Los Gatos Locos serves flavorful Mexican-style dishes with generous portions and many vegan-friendly options where meals are built vegetarian and meat is added on request, including tacos, burritos, taco salads, chili cheese fries and churros. The treehouse-like, plant-filled setting often features live music and a relaxed, welcoming vibe, with friendly, attentive owners and staff.
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Potz Bistro offers high-quality bistro fare and a notable patisserie, with standout breads, pastries, excellent coffee and fresh‑squeezed juices, plus occasional higher-end dishes like filet mignon with porcini risotto. The atmosphere feels like a tidy bistro/bar with an open kitchen and friendly, attentive staff; service is generally excellent though it can be slow at times.
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Soda Ojoche serves fresh, affordable Costa Rican fare—casados, fish plates and quesadillas—with generous portions that appeal to travelers seeking authentic meals. The atmosphere is relaxed and recently refreshed, with friendly, accommodating staff and bilingual menus, though service can occasionally be slow.
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Citrus offers a varied, flavorful menu with popular dishes like sashimi and sushi bowls, sea bass, steak and gnocchi, plus shareable appetizers such as baked Camembert. The open-air patio feels casual yet refined, service is attentive and friendly, reservations are recommended and occasional order mix-ups have been noted.
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La Pala serves fresh, flavorful dishes — guests often enjoy seafood like shrimp curry and hearty salads — with cocktails generally well made. The family-run, open-air restaurant offers scenic ocean views and a distinctive excavator-themed structure, and staff provide warm, attentive service.
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The Bamboo Room offers ocean views, live music nearly every night, colorful décor and a relaxed sunset-focused atmosphere reached via a steep 4x4 road, so reservations are recommended. The menu ranges from steaks to vegetarian dishes and staff are friendly and attentive, though some visitors note occasional long waits or off nights in the kitchen.
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Restaurante Alquimia offers a creative, varied menu—burgers and desserts often stand out—and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. The setting is comfortable with friendly, personable staff, though some diners note occasional slow service, staffing shortfalls and sporadic cleanliness or insect issues.
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Azul (now operating as El Castillo Kitchen) serves carefully plated, flavorful dishes like ceviche, fish in saffron sauce and a notable brownie, alongside local Ambar IPA. The setting centers on a spectacular sunset view and a tranquil pool area. Staff are friendly and accommodating, with chefs and bartenders engaging guests; reservations are recommended and parking requires care.
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The Vine Bistro and Bar serves creative, well-executed dishes—coconut shrimp, a sizeable fish-and-chips and a hearty desayuno típico with chorizo rice—paired with balanced cocktails. The adults-only, poolside jungle setting feels relaxed and slightly funky, with glamping huts and abundant birdlife. Service is warm and attentive, with engaged owners and staff who also recommend local sights; prices are generally fair.
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La cuchara de Juca is a casual soda offering tasty, well-priced Costa Rican fare and the convenience of being open every day. The atmosphere is laid-back and the food is generally praised, though service can be slow and some dishes, such as the papanachos, may be inconsistent.
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Pandepizz serves very good, thin-crust pizzas—pepperoni is a standout—and is popular for takeout or dinner. The space feels inviting and casual with friendly, efficient service, though the roadside signage is modest and can be easy to miss.
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Momento Wine and Sushi Bar serves inventive cocktails and a diverse menu of sushi and bowls—favorites include tuna rice cakes, salmon poke and laksa soup—paired with a stylish, date-night atmosphere. The staff are generally friendly and accommodating, though some guests note slow service or delayed plates at times.
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Villas en el Bosque serves fresh, well-prepared breakfasts—eggs, fruit and a popular French toast with pineapple foam—alongside casual pizza nights and poolside dining. The atmosphere feels like a jungle treehouse with sweeping valley and ocean views, a relaxed pool, and communal events. Family-run hosts provide friendly, attentive service and helpful, home-style hospitality.
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The restaurant serves large, fresh breakfast and casual plates — pancakes, caprese salad and a vegetarian casado are often praised, and the mint-ginger lemonade is a refreshing hit. Service is friendly and attentive, the cute, dog-friendly spot sits by Ojochal’s giant dinosaur statues, though orders are sometimes mixed up or meat can arrive undercooked.
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Stan’s Cafe is an open-air neighborhood pub with a wide beer and cocktail selection and a friendly, hands-on owner and staff who welcome locals and travelers. The small food menu highlights fries, ribs and pork or tuna sliders, with occasional pizza or poutine from neighboring kitchens, so popular items can sell out.
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Pizzería Mamma e Papá serves pizzas with crisp crusts, fresh ingredients and generous, well‑seasoned toppings that reflect its Italian roots. The takeaway has a casual, welcoming vibe; service is friendly and attentive, the owner often greets guests, and prices are fair.
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Mi Corazón.Co serves fresh, organic cold-pressed juices and balanced, nourishing salad bowls with vegan and gluten-free options, including popular blends like Grounded and green juices. The venue feels cute and welcoming in Ojochal, and the staff are knowledgeable and attentive, providing friendly, timely service.
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The hotel serves fresh, homemade meals—house breads, pastas and seafood mains like salmon—and offers thoughtful breakfasts and to-go sandwiches prepared by an attentive chef. It sits in a small, private setting with lush forest views, a pool and memorable sunsets, and staff provide warm, personalized service though the access road can be steep and unpaved.
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Streamlined villas in a stylish adults-only hotel with an outdoor pool, a chic restaurant & a bar.
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Tagua Café Raíz offers carefully prepared coffees, lavender lattes, coconut cold brew and pour-over, plus fresh pastries, cinnamon buns, avocado toast and gluten-free options. The setting is relaxed with lovely views and an eco-friendly vibe, and staff are welcoming. It sits a short drive off the main road and prices can feel premium.
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Jungle River Resort sits in the jungle above a running river, with stylish cabins, wildlife, an infinity pool and elevated walkways that create a peaceful, immersive setting. On-site dining is casual — breakfast baskets and bar-style plates with standout drinks like mojitos and fresh orange juice — and staff are friendly and accommodating, though the menu is limited and cocktails can vary.
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