and dishes<br>-pizza<br>-vegetarian dishes<br>-vegan dishes<br>-free gluten dishes<br>We hope to see you soon! <br>Romina e Alessandro

Reviewed By SimoGeneva - Geneva, Switzerland

Soy italiana and never eat Italian food abroad. We came here to dive and should’ve known better but decided to stay to explore the beautiful region (national parks etc.). Leaving early in the morning and back in the evening, we still needed a place where...MoreVi ringrazio tantissimo per avere speso parte del vostro tempo per scrivere questa recensione. Siete gentilissimi!

7. Citron Restaurante

Pacifico Retail Village C10, Playas del Coco, Costa Rica Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible, Full Bar, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards Seafood, Fusion, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Dinner, Late Night HK$157 - HK$235 +506 2670 0942
Excellent
69%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 399 reviews

Citron Restaurante

Reviewed By Vicki142 - Aiken

It’s so nice returning to Citron and seeing the same wonderful staff and menu. We make a point of making this one of the first restaurants we go to and always our last before leaving. Favorites are the Beef and ginger bowl, pork tenderloin, both of the sea bass items actually never had anything not good.

8. Congo Cafe, Arte & Diseno

Pacifico's Retail Village | Guanacaste, Playas del Coco, Costa Rica Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover, Seating, Waitstaff, Accepts Credit Cards Cafe, Central American, Costa Rican, International, Healthy, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch HK$16 - HK$102 +506 2670 1265
Excellent
59%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 169 reviews

Congo Cafe, Arte & Diseno

Where art meets fine eating, Congo coffee, art & design Costa Rica opens from 8am until 8pm Monday thru Saturday, Sunday from 8am until 6pm. Everything is made locally with fresh ingredients bringing you great coffee selections, healthy salads, sandwiches, desserts and much more. Come and join us, we are the meeting place of Costa Rican traditions, great food, art and design.

Reviewed By Anthony H - Playas del Coco, Costa Rica

Came today for lunch, Sunday, not crowded, really nice atmosphere, lot sof interesting art and crafty things to look at, and good A/C. (There aren't a lot of restaurants in Coco with A/C so it's a treat.) I had the pressed ham and gruyere (I...MoreThank you for the opportunity and we hope to see you again! We will take a closer look at the items you mentioned! Thank you for your feedback.

9. Zi Lounge Restaurant

Main Street | Downtown, Playas del Coco 50006, Costa Rica Delivery, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover, Accepts Credit Cards American, Bar, Pub, Central American, Costa Rican, Grill, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Late Night, Drinks HK$47 - HK$220 +506 2670 1978
Excellent
46%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 880 reviews

Zi Lounge Restaurant

Zi lounge is a bar/restaurant in the heart of Coco. It was founded in 2008 and is now widely regarded as Coco&apos;s best spot for food, drinks, and entertainment. Zi lounge features the longest happy hour in town, multiple flat screens to watch all your favorite sporting events, live music weekly, and Coco&apos;s top djs every night. Zi lounge is also famous for its theme parties and events, from it&apos;s incredible fireworks show on the 4th of July, to its unforgettable Super Bowl parties. The next time you&apos;re in Costa Rica, come visit us for an amazing time. Outdoor Seating, VIP Lounge, lunch, dinner and late night menu

Reviewed By Pete W

Highly recommend checking out Zi lounge, great drinks, food, atmosphere. There is always a party going on!

10. Soda Oasis el Coco

Calle Principal, Playas del Coco, Costa Rica Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Free Wifi American, Fast Food, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options Lunch, Dinner HK$16 - HK$71 +506 8445 4633
Excellent
77%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 154 reviews

Soda Oasis el Coco

Gourmet Fast Food

Reviewed By Camping_Girl - Calgary, Canada

This unassuming little outdoor soda is along Central Avenue in El Coco, a few blocks up the street from the beach. Give the place a try, you won't be sorry! The outside Seating area is very clean and there are big fans to cool you off while you eat. Staff is very friendly and they speak good English so you really have no excuse not to try them out.
They serve a variety of delicious homemade burgers, as well as hot dogs and chicken fingers and even poutine. I had the Tico Burger and it did not disappoint. It was easily one of the best burgers I've ever had. The burger and an ice cold soda set me back $8 USD. And worth every penny.
I will definitely be eating here again before my vacation ends!

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