Restaurants Recommendations in the Area

There are many wonderful local restaurants where you will find fresh local food. We encourage you to try them. Here are a few of our favorites:

Beehive Mediterranean Restaurant – Mediterranean cuisine in Uvita. Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays include live flamenco and tango music in the evening, as well as possibly other days. Closed Tuesdays, open 11 to 8 Sundays, and from 11 to 11 any other day.

Citrus Restaurant – Located in Ojochal. Renowned in the southern zone of Costa Rica for more than 10 years, enjoy a gourmet Mediterranean-inspired menu. An elegant and welcoming site with beautiful ambiance. +506 2786 5175

Exotica – An elegant and intimate family-owned and operated, five-star French/Euro style restaurant located in Ojochal for more than 20 years. Reservations are normally required so calling ahead is recommended. You will not want to miss this delicious restaurant! A Sample menu is available. +506 2786 5050

Fusion Sushi – Don’t let the name fool you. This casual restaurant has a very varied menu with a little sushi on it, but the food is very good. Conveniently located on Costanera just north of Ojochal. +506 2786 5152

Heliconia Restaurante – Located in Ojochal. Reservations recommended. Cozy atmosphere, stylish interior, great food and reasonably priced. +506 2786 5000

La Parcela – Situated on a peninsula in Dominical overlooking the Pacific. You usually have entertainment of white face monkeys looking for fruit provided by the restaurant. Go during daylight hours so you can enjoy the view! +506 2787 0016

Lone Star Barbecue – Authentic Texas barbecue stand in Uvita. Unique coleslaw recipe.

Marino Ballena Restaurant – Cozy casual restaurant offering a variety of everyday items. Located just south of the BM in Uvita. +506-2743 8104

Villas Gaia – A casual restaurant offering an interesting array of contemporary cuisine fused with Latin flavors. The ginger lemonade is outstanding, which you can order by the glass or the pitcher. +506 2786 5044 or +506 2241 3393.

Be adventurous, try some new ones. We haven’t had a bad meal yet. If you find something you want to share, please do and we’ll add it to future versions of this list!