Dining

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With an abundance of fresh seafood and a year round growing season for fruits and vegetables, it is no surprise that the cuisine in Costa Rica is excellent.  With both European and Asian influences, depending on your mood, your dining options can range from “white table cloth” with breathtaking sunset vistas to a splendid “tipico” seafood feast under a tiki hut on the beach. 

Many restaurants feature wine from Argentina and Chile as well as cheeses from Europe.  Virtually all restaurants take credit cards. Here are some of our current favorite dining experiences:

Lunch at the newly opened Pyramid Restaurant in La Prada. Enjoy a typical Costa Rican lunch and wonderful fresh fruit juices. $

Breakfast at Xandari by the Sea.  There is nothing to match the experience of an early morning horseback ride from Del Pacifico to this beautiful hotel and restaurant on the beach.  $$$

Sunset Cocktails and Dinner at Villa Caletas.  Perched on a cliff 1000 feet above the Pacific Ocean, sunset is an unforgettable experience.  $$$$

The seared yellow fin tuna at The Poseidon in Jaco Beach.  An excellent meal that never fails to impress.  $$

If you want a taste of the local surfing scene, try Caliches Wishbone or Los Amigos.  Great for kids or teens who want a more relaxed atmosphere.

El Gran Escape is our favorite place to eat in Quepos.  Try the seafood, it does not get any fresher than this!  $$

Of course there are dozens of other dining options, please check with our concierge to hear about our current favorites!

Dining Tips in Costa Rica:

• It is safe to drink the water and eat the vegetables at virtually any restaurant
  
• Almost all restaurants will accept Visa and MasterCard.  Larger restaurants will accept American Express as well.
  
• A 10% tip is automatically included in your bill.  If you leave more it is always appreciated.