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Where to eat Costa Rican food in Tamarindo: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Best Costa Rican restaurants nearby. Discover the best Costa Rican food in Tamarindo. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for Costa Rican restaurants near you.. Tamarindo is a prime spot for surfing and sportfishing, diving and sunning. Nesting leatherback turtles do their thing along the beaches from October to May and, for some nesting of your own, gorgeous beach houses, B&Bs and luxury hotels line the sunny sands. Shopping and dining options are superb and plentiful, perfect for sampling the true flavors of Costa Rica.
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10. Pangas Beach Club
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1643 reviews
Reviewed By mackfamtraveler
We recently dine at Pangas on the second night of our vacation. One of our travelers was having a bday and they brought him a nice dessert. The table and view were breath-taking. The wait staff was very attentive and made great suggestions. So glad we went and would go back 1000 more times.
9. La Bodega
Overall Ratings
4 based on 759 reviews
La Bodega is an organic cafe/store located in Tamarindo, Guanacaste. We carry foods and specialty items made 100% in Costa Rica. Fresh homemade sandwiches, salads, baked goods, coffee and drinks are available daily! We provide organic, sustainable and loc
Reviewed By MauiPigFarmer
Visited here for lunch after spending the morning at a pretty secluded beach about 10 miles away. We purposefully avoided the restaurants facing the beach. Found this little gem quite by accident. For $11USD I had a grilled Caribbean chicken sandwich, fried plantains and hibiscus lemonade.All absolutely delicious.Hi MauiPigFarmer,Thank you for the excellent review!We are very happy that you wandered away from the main strip and came and found us :)And more so that you found us worth the extra exploration ;)Safe Travels!Buki
8. El Pelicano
Overall Ratings
5 based on 117 reviews
An unparalleled dining experience, El Pelicano is the culinary jewel of Tamarindo. A dining experience like no other in Tamarindo: an elegant atmosphere with a âchicâ outdoor terrace offering a view to Tamarindo Boulevard
Reviewed By David D
I went through the (easy) hassle of joining TripAdvisor just to rave about this restaurant. We have been in Tamarindo for a week, eating everywhere, and gave El Pelicano a try because (a) it just looked nice, and (b) well, it looked nice, haha! The three of us were very glad we did. My son (15 yrs old) got adventurous and tried Seabass for the first time and loved it. Two of us split a steak and chicken dish and both were delicious!!! Oh, we started with a sushi appetizer that was great too. The sauces were wonderful for the entres.Out waiter was Kevin, who was incredibly nice and attentive. We have found almost everyone in Costa Rica is really enjoyable, and obviously that was the case at El Pelicano. Ironically, we walked by the restaurant a couple days before and told the host, Santos, that we would be back in two days and it was pretty funny that he remembered us when we walked by tonight. Really nice guy too! The restaurant is a little pricier than others in town, but we all thought it was well worth it!!!! I think we'll go back on Sunday before we leave :)
7. Santa Rita Cafe
Overall Ratings
5 based on 336 reviews
Santa Rita Café is a small coffee shop located at the heart of Tamarindo. Its a family owned business designed to stand out creatively and gastronomically. Established by a couple (an architect and a chef), the idea is to create experiences while offering
Reviewed By Maps516996
Weâve been to Tamarindo many times but just discovered this gem of a cafe (itâs on the second floor of a building set back a bit from Calle Central). A variety of tasty breakfasts and lunches (the homemade banana bread French toast is to die for), refreshing smoothies, and a cheery decor with indoor and shaded outdoor seating make it a lovely spot for breakfast/lunch. The barrista is superb and makes the most delicious almond milk cappuccinos Iâve ever had (soooo much better than Starbucks). I love this place!!
6. NOI Bistro Tamarindo
Overall Ratings
5 based on 242 reviews
We create a relaxed atmosphere where you can enjoy delicious homemade breakfast / brunch. We also offer a variety of international dishes at night. Coktails are served till 2 pm. If you are around Tamarindo don` t miss to enjoy a very nice place, and do n
Reviewed By diana7873
The food is fantastic! Had the gallo pinto, the typical Costa Rican meal and it was perfect! The homemade bread is fantastic, daughter asked if we could buy a whole loaf. The avocado toast, best we have ever had. And the lemonade, wow!!! Everything was wonderful and we are so glad we found this place! Oh and you have to get a piece of the chocolate chip banana bread to go! Yummmy!!!!!Thanks for your commentAlways appreciated and very kind of you
5. Cafe Tico Tamarindo
Overall Ratings
5 based on 604 reviews
.Cafe Tico is many things: it's a confortable place to sit and enjoy a rich cup of coffee on our shaded patio, or take it to go.Cafe Tico is also a gift shop, we offer a selection of gurmet coffee from small coffee farmers, honeys, jams and hot sauce made
Reviewed By candicew521
We ate here for breakfast one morning during our stay in Tamarindo and we were very happy that we came here! I ordered traditional Costa Rican food and it was amazing!! Our kids loved it as well. Definitely check them out!
