Where to Eat in Puerto Jimenez: The Best Restaurants and Bars

February 1, 2018 Matilde Konrad

For eco-tourists who crave adventure there are few places better than Parque Nacional Corcovado, a biodiverse smorgasbord of tropical rainforest, coastline and wildlife. Puerto Jimenez is a great base for those who wish to explore the park via one of several local touring companies, but it’s also got its own thing going on, including an impressive wildlife sanctuary, some lovely restaurants and an excellent local crafts shop.
Things to do in Puerto Jimenez

1. Carolina's

Main Street, Puerto Jimenez, Costa Rica Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol, Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Highchairs Available Costa Rican, Latin, Spanish, South American, Vegetarian Friendly Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner +506 2735 5185
Excellent
24%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
7%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 181 reviews

Carolina's

Reviewed By Mark R - Laconia, New Hampshire

You know not bad Nachos, the beer was very cold service was friendly. They has Wifi and a hand sink where you could clean up before using your hands.

2. Pizzamail.it

Piazza Centrale, Puerto Jimenez, Costa Rica Delivery, Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol, Highchairs Available Italian, Pizza, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options Lunch, Dinner, Late Night +506 2735 5483
Excellent
73%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 337 reviews

Pizzamail.it

Reviewed By Gina H

Great pizza, huge salads, and super friendly staff. This worked for us! The entire meal was explained to us in English by the super friendly host/owners partner. Everything was delicious. Doesn’t open until 4:30 pm.

3. Il Giardino

Beachfront, 100 mt East from Pubblic Pier, Puerto Jimenez 60702, Costa Rica Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol, Takeout, Free Wifi Italian, Pizza, Seafood, International, Mediterranean, Vegetarian Friendly Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Late Night HK$55 - HK$118 +506 2735 5129
Excellent
59%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
3%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 241 reviews

Il Giardino

Located on the Ocean drive Beach, we have some tables just on the water, for a scenic sunset dinner with candlelight and Soft Eclectic Music. it is more than 14 years that Il GIardino is rising the bar of the quality of Food, Service and Ambient, establishing the comparative mark for local and not local restaurant. This Year we started serving, first in town ever, GRILLED WHOLE FISH AND ITALIAN STYLE " FIORENTINA " STEAK, obtaining great appreciation from our Guests. We try to use, the most is possible, local products for our plates, and we, as always, produce our homemade Pasta and Bread, being, again, the only one in this. We utilize only Local Farmer Meat, that we season following the Old Italian Tradition from Toscana and Piemonte, and we prepare it on the Grill, just in front of our Guests. Our BANANA-BOMBA dessert is an unique creation of us, and somebody says that "...it is the Tiramisu' of future!!" The Fresh Fruit drinks we prepare and the Cocktails are always made with fresh fruit and no prefabricated mix are involved in them. We are the Culinary experience you are looking for in the OSA!!

Reviewed By Rick M - West Grove, Pennsylvania

The food is really good here and quite authentic. I had the meat lasagna. The bruschetta was DELICIOUS! Very nice atmosphere. You can dine inside or out, right along the Golfe Dulce. Nice place for a quiet meal...a little nicer than most of the restaurants in Puerto Jimenez.

4. Pearl of the Osa

Playa Preciosa | 4 kms east of Puerto Jimenez, Puerto Jimenez 60702, Costa Rica Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover, Reservations, Accepts Credit Cards Bar, International, Contemporary, Pub, Healthy, South American, Central American, Costa Rican Drinks, Lunch, Dinner HK$47 - HK$196 +506 8829 5865
Excellent
62%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
5%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 93 reviews

Pearl of the Osa

The Pearl is located on the Osa’s most beautiful beach, next to Iguana Lodge. Offering gorgeous ocean views and fresh drinks, the Pearl provides excellent fresh eclectic lunches and dinners to the public, such as Gloria's Burrito, Fish Tacos, and Avocado Orange Salad. The Pearl also hosts a Tuesday Night Beach BBQ and our famous Friday Night Pasta where Costa Rican locals and visitors come from far and wide to dance the salsa.

Reviewed By Amy R - Chicago, Illinois

Maybe we got the wrong thing? Fish tacos.....how can you make those bad here?
Anyway, the drinks were awesome. Service was great. Food was only so so....
Bratty American kids playing in the front area near the nice lounge area disrupting our tranquility. Parents were not really controlling them so well.
Go for the drinks!

