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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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Listings are sorted by the area of town they are in. Scroll down or click the link for restaurant & bar options in Puerto Viejo, Playa Negra (Puerto Viejo), Cocles, Playa Chiquita, Punta Uva, Manzanillo, Cahuita, Gandoca, Bribri and Sixaola
Puerto Viejo
7 Ice Creams
Ice cream, crepes, smoothies and coffee
+506 8866 8865
Average rating: 100 Exceptional
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Amimodo Restaurant
Italian and fusion cuisine in front of Salsa Brava surf spot. They also offer rooms and an apartment. +506 2750 0257 Average rating: 89 Excellent 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 Average rating: 91 Excellent View on map
Bread What What
Coffee, smoothies, breakfast, bowls, sandwiches. +506 8814 8984 Average rating: 100 Exceptional View on map
Café Gustitos
Casual restaurant right on the main street Average rating: 92 Excellent View on map
Cafe Rico
Coffee, light meals, breakfast. Also, bikes, snorkels and laundry. +506 2750 0510 Average rating: 98 Exceptional View on map
Cafe Viejo
Upscale Italian in an open air setting right in the center of Puerto Viejo +506 2750 0817 Average rating: 90 Excellent View on map
Chaman Mercadito
Trendy lounge serving drinks and food across from the beach in town. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Average rating: 88 Excellent 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. +506 2750 0421, +506 8396 3247 Average rating: 81 Very Good View on map
Choco Chocolates and Pairings
Local chocolate shop, tastings, pairings with wine, beer, rum, coffee
+506 6363 4274 Average rating: 97 Exceptional View on map
Cocomar Comida Caribeña
Small restaurant specializing in Caribbean cooking +506 2750-3227 Average rating: 94 Excellent View on map
Coffee and Nuts
Small coffee shop with a few tables in front on El Diamante. Breakfast. Roasted nuts. Average rating: 84 Very Good 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 Average rating: 97 Exceptional 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 Average rating: 91 Excellent View on map
El Dragón
Asian cuisine and kung fu bar. Pan-asian Chinese, Thai and more dishes and cocktails. +506 6410 0334 Average rating: 85 Very Good 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 Average rating: 80 Very Good 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. +506 8429 1667 Average rating: 91 Excellent View on map
Green Jaguar Irish Gastro Pub
Restaurant and Irish pub. Live music. +506 8835 4041 Average rating: 98 Exceptional View on map
Grow Beachfront Restaurant
Beachfront vegetarian restaurant and bar. Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner from a small menu. Crepes, burritos, bowls. Gluten-free options. Coffee, healthy mocktails, artesanal beer. +506 8370 6334 Average rating: 94 Excellent 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 Average rating: 87 Very Good View on map
Jammin Comunidad Vegana
Vegan community and open-air rasta style restaurant. Aims to have positive impact on the environment through self-sustainable practices and agriculture. Hosts activities related to music, art, and veganism. +506 6372 5317 Average rating: 94 Excellent View on map
Joe Snack Point
Casual restaurant and take out +506 2750 0379 Average rating: 86 Very Good 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 Average rating: 85 Very Good View on map
Juice for Life Wolaba
Fresh juices and smoothies. 100% natural, organic and vegan. The smoothies are made with coconut based yogurt. +506 7043 9694 Average rating: 100 Exceptional View on map
KOKi Beach
Beach front Bar and Restaurant. Latin Fusion food. Overlooks street and beach. Great for people watching. Winner of a national award for improving the quality of life in Costa Rica for their contributions to the environment and community. +506 8505 9191 Average rating: 91 Excellent View on map
La Casita de Monli
Restaurant specializing in fresh seafood. Open for lunch and dinner. +506 8312 2619 Average rating: 90 Excellent View on map
La Chilanga
