Seafood, sushi, vegetarian, Italian...What are you hungry for? Or how about a drink?
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There's a great international selection of restaurants in Puerto Viejo and area,
something for every taste. Check out the listings below. There's also a great selection of bars and
discos to dance the night away or listen to live music.
Puerto Viejo is also super vegetarian
friendly and most places cater to vegetarians but also check out our vegetarian
page for the best options.
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Amimodo
Italian and fusion cuisine in front of Salsa Brava surf spot
+506 2750 0257
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Arrecife Hotel y Restaurante
Punta Uva Restaurant & Bar right off the beach. They also rent cabinas. Restaurant specializes in local Afro-Caribbean dishes and Mediterranean food. +506 2759 9200 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on map
Azul Beach Club
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Open for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner and drinks overlooking the beautiful beaches of Playa Negra. Enjoy your lunch or drinks in the restaurant or take in the view on the beach while the beachside servers attend you. +506 2750-2035 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on map
Bamboocha
Restaurant with Mediterranean and Caribbean fusion cuisine. Specializes in fish and seafood. Pasta. pizza after 5pm. Open 1pm to 9 pm. Closed Thursdays.
+506 2750 0719 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on map
Bar Va a Seguir
Casual restaurant and bar, specializing in pizza and Mediterranean food. Reopened in new location. +506 8708 0717 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on map
Barakka Bistro
Italian and french food on the main st +506 2755 0145 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on map
Beto Caribbean Food
Casual restaurant near the bus stop and with tables also on the beach side. Serves traditional Tico and Caribbean food. +506 7143 6479 View on map
Bikini Restaurant
Restaurant with a huge menu including sushi, Thai curries, pasta and more which makes it a popular choice for groups and families. Big vegetarian menu and lots of vegan choices too. Very reasonably priced cocktails. Restaurant open daily from 5 pm. +506 2750 3061 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on map
Boca Chica Bar, Restaurante y Piscina
Bar set around a swimming pool. Only place to stop for a drink if you have some time before the bus if you exit Cahuita National Park via Puerto Vargas. Although the sign indicates this is a restaurant, there was no food available on the day I visited. View on map
Bread and Chocolate
Restaurant known for their baked goods, coffee and desserts but there is also a full menu. Good number of vegetarian options and has some vegan desserts and meals as well. +506 2750-0723 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on map
Bribri Springs Brewery
Micro-craft brewery dedicated to making handcrafted all-grain fine ales. Restaurant. +506 2750 0690 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on map
Cafe Naia
Cafe serving breakfast, espresso drinks and smoothies View on map
Cafe Rico
Coffee, light meals, breakfast. Open 7am to 12:45 pm. Also, bikes, snorkels and laundry 8 am - 6 pm. +506 2750 0510 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on map
Cafe Viejo
Upscale Italian in an open air setting right in the center of Puerto Viejo +506 2750 0817 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on map
Caribeans Coffee and Chocolate
Coffee house, chocolate factory and tasting room. Smoothies and light meals too. Offers the Chocolate Forest Experience Tour where you can see the chocolate making experience from the cacao forest to the finished product. Also regular community events and learning opportunities from yoga to film nights. +506 2750-0504, 8341-2034 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on map
Casa Mandala
Organic/vegan restaurant and grocery. Art, home decor, clothing, jewelry and handicrafts. Open Monday to Friday 9 am to 6 pm, Saturday 2 pm to 6 pm, Sunday 10 am to 4 pm. +506 8442 1298 View on map
Chile Rojo
Thai and asian fusion restaurant. Sushi bar. Many vegetarian and vegan options including thai curries, veggie burger and veggie sushi (ask). Great people watching on the main drag across from the beach and crafts market. Popular all you can eat Mondays. Closed Wednesdays. +506 2750 0025 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on map
Cho.co Chocolates and Pairings
Local chocolate boutique, information center & chocolate-alcohol pairings. 6363 4274 View on map
Choco Latte
100% natural bread made fresh daily. Serving breakfast with European style espresso. +506 2755 0010 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on map
Cocorico Restaurante
Specialized in homemade cakes, desserts, bread, crepes and ice cream. Also serve pintos, casados, pizzas, pastas, salads and paninis. +506 2755 0409 / 8313 7502 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on map
Como en la Gloria
Restaurant serving Mediterranean menu. Open Tue-Thu 4 pm to 10 pm and Fri-Sun 2 pm to 10 pm. +506 2201 6784 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on map
