Diners' Choice: Great for scenic views restaurants in Costa Rica

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Updated April 05, 2025

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Restaurante Chirriboca

4.8

4.8 (51)

$31 to $50

International

Nosara

About the restaurant

PANORAMIC RESTAURANT

Immerse yourself in an unparalleled dining experience at Restaurante Chirriboca, where elegance meets nature. Perched with a breathtaking panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean and the Nosara Biological Reserve, our guests are treated to stunning vistas of Playa Nosara, Playa Ostional, Rio Nosara, and Rio Montaña. Indulge in our global classics infused with local flavors, offering fresh, delicious, and gluten-friendly options. Enjoy a warm ambiance and exceptional service that ensures a memorable dining experience. Join us and savor the beauty of nature with every bite.

Top review

Brooke

Dined on Apr 18, 2025

Absolutely wonderful dinner - cannot find a more pretty setting for dinner overlooking Rio Nosara and the coastline. Food was delicious and service was very good too. Excellent value for what you get !! Highly recommend - don’t let the drive deter you !

Sentido Norte

4.7

4.7 (496)

$50 and over

International

Brasilito / Playa Flamingo

About the restaurant

Sentido Norte, a Relais & Châteaux restaurant and bar at Casa Chameleon Las Catalinas, proudly offers the best of Coastal Costa Rican cuisine. All food & drink is inspired by the country’s bountiful abundance, combining uniquely local and native ingredients in the glass and on the plate.

Dining in Sentido Norte is like dining in a local friend’s gourmet kitchen. Everything is accounted for, every request can be met, and every–from dish to drink–is delicious.

We strive to create a comfortable and enjoyable experience for all our guests. To maintain this environment, we kindly ask that you refrain from bringing your own beverages, food, or outside drinks. Our restaurants are completely smoke-free, pet-free, and we welcome children aged 10 and above. Please note that we reserve the right to decline service to any party upon arrival if necessary. Thank you for your understanding.

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ronVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Always such a magical experience. Sunset at the Gong Bar, as good as it gets. Dinner after words never disappoints and is always amazing. Service is exceptional.

Huacas Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (107)

$30 and under

Contemporary Latin

Nosara

About the restaurant

Huacas Restaurant at Tierra Magnifica is an elegant open air restaurant for guests 15 and older, with the best view in Nosara, offering creative dishes and mixology crafted with ingredients from the surrounding community, the real flavors of Costa Rica.

We want you to taste the Earth and Ocean with every meal we prepare for you.

*All dietary restrictions and desires are happily accommodated. (Vegan, Keto, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, etc).

Open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner every day of the week.

15-year-old and above age policy.

No pets allowed.

PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU ARE RESERVING A TABLE AT HUACAS RESTAURANT, LOCATED IN TIERRA MAGNIFICA BOUTIQUE HOTEL, UP THE HILL IN LAS HUACAS, OVERLOOKING PLAYA GUIONES.

OUR BEACH RESTAURANT HUACAS CANTINA AT THE BEACH BREAK SURF CLUB AND HOTEL, IS LOCATED IN THE HEART OF PLAYA GUIONES. HUACAS CANTINA IS A CASUAL BEACH BAR AND RESTAURANT AND DOES NOT ACCEPT RESERVATIONS.

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ChrissyVIP

Dined on Apr 19, 2025

Wonderful experience! Great views and food was very good. Service was also excellent and attentive. Recommended for a nice dinner out in Nosara.

Malu at El Mangroove

4.6

4.6 (19)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Marina Papagayo

About the restaurant

Among our restaurants, you will find Malu. It is the perfect place to eat during your stay in Guanacaste

Top review

Catherine

Dined on Mar 19, 2025

Fantastic food and absolutely amazing service from Johnson and his staff. Will definitely be back and highly recommend.

Azotea Calle 7

4.5

4.5 (387)

$30 and under

Dining Bar

San José

About the restaurant

The rooftop of Hotel Presidente is home to Azotea Calle 7, a perfect shelter from the busy –and sometimes chaotic– heart of San José. You can enter through Calle 7, between Avenida Central and Avenida Segunda, either by climbing the red spiral staircase that takes you right into the red-brick terrace, surrounded by colorful veraneras (bougainvillea plants), palm, jicaro, orange and lime trees whose fruits might end up in your cocktail.

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Arturo

Dined 4 days ago

The place is really beautiful and you’ll feel welcomed. Service was a bit slow and we had to wait half an hour just to order our food. Overall the food is good but not enough to justify the price. The drinks are really good though. It is a nice place to go if you want to chill and enjoy the view, just don’t go if you are in a hurry.

La Cava Alta Fiori

4.5

4.5 (93)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Escazu

About the restaurant

La Cava Alta Fiori,antiguo Monasterio Le Monastère, un restaurante moderno, con una vista espectacular a todo el Valle Central, cuya esencia es la gastronomía mediterránea.
Su apuesta culinaria integra la cocina gourmet de Francia, Italia y España traída a nuestro país con una variedad de ingredientes propios que se mezclan en cada platillo, entre ellos, culantro coyote, jengibre, chile, rábano fresco, pejibaye, y otros importados para lograr una explosión de sabor en el paladar; la oferta gastronómica también incluye variedad de carnes, en nuestros platos fuertes; así como diversidad de tapas, entradas frías y calientes.
Cordero Cuatro estaciones, el Fideuá Mar y Tierra, con mejillones, camarones y trozos de res grillados y cortes de res tan exclusivos como el Tomahawk, el Rib eye de la mas alta calidad, acompañado de una amplia variedad de vinos y cocteles.

Top review

Javier

Dined on Apr 19, 2025

Superior experience. Food, attention, place, all high quality. Bit expensive but for the whole experience it’s reasonable price.

The Beach House Bar & Restaurant - Potrero

4.4

4.4 (101)

$30 and under

American

Potrero

About the restaurant

Formerly a private residence, The Beach House has been transformed into a quaint restaurant and bar, renown for its fresh Seafood and equally excellent American fare. Located directly on Playa Potrero, The Beach House offers awesome daytime and nighttime views of the Pacific Ocean, interrupted only by some of the most spectacular sunsets the area has to offer!

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william

Dined on Mar 21, 2025

We again enjoyed our dinner at Beach House, the food, service and price was a high value!

El Hicaco Seafood

4.3

4.3 (48)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Jaco

About the 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.

Top review

ShayVIP

Dined 5 days ago

I love it! It was right on the beach and food was good

Rio Bhongo Restaurant

4.2

4.2 (60)

$30 and under

International

Marina Papagayo

About the 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.

Top review

Nikolaos

Dined on Apr 17, 2025

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!

Feroz Restaurante

4.1

4.1 (76)

$31 to $50

Fine cuts

Escazu

About the restaurant

¡EL buen comer y el buen beber inician en Feroz!
Restaurante ubicado en San Antonio de Escazú, San Jose, Costa Rica, rodeado de naturaleza y vegetación.

Nuestra cocina esta elaborada con los productos más frescos y de mejor calidad con le concepto Farm to Table, nuestro menú está basado en la cocina grill con los mejores cortes de carne del país

Nuestros sabores son audaces y nuestros cocteles son elaborados con los frutos y hierbas de sabores únicos que te transportarán a una experiencia feroz.

Contamos con fire pit que transforman tardes frías en cálidas, desayunos familiares y cenas románticas junto con el mejor servicio, generando una experiencia gastronómica inigualable que despertará tus sentidos ferozmente.

¡Te invitamos donde la pasión por la comida se vive de forma intensa y feroz!

Top review

Andrea

Dined on Apr 5, 2025

The experience was incredible. A cozy place. Recommended

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