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El Hicaco Seafood, Jacó, Provincia de Puntarenas

El Hicaco Seafood

4.5 (49)
$31 to $50
Seafood
C. Hicaco, Jacó, Provincia de Puntarenas 00000

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

Este encantador restaurante de mariscos, ubicado en la pintoresca costa pacífica de Costa Rica, es un auténtico paraíso para los amantes del mar. Desde su inauguración en 1977, se ha ganado una merecida reputación por servir los mariscos más frescos de la región. Con vistas impresionantes del océano, el restaurante ofrece una experiencia culinaria única.

Su especialidad es la langosta viva, cuidadosamente preparada para resaltar su sabor y textura únicos. También puedes disfrutar de deliciosos platillos como el marisco pargo y el pulpo, todos preparados con ingredientes frescos de la zona y sazonados con sabores tropicales. La combinación de la brisa marina y la comida exquisita hace de este restaurante un lugar imperdible para aquellos que deseen explorar la auténtica cocina costarricense junto al mar.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Meat, Vegetarian
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Zugetcy Leiton
  • Neighborhood
    Jaco
  • Cross street
    Avenida Pastor Diaz, Contiguo al Banco de Costa Rica de Jacó.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 49 people are saying

El Hicaco Seafood reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Costa Rica

    Healthy

  • Costa Rica

    Neighborhood gem

  • Costa Rica

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Puntarenas

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Hicaco Seafood offers "outstanding" food and "amazing sunsets" right on the beach. With "wonderful service" and a "relaxing spot," this restaurant features live music, fire pits, and a diverse menu. Though prices are higher, the "delicious" cuisine and "unparalleled ambience" make it a must-visit in Jaco.
49 Reviews
  1. Shay VIP

    Fort Lauderdale3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love it! It was right on the beach and food was good

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  2. Ebony

    Washington, D.C. Area8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was outstanding! And the view was Amazing!

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  3. Derek

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 26, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service, better ambiance than KoKos but way more expensive. Food was pretty good but a bit overpriced.

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  4. Bill VIP

    Hawaii3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great meal here! Sunsets are amazing, food is great !

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  5. Diane

    Indiana9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is by far the number one restaurant in Jaco. The food is delicious and the ambience, especially at the time of sunset, is unparalleled. We are visiting for two months and this is a restaurant we visit often. Don’t miss out on this experience!

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  6. Ian VIP

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Reservation for Friday at 7 pm no problem. Live music and kitchen staff running at all times moving food. Great drinks and great food. Relaxing spot on the beach, large comfortable chairs and tables, fire pits on the beach and a couple of cats saying hello. Lots of good options on the menu. Prices on the higher side but very good food. There are a few locations.

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  7. Walter

    Costa Rica1 review

    1.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Buena comida! Sin embargo en la noche es un ambiente cero familiar! Demasiada presencia de prostitutas jugando de millonarias

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  8. Eddie

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and exemplary service! It was as advertised and reviewed.

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  9. Evan

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Terrific staff and the view is as good as it gets . Cocktails and food also deliver which makes this spot a tremendous value and must when you eat in Jaco.

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  10. Marie VIP

    Costa Rica1 review

    3.0

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Stephen our waiter was rude and I can say more but I reckon he needs his job. The ambience was wonderful, restaurant is on the beach and the sound of the majestic waves is absolutely peaceful. The ceviche and carpaccio was great but the tuna tartare was not the best. However, the passion fruit margarita was drowned with orange juice.

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FAQs

El Hicaco Seafood offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 8581 9696.

El Hicaco Seafood is rated 4.5 stars by 49 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  2. Costa Rica
  3. Costa Rica
  4. Puntarenas
  5. Jaco

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for El Hicaco Seafood

C. Hicaco, Jacó, Provincia de Puntarenas 00000

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Avenida Pastor Diaz, Contiguo al Banco de Costa Rica de Jacó.
  • Neighborhood
    Jaco
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Meat, Vegetarian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Zugetcy Leiton
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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