Plaza Estación Caribe offers a food-market style selection of Caribbean dishes with a wide variety of options, though portions can feel small for the price. The atmosphere is lively yet relaxed with background music that complements the space, and service is generally prompt.
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Restaurante Finca Santa Rosa serves hearty, authentic Caribbean Costa Rican dishes—rice with beans and coconut, meats and salads—often presented buffet-style with farm-to-table ingredients and generous portions. The setting is picturesque and relaxed, surrounded by lush greenery, and the staff are friendly and attentive, with a small souvenir shop on site.
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- Kid friendly
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Ticotortillas serves flavorful, affordable Costa Rican fare—gorditas, omelettes and breakfast burritos are often praised for fresh ingredients and good presentation. The small, tidy spot offers friendly, attentive service and staff who are patient with non‑Spanish speakers, though some dishes can be a bit dry or light on sauce.
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- Accepts reservations
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Restaurante Reina serves Caribbean-style seafood, with ceviche frequently highlighted, alongside casual lunch plates. The restaurant sits on a sandy beach with ocean views, local music and tidy, colorful decor, creating a relaxed atmosphere. Staff are generally friendly and attentive, though service can be slow at times and drinks are somewhat pricey.
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- Accepts reservations
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- Kid friendly
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Bar El Colombiano serves consistently tasty food in a small, cozy setting that feels quiet and family-friendly. Service is attentive and relaxed, and the location creates a calming atmosphere. Guests should be aware that parking can be limited.
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- Wheelchair accessible
Informal rooms in a beachfront property offering a restaurant, an outdoor pool & sea views.
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- LGBTQ+ friendly
Paradise Comida Caribeña serves authentic Caribbean plates—rondon, coconut-curry prawns, oxtail, pork chops, ceviche and patacones—often paired with coconut-flavored rice and homemade hot pepper sauce. The unassuming, characterful soda offers generous portions and friendly, helpful service, making it a popular spot in Puerto Viejo.
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- Vegetarian options
- Vegan options
- Accepts reservations
- Wi-Fi
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Restaurant Terrace Bar serves generous, well-seasoned dishes—fried shrimp and large daily specials are often highlighted—and offers inexpensive, recommended drinks. The terrace provides a pleasant, quiet atmosphere off the main road, and service is friendly and attentive from a local family.
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Mar y Luna is known for fresh, flavorful food with lobster a standout on a varied menu; meals are generally served on time. The restaurant offers a family-friendly, pleasant atmosphere and attentive service, though payment favors cash or SINPE and occasional waits or billing mix-ups have been reported.
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- Coffee
- Accepts reservations
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- Kid friendly
- Wheelchair accessible