Como En Mi Casa Art Cafe
Espresso drinks, desserts, breakfast, sandwiches, salads. Open 7am to 4pm daily. +506 6069 6319, 6069 6337 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on map
De Gustibus Bakery
Serving coffee, breakfast and lunch (baked goods and sandwiches). Breads, croissants, cakes and pastries... eat in and to go +506 2756 8397 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on map
Diwo Restaurant
Fusion food restaurant open for dinner. Closed Monday and Tuesday. At the previous Jungle Love location. +506 2750 0162 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on map
DreadNut Coffee and Manifesto
Little coffee shop serving breakfast, lunch and baked goods. Good vegetarian and vegan sandwich options. Also the Manifesto store selling hand painted clothing and artifacts. +506 8840 5247 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on map
Eden Beach Punta Uva
Beach bar & restaurant located just steps from the water’s edge in Punta Uva. Open daily from 8 AM to nightfall for breakfast, brunch, lunch, tea time and snacks. Large and bright ranchito bar and bamboo beds with shade on the sandy beach. +506 8409 3894 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on map
El Refugio Grill
Small and intimate Argentinian restaurant with a simple menu that changes daily usually with steak, seafood and pasta. located between Punta Uva and Manzanillo. Open for lunch, dinner and coffee. +506 2759 9007 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on map
EZ Times
Restaurant, Bar & Lounge, Live Music, on the beach, best place to relax, enjoy cocktails 2x1 daily 5pm-7pm. Fresh food, no microwaves, wood oven pizza. New menu daily. see reviews on TripAdvisor View on map
Facefood
Espresso drinks, pastries, sandwiches and pizza. +506 2755 0239 View on map
Flip Flop Restaurant
Restaurant with varied menu including Asian curries, pasta, fajitas. Lots of vegetarian options. Daily specials. Puerto Viejo Center, across from Multicentro. +506 2750 2031 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on map
Gecko Cafe and Grill
Restaurant from Limon which recently opened a branch in Puerto Viejo. Upstairs above Adobe Rent a car. 8511 3736, 2758 1558 View on map
Gelateria Deelite
Artesanal Italian ice cream, espresso, breakfast and brunch, acai bowls, fruit salad, paninis, cakes and pastries. Seating both on the terrace and inside with A/C. Open 8 am to 10 pm everyday. +506 8429 1667 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on map
GypSea Café
Farm to table restaurant with organic ingredients. Catering to omnivores with a great selection for vegetarians. Open for breakfast and lunch. +506 2750 2016 View on map
Hot Rocks
Food, cold drinks & live music. All right in the center of town. Wifi. Tables are wired with charging stations. Bilingual staff: English and Spanish. +506 8708 3183 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on map
Jaguar Coffee Shop
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Coffee, snacks and souvenir shop at the Jaguar Rescue Center. Entry to/tour of the center not required so you can come support the work on the center any day. +506 2750 0710 View on map
Johnny's Place
Beachfront bar which has been a fixture of the Puerto Viejo scene for many years. Serves food as well. Popular late nights. +506 2750 0200 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on map
KOKi Beach
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Beach front Bar and Restaurant. Latin Fusion food. Overlooks street and beach. Great for people watching. Open daily for dinner 5-11 pm. Winner of a national award for improving the quality of life in Costa Rica for their contributions to the environment and community. +506 2750 0902 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on map
La Esquina Boruca Pizzeria
Pizza for delivery, take out and eat in. +506 2750 0180 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on map
La Nena
Casual Caribbean style restaurant with outdoor seating. Vegetarian friendly. +506 2537 9791 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on map
La Parada Cafeteria
Cafe and restaurant at the main Puerto Viejo bus stop where you can get coffee, snacks, batidos or a meal while waiting for your bus. +506 2750 0558 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on map
Lazy Mon Beach Bar
Beach bar with sports on TV, pool table, ping pong and live music. Cocktails and beer and a full menu of appetizers, burgers, sandwiches and salads. Happy hour daily 4-7. +506 2750-0016 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on map
Lidia's Place
Casual restaurant serving Caribbean food favorites. Long time local favorite since 1996. +506 2750 0598 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on map
Madre Tierra
Cocktails, restaurant and bar. Variety of food including Caribbean, Latin, Seafood, Costa Rican, Fusion and Vegetarian. +506 2750 2083 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on map
Mango Sunset
A long time Puerto Viejo favorite where you'll often find the crowd late nights. Mango Sunset is open late often with live music playing Reggae, Latin, Salsa or Rock. Full restaurant menu earlier as well.
8757 8356 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on map
Maxi's Restaurant
Traditional Caribbean restaurant that has stood at the end of the road for many years and is still famous for their seafood. There is a full service restaurant and a small quick service option as well. 2759-0673 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on map
Miss Edith's
Traditional Caribbean restaurant that's been in Cahuita forever and family run by long time Caribbean residents. 2755 0248 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on map
Monli Bar Restaurante and Grill
Restaurant specializing in fresh seafood. Open noon-10pm daily except Thursday. +506 8312 2619 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on map
Nueces y Cafe
Coffee with a few tables on the main street in the center of town. Roasted nuts. +506 2750 0957 View on map
Ocho Nani
Gourmet Italian style ice cream plus fruit salad, smoothies, milk shakes. Many vegan ice cream options including a vegan chocolate. +506 8928 8272 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on map
Pan Pay
Bakery and Restaurant 2750 0081 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on map
Panadería y Cafetería Alexa GH
Bakery and coffee shop. View on map
Paradise Beach Bar
Large open air bar and restaurant just off Playa Chiquita. Follow the gravel road across from DIWO to the end. Lots of parking for cars and bikes. Open noon to midnight daily. +506 2750 0544 View on map
Pause Cafe Rio Negro
Ceviche, fresh seafood, hamburgers, pizza, desserts, batidos. Open for lunch and dinner. see reviews on TripAdvisor View on map
Pecora Nera
Italian owned and operated Italian restaurant 2750-0490 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on map
Pita Bonita
Middle Eastern restaurant and bar. Freshly baked pita bread, hummus, falafel, salads, lamb kebab and more. Take away possible. +506 2756 8173 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on map
Pizzeria Bar Vita Mia
Pizza and bar +506 8440 9754 View on map
Pizzeria Pulcinella
Pizza and other Italian and Mediterranean dishes. Pizza prepared in a wood-fired brick oven. Located at Hotel El Nido. 2756 8274 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on map
Port Vell
Spanish owned juice bar and restaurant offering healthy fresh food and specializing in breakfast. Open 7am to 1pm. Port Vell means Puerto Viejo in Catalan. +506 6114 7753 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on map
Puerto and Co
Coworking space and vegetarian/vegan café View on map
Puerto Pirata Deli
Meals, snacks, coffee and batidos on the porch in a chill location overlooking the sea. Menu has vegetarian, vegan and sustainable seafood only; no meat. +506 2750 0459 View on map
Punto y Pasta
Italian restaurant open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Pizza, pasta, smoothies, hamburgers. Closed Tuesdays. +506 8399 8267 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on map
Pura Gula Restaurant
Healthy slow food restaurant +506 8634 6404 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on map
Que Rico Papito
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A Sensual Jungle Dining Experience at La Costa de Papito Bungalows 2750-0080 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on map
Reggae Bar
Bar and restaurant right across from beach. Serving hamburgers, chicken, fish and cold beer. see reviews on TripAdvisor View on map
Restaurant Café Kire
Restaurant specializing in pizza, pasta and salads. Wednesday is all you can eat pizza night. Also rents bungalows. 2750 3020 see reviews on TripAdvisor
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Restaurante Bar Tamara
Upstairs is a quaint little local style bar. Downstairs is the restaurant. Bar is ideal for people looking for a comfortable place where locals drink. In the bar, food is also available from restaurant downstairs. see reviews on TripAdvisor View on map
Restaurante Fusion Caribe
Restaurant open for breakfast, lunch and dinner serving mostly typical Costa Rican food with a good selection of seafood. Vegetarian options available. +506 2755 0102 View on map
Restaurante La Botánica
Argentinian restaurant offering local dishes such as rice & beans, casados, shrimp and rice. Also pastas, pizza, beef, pork and fish, empanadas. Smoothies, wine and beer. Open for breakfast and lunch and some nights for dinner. View on map
Restaurante La Fe
Chef and owner Walter, a Cahuita native, serves up tall tales and tasty meals at this reasonably priced spot. There’s a laundry list of Tico and Caribbean items, but the main draw is anything doused in the restaurant’s spicy-delicious coconut sauce. see reviews on TripAdvisor View on map
Restaurante Nema
Restaurant specializing in Caribbean food and especially seafood 2750-0085 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on map
Restaurante Vista del Mar
Large open air restaurant with seafood, Chinese and Caribbean food. +506 2755 0008 View on map
Roberto's Restaurant and Tours
Restaurant serving traditional Caribbean food. As well offers tours including snorkeling, National Park tours and fishing. View on map
Salsa Brava Beach Bar
Bar and restaurant on the beach overlooking Salsa Brava. Reggae music and Caribbean food. Breakfast, lunch & dinner. Happy hour 4-8 pm. Reggae party late into the night Fridays and Sundays. +506 8317 4029 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on map
Selvin's Restaurant and Cabinas
Restaurant serving fresh local food and basic cabanas. see reviews on TripAdvisor View on booking.com View on map
Shiva Inn Restaurante
Restaurant specializing in vegetarian, vegan and gluten free meals but also serves some fish and meat. +506 2750 2115 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on map
Sobre Las Olas
Beachfront restaurant with an Italian owner/chef specializing in seafood dishes. +506 2755 0109 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on map
Soda Al Chile
Small restaurant serving local and international food. All fresh ingredients and vegan options. Features live music some nights and the Guerilla Cinema on Mondays with a kids movie at 5pm and adult after. +506 8337 2938 View on map
Soda Kawe
Casual restaurant open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Serving Costa Rican fare like casados, pinto, etc. +506 2755 0233 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on map
Soda La Francia
Casual restaurant with Caribbean food +506 2750 3218 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on map
Soda Miss Sam
Local casual restaurant serving Caribbean specialities 2750 0108 View on map
Soda Shekiná
Restaurant specializing in authentic local Caribbean style food and breakfast/brunch. +506 2750 0549 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on map
Soda Taito
Local Caribbean-style "soda" (casual restaurant) 2750 0348 View on map
Soda y Cabinas Kaniki
Restaurant and Cabinas. Serves up basic homemade Caribbean fare and sell snacks and drinks. Cabinas have private baths. +506 2754 1071 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on booking.com
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Soulsurfer
Burger restaurant open for lunch and dinner daily except Mondays. Right off the beach. +506 8657 4263 View on map
Splash Bar
Bar and restaurant offering cocktails, crepes, pizza and free access to their pool for customers. +506 8412 1872 View on map
Stashu's Con Fusion
Fusion food restaurant with live music. Caribbean, Mediterranean and Asian flavors along with fresh seafood and great vegetarian and vegan options. +506 2750-0530 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on map
Sweet Moments
Espresso bar and ice cream +506 8994 7497 View on map
Tasty Waves Cantina
Restaurant and bar with tacos, drinks and a party vibe. Regular entertainment nights such as karaoke, movies, trivia. +506 2750 0507 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on map
The Point P.V.
Sports Bar in Puerto Viejo that offers all major sports TV packages so you can watch your favorite sports action happen on 6 televisions and one huge projector. The bar offers 3 Costa Rican Microbrews on tap, as well as favorite bottled beer choices, and premium liquors. The restaurant menu provides American food and Caribbean dishes daily and features specials throughout the week. Now located in downtown Puerto Viejo. 2756 8491 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on map
Vida Sana Panadería y Hostal
Bakery which makes fresh bread and snacks from all natural ingredients. Breakfast and lunch daily with vegetarian, vegan and fish options. Makes vegan and gluten free baking as well. Offers hostel rooms also. +506 8595 0626 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on booking.com View on map
Wayne Harrison
Why isn't Tasty Waves listed? Or Caribeans Chocolate and Coffee?
December 16, 2017
Puerto Viejo Satellite
Hi Wayne, we're happy to have any and all local businesses listed! But the site requires a community effort, the options are so extensive! If the business hasn't submitted a listing for their place, feel free to add it on our new listing form or I'll add those two to my to-do list.
December 16, 2017
Doug
I added them both: Tasty Waves and Caribeans. Are they your favorite spots? Feel free to add your reviews on their pages!
December 17, 2017
Timothy from Saranac Lake NY
Easter Week
How is the City during Easter Week ? Do the bars shut down darning Easter weekend. We heard it may be hard to find a place to go out at night and want to confirm if this was true or not.
February 17, 2013
Doug
Costa Rica has always had "dry" laws for Semana Santa -- not the whole week but 3 or 4 days around the weekend. During that time it was not permitted to sell alcohol in either restaurants or stores. So the result is that people stocked up beforehand and the beaches and streets were full of drinkers which of course created many problems. Some restaurants and bars flouted the rule but not many since losing your liquor license was a big risk.
The good news is that I just heard last night that this is changing this year for the first time. I don't have all the details but it sounds like restaurants and bars will be allowed to serve all weekend. Hopefully this will keep the streets and beaches cleaner and safer. I am not sure about the stores so I assume they will still not be allowed to sell alcohol for several days.
February 17, 2013
KOKI BEACH from Puerto Viejo
Easter weekend and dry law
This year all bar and restaurant can sell alcohol like any other time of the year during Easter Weekend after abolishing the 80 year old dry law prohibiting it. Liquor stores and super markets can as well.
A new law has made it illegal to drink in public places outside of restaurants and bars though I beat the enforcement will be spotty at best
February 18, 2013
Ben from New York, New York
Red Stripe Cafe
Is the Red Stripe Cafe in PV still open?
January 04, 2013
elsa insua from argentina
Great New Restaurant inside the Wildlife Refuge Gandoca-Manzanillo. Just 20" from Puerto Viejo, on the main road (in front of the entrance to the secret surf point Playa Grande). El Refugio Grill, is the best experiencie you could have on your visit to the Caribbean. Run by it's owner, an Argentinean Chef, you can try any dish of the small daily menue and your are not goint to be disapointed.
August 03, 2009
Lenay L Henkes from San Diego, CA USA
Try Monita Bonita's the food is great the service is wonderful, loved the curry chicken, also bruchetta was supper! the 4 cheese pasta with homemade fetticini great too!
July 04, 2009