The 18 best places for steak in Tamarindo

Our first dinner in Tamarindo was at Pangas Beach Club. The vibe and aesthetic were super cute - very beach and boho. There were a lot of options on the menu which was perfect for our group of six. I ordered the chicken which came with vegetables and mashed potatoes. It was packed with flavor and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I also ordered a few cocktails and we had the wings as an appetizer. The staff were friendly and service was excellent. I’d return to Pangas Beach Club the next time I’m in Tamarindo!

Recommended by my good friend who owns a home in Playa Grande. He said it was the best spot in Tamarindo for a sunset dinner and cocktails. From the moment we entered the service was excellent. We were seated immediately and given the opportunity to choose the best location for comfort and viewing the sunset. We got our drink orders in as soon as we sat and they came back quickly and were very tasty. We weren’t in a rush to order dinner and got in another drink order before we made our orders. Although the place was packed, our food came out in a short time and all together for our large party. As an appetizer, I got a lobster bisque with a lobster tail and it was delicious. For dinner, I ordered the Mahi Mahi and it was also delicious. Everyone’s food looked great and they all commented how perfect everything was.

Cozy and fancy all at once, Pangas is located right on the beach, featuring garden lights and wooden tables. Great ambience, and decor. The service was very good, polite and attentive waiters. The food - oh my. We ordered the Grilled Red Snapper…literally the best I have ever eaten. Large, soft on the inside, crunchy on the outside - absolutely divine. We also ordered the Grilled Octopus…spectacular. Very generous portion, served in chunks, soft and delicious. Absolutely recommended for seafood lovers! I will be back! Make reservations.

The seafood here was incredible and tasty. Superb location by the sea front, although there are crocodiles around so don’t wander off alone. Good sized portions (for someone who comes from the UK) and good service. It is expensive however so bear that in mind.

I had the most fabulous dinner with my friend while watching the sunset. It was easy to make a reservation we chose a 5:30p Our waiter (I believe his name is) Andres' was very attentive my glass was never empty, and he was quick to deliver my friends Cosmos as well. I ordered the Lamb Chops, my friend ordered the Octopus. We received our meals very quick, within 10 minutes. My meal was very good! The true ambiance can not be seen from the street. I will definitely recommend. Gracias Andres' !

We had our wedding at Pangas and it was truly a dream come true. The venue is absolutely stunning—set right on the beach with the most breathtaking sunsets. The staff went above and beyond to make the night special. Everyone was so warm and welcoming, and the service was top-notch from start to finish. The food is delicious and they offer a great variety of options and flavors. Our guests are still talking about how delicious everything was. Whether you’re visiting Tamarindo for dinner or planning a destination wedding, Pangas will deliver. We couldn’t recommend it more.

This place is excellent! I had the Volcanic Rock Ribeye steak, and it was very delicious! It comes with a hot volcanic rock so you cook it however you want. The place has a beautiful vibe, with a nice view of the ocean. Our server Cristian provided an excellent service, he was very welcoming, gave us great recommendations, and took care of everything we needed. I highly recommend this place!

This is the perfect dinner spot! Dragonfly was one of the best places we ate while in Tamarindo. They had a wide range of foods on the menu, great drinks, and quick service. I had sushi and it was so delicious! This restaurant may not be right downtown, but I am so glad that we tried it and hope you do too.

The food was actually AMAZING. Flavorful and fresh. They had an excellent selection of drinks, entrees and desserts. It was our most expensive meal in tamarindo, $142 usd for 2 people - but that included cocktails, entrees and dessert.

Dragonfly is a nice spot for dinner for all types of occasions. Menu has a nice variety of options including sushi. We tried some gyoza, three sushi rolls, mozzarella empanada and the kale salad. Sushi was nice and fresh and the kale salad was great. They also had some light live music which was nice!!! We didn’t order drinks but they a nice selection to choose from.

We had a fantastic dinner here on our last night in Costa Rica. Highly recommend the Buddha bowl (and I added seared tuna). The tuna was cooked PERFECTLY, and the bowl was so flavorful. Delicious tofu and the sauce was amazing. 10/10 would recommend!

Dragonfly was an amazing place due to its quality of food/drinks. Great atmosphere to enjoy dinner & drinks. Personnel was very attentive. It was admirable to see Bernardo make great drinks, talk with guests and manage multiple task at once. Pura vida 🤙🏻

The food here is absolutely delicious—everyone needs to try the Roll Tico sushi! It was easily one of the best sushi rolls I’ve ever had, with a unique flavor that reminded me of a funnel cake—unbelievably good. The service was decent, nothing exceptional, but every dish we had was amazing, including the tuna tartare, empanadas, and mussels. They offer a wide drink selection, the place is clean, and though it's tucked away in the corner, it’s definitely worth finding.