Small Mexican restaurant. Takeout or a few eat in tables. +506 8904 7553 Average rating: 96 Exceptional View on map
La Esquina Boruca Pizzeria
Pizza for delivery, take out and eat in. +506 2750 0180 Average rating: 87 Very Good 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 Average rating: 82 Very Good View on map
Lidia's Place
Casual restaurant serving Caribbean food favorites. Long time local favorite since 1996. +506 2750 0598 Average rating: 90 Excellent View on map
Lion Rasta Cafe
Restaurant and bike rental. Falafel, shawararma, kebabs, hummus. +506 2756 8355 Average rating: 70 Good View on map
LiQ STiX
Frozen cocktails and fun times. music. Events. Movie nights. LGBTQ friendly +506 8439 3088 Average rating: 100 Exceptional View on map
Madre Tierra
Cocktails, restaurant and bar. Variety of food including Caribbean, Latin, Seafood, Costa Rican, Fusion and Vegetarian. +506 2750 2083 Average rating: 89 Excellent View on map
McCloud's Munchies
Caribbean food cart Average rating: 98 Exceptional 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 Average rating: 98 Exceptional View on map
Pan Pay
Bakery and Restaurant +506 2750 0081 Average rating: 87 Very Good View on map
Pizzeria Dalilí
Neapolitan pizzeria, cocktail bar, European pastries, café. Vegetarian, vegan & gluten free options. +506 8635 2772 Average rating: 90 Excellent View on map
Port Vell
A breakfast and brunch restaurant in the heart of Puerto Viejo. Homemade recipes with locally grown ingredients. Vegan and vegetarian options. Coffees (plant-based milks), smoothies, espresso and lot's more. +506 6038 8624 Average rating: 98 Exceptional 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 Average rating: 89 Excellent 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. Average rating: 90 Excellent View on map
Restaurante Nema
Restaurant specializing in Caribbean food and especially seafood +506 2750-0085 Average rating: 80 Very Good View on map
Restaurante Riquísimo
Restaurant serving Caribbean and Costa Rican specialties such as rice and beans and casados. +506 2750 0367 Average rating: 88 Excellent 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 Average rating: 83 Very Good View on map
Samurai Fusion
Small restaurant offering Japanese food: sushi, tempura and more. +506 8770 7502 Average rating: 100 Exceptional View on map
SOCA Restaurant
New restaurant opened late 2021 from the creators of KOKI Beach. Mediterranean menu in a stylish space. Extensive cocktail/bar selection. +506 8505 1414 Average rating: 94 Excellent View on map
Soda Beraca
Centrally located casual restaurant serving Caribbean and Costa Rican dishes. +506 2750 0258 Average rating: 94 Excellent View on map
Soda Elizabeth
Casual breakfast and lunch spot with the usual Caribbean fare. +506 2750 0120 Average rating: 90 Excellent View on map
Soda Mas de Paso
Casual restaurant for breakfast and lunch +506 6182 2347 Average rating: 80 Very Good View on map
Soda Shekiná
Restaurant specializing in authentic local Caribbean style food and breakfast/brunch. +506 2750 0549 Average rating: 92 Excellent View on map
Soda Taito
Local Caribbean-style "soda" (casual restaurant) +506 2750 0348 Average rating: 90 Excellent View on map
Soulsurfer
Gourmet burger restaurant with beef, chicken, pork and vegetarian options. +506 8657 4263 Average rating: 94 Excellent 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 beach near the entrance to town. +506 8385-6887 Average rating: 92 Excellent View on map
Sweet Moments
Espresso bar and ice cream +506 8994 7497 Average rating: 98 Exceptional View on map
The Haven House
Restaurant, coffee & tea, smoothies. Coworking space, high speed wifi. +506 8363 4703 Average rating: 100 Exceptional View on map
Todo Es Posible
Italian restaurant open for dinner. Located at Casitas La Playa +506 2756 8484 Average rating: 94 Excellent View on map
Playa Negra (Puerto Viejo)
Azul Bar and Grill
Restaurant, bar and beach club. Beach service starts at 6am daily. This popular restaurant also serves breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week. Breakfast is included for hotel guests but others are welcome for a fee. They offer free access to high-speed fiber optic internet connection for customers.
