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
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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,…
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,…
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.