Señorita Smoothies serves fresh tropical smoothies, açaí and coco bowls, and protein shakes made from high-quality ingredients with customizable options for post-workout or refreshing treats. The small, laid-back food-truck atmosphere offers quick, friendly service from the owner and staff and makes for a pleasant people-watching stop in Puerto Carrillo.

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La Puesta del Sol serves seafood-forward, Italian- and Peruvian-influenced dishes, with highlights like ribeye, tuna tartare, ceviche, seafood fettuccini and shrimp risotto. The small restaurant offers a sunset platform and relaxed, family-run atmosphere, with friendly attentive service and cocktails; reservations are advised and there are occasional minor hiccups (e.g., freezer‑burned ice cream).

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Chez Nous serves fresh, French-influenced seafood—notably seared tuna, tuna tartare and shrimp dishes with passion fruit or white-wine sauces—plus generous portions and reasonable prices. The restaurant offers a romantic jungle-like setting with pool and pets, and service is personal and attentive from the owner. The approach can be dark and nondescript, so expect a tucked-away entrance.

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• LGBTQ+ friendly

The B&B serves Italian-inspired cuisine—carpaccio, risotto and an Italian-style ceviche—along with hearty breakfasts. Guests enjoy a peaceful, ocean-view setting near a pristine beach, and host Roberto is warm, attentive and helpful with clean, comfortable rooms.

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Unfussy rooms with terraces in a casual guesthouse offering an open-air restaurant & a pool.

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Soda La Plaza serves traditional, well-priced Costa Rican fare with generous portions, especially casados (fish), fish fingers, empanadas, huevos rancheros and large shrimp salads with sweet fried plantains. The casual, central spot beside the town soccer field features friendly, helpful staff, though some dishes can occasionally come overly salty or dry.

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Los Delfines serves classic Costa Rican plates (casado, grilled and whole fish), a notable seafood soup, and crowd-pleasing options like tenderloin and a house burger; natural fruit drinks are popular. The family-run, casual spot has friendly, English-speaking staff and reasonable prices, though some find certain dishes understated and the main-road location can be noisy.

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The lodge serves fresh, well-prepared breakfasts and dinners with a thoughtful wine selection, often prepared by a well-regarded chef. Its atmosphere is tranquil with sweeping ocean views, and staff are described as warm and attentive; guests note that rural access and occasional pest or maintenance issues can require flexibility.

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Tropical Waves serves tasty food, with tacos and well-made cocktails standing out. The venue maintains a relaxed atmosphere with good music and friendly, attentive staff, making it a comfortable spot for friends.

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Soda Rio Ora serves generous, well-priced local plates and comfort dishes like chicken cordon bleu in a simple outdoor soda attached to a gas station and mini‑mart. Service is generally friendly and patrons often bring drinks from the neighboring store, though some guests note occasional inconsistencies with dishes or billing.

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Café Blanco offers coffee, matcha and smoothies alongside fresh baked goods — Slavic-style pastries, German bread, cinnamon rolls, a breakfast wrap and cheesecake — and sells locally grown, roasted beans. The small, tidy café has a cozy, sociable atmosphere near a soccer field, and the owners and staff are warm and welcoming, with reasonable prices.

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Coffee Karana serves flavorful, locally roasted espresso and Costa Rica–style filtered coffee, with standout iced lattes and fresh pastries like empanadas, quiches, and carrot or marble cakes. The compact, unassuming space feels pleasant and relaxed, and the owner-barista provides friendly, knowledgeable service and warm hospitality.

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• LGBTQ+ friendly

Ventana Árbol de vida serves tasty fast-food-style fare with flavorful dishes. The spot maintains a casual, laid-back atmosphere and offers friendly, straightforward service.

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