Rio Bhongo Restaurant

Name: Rio Bhongo Restaurant
Address: Andaz Peninsula Papagayo, Península Papagayo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, 50104
Telephone: 2690 1234
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (61)

$30 and under

International

Andaz Peninsula Papagayo, Península Papagayo, Guanacaste 50104

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2 people

Jul 17, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

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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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
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
Website
https://andazpuravida.com/dining/rio-bhongo/
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.

Location
Andaz Peninsula Papagayo, Península Papagayo, Guanacaste 50104
Neighborhood
Marina Papagayo
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 61 people are saying

Rio Bhongo Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Costa Rica
Great for brunch
Costa Rica
Kid-friendly
Costa Rica
Good for groups
Costa Rica
Healthy
Costa Rica
Neighborhood gem
Costa Rica
Great for outdoor dining
Costa Rica
Great for scenic views
Costa Rica
Good for special occasions
Guanacaste
Good for groups
Guanacaste
Healthy
Guanacaste
Great for outdoor dining
Guanacaste
Good for special occasions
Guanacaste
Lively
Guanacaste
Most Booked

Review summary

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Rio Bhongo Restaurant at the Andaz in Costa Rica offers a delightful dining experience with "great food" and "wonderful service." Guests enjoy a beautiful ocean view and diverse menu options, including a standout breakfast buffet. Exceptional servers like Roy and Amy enhance the experience, making diners feel "genuinely welcomed."

61 Reviews

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Sara
Costa Rica1 review
5.0
Dined on May 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everyone very nice and the food is great. We are at andaz resort and eat it almost every day and they are the best
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Nikolaos
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on April 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a fantastic dinner at Rio Bongho and couldn’t be more impressed! From start to finish, everything exceeded our expectations. We opted for the pre-fix menu, and every course was absolutely delicious—thoughtfully prepared, beautifully presented, and bursting with flavor. What made the experience even more memorable was the exceptional service we received from our lovely waiter, Roy. He was warm, attentive, and incredibly knowledgeable about the menu. Roy made us feel genuinely welcomed and taken care of throughout the evening, which truly elevated the entire dining experience. If you’re looking for incredible food paired with top-notch service, Rio Bongho is a must. We’ll definitely be back!
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Lucas VIP
Philadelphia County1 review
4.0
Dined on April 16, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The nachos has cheese sauce which is always a red flag for us.
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Daron
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
1.0
Dined on April 11, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Pretty average all around - probably the worst restaurant at the Andaz. Kid food was blah. The waiter did not know the menu - didn't correct it when we asked for an ingredient to be excluded. Salads over dressed. The quality of the restaurant is surprising versus how high the hotel is rated.
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Antti
San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 8, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Tasty, fresh food. Steak, fish, shrimp, burgers, pizza… a typical resort selection, nothing to write home about
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trekker VIP
Cincinnati / Dayton16 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely place to have a family dinner. Very friendly staff.
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trekker VIP
Cincinnati / Dayton16 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful view with a nice breeze. The spread for the breakfast buffet was amazing. Super friendly staff. There are moneys around in nearby trees waiting for scraps and they provided plenty of entertainment for the kids.
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Nila
Utah4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We very much enjoyed our experience at Rio Bhongo Restaurant at the Andaz in Costa Rica. The food was great, the ambiance was wonderful to be outlooking the ocean and pool and the service was great. Thank you for a wonderful experince!
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Michelle VIP
Nashville13 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We ate here multiple times in the past week and loved everything we had. Amy as our server for breakfast, Roy and Jorge our servers for dinner were all fabulous!
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Vicki
Atlanta1 review
5.0
Dined on February 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have been for breakfast, lunch and dinner! Every meal is delicious and drinks are outstanding. However, the staff is what makes it all - wonderful service! They all treat you like family!
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Rio Bhongo Restaurant is rated 4.5 stars by 61 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jul 17, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 7 times today

Andaz Peninsula Papagayo, Península Papagayo, Guanacaste 50104

Dining areas

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
Price
$30 and under
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

Website
https://andazpuravida.com/dining/rio-bhongo/
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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