A bit disappointed! We made a reservation for 5:30pm which was a great time; however, we were seated outside and got eaten alive by mosquitos. We moved to the bar eventually which is less exposed to the outdoors and the bartender offered us bug spray which was nice. For drinks, we ordered a mint lemonade (refreshing), dragonfruit mojito (tasty, pretty aesthetic), and the passionfruit cocktail (not as good as the mojito but alright). For food, we ordered veggie empanadas (pretty good), dragon sushi roll (didn’t get a ton of tuna as you can see in the picture, high rice ratio), and the Buddha bowl (solid vegetarian option, large portion, wished there was more texture in the bowl like more of a crunch and more variety in general). We just walked here after the beach so no parking was needed for us! For the price, we would have wanted it to be a bit higher quality for the food.

Amazing little restaurant in Tamarindo with a kind of healthy, Tex Mex menu with an entirely vegan menu (in addition to the regular menu). The staff is great and Claudia our waitress was so kind and welcoming. The place has indoor and outdoor seating with swings. I had the vegan quesadillas with vegan mozzarella and vegan burrito. I recommend you eat there- just make sure you have cash - they accept USD or CRC.

We ordered the beet carpaccio w/ blue cheese crumbles and the seared ahi tuna tacos and they did not disappoint. The food and ambience was great and our server Carlos was very friendly and attentive. Happy we came on a Sunday to enjoy the half off Margaritas and taco specials.

We are vegan, and we unfortunately didn’t like the food at all. My bf had the vegan stir fried tacos, which was soggy, with mash potatoes, mix of asian veggies drowned in soy sauce. The quesadillas wasn’t bad, but I didn’t really like the vegan cheese. The starter was good tho, we had the vegan ceviche with heart of palm, and the spicy sauce was very good. Wouldn’t go back tho.

Loved the atmosphere here. We had the beef burrito and beef enchiladas. Both were delicious and I definitely want to come back and try more. The restaurant has swings you can sit in for seating which is really fun and unique.

Highly recommended for vegans visiting Tamarindo! They have a whole separate vegan menu. I ordered the Buddha bowl, which was delicious. They offered some of their homemade hot sauce, and it was the best thing I've eaten on our trip! The swing seating is super fun too.

They have a separate and very good vegan menu. We had the vegan tacos with corn tortillas, vegan quesadillas and Buddha Bowl. Large serves, fast service and nice atmosphere.

We loved our tacos and the chips and salsa at Green Papaya. Everything was delicious. It was our most expensive meal in Costa Rica which was surprising but we did have a group of 8 and would still recommend. We spent $250 for the 8 of us and we each had two tacos, chips and salsa and soda.

This restaurant was grand! The restaurant is not too big and provides fans to help with airflow. The drinks were great and the food was better! The seafood tasted very fresh, and the portions were a nice size. The servers also did a nice job. Be sure to try this place out when you are in Tamarindo!

We had heard great things about this place and were not disappointed. Pricey - yes. Worth event cent - absolutely! My daughter and I both had a nice glass of Malbec and my husband had a dark and stormy. We each had a steak - mini skirt, ribeye, and the tenderloin with Gorgonzola. We rarely order steak out because we’re often disappointed in the cook or flavor, but all were cooked to perfection (medium-rare for us) with so much flavor. We also substituted mashed for the Argentinian potatoes - but wished we had gotten one serving because they looked good on the neighbors plate. I didn’t want to eat the bread they bring at the beginning because I was saving room for the steak, but it was so good I couldn’t help myself. Atmosphere was so nice and our service was outstanding - highly recommend!

We had an amazing dining experience at Patagonia in Tamarindo! From the moment we sat down, the service was warm and welcoming—Sara, our server, was absolutely lovely and attentive throughout the evening. The meal started with delicious complimentary warm bread and chimichurri, which set the tone perfectly. We shared a fresh Caesar salad, followed by incredible handmade pasta that was full of flavor and cooked perfectly. To top it all off, we had a decadent apple caramel crepe with ice cream for dessert—truly the perfect ending. Every dish was prepared with care and tasted fantastic. Highly recommend Patagonia for anyone looking for a memorable meal in Tamarindo!

