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Hábitat - Garden of Eatin'
San Juanillo - Guanacaste
+506 8772 4462Directions

Hábitat serves fresh, healthy fare—popular breakfast burrito, avocado toast, smoothie bowls, grass-fed burgers, falafel and fresh juices—amid a lush garden with relaxed music. Staff are friendly and attentive, and service is generally smooth, though there can be a short wait when it’s busy.

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Coffee
  • Live music
  • Parking
Restaurante Pizzeria Cocobolo
San Juanillo - Guanacaste

Restaurante Pizzeria Cocobolo serves fresh, tasty pizzas—especially a popular veggie pizza—and offers friendly, attentive service with prompt preparation. The dining area is clean and sits near a beautiful beach with hilltop views and local wildlife. Access involves bumpy, potholed roads, making the trip a bit adventurous.

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Takeaway
  • Bar
  • Coffee
  • Vegetarian options
  • Vegan options
  • Outdoor seating
  • Accepts reservations
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Kid friendly
  • Pet friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
Brisas del Mar
San Juanillo - Guanacaste

Brisas del Mar serves fresh seafood with standout ceviche and whole fried snapper, plus crispy battered fish and generous portions at reasonable prices. It sits steps from the beach in a cozy, sunset-friendly setting, and the staff deliver quick, local-style service.

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Takeaway
  • Bar
  • Coffee
  • Outdoor seating
  • Accepts reservations
  • Parking
  • Pet friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
3 Amici Trattoria Italiana
San Juanillo - Guanacaste
+506 8874 1221Directions

3 Amici serves fresh, authentic Italian dishes, with snapper, desserts and lemoncello and a well-curated wine list standing out. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, and owners and staff provide attentive, friendly service that makes the drive worthwhile.

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Takeaway
  • Outdoor seating
  • Accepts reservations
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Kid friendly
  • Pet friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
LOS SABORES DE LA COSTA 🍽🍦.
San Juanillo - Guanacaste

Los Sabores de la Costa serves fresh, homemade Costa Rican fare—fish casados, empanadas, burritos, smoothies and natural ice cream are frequently praised for flavor and generous portions. The family-run soda/food truck sits a short walk from the beach with a relaxed 80s/90s playlist and friendly, helpful service.

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Takeaway
  • Coffee
  • Vegetarian options
  • Vegan options
  • Accepts reservations
  • Parking
  • Kid friendly
  • Pet friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
Buddha Retreat Hotel
San Juanillo - Guanacaste

Simply furnished rooms in a relaxed property with a restaurant, a pool & a bar, plus a garden.

  • Breakfast
  • Wi-Fi
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
Restaurante Luna Azul
San Juanillo - Guanacaste

Luna Azul serves consistently good, fine cuisine with standout dishes like fresh tuna often prepared from guests' catch and a popular shrimp curry. The restaurant offers a warm, homey atmosphere with an appealing ocean view and pool, and the staff are personable and professional, providing attentive, friendly service.

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Takeaway
  • Bar
  • Coffee
  • Accepts reservations
  • Parking
  • Wheelchair accessible