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Rio Bhongo Restaurant, Papagayo Peninsula, Guanacaste Province

Rio Bhongo Restaurant

4.7
4.7
17 Reviews
$30 and under
International
At the center of the resort adjacent to the main pools with breathtaking views of Culebra Bay, Rio Bhongo offers the comforts of home infused with Costa Rican culture. Don't miss our expert barista and our extensive coffee program. Dinner offers a selection of grilled meats and fresh fish. The terrace provides a beautiful setting underneath a 40 year old Higueron tree, beautifully lit and magical at night. This restaurant is ideal for large parties or multiple families who wish to dine together.

Dining Visitors to Peninsula Papagayo
If you are not a homeowner or guest staying at one of the resorts or homes within Peninsula Papagayo, please contact Guest Services at gscenter.papagayo@andaz.com to advise the date and time of your reservation, so we may coordinate your entry into Peninsula Papagayo with the security teams. Visitors are only permitted with confirmed dining reservations and advance notice to security. You may be required to show a copy of your dining confirmation.

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2 people

9:00 PM


Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    International, Vegan, Grill
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 6:30 am–10:30 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    2690 1234
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive chef
    Froylan Ramos
  • Catering
    The resort offers a full-service catering department that can custom design menus in various locations throughout the property, from poolside to one of our unique event Studios.
  • Private party facilities
    The Rio Bhongo terrace provides a beautiful setting underneath a Higueron tree, beautifully lit and magical at night. This area and 3 other seating sections can be reserved for group dinners, offering a semi-private space away from other guests. Please contact us for more information at LIRAZ-Events@andaz.com.

What 17 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Costa Rica

    Best Overall

  • Costa Rica

    Best Food

  • Costa Rica

    Best Service

  • Costa Rica

    Best Value

  • Costa Rica

    Good for groups

  • Costa Rica

    Healthy

  • Costa Rica

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Costa Rica

    Lively

  • Guanacaste

    Most Booked

17 Reviews
  1. Megan

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Waitress was amazing!! She serves us most meals over the weekend and impressed each and every time!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    LOVE THIS RESTAURANT- We ate dinner at this restaurant to celebrate our 25 year wedding anniversary. Our waiter Edward was awesome. It’s slow season (September) so the restaurant was practically empty like we had it all to ourselves. We don’t mind the humidity so no complaints but it’s important to know the restaurant is open (outdoor). My husband loved his cheeseburger, very flavorful and great meat. I had fish of the day (mahi-mahi) very healthy and tasty. We both had a ceasar salad (fresh lettuce and homemade croutons). The assistant F&B director (Meyer) visited our table to make sure everything was good. We will be back before we leave. Good portions.

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  3. JanuelN

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent buffet quality and options. Nice to have a visit from monkeys and birds while eating. If the prices could be brought down 5-10%, it would hit a sweet spot and maybe draw more people in. Otherwise, a great option if you're planning on staying on campus.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience3
    After enjoying the other restaurants at the Andaz we tried Rio Bhongo for dinner and were quite disappointed. The menu was completely different from what was posted online and less appealing with more of an attempt at “bar food” with less Costa Rican flavors or fresh fish. A few items arrived quite different than the description on the menu. Would recommend Chao Pescao or Ostra instead.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Staff is courteous, friendly and attentive. The food is delicious and creative. We had the Sea Bass Tamal, rib eye, flank steak and a Caesar salad. The drinks and desserts were also delicious & unique. The ambience is patio dining in the middle of a rain forest. The building is made with natural elements that reflect the surroundings. Attention to detail was present in the atmosphere, service, selection of ingredients and menu. We would highly recommend.

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  6. HitenP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 21, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Great service, great people, great food! The hotel was awesome.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 1, 2023

    overall2food4service2ambience2
    Service was so slow and it was only outside seating as option. It was too hot.

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  8. Jrofromtheburgh

    Hawaii

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    The view and atmosphere are amazing - the prices are very good as well. I just have trouble with outside dining at this resort as the only option. I realize it may be a Costa Rica thing, but I was getting so overheated. It was rough. The service here at the restaurant and at the resort in general is AMAZING. So if you are not hot-blooded, you should be fine. The food is very good. There is a FANTASTIC coconut desert that is served in a coconut itself and it was sooooo good!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This restaurant is a beautiful space in the Andaz hotel. It has great service and a variety of delicious food from breakfast to dinner. My husband, son and I had a wonderful experience.

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  10. NishaS

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    Food was good but not exceptional. Servers were good but a little slow at times.

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  11. Bamafamily

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and outdoor dining. The meat was less flavorful than I expected but it was the restaurant we most enjoyed on the property.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Costa Rica

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The staff is incredibly friendly, they even helped me practice my Spanish! I had the salmon and it was some of the best salmon I’ve ever had. My entire table enjoyed their meals. We’ve gone twice, once for dinner and once for lunch. Both meals were incredible and the restaurant itself is beautiful.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service and food with an amazing view. Pool below had a reception but the music really added to the ambiance. Nice saxophone and jazz, not too loud (we were worried). Can’t recommend it enough.

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  14. LarryM

    Indiana

    20 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Beautiful, casual, open air restaurant at the Andaz resort. Great menu options, from seafood to steak & pizza. Food was very good, prepared as requested. Attentive service & attractive setting. Wonderful evening at Rio Bhongo.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 26, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Very kind service, and good but not oustanding food.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was great!!

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  17. DmitriyK

    Caribbean

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on June 22, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Went for dinner. Food was very good, ambiance is kind of too simple, more suitable for lunch. Service was perfect, made a big difference. Drinks were great! Although not on a romantic or cosy side.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Contactless payment available
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

Rio Bhongo Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 17 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

9:00 PM


Google Map for Rio Bhongo Restaurant

Andaz Peninsula Papagayo, Papagayo Peninsula, Guanacaste Province 50104

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Marina Papagayo
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 6:30 am–10:30 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    International, Vegan, Grill
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Froylan Ramos
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    2690 1234
  • Catering
    The resort offers a full-service catering department that can custom design menus in various locations throughout the property, from poolside to one of our unique event Studios.
  • Private party facilities
    The Rio Bhongo terrace provides a beautiful setting underneath a Higueron tree, beautifully lit and magical at night. This area and 3 other seating sections can be reserved for group dinners, offering a semi-private space away from other guests. Please contact us for more information at LIRAZ-Events@andaz.com.
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