An absolute must-try spot in Tamarindo! Especially, if you love eating quality meat. On the expensive side, but SO worth it. Rustic, mostly wood-based interior, fantastic service, friendly and attentive waiters, and great food! Beers are cold, cocktails are well-made. I ordered a couple of Aperol Spritz, delicious. The Ojo de Bife (ribeye) was spectacular. Taste, texture, cooked medium-rare to my liking…amazing. The best ribeye I have eaten in Costa Rica. The Empanadas…wow. Ordered one with Beef and one with Spinach & Mozzarella…absolutely scrumptious! Crunchy exterior, soft interior, crumbles at the bite, and reveals unmatched flavor. Absolutely recommended! Five stars! We’ll be back, for sure!

One of the better restaurants we tried in Tamarindo. Food portions were really large and decent price. Tried each of the empanadas and spinach and cheese were the best. Schnitzel (steak or chicken) was huge.

The pretty good service could not make up for one of the WORST meals I’ve had in my lifetime. I am finishing up my trip, and I was so excited to come here and splurge on a meal, but it was a mistake! I am sure the other options are good, but DO NOT COME HERE IF VEGETARIAN. What awaits is disappointment and unseasoned food. Worst part was I ended up spending about $30 on 6 tater tot sized cheese/zucchini balls and a dry salad; that could’ve been two actual meals elsewhere. I couldn’t even make it through the whole meal, honestly wouldn’t feed this food to the stray dogs. I’m a broke college student and this was by far the most expensive meal I’ve gotten, and it’s so disappointing how bad it was the best part was the bread :(

We loved the bbq table for two! Atmosphere, food and service was amazing. Our server, Astrid gave exceptional service and good vibes! Highly recommend!!

A spectacular menu with superior tastes, plating, herbs and service. seriously, one of the best unique restaurants in continent america. Super fresh, very special dishes (sea food, meat, veggie from appetisers, main to desserts) in a variate set of options. great wine, very good service. Even the Gluten Free options for celiac guests worked very well. All in all, we had an amazing dinner, thanks to Shlomy and the team.

Shlomy's is always a wonderful experience. Two out of the three times I've been, there was a band or musician playing (the third time was during Covid). Their menu has a vegan section, with other vegan menu items clearly marked. I've had all of the vegan dishes, including they vegan apple crumble, the seared mushrooms, and the cauliflower. Everything is delicious! They even bring you your own vegan bread basket 🙂 They have menus is English and Spanish and you can order in either language. Also pictured is the Mahi Mahi, which I obviously did not eat but was told it was really good, and the orange mash was delicious. If you find yourself in Tamarindo, I highly recommend going to Seasons by Shlomy. It's a little confusing to get to, but if you keep following the path, eventually you'll get to a pool and that's where Shlomy's is set up. It's well worth it!

Seasons is a small restaurant in a boutique hotel, with great atmosphere and decor. Situated poolside with wooden rafts and floors, it was a very enjoyable meal. They offer a variety of options including vegan, gluten free and omnivore. The service was friendly and the food was tasty.

Attentive and friendly service with a nice atmosphere. Enjoyed our drinks and meals very much. They take credit card (we read earlier reviews saying cash only).

Tucked away little secret in Tamarindo that is well worth the small effort it takes to find. I ate early so I nearly had the place to myself and my server, Gabriel took excellent care of me. The space was Costa Rican chic and the meal was fantastic. Would recommend to anyone coming to Tamarindo and looking for a memorable meal

Loooved my filet. You can tell the beef has been well raised. The octopus seemed out of place with the beans though. Too tart and stand out for my taste..The live band was lovely. They make their way to everyone's tables. This restaurant seems like one of the few more formal ones in the area.

Absolutley excellent food and ambiance. We heard about Seasons from our AirBnB host and were not let down. We had the calimari special, as well as the red snapper. Everything was prepared perfectly. We even got to meet Shlomy himself who was dutifully bussing tables, prepping food, and greeting guests. This is a must visit if you're in Tamarindo

We enjoyed breakfast here. It is a little expensive considering but everything is expensive in Tamarindo. There was no wait, we were served quickly and the ladies are really nice.

Excellent brunch option for the area can be found here at Noi. This was our first time experiencing the Tamarindo area and after eating here this will become our go to for breakfast when we are ever back in the area. Nothing out of the ordinary as far as your typical brunch selections, but the ingredients are fresh and the owner was awesome and welcoming. Prices are fair as Tamarindo in general is pricey anywhere you go, so dont feed into the other reviewers complaints about cost. You should always expect for prices to be high in Tamarindo and when you compare Noi to other similar options this is the best bang for your buck.

