Best Costa Rica Restaurants
Lizard King Café
Whether you're in the mood for fluffy pancakes made with real organic chocolate or a platter of huevos rancheros, the Lizard King Café has something on its...
Grano de Oro Restaurant
What started as a simple hotel caf-- has expanded to become one of the country's finest restaurants with well-earned reputation. Casually elegant, this...
La Pecora Nera
If delicious authentic Italian cuisine served in a delightful open-air restaurant well off-the beaten track on Costa Rica's Caribbean coast sounds like your...
Product C
Product C is part of a growing group of restaurants in Costa Rica that embodies the locally grown movement, serving fresh-caught seafood that spends very...
Tin Jo
Restaurante Tin-Jo has rightfully named itself "the best" restaurant in Costa Rica, offering delicious, healthy Asian cuisine from its home in an original...
Chimera
With a name like Chimera, one might expect an a diverse selection of food, and this Santa Elena restaurant delivers. Every plate is a creative fusion of...
Le Monastère
For the well-heeled and epicurious, Le Monast�re delivers and then some. Everything is prepared and served expertly, from escargot and French Onion...
Sobre las Olas
Perched on the edge of the coral reef overlooking the beautiful coast of Cahuita, Sobre las Olas is a perfect little restaurant that has excellent food to...
Doris Metropolitan
Those with a hankering for high-quality meat should look no further than Doris Metropolitan, a stand-out, and stand alone- restaurant in San Jose, Costa...
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10 Best Restaurants in San José, Costa Rica
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About Costa Rica Restaurants
In one of the most bio-diverse countries of the world, the restaurants of Costa Rica a mix of international styles and traditional. From roadside "sodas" serving typical Tico fare to five star establishments with rock-star chefs, the ten best restaurants in the city are each recognized for their excellence in providing outstanding fare, unparalleled customer service, and a distinct taste of Costa Rica highlighted by some of the freshest ingredients possible; the route from farm to table is often mere steps, and with seafood plucked from two oceans just miles apart, it's no surprise to find so many tantalizing restaurant options. Whether you're an avid foodie in search of an special meal, a burgeoning gourmet on a modest budget, or just an intrepid traveler looking for some great food, this top 10 list has a place on it for you. Let your appetite be your guide as you start to explore the country through its food, and be prepared for some excellent experiences and tastes from all over the globe.
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Expert Tips for Costa Rica Restaurants
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Cafe Mundo: "Reserve in advance for a quiet table on the ensconced patio."
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La Esquina de Buenos Aires: "Order your coffee served with fernet, the aromatic Italian spirit."
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La Botanica Organica: "Take home some of the homemade cashew butter dubbed "The Stuff.""