4. Black Stallion Cafe & Surf Saloon
Overall Ratings
5 based on 615 reviews
RESERVATIONS ONLY, BOOK ONLINE & PURA VIDA! We offer a rustic ranch style evening that's private & exclusive.We specialize in small groups & also do special events for families & friends. ( What we do, is BBQ just for u.) The BBQ is outside in " the shack
Reviewed By SuesRecs
This is a really fun adventure in Costa Rica near Tamarindo. We met the owner, Alex at the ranch and immediately bonded with his friendly manner and stories about South Africa (where he's originally from) and surfing around the world. Starting around 2:30pm, he matched the four of us up with horses and our own guide, who took us on a 30-45 min. trail ride up to the top of the mountain, where we met our ziplining guides. They suited us up in our harnesses and gave us instructions and also ziplined along with us as we traversed the mountain over the beautiful jungle canopy over 9 ziplines. We felt safe with them and we had a lot of fun.When we reached the base of the mountain, we were met with refreshing juices and wonderful BBQ dinner of steak, chicken, Costa Rican sausages, salads, pasta and veggies - as much as we wanted- in a beautiful private dining area. If you want a great ziplining/horseback riding adventure in Guanacaste, come to Black Stallion!Thank you for the exellent review,we appreciate.The super ranch combo tour you did is the most fun adventure.Ride,zip,pool time & BBQ.Glad to see u enjoyed the ranch and our rustic style bbq cooking.We have some fun pics of the fam,will e mail to you.thanks for visiting us Amigos.see u soon.Pura Vida!
3. Cactus Restaurant
Overall Ratings
5 based on 74 reviews
The Cactus Restaurant is located in Pinillia just off the road to Playa Avellanas and only five minutes from Hacienda Pinilla. We have local and international cuisines for you such as delicious cassado and tayuya, excellent ceviche, as well as tasty tacos
Reviewed By courtina
What a gem right outside the gates of hacienda pinilla. So far have eaten here twice during our ten day stay. First time everyone got fish and they ran out right at my order (sigh) so we came back a second time. Everything is awesome on the menu and they even made me a special fish plate as requested a salad and fish. Considering the prices inside the gates this place is worth the five minute trek. Do yourself a favor and go!Dear courtina, thank you very much for your very nice review and for your recommendation. We are very happy that you enjoyed our food at the Cactus. Pura Vida
2. HiR Fine Dining
Overall Ratings
5 based on 93 reviews
HiR Fine Dining is an intimate dining experience for up to 12 people. Dinners last 3 hours and are scheduled from 5 - 8pm. IMPORTANT: include a working phone number with your reservation so that we can contact you for dietary requirements, logistics and p
Reviewed By Kate M
This was an incredible experience! Not only do you get a unique and delicious meal made in front of you while you relax, Noam also provides excellent conversation. Take the time to appreciate both the fine dining (each dish with a story and made from local ingredients, including from Noamâs own garden), but also Noamâs life story in general. You wonât regret it!Thank you Kate for being my first dinner of the low season: the two of you are so loving, and kind and fun. I had such a wonderful evening.
Best Seafood food near Tamarindo, Province of Guanacaste, Costa Rica
1. Barefoot Restaurant Lounge
Overall Ratings
5 based on 75 reviews
A Hidden Gem, a Tropical Oasis apart from the Noise and Crowds of Tamarindo main street where you can experience a Relaxing Lounge Atmosphere. You can lounge Pool side on our Costa Rican Rancho (SHAKALAKA), by our Garden Deck next to the BAR lounge, or by
Reviewed By BillChuckS
My wife and I went back to this restaurant and were happy with the quality of the food, and with new items on the menu since our last visit. I got "The lineup" with three tasty stacks that had tuna poke, tenderloin, and "shakalaka" - excellent! My wife liked the Sunset Salad.Thank You !! We included salads and others times to provide an even more diverse experience !!! Come back Soon !!!
Most Popular International food in Tamarindo, Province of Guanacaste, Costa Rica