NOI Bistro was our first meal in Tamarindo. The owner was hospitable and friendly! She gave us a lot of great recommendations about things to do and see in the area and even had us try a cocktail she’s thinking about adding to the menu. The restaurant is super cute and cozy. I ordered a smoothie and the breakfast burrito - both were yummy! The salsa that came with our meals was soo good that I bought two bottles to take home. We were a party of 6 and everyone enjoyed their meals. Pricing was very reasonable and fair - service was excellent. It was a great start to our trip and whenever we’d drive or walk by NOI on golf cart, the owner would say hello. Next time I visit Tamarindo, I’ll make sure to return to NOI Bistro.

Really delicious and flavorful food! There was a small 5-10 min wait for a table but the owner was so nice she let us sit at the bar and order so by the time we got a table our food was ready. Really a 10/10 experience with food that filled and fueled us for a long day. Food portions are excellent for the price. Recommend 1000%! We got French Toast, Huevos Rancheros (came with sweet potatoes fries), and a Burrito (that came with fruit).

Great location and good food. Price to match. The staff is very accommodating and friendly. Highly recommend this restaurant for early breakfast and a good time. Owners are super cool and hard working.

Excellent food! I’m visiting Tamarindo for a couple of weeks as a tourist, and decided to have breakfast and coffee at this place during my first morning in town. First of all, the staff here are amazing! So friendly and helpful. The location is perfect as it was a two minute walk from my hotel and situated in the heart of downtown. Everything was fresh and delicious. I ordered the “Avosmash” meal with toast, avocado, fried egg, other toppings and a side salad. Very healthy too. I encourage you to try the homemade table sauce if you order a savory meal. It’s got some kick but not too hot. I’ll be back here no doubt.

Delicious. Reasonable prices. Cheaper than the beach front restaurants. Service was excellent. Americano was amazeballs. Salsa picante was good as well. They leave you a whole bottle to try. Acai bowl was so cold, fresh and satisfying. Pancakes were a huge serving. Huevos Rancheros was delicious. Freshly squeezed OJ was tasty. Only sad part was aunt j's variety for the maple syrup.

We had the pepperoni, the Baula, and the Chèvre and all 3 were great! Friendly service too!

This could have been a 5 star review as the Pizza, service and atmosphere are lovely. What spoiled it for us was the Tico 'trick" when you come to pay. If you try to pay by credit card they take your card, then walk away and come back with a piece of paper saying your card did not work and can you pay cash. We INSISTED to pay by card and eventually went behind the bar with the server and watched her enter the transaction into the PDQ machine, and funnily enough it worked !! This has happened to us in a few places when they want cash payments instead credit cards. Left us with a sour taste, and will not be returning!

Excellent!!! We loved this place…so much that we ate here twice while on vacation! :) The pizza (and salad) is delicious, very friendly staff, and quick service. The ambiance is really nice and our kids enjoyed getting to play outside while waiting for our food. Highly recommend!!

We wound up here on Easter since most other restaurants were closed. This is a pizza only place with plenty of tables. The pizza itself was decent and d the service was quick.

Amazing pizza and best service you could ask for all in a beautiful restaurant setting. The restaurant offers authentic Italian pizza with great drinks and desserts. Servers were able to communicate well in English and Spanish and the manager speaks Italian as well. Go for the pizza but do not skip the dessert or limoncello. As a bonus, there is also an outdoor eating area with a playground for younger guests.

First of all the restaurant itself looks straight out of a travel magazine. It’s beautiful. The play area for kids is a huge bonus for those with little ones. The pizza was delicious with the crust being a perfect balance of crispy and chewy. Blue cheese was a surprise of our cheese pizza and we ate every slice. Highly recommended

Lovely decor, indoor and outdoor area. Beautiful play area outside. Great to keep little ones entertained. Staff were friendly and attentive. Pizzas were amazing. Lots of choices. Traditional Italian style stone baked. Very good size, lots of toppings too. Salad was a good size too. Highly recommend if you are in the mood for pizza. Live singer on Friday night too (may have other nights but this was when we attended)

A Hidden Gem with Great Food and Vibes! We spent an evening at El Mercadito de Tamarindo after an exciting day of ATV touring and meeting up with some friends — and we’re so glad we found this hidden gem! El Mercadito feels like a vibrant food hall with an awesome selection of food vendors offering something for everyone — from Costa Rican, Mexican, Japanese, Argentinian, to American cuisine. Every dish we tried was flavorful and fresh, and the variety made it perfect for our group with different tastes. To top it off, we couldn’t resist dessert — the kids loved their ice cream and shakes, and it was the perfect way to end the night. The atmosphere was fun, relaxed, and family-friendly, with great music and an upbeat vibe. Whether you’re looking for a casual dinner or a fun night out, we highly recommend checking this place out.

Great local place with various food vendors. There’s some cover but no A/C. However, we found it just fine like that. We came here a few times and tried local Costa Rican food (casado), Venezuelan (fresh smoothies and tequeños), crepes, and seafood (fish fillet with salad and tostones). The food is yummy, prices are a bit better than in restaurants but still not cheap even though it’s a food court. Don’t expect much service here, it’s very much self-serve, just like in any other food court. It’s clean and atmospheric with music and greens around you.

We stopped by for late night dinner and ended up staying for drinks with the owner of the Mercadito. Fantastic Caipirinhas, fish and shrimp tacos and huge sized chicken wings! We will be back! I also love that they accept everyone not only in the restrooms, but also in general, even Batman!!

Great open air food court with reasonable prices. My family enjoyed the ceviche, the best that we had while in Costa Rica. My favorite place in the food court was the steak location, had an excellent ribeye cooked to a proper medium rare. There is also a good ice cream place for dessert or milkshakes. And then the bar has the coldest beer that I was able to get while here. Prices were reasonable and service was fast. There are a few local cats who hang out here too.

If the few beach-side hotels, this is by far the best. Best location on the beach and centrally located such that everything is within a walking distance of the main strip. In fact it is on the main strip. The breakfast buffet is fabulous. Even though they serve almost the same things every day, there is sufficient variety and the food is delicious. The staff are great and courteous. The beach is long and wide- especially in the morning at low tide Highly recommend for families and couples

What a cool little food court! This place is back off of the main strip, but super accessible. The collection of restaurants is impressive, ranging from gourmet hamburgers to top-notch tacos, hand-rolled sushi to Argentinian top sirloin. Top it all off with ice cream or belly up to the Medusa, a bar with a BOAT in it! By the way, the bartender knows his stuff. This place doesn't really come to life until dinner, which is usually after sunset here. Friendly atmosphere and good music put this over the top, securing their 5-star review. Once you find this food court, you'll want to come back again and again so you can try all they have to offer.

Good Food, but the Price is astonishing. Not that you have much of a choice there tho, so still 4/5.

Delicious veggie tacos. Delicious healthy beet smoothie. Best food I’ve had during time in Tamarindo. Very nice customer service. I’m coming back before I leave.

Convenient location on the main road across from the beach. Fresh and healthy meals that are quite tasty. I would recommend starting with the calamari appetizer followed by the blackened mahi mahi salad as well as the hibiscus tea. Skip the cinnamon roll at the end, it was fine but nothing particularly memorable. The server could have been a bit friendlier but we all have bad days. Nonetheless, I would definitely recommend this venue for lunch.

Always so fresh and beautifully presented! Always my favorite place to eat each time we come to Costa Rica! Excellent and most friendly service!

Healthy food in a not so healthy environment. We went there for lunch after reading the glowing reviews on google! It wasn’t busy at all so we got served fairly fast. We sat at the booths and right after I sat down I noticed that the seating was super dusty and dirty. I thought that was kind of gross but kind of ok at the same time as it’s an indoor/outdoor restaurant and things like that can happen. I got a salad and before I started eating I realized there was a super long hair in my plate. I immediately told the server, she brought me a different Salad and was genuinely sorry about what happened. I got grossed out again but things like that happen... I guess. The new salad comes with a little bug walking around. I didn’t say anything though. It could have been from the lettuce. I understand that things happen I just don’t know how everything happened to me!!! My $10 Salad was ok, nothing special. We also got a $15 sandwich which was good. I think the place is quite expensive for what it is. The ladies who work there are super nice though.

Best burritos in town and definitely a recommendation. We loved the custom burritos where you can choose lots of options. My wife is veggie so she wouldn't choose a meat option. The waiter was so kind to let her choose an additional option instead. The sausages were delicious and the portions were big enough to fill our bellies. Even free wifi was provided. We would definitely have come again if we were still in Tamarindo.

