Must-see restaurants in Península de Nicoya

  • Soda Monte Sol

    Montezuma

    A cute, colorful soda that does all the típica dishes, tasty and affordable casados, pastas, burgers and a variety of juices and smoothies. All is served…

  • Gusto

    Playa Sámara

    Good food, great (beach!) location. Service is lacking, but you're not in any hurry, right? Enjoy pastas, salads and seafood, as well as phenomenal…

  • La Locanda

    Península de Nicoya

    Located on the road from Brasilito, in the Banco de Costa Rica lot, this restaurant (formerly named Tubla) remains a bastion of Italian staples. It's a…

  • Marie’s

    Península de Nicoya

    In the La Plaza complex, Marie's is an upscale soda set under a thatched palapa roof. Daily specials feature the freshest seafood of the day, and you'll…

  • Las Brisas Bar & Grill

    Península de Nicoya

    Just off the northwest corner of the soccer field in Potrero, the Peralta family's popular beachfront bar has been a local favorite since 1950. Villagers…

  • Longboards BBQ

    Playa Tamarindo

    An American-style BBQ joint and expat favorite, with pulled pork, ribs and beef brisket. Belly up to the surfboard-shaped tables and grind some proper BBQ…

  • El Castillo

    Península de Nicoya

    A nice thatched-roof burger joint on the corner, just across the road from the beach. The 'castle' also serves solid portions of fish, chicken and salads,…

  • La Castallena Pananderia

    Península de Nicoya

    In addition to its countless fresh baked loaves and goodies, this place does espresso drinks and freshly prepared sandwiches on their airy crunchy…

  • Super Montezuma

    Montezuma

    A small but central place to stock your min-fridge or pack a picnic. Conveniently on the main drag.

  • Super Sámara

    Playa Sámara

    A well-stocked local supermarket on the main beach road.

  • Super La Hacienda

    Mal País & Santa Teresa

    Self-caterers can stock up at this local market, located in Santa Teresa, 3km north of the T intersection.

  • Super Compro

    Playa Tamarindo

    There are several supermarkets around town, including this one conveniently close to the main drag.

  • Super 2001

    Playa Tamarindo

    Get your provisions at this local supermarket, next to the Shrimp Hole snack shack.