+506 2750-2035 Average rating: 90 Excellent View on map
Bar Pens Point
Beachfront bar in Playa Negra. Beer and cocktails. Average rating: 90 Excellent View on map
Mi Tierra Restaurante Playa Negra
Restaurant specializing in authentic Costa Rican food. +506 2750 2111 Average rating: 90 Excellent View on map
Playa Negra Brewing
Micro-craft brewery dedicated to making handcrafted all-grain fine ales. Restaurant. +506 2750 0690 Average rating: 78 Good View on map
Cocles
Tasty Waves Cantina 
tastydayz.com
Restaurant and bar with tacos, drinks and a party vibe. Regular entertainment nights such as karaoke, movies, trivia. Located at Tasty Dayz Hostel. +506 2750 0507 Average rating: 90 Excellent 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 Average rating: 91 Excellent View on map
Beach Break Restaurant
Restaurant and bar right across from Cocles Beach as well as some tables on the beach side of the road. +506 8304 0043 Average rating: 98 Exceptional View on map
Biribá
Vegan restaurant with breakfast items, bowls, smoothies, cocktails, beer. All completely plant based. +506 8739 9826 Average rating: 94 Excellent 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 Average rating: 96 Exceptional View on map
Cocles Falafels 
Cart on the beach offering freshly made falafels View on map
Como en la Gloria
Restaurant specializing in Spanish dishes +506 8582 6806 Average rating: 98 Exceptional View on map
Curry Kingdom
Indian restaurant also with a location in San Jose has now taken over the restaurant at La Costa de Papito which was previously called Que Rico Papito. View on map
Donde Roy Bar Restaurante
Bar and restaurant +506 8646 7687 Average rating: 100 Exceptional View on map
El Sol del Caribe
Restaurant serving seafood, casados and Caribbean dishes +506 2750 2048 Average rating: 91 Excellent View on map
La Nena
Casual Caribbean style restaurant offering fresh seafood and other dishes. Outdoor seating. Vegetarian friendly. +506 2537 9791 Average rating: 91 Excellent View on map
Noa Beach Club
Beach club ,restaurant, bar and pool for Le Caméléon. Open to everyone, not just hotel guests. +506 8383 2176 Average rating: 76 Good View on map
Pecora Nera
Italian owned and operated Italian restaurant. Extensive wine list. +506 2750-0490 Average rating: 91 Excellent View on map
Reggae Chill
Relaxed restaurant and bar directly across from Cocles beach. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Wifi. +506 7038 6231 Average rating: 75 Good View on map
Restaurante Johanna
Restaurant serving Caribbean food +506 2750-3126 Average rating: 90 Excellent View on map
Rio Negro Restaurant
Ceviche, fresh seafood, hamburgers, pizza, desserts, batidos. Open for lunch and dinner. +506-2750-0155 Average rating: 88 Excellent View on map
Spicy Coconut
Restaurant at Villas del Caribe open for lunch and dinner. Poke, curries, burgers and more as well as a small souvenir store. +506 2750-0584 Average rating: 89 Excellent View on map
Subs del Barrio
Sandwich shop offering a big variety of sandwiches as well as snacks, juices and smoothies. +506 6331 7729 Average rating: 88 Excellent View on map
Zaika Bar & Grill
Indian restaurant. Good selection of vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options. +506 8800 7708 Average rating: 98 Exceptional View on map
Playa Chiquita
Da Lime Beach Club and Restaurant
Beach club and restaurant located at Hotel Aguas Claras. Cocktails. Lunch options including burgers, wraps, ceviche. Happy hour, DJ. +506 2750 0131 Average rating: 93 Excellent View on map
El Rincon Porteño
Argentinian restaurant. Grill, pizza, pasta, hamburgers. +506 8499 2651 Average rating: 93 Excellent 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 Average rating: 92 Excellent 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. Average rating: 93 Excellent 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 Average rating: 84 Very Good View on map
Pizzeria Pulcinella
Pizza and other Italian and Mediterranean dishes. Pizza prepared in a wood-fired brick oven. Located at El Nido Lodge. +506 2756 8274 Average rating: 92 Excellent View on map
Punto y Pasta
Italian restaurant with pizza, pasta, smoothies, hamburgers. +506 8399 8267 Average rating: 93 Excellent View on map
Pura Gula Restaurant
Healthy slow food restaurant +506 8634 6404 Average rating: 91 Excellent View on map
Que Quilombo
Argentinian restaurant specializing in steak and pizza. +506 6028 0423 Average rating: 91 Excellent View on map
