Darren R from Los Angeles     April 09, 2010

Great concept, best location and fantastic people watching. Built from recycled materials from an old farm house its by far the best ambiance in town. Loved it and went everyday to enjoy the exceptional food, friendly service and personable owner, KOKi. Almost every evening you will see the family of sloths perusing in the trees right in the middle of the restaurant.

k waldtheim from Austria     February 28, 2010

We were a group of 16 guys traveling together and being a big group we were hard to accommodate in many restaurants but not at this place. We were promptly seated and the feast began. They treated us to complimentary appetizers and a round of drinks while we waited for our food which we thought was an exceptionally nice welcoming touch. They told us there might be a little wait due to the size of our group and that everything is made fresh to order. Actually, surprisingly, the wait felt less then most other restaurants we visited. The staff was very accommodating and fun, music was great and prices were good. We tried tons of different stuff on the menu and many drinks might we add. We all concurred that this was undoubtedly our best restaurant experience during our trip and would have gone back hadn't it been our last night. Check it out - you wont regret it.

Claude William Genest from Montreal     February 18, 2010

I feel compelled to write to counter the previous two comments. The food was average ( and cold), the atmosphere pretentious, the service non-existent and the price astronomical. I had a miserable experience. Everything was cold, the wait was interminable and the final insult was being brought a new glass with a new straw every time I asked for a refill of water. Given that plastic is disposed of by burning out here and water precious, this is just the wrong message to send and a poor reason to justify the ridiculous prices. Boycott this place and have a better cheaper meal next door.

Ernesto from Mexico DF     December 25, 2009

what a gem ! This super busy place really stands out in town. The food was great and so was the service so we didn't mind the little wait. Try the fried yuca, guacamole and langosta.

Theresa from Orlando, Florida, USA     November 05, 2009

The food in Puerto Viejo, in general, was a big surprise. I was resigned to live on rice and beans the 4 days I was there - - but nothing could have been farther from the truth. This place was certainly my favorite - so much so that I ate there BOTH nights I was in town. For a person who prides herself on always trying something new - - this is a high honor for Koki Beach.

Let me say, also - - that the price for my meal was incredibly INEXPENSIVE by American standards; so the rating on this as expensive is relative to Puerto Viejo. Certainly cheaper places to go for a meal - - but I doubt you could find one of better quality or with a better atmosphere.

I had the filet salad one night and the ceviche the second. On the second night a baby sloth (yes, that is right) climbed right out of the deck and up the tree directly behind my chair. How is that for an authentic Costa Rican dining experience?