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El Rancho - Steak House
Tambor - Puntarenas

El Rancho offers quality steaks and varied fresh meats in a casual steakhouse setting, with buffet-style appetizers and desserts. Service is frequently praised as warm and attentive, though some guests report occasional disorganization and cold or overcooked entrees.

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Coffee
  • Parking
  • Wheelchair accessible
Al chile
Tambor - Puntarenas
+506 8979 2673Directions

Al Chile serves authentic, savory plates with large portions, fresh drinks, vegetarian options and affordable prices, suitable for desserts or casual meals. The restaurant offers relaxed patio seating near Playa Tambor and accommodating staff who help with taxis and delivery, though service can sometimes be slow or less personable and highway noise is possible.

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Takeaway
  • Delivery
  • Bar
  • Coffee
  • Vegetarian options
  • Vegan options
  • Outdoor seating
  • Parking
  • Pet friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
Bar Restaurant Gitanos
Tambor - Puntarenas

The restaurant serves varied seafood and Latin dishes such as ceviche, arroz con camarones, yuca frita and sushi, offering generous portions and attentive, friendly service. It has a relaxed seafront atmosphere with music and ocean views, though guests note a casual vibe, occasional flies and uneven seafood rice portions, and moderate to slightly high prices.

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Takeaway
  • Bar
  • Coffee
  • Outdoor seating
  • Accepts reservations
  • Parking
  • Kid friendly
  • Pet friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
Pepez Seafood and Grill
Tambor - Puntarenas

Pepez Seafood and Grill serves generous seafood plates—fish tacos, coconut shrimp and snapper—paired with fresh fruit cocktails and coffee. It sits above the bay with a scenic waterfront view and macaws in the trees, and staff are attentive and allergy-aware, though access requires a steep uphill approach.

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Takeaway
  • Bar
  • Coffee
  • Outdoor seating
  • Accepts reservations
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Pet friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
El Tucán
Tambor - Puntarenas

El Tucán serves a large, well-labeled buffet of international dishes from breakfast through dinner with kid-friendly, vegetarian options and a selection of desserts. Staff clear plates and serve coffee, but the dining room is often loud and cafeteria-style and can become crowded or understocked, causing lines and occasional waits.

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Coffee
  • Parking
  • Wheelchair accessible
Restaurante Cristina
Tambor - Puntarenas
+506 8873 5051Directions

Restaurante Cristina serves fresh, homemade Costa Rican dishes—standouts include a classic gallo pinto breakfast, tuna with avocado, and occasional large red snapper—presented with appealing plating. The atmosphere is low-key, family-style and very clean, and the owner-chef provides warm, personal service, though cooking for small groups can sometimes slow timing.

  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Takeaway
  • Coffee
  • Accepts reservations
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Kid friendly
Trattoria
Tambor - Puntarenas

Trattoria serves consistently good food with attentive, friendly service, and diners note the strong overall meal experience. The atmosphere is lively and can be noisy when a nearby kids' show runs, and the restaurant sometimes closes for resort construction or limits access to hotel guests.

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Takeaway
  • Bar
  • Coffee
  • Accepts reservations
  • Parking
  • Wheelchair accessible
Henry's Pizza Tambor Restaurante
Tambor - Puntarenas

Henry's Pizza Tambor serves solid, crispy-crust pizzas—jumbo sizes are good for sharing—along with pasta, ceviche, tuna, lobster and open-fire ribs. The beachfront spot has a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere and attentive, welcoming service often led by owner Henry.

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Takeaway
  • Delivery
  • Bar
  • Coffee
  • Outdoor seating
  • Parking
  • Pet friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
Pizza El Timonel
Tambor - Puntarenas

Pizza El Timonel serves wood-fired pizzas—often prepared in front of diners—alongside seafood ceviche and homemade pastas like fettuccine Alfredo. Staff are friendly and attentive, the setting offers bar seating by the wood fire with pleasant views, and a selection of cold beers and wines complements the menu.

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Takeaway
  • Delivery
  • Bar
  • Parking
  • Wheelchair accessible
Miyako
Tambor - Puntarenas

Miyako in Tambor offers casual dining, but service is frequently criticized as lacking proper training, which can affect the experience. Food and atmosphere get mixed mentions rather than consistent highlights.

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Takeaway
  • Coffee
  • Parking
Bar restaurante gitanos
Tambor - Puntarenas

The bar-restaurant in Tambor offers flavorful food and a wide cocktail selection, with casual plates and drinks that are popular. It maintains an ocean-view, lively nighttime atmosphere that caters to people looking to eat, drink, and socialize.

  • Bar
  • Parking
Cactus Restaurant & Grill (located inside Castillo Tambor Resort & Restaurant)
Tambor - Puntarenas

The menu includes fresh, well-prepared items like shrimp nachos and family-friendly dishes, though some diners report inconsistent quality, substitutions, and occasional wrong or broken components. The setting is pleasant and pool-friendly for kids, and staff are generally helpful, but service can at times be slow or uneven.

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Takeaway
  • Bar
  • Coffee
  • Vegetarian options
  • Outdoor seating
  • Live music
  • Accepts reservations
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Kid friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible