Must-see restaurants in Southern Costa Rica & Península de Osa

  • Gamefisher Restaurant

    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…

  • La Bruschetta

    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…

  • Cafetería Monka

    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…

  • Marisquería Corcovado

    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…

  • Pizzamail.it

    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…

  • Banana Bay Marina

    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,…

  • Hellen's Chill House

    Puerto Jiménez

    Hellen's is supremely popular with pretty much everyone, for wake-me-up coffee drinks, filling breakfasts, excellent burgers (including veggie burgers)…

  • Soda Doña Dora

    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;…

  • La Perla de Osa

    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…

  • Restaurante Ebenezer

    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…

  • Heladería Biolley

    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…

  • Supermercado BM

    Southern Costa Rica & Península de Osa

    The large and well-stocked Supermercado BM is 200m north of the Interamericana–Costanera intersection.

  • BM Corcovado

    Puerto Jiménez

    The best-stocked supermarket in town.

  • Il Giardino

    Puerto Jiménez

    A sweet Italian restaurant with a romantic candlelit ambience. The rather long menu features pizza, pasta and other exquisite Italian dishes. Especially…

  • Restaurante Buenos Días

    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,…

  • Dog House

    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…

  • Pizzería Liliana

    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…

  • Los Delfines

    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…

  • Restaurant Carolina

    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,…

  • Soda Edward

    Southern Costa Rica & Península de Osa

    In central Rancho Quemado, across from the soccer field, this typical soda cooks up ample helpings of Tico standards.