Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Whaddya get when you take a champion sport fisherman, born and raised in Transylvania, and transplant him to Puerto Viejo by way of New Jersey? Answer: an…
Must-see restaurants in Southern Caribbean
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
You'd never know it from Mopri's dingy facade and cheap plastic tables, but this place serves some of the best seafood in Puerto Viejo. Choose your star…
Cahuita
Enjoy some of the best French and Italian fare in town: the Florentina crepe is stuffed with spinach, cream, chicken and cheese and has an egg cooked into…
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Ever had a completely homemade PB&J, with bread, peanut butter and jelly all made from scratch? That and more can be yours at this dream of a cafe,…
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Roger from Hounslow West, England will sort you out with house-roasted coffee, homemade ginger-lemonade, and a massive concoction called the Ana Rosa…
Southern Caribbean
Selvin has been serving Caribbean food since 1982. His place is considered one of the region’s best, specializing in shrimp, sautéed lobster in butter,…
Cahuita
Giuseppe and Eliza of Ravenna, Italy, famed for its Byzantine mosaics, bring an artistic touch to the kitchen. Start with a bruschetta mixta and graduate…
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Stroll 250m out of town toward Playa Cocles to this romantic low-lit patio cafe serving creative cuisine that combines elements of Caribbean, Indian,…
Southern Caribbean
For Turkish coffee, hummus and the best pita bread in the Caribbean, this Israeli-owned spot is the place. There's also creamy moutabal (a roasted…
Southern Caribbean
If you're looking to splurge on a fancy meal during your trip, do it at this romantic eatery run by Ilario Giannoni. On a lovely candlelit patio, deftly…
Manzanillo
Directly across from Manzanillo's western beachfront, this front-porch eatery plies visitors with fine Caribbean cooking – from snapper to shrimp to…
Southern Caribbean
This Argentine-owned restaurant with five tables is renowned for its rotating menu of three appetizers, five main dishes and three desserts. New offerings…
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
A high-end favorite for drinks and dinner, this sleek eatery at the eastern end of town cranks up the lounge music and sports an interior furnished almost…
Cahuita
Give chef/owner Walter a 'bum-bah-tah' and he'll shout back 'pata-boom-boom!' While his secret language remains so, there's no mystery why folks come to…
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
A long-standing favorite for classic Caribbean flavors, Miss Lidia's enters its third decade of pleasing palates and satisfying the stomachs of locals and…
Cahuita
The menu at this casual spot, decorated with classic movie posters, revolves around pizza, pasta and other Italian-themed mains, but it's better known for…
Cahuita
Garlic shrimp, seafood pasta and grilled fish of the day come accompanied by crashing waves and sparkling-blue Caribbean vistas at this sweet spot…
Manzanillo
Manzanillo's most famous restaurant draws a tourist crowd with large platters of grilled seafood, pargo rojo (whole red snapper), ceviche, pork-and-rice,…
Cahuita
In the corner veranda of an old house, this cozy, candle-lit spot specializes in delicious red-wine-covered filet mignon, tenderloin and T-bone steaks…
Cahuita
Follow the wafting smell of garlic and simmering sauces to this highly recommended Playa Negra open-air restaurant-bar, where chef Norman has been serving…
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Craving sushi? Head to this open-air Asian joint on Puerto Viejo's main street overlooking the beach and boats. Bonus raw-fish varieties include soy…
Southern Caribbean
Raquel and Matias completely revamped the menu here at the end of 2019, keeping old faves including Pad Thai but including mouth-watering delights such as…
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Owned by a friendly bohemian expat couple, this charming vegetarian cafe champions the slow-food movement and makes everything from scratch, from the jams…
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Typical Caribbean dishes, such as jerk chicken served with salad, beans, rice and plantain, are done well at this simple soda off the main strip. A…
Cahuita
This long-standing restaurant serves a slew of Caribbean specialties and a number of vegetarian options, such as coconut-milk-and-ginger curry. The…
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Delicious pancake and fruit breakfasts and Caribbean home cooking can be found at this backstreet eatery with wooden slab tables on an open-air terrace…
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
If frozen mojitos (US$3.50) are your thing, get thee to Bikini. This hip restaurant and bar attracts a crowd of revelers with its affordable cocktails and…
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Dark coffee and fresh-fruit smoothies offer a nice complement to the menu of savory and sweet crepes. These delights are all prepared by chef Sebastien…
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
This popular corner spot on the beachside road in town is excellent for strong coffee, freshly baked goods and hearty wedges of fluffy Spanish omelet…
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Directly across from the bus stop, this authentic gelateria has up to 80 flavors on rotation, including non-dairy and vegan options. It's the perfect…
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
This bakery on Puerto Viejo's main drag draws a devoted following with its fabulous focaccia, along with slices of pizza, apple strudels, profiteroles and…
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
This local grocery store is ideal for budget travelers.
Southern Caribbean
This roadside cafe is a perfect place to break your bike ride along the coast and grab a quick chocolate fix in the process. Batidos, coffee and ice cream…
Cahuita
This humble spot on Cahuita's main street (a few hundred metres from the Kelly Creek national-park entrance) serves delicious, reasonably priced casados…
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Atmospherically lit with colorful paper globe lanterns, this place offers up something for everyone – Thai, Indian and Indonesian curries, sushi, pasta,…
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Those looking to eat cheaply will do well at this chain grocery store.
Southern Caribbean
After a hot jungle hike, you may think you're hallucinating when you see this place at the end of the road. It’s not a mirage, just a well-placed bar…
Southern Caribbean
If you must eat at the border, this place is your best bet. Pork, beef, chicken, snapper and patacones (fried plantains) are all on the menu. From the…
Southern Caribbean
A small restaurant near Cabinas El Piculino towards the bus station, with outdoor seating and tasty casados (beans, rice, vegetables, a small salad and a…
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
This sceney Mediterranean lounge and restaurant serves overpriced fresh pastas, tasty pizzas and fancy cocktails and has a romantic ambience. Its main…
