Recommended restaurants in Playa Hermosa:
Pizza Pata: This popular restaurant serves up mouthwatering pizzas in a relaxed atmosphere. Delivery and takeout options are available.
Empanadas Argentinas CR: Don't miss the chance to try their genuine Argentinian empanadas—they're absolutely worth it! Takeout is offered.
Shokunin Sushi Bar: Sushi enthusiasts will love this place, which showcases fresh sashimi and inventive roll combinations. Delivery and takeout services available.Vida Hermosa Bar and Restaurant: A top-rated hotspot where great food and beverages meet beautiful ocean views. Every Saturday at 4:30pm a surf competition takes place at this restaurant. Takeout is available.
Restaurante Vista Hermosa: Similar to Vida Hermosa, this restaurant boasts breathtaking coastal panoramas and a good menu. Takeout service is offered.
Animal Restobar Wine Bar: Enjoy a mix of international cuisine, gluten-free options, and an impressive wine collection. Both delivery and takeout are available.
Terrazas: This beachfront eatery offers spectacular ocean views along with a menu featuring fresh seafood, traditional Costa Rican dishes, and relaxed international favorites including burgers, tacos, pasta, and pizza.Cowboy BBQ: Cowboy BBQ is a simple Texas-style barbecue spot focused on smoked meats (brisket, ribs, pulled pork). They are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays and often everything is sold out after 6pm, so don't come too late.
Recommended restaurants in Jaco:
Amancio’s: Amancio’s is a classic Italian restaurant in Jacó focused on pizza (some say the best in the area) and pasta, with wine, desserts, and a relaxed evening atmosphere.
Jerah Restaurant: Jerah Restaurant in Jacó serves authentic Thai cuisine (Asian food). It’s one of the better-known international restaurants in Jacó and focuses on fresh Thai dishes with strong spices and herbs. Vegetarian and vegan dishes are available (many meals can be made with tofu or vegetables).
Green Room Cafe Bar: Green Room Cafe Bar is a relaxed restaurant and bar in Jacó serving a mix of international, Costa Rican, and modern “fusion” café-style food, with options for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch, craft (artisanal) beer, cocktails, and live music, making it a popular spot for dinner and nightlife.PuddleFish Brewery: PuddleFish Brewery in Jacó is a brewpub-style restaurant and brewery that serves casual American-style food along with its own craft (artisanal) beers brewed on site. The restaurant has a relaxed beer-garden atmosphere and often features live music, making it a popular spot for both locals and visitors.
Recommended sodas in Jaco:
Isaga Bar and Restaurante: Isaga Bar and Restaurante is a casual local restaurant and soda-style bar in Jacó known for authentic Costa Rican food, generous portions, and a laid-back local atmosphere. It’s a popular spot for visitors who want to experience a more traditional “tico” dining experience rather than a tourist-style restaurant. The atmosphere at Isaga is very local and informal, similar to a traditional Costa Rican soda. Isaga is particularly known for serving excellent seafood dishes made with fresh local fish and shellfish. Takeout is available.
Marea Baja: Marea Baja stands out as a highly favored neighborhood eatery in Jacó, recognized for offering genuine Costa Rican cuisine at budget-friendly rates. The restaurant has built its reputation on serving casados, gallo pinto, empanadas, and additional classic Costa Rican fare within an unpretentious, locally-authentic environment. Takeout is available.
Soda Garabito: Soda Garabito is one of the most popular local sodas in Jacó, known for serving authentic Costa Rican comfort food at affordable prices. This casual restaurant is a favorite among locals and travelers who want to enjoy traditional “comida típica” in a relaxed and friendly setting. It is known for casados, gallo pinto, empanadas, and other traditional dishes served in a casual, authentic local setting. This soda is open 24 hours, takeout is available.Others:
Don Toro Beach: What makes Don Toro Beach special is its unique beachfront setting. Guests dine right on the sand, surrounded by palm and almond trees with string lights that create a warm and inviting atmosphere, especially at sunset. The restaurant is known for its romantic and laid-back vibe, friendly service, and beautiful ocean views, making it a popular spot for both casual lunches and sunset dinners. It is nothing fancy.