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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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Angus y Tuna
Restaurant and grill specializing in steak and seafood. Open for dinner only. View on map
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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Beach service starts at 10am daily. This popular restaurant also serves Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner 7 days a week. They offer free access to high-speed fiber optic internet connection for customers.
+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 for lunch and dinner. Moved from Punta Uva to Cocles in April 2019.
+506 6152 5346 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on map
Bar de Vinos
Wine and tapas bar in an open air palapa across from Cocles beach. +506 8584 3234 View on map
Bar Pens Point
Beachfront bar in Playa Negra. Beer and cocktails. Located in the old location of The Point before it moved to downtown. 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
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
Café Gustitos
Casual restaurant right on the main street 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
New and vintage clothing, art, home decor, jewelry and handicrafts. The cafe that was previously located here is no longer operating. +506 8442 1298 View on map
Chaman Mercadito
Trendy lounge serving drinks and food across from the beach in town. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. View on map
Chao's Paradise
Bar and restaurant serving Caribbean food. Live music at times. +506 8950 2546 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on map
Cheeky Monkey
New restaurant opened at the end of 2019. Stylish decor. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as cocktails and coffee. +506 2750 0530 see reviews on TripAdvisor 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
Choco Chocolates and Pairings
Local chocolate shop, tastings, pairings with wine, beer, rum, coffee
+506 6363 4274 View on map
Cocomar Comida Caribeña
Small restaurant specializing in Caribbean cooking +506 2750-3227 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
Coffee and Nuts
Small coffee shop with a few tables in front on El Diamante. Breakfast. Roasted nuts. 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
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. The also offer lockers for rent while you visit Punta Uva and rent a casita nearby. +506 6152 4793, 8409 3894 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on map
El Dragón
Asian cuisine and kung fu bar. Pan-asian Chinese, Thai and more dishes and cocktails. +506 8337 2938 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on map
El Refugio Grill
Small and intimate Argentinian restaurant. For dinner there is a simple menu that changes daily usually with steak, seafood and pasta. At lunch it is called Burger Stop with quicker, simpler fare. Located between Punta Uva and Manzanillo. +506 2759 9007 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on map
El Rincon Porteño
Argentinian restaurant. Grill, pizza, pasta, hamburgers. +506 8499 2651 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on map
El Sabor Tico
Restaurant serving Costa Rica classics such as gallo pinto for breakfast and casados for lunch and dinner. +506 8876 5020 View on map
El Sol del Caribe
Restaurant serving seafood, casados and Caribbean dishes +506 2750 2048 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
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
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
Joe Snack Point
Casual restaurant and take out +506 2750 0379 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 Casita Azul
Restaurant and lounge with ocean view open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Spanish cuisine. +506 8400 9951 View on map
La Casita de Monli
Restaurant specializing in fresh seafood. Open for lunch and dinner. +506 8312 2619 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 Leyenda de L'Antico Forno en El Establo de Bruce
Traditional Italian wood-fired pizza & grilled meats cooked slowly in the open fire. Open for dinner from 4 pm. View on map
La Nena
Casual Caribbean style restaurant offering fresh seafood and other dishes. 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
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
Lion Rasta Cafe
Restaurant and bike rental. Falafel, shawararma, kebabs, hummus. +506 2756 8355 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
Marisquería Puerto Viejo
Seafood restaurant +506 8387 1200 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. +506 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
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
Paradise 2.0 Beach Hub
Large open air bar and restaurant just off Playa Chiquita. Follow the gravel road across from El Duende to the end. Lots of parking for cars and bikes. Live music and other special events. Also rents rooms with private bath and apartments with kitchen.
+506 2750 0544 see reviews on TripAdvisor
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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 Dalilí
Neapolitan pizzeria, cocktail bar, European pastries, café +506 8635 2772 see reviews on TripAdvisor 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. +506 2756 8274 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on map
Playa Negra Brewing
Micro-craft brewery dedicated to making handcrafted all-grain fine ales. Restaurant. +506 2750 0690 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on map
Puerto and Co
Coworking space and vegetarian/vegan café. High speed fiber optic internet. Hourly or unlimited coworking plans. Desks, lounge and meeting rooms. Vegan drinks, snacks and meals from the cafe. View on map
Puerto Pirata
Meals, snacks, coffee and batidos on the porch in a chill location overlooking the sea. Evenings becomes the Tiki Bar with cocktail specials. 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
Pura Vida Taste
Vegetarian & Vegan Kitchen specializing in jackfruit. The share the dining area with Oriana so you can order from either menu/kitchen. +506 6367 2963 View on map
Que Rico Papito
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
Reggae Chill
Relaxed restaurant and bar directly across from Cocles beach. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Wifi. +506 7038 6231 View on map
Restaurant Café Kire
Restaurant specializing in pizza, pasta and salads. Wednesday is all you can eat pizza night. Also rents bungalows. +506 2750 3020 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on booking.com View on map
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. Parking available across the street. 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 Johanna
Restaurant serving Caribbean food +506 2750-3126 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 +506 2750-0085 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on map
Restaurante Oriana
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. Formerly La Botanica. Sharing the dining area is Pura Vida Taste so you can order from either menu/kitchen. View on map
Restaurante Riquísimo
Restaurant serving Caribbean and Costa Rican specialties such as rice and beans and casados. +506 2750 0367 View on map
Restaurante Vista del Mar
Large open air restaurant with seafood, Chinese and Caribbean food. +506 2755 0008 View on map
Rio Negro Restaurant
Ceviche, fresh seafood, hamburgers, pizza, desserts, batidos. Open for lunch and dinner. +506-2750-0155 see reviews on TripAdvisor 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. Ask about their Caribbean Spoon cooking classes and latin dance classes. +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
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 Beraca
Centrally located casual restaurant serving Caribbean and Costa Rican dishes. +506 2750 0258 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 Mas de Paso
Casual restaurant for breakfast and lunch +506 6182 2347 View on map
Soda Miss Sam
Local casual restaurant serving Caribbean specialities 2750 0108 View on map
Soda Playa Chiquita
Casual restaurant with a variety of options including seafood and vegetarian 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) +506 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
Average room rate: $32 View on map
Soulsurfer
Burger restaurant open for lunch and dinner daily except Mondays. Right off the beach. +506 8657 4263 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on map
Spicy Taco Pig
Small restaurant offering small but varied options including Banh Mi, cubano sandwiches, tacos and quesadillas. Craft beer. +506 8316 7699 see reviews on TripAdvisor 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
Stanford's Beach Club
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. Hostel accomodation above. Previously known also as Lazy Mon. +506 2750-0016 see reviews on TripAdvisor 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. Now located at the Lotus Garden Hotel. +506 8385-6887 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 Hangover and Karma Bar
The Hangover during the day for all day breakfast and brunch. Always lots of good options for vegans and vegetarians. Evenings Wed-Sun 6pm to midnight it becomes Karma Bar for food and cocktails. +506 2750 0627 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on map
Todo Es Posible
Italian restaurant open for dinner daily except Tuesday. +506 2756 8484 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on map
Tuyo Coffee Roasters
Small coffee spot and vegetarian cafe in front of Lion Fish Hostel 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
Wandha Restaurant
Fine dining with tropical flavors and French flair inside the Shawandha Lodge. Excellent selection of seafood and vegetarian dishes. Open for dinner daily. +506 2750 0018 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