Soda Playa Chiquita
Casual restaurant with a variety of options including seafood and vegetarian Average rating: 96 Exceptional View on map
Tostas
Restaurant serving organic, vegetarian and vegan food made with local ingredients. Located at Vida Sana Panadería y Hostal. +506 2750 3007 Average rating: 96 Exceptional View on map
Punta Uva
Arrecife Hotel y Restaurante
Restaurant & bar right off Punta Uva beach. They also rent cabinas. Restaurant specializes in local Afro-Caribbean dishes and Mediterranean food. +506 2759 9200 Average rating: 73 Good View on map
Eden Beach Punta Uva
Beach bar & restaurant located just steps from the water’s edge at Bungalows 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 Average rating: 86 Very Good 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. +506 2759 9007 Average rating: 91 Excellent View on map
Selvin's Restaurant and Cabinas
Restaurant serving fresh local food and basic cabanas. Average rating: 88 Excellent View on map
Manzanillo
Cool and Calm Cafe
Restaurant with a menu inspired by the Caribbean and influenced by cuisines around the world. Chef Andy Cook grew up on the Talamanca Coast right here in Manzanillo where he grew, harvested, and caught much of the food he and his family cooked at home. 2750 3151, 88437460 Average rating: 89 Excellent View on map
Mr Maxie's
Traditional Caribbean restaurant that has stood at the end of the road for many years and is still famous for their seafood. They have recently rebranded from Maxi's Restaurant and are now known as Mr. Maxie's. There is a full service restaurant and a small quick service option as well. +506 2759-0673 Average rating: 77 Good View on map
Tambie's Bro Panadería
Argentinian restaurant and bakery +506 6261 4853 Average rating: 100 Exceptional View on map
Cahuita
Boca Chica Bar, Restaurante y Piscina
Bar set around a swimming pool. 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. Average rating: 89 Excellent View on map
Chao's Paradise
Bar and restaurant serving Caribbean food. Live music at times. +506 8950 2546 Average rating: 81 Very Good View on map
Cocorico Pizzeria Ristorante
Restaurant specializing in Italian food with a large menu. +506 2755 0409, 8313 7502 Average rating: 83 Very Good View on map
Hungry Lion's Jamaican Restaurant
Authentic Jamaican food +506 2755 0214 Average rating: 78 Good View on map
Miss Edith's
Traditional Caribbean restaurant that's been in Cahuita forever and family run by long time Caribbean residents. +506 2755 0248 Average rating: 69 View on map
Pizzeria Cahuita
Italian owned pizza restaurant at Cahuita Inn +506 2755 0179 Average rating: 91 Excellent View on map
Reggae Bar
Bar and restaurant right across from beach. Serving hamburgers, chicken, fish and cold beer. Average rating: 82 Very Good View on map
Restaurante Bananas
Restaurant specializing in Caribbean dishes and seafood. Located at Cabinas Algebra. +506 2755 0057 Average rating: 94 Excellent View on map
Roberto's Restaurant and Tours
Restaurant serving traditional Caribbean food. As well offers tours including snorkeling, National Park tours and fishing. Average rating: 78 Good View on map
Sobre las Olas by Gondwana
Beachfront restaurant with an Italian owner/chef specializing in international cuisine, sushi, Argentian grill. +506 2755 0109 Average rating: 84 Very Good View on map
Soda Kawe
Casual restaurant open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Serving Costa Rican fare like casados, pinto, etc. +506 2755 0233 Average rating: 88 Excellent View on map
Splash Bar
Bar and restaurant offering cocktails, crepes, pizza and free access to their pool for customers. +506 8412 1872 Average rating: 86 Very Good View on map
Gandoca
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
Average room rate: $32 Average rating: 90 Excellent View on map
Bribri
Bendita Comida
Restaurant open for breakfast, lunch and dinner serving Costa Rican food +506 8820 2410 Average rating: 100 Exceptional View on map
Sixaola
Bar y Restaurante Black Diamond
There are several places to eat in Sixaola if you find yourself with some time to kill. Typical Costa Rica food and cold beer. New owner and new name in the space where El Escorpion was. Average rating: 80 Very Good View on map
Rest Tierra Quiel y Ramos
Casual restaurant with outdoor seating and local food Average rating: 96 Exceptional 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