5. RESTAURANTE BAR DELFINES

Calle del Bulebar | PUERTO JIMENEZ, Puerto Jimenez 091, Costa Rica Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol, Takeout American, Seafood, South American, Costa Rican, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner HK$31 - HK$126 +506 2735 5083
Excellent
36%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
5%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 116 reviews

RESTAURANTE BAR DELFINES

Restaurantete Bar Delfines Es Un Lugar Rustico, Ubicado En Puerto Jimenez Frente A La Playa,costado Norte Del Aero Puerto, Peninsula De Osa.costa Rica. Tenemos Un Menu Variado Y Es El Mejor Lugar Para Disfrutar Con Su Familia, Disfrute De Nuestras Comidas Sentado Al Frente De La Playa Acompanado Una Hermoasa Vista Al Golfo, Un Precioso Dia O De Un Inigualable Atardeser Y El Suave Sonar De Las Olas .

Reviewed By gtrot - Worcester, United Kingdom

Best Ceviche of a month's stay in Costa Rica. The mixed seafood soup (with milk) was delightful and came with a side dish of rice, lots of prawns,crabs and fish in this dish. Other diners had substantial plates of food delivered. Only wished we had more time in town for a return visit. If you want to dine at lunchtime check if there is a cruise ship in the harbour as the restaurant is very busy then

6. Marisqueria Corcovado

PUERTO JIMENEZ | Frente A La Playa, Puerto Jimenez 60702, Costa Rica Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Free Off-Street Parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Free Wifi, Street Parking, Reservations, Accepts Credit Cards Costa Rican, Latin, Seafood, Central American, Gluten Free Options, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Dinner, Brunch HK$39 - HK$235 +506 2735 5659
Excellent
62%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 563 reviews

Marisqueria Corcovado

Enjoy The Beach, In A Natural And Family Of The Best Seafood, Meat, Beer, Wine And Spirits. Plus, Free Internet Connection, Raw And Brew Beer

Reviewed By bruce b - Miami Beach, Florida

Great service by staff competent in English. Best fish tacos ever with generous portions beautifully presented. Very informal. Just step off the boat and walk in. The also have enormous and succulent shrimp.

7. Cafeteria Monka

Calle del Comercio, Puerto Jimenez 6845h, Costa Rica Seating, Takeout, Waitstaff Cafe, South American, Costa Rican, Vegetarian Friendly Breakfast, Dinner, Brunch HK$47 +506 2735 5051
Excellent
57%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
4%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 63 reviews

Cafeteria Monka

Reviewed By wpgkeith - Winnipeg, Mb

I joined some friends at this lunch place so we could enjoy some good local food and internet access. Both proved to be excellent. I had a yummy smoothie and a rice. bean, and diced ham bowl with tortilla chips - I wish I could remember what it was called. For a quick, delicious, and nutritious lunch, with Wifi at a reasonable prce... Cafe Monka provides!

8. Panaderia

on the 245 beside Puerto Jimenez Police station, Puerto Jimenez, Costa Rica Seating Cafe Breakfast
Excellent
69%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 19 reviews

Panaderia

Reviewed By David M - Pacific, Missouri

Can't go wrong with any choice you make here. I wish I had bought more! Staff was friendly and you could tell they were happy to share their work. The sweet bread roll was a true delight. Thank you so much Panaderia.

9. Restaurante Delfin Blanco

Frente Hotel Oro Verde | Frente Hotel Oro Verde Puerto Jimenez, Golfito, Puerto Jimenez 60702, Costa Rica Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Validated 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 Asian, South American, Costa Rican Lunch, Dinner HK$16 - HK$392 +506 2735 5998
Excellent
74%
Good
5%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
5%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 18 reviews

Restaurante Delfin Blanco

Reviewed By 13050336757 - West Linn, Oregon

The beef is all natural, local grass fed, very tender and smooth. Try it in a stir fry, Chinese style as the owners are from southern China. They speak Spanish, a little English, mandarin, and Cantonese.
The portions are very generous and the menu amazingly varied with Chinese dishes, tico dishes, and even American food. The beef with onions was excellent. They will also go off menu at the blink of an eye whether for food or for a different type of drink.
Prices are very good and a bit below the area average. Located in mid town about a block from the police station.

10. La Vera Pizza Restaurante

West Side of the Square Pto, Puerto Jimenez, Costa Rica Television, Delivery, Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Reservations, Accepts Credit Cards Italian, Pizza, Vegetarian Friendly Dinner, Lunch HK$78 - HK$196 +506 2735 5927
Excellent
73%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 60 reviews

La Vera Pizza Restaurante

Reviewed By hungaro007 - Sao Paulo, SP

I had pizza of this place for 2 nights in a row, and no regrets!
I was looking for non typical food, something easy and to take away. PIZZA!!
I had the margarita and caprese. The best one was the caprese!
Great topping, thin crust and golden toasted cheese on top.
The price is around 8-10US$ and it's like a medium size to me, it has 8 slices but is not as big as regular large one.
You can share with another mate, although I had one only to myself.
The last point is that it belongs to a local, so extra point!!

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