The Road to Chirripó
With its 'from farm to table' motto, this delightful cafe single-handedly pushes San Isidro's dining scene up a big notch. Breakfast options range from …
Must-see restaurants in Southern Costa Rica & Península de Osa
The Road to Chirripó
Come for breakfast or lunch and while away the day, sipping coffee, sampling baked goodies and watching the feathered friends flitting about the grounds…
The Road to Chirripó
With 270-degree views of the valley, this glass-encased restaurant specializes in homemade pasta, rainbow trout and mouthwatering steaks, all garnished…
Bahía Drake
Located at the Hotel Jinetes de Osa, Kalaluna is a gourmet affair that uses fresh local ingredients and highlights them with artistic flair. Feast your…
Bahía Drake
This small, friendly local restaurant is along the main dirt road from Agujitas to the airstrip. The capable and passionate chef prepares tasty casados …
Southern Costa Rica & Península de Osa
This terrific open-sided restaurant inside the Zancudo Lodge prides itself on its commitment to super-fresh produce and creativity, and it shows – in the…
Southern Costa Rica & Península de Osa
A couple of kilometers along the beach road to Punta Banco, this cheerful place decked out with fairy lights is the most happenin' spot in town. Ample…
Puerto Jiménez
The best breakfast spot in town, Monka makes excellent coffee drinks and smoothies, as well as extensive breakfast platters, ranging from tropical French…
Bahía Drake
In hot and dusty Bahía Drake, there isn't a more refreshing midday treat than a vanilla milkshake from this open-air ice-cream parlor. It also does banana…
The Road to Chirripó
One of the first places you will pass on the San Gerardo road, this cozy house specializes in comida típica (regional cooking). Eating here is almost like…
The Road to Chirripó
For all things corn, stop at this traditional roadside restaurant on your way to or from the mountain. Our favorite here is the chorreada, a traditional…
The Road to Chirripó
The tiny village of Canaán is not the type of place you would expect to find a 'gastropub' yet here it is. The menu is eclectic and delicious, featuring…
Puerto Jiménez
A spacious, covered, waterfront deck – ceiling fans spinning overhead – is the perfect place to feast on fresh grilled tuna, whole red snapper or tangy…
Puerto Jiménez
While this pizzeria's name sounds more like a website, all doubts will be cast aside when a server at Pizzamail.it brings out the pie: a thin-crust, wood…
The Road to Chirripó
One of our favorite sodas (lunch counters) in the region, this cute little family-run joint serves up casados (set meals), olla de carne (beef stew) and…
Bahía Drake
Gringo Curt offers just three things: a fish salad wrap, noodles tossed with vegetables (and sometimes garnished with catch-of-the-day) and super-fresh…
Southern Costa Rica & Península de Osa
Haunted by (mostly) American yachties and expat duty-free shoppers, the open-air restaurant at the marina specializes in humongous plates of American,…
The Road to Chirripó
Since this unpretentious seafood spot is usually slammed at lunchtime, it's best to come during off hours for its several daily varieties of ceviche,…
Bahía Drake
This restaurant up the hill in Agujitas serves typical Tico cuisine on Tico time. The downstairs bakery is perfect for an early-morning breakfast or an…
The Road to Chirripó
With alfresco tables sitting above the river, funky skull art and sparkling fish tanks filled with fingerling trout, this atmospheric spot prepares trout…
The Road to Chirripó
Recognizable by its bubblegum pink signage, this diner caters to hungry travelers with its massive menu. It earns its steakhouse horns with burgers, slaps…
The Road to Chirripó
This sunny cafe is a perfect stop for lunch or a light dinner, with an eclectic menu highlighting all the local goodness, from fruits to cheeses to…
Puerto Jiménez
Hellen's is supremely popular with pretty much everyone, for wake-me-up coffee drinks, filling breakfasts, excellent burgers (including veggie burgers)…
Southern Costa Rica & Península de Osa
This long-standing family-run spot serves huge breakfasts of gallo pinto, eggs and toast; banana pancakes; casados with fresh seafood; burgers and fries;…
Puerto Jiménez
On the grounds of Iguana Lodge, this jungle-fringed restaurant-bar is locally (and justifiably) famous for its cocktails, accompanied by such delectable…
Southern Costa Rica & Península de Osa
Ebenezer's place is an essential stop after a morning at the beach. Satisfying breakfasts and hot coffee get your day going in the right direction. Later…
Bahía Drake
It's not much to look at, but your mouth and stomach will thank you after a meal of fresh fish served Caribbean style. A selection of mojitos and…
The Road to Chirripó
Set in an old Tico house, this bohemian cafe features eclectic artwork and an odd assortment of furniture, lending a cozy atmosphere. The varied menu has…
The Road to Chirripó
The largest feria (fair) in the region, this farmers market starts early Thursday morning and usually winds down by early afternoon on Friday; organic…
Southern Costa Rica & Península de Osa
This purple-and-green, mushroom-shaped, artisanal ice-cream shop is an unexpectedly weird installment near the AsoProLa Lodge. The ice cream is all…
Southern Costa Rica & Península de Osa
The large and well-stocked Supermercado BM is 200m north of the Interamericana–Costanera intersection.
Puerto Jiménez
A sweet Italian restaurant with a romantic candlelit ambience. The rather long menu features pizza, pasta and other exquisite Italian dishes. Especially…
Southern Costa Rica & Península de Osa
Rare is the visitor who passes through Golfito without stopping at this cheerful spot opposite the Muellecito (Small Dock). Brightly colored booths,…
The Road to Chirripó
Set amid gardens, ponds and a splashing fountain, this is the place to catch your own trout and have it seasoned, lightly breaded and then deep-fried for…
Puerto Jiménez
We love gallo pinto as much as the next person, but sometimes you gotta get your fix of burgers and dogs. Make your way to the Dog House for specialty…
Southern Costa Rica & Península de Osa
This locally popular spot for Italian fare offers more than a dozen different kinds of pizza, all of which are made from scratch (the result is more…
Puerto Jiménez
At the end of the beach road that passes the waterfront walk, Los Delfines is the perfect toes-in-the-sand spot for a late gallo pinto breakfast or a beer…
Puerto Jiménez
This local favorite on the main drag still attracts its share of expats, nature guides, tourists and locals. Expect Tico standards, fresh-fruit drinks,…
Bahía Drake
Right near the beach, this open-air eatery serves up mostly fishy delights, from garlic shrimp spaghetti and ceviche to generous helpings of freshly…