Sprout is the perfect combination of organic and gourmet cooking with American-style fast food. They prepare their own salsas, dressings, mayonnaise's and breads using local ingredients straight from producers. Their seafood comes from fishermen who are committed to sustainable practices and only use 100% organic chicken. Sprout serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, also with a cafe & bar on site. Located just a few steps from the beach, on the main strip in Tamarindo, Costa Rica.

My wife and I ate there. She loved it, I liked it. Quiet vibe across the street from the beach.

If you sit on the beach, you will be asked to buy souvenirs from every passing vendor. Food was great and service was wonderful. Beach was not too busy during the week. The squirrels are gorgeous and quite tame.

I was in Tamarindo with my granddaughter for several nights and this was our favorite place to eat after a sunset on the beach. I love Costa Rican food, but sometimes you want some chicken wings and French fries. The service was excellent both inside and outside. On Thursday night, they had a local guy playing guitar and singing, and he was excellent. The music definitely catered toward older folks, with a lot of old rock and roll including The Beatles, CCR, Elvis, and lots of other good stuff. It makes me happy to see young people playing and loving those good old tunes. Go for the food and great service, stay for the music, drinks, and ocean view. Oh yeah, and they have monkeys in their trees!

We ate lunch here once and I think were here two or three times for sunset drinks. The place is great! Singers, DJs, great sunset and the best place to watch the good surfers in the evening. Oh, and fire dancers. Just saying. Wonderful service, good happy hour menu.

Great spot on the beach. Chicken fingers are good. Calamari is below average. All rings and a touch greasy. Definitely ask for extra sauce for these. Service is intermittent and slower. We went through two waiters. Second waiter was the best.

I love this place for their happy hour! They offer a wide variety of cocktails for $4 until 7PM which is the perfect time to sit back and enjoy the sunset. If you stick around, they also have a fire show which is incredible. The lounge chairs are super comfy and the service is quick. A special thank you to Luis who was super welcoming and friendly

Really good beach bar. Quick with the drinks (even during happy hour), good quality in drinks. They’re not cheap on the alcohol 😋. Bar bite calamari was excellent and reasonably priced. Staff is friendly and quick. There was a band playing in the early evening and during their break there was other entertainment in the form of a fire show (smart move).

We really love the El Be experience!! The staff was warm and friendly, the views of the sunset are second to none, the food is great quality and great tasting, the drinks are great too! Live music every night too! We look forward to our next trip and El Be will be on our list of things to do!!

This sports bar has a good vibe with plenty of outdoor seating. It's a great spot to catch a game or hang out with friends. The karaoke night can get pretty loud, but the lively crowd makes it fun if you're into that. Overall, a solid place for a casual night out.

Fun little bar in the heart of Tamarindo . We had some very tasty cold beers and some fresh spicy wings. Well done.. service was mediocre but expected . Good place to people watch. Late at night they do some fun stuff for sure..enjoy ☘️

This was a really fun place. We all got food, everyone love what they ordered. The music here was great as well as the drinks.

My friends and I went last Saturday and it was "ladies night" and we were supposed to get vodka drinks for free. We initially didn't see the sign outside but were told by another customer that we met. The bar staff didn't mention anything about it. I am a Spanish speaking person and left my 3 Caucasian friends at the bar to order our next free drinks while I went to the washroom. When I got back one of my friends had gotten charged for the free drinks by one female staff (didn't get her name). When I asked her in spanish why she had charged my friends for the "free drinks" she got defensive and thought I had said she robbed my friends. Then a male server came and I asked him why she has charged us and he said that the female staff had used a vodka bottle from the back of the bar instead of the one they were supposed to use for the nights inventory & give the "free drinks". So beware and read signs cause the staff will charge you for free stuff and/or overcharge you (my friend also gave them too much money) and wasn't given her change back. I would give this a 0 rating but I can't as the staff was dishonest and took advantage of non Spanish speaking clients. We have experienced lots of other venues with nicer people that we will be visiting again :)

Great place to hang out and have a couple of drinks. Always has the latest games on. Staff is super friendly and the owner is really down to earth. If you are looking for a good time and great hospitality, this is the place to be.

Unfortunate experience with female staff (Saturday night, November 1st 2025) extremely rude, dishonest, overcharged for drinks on "ladies night" when we were supposed to be "drinking for free". I accidentally overpaid because I was shaken up from the confrontation (was also difficult to hear and my spanish is pretty mediocre) and didn't receive any change when I overpaid. Very sad and disappointed as we've had nothing but good experiences everywhere else in Tamarindo. Unhappy bartenders taking their misery out on customers. Not cool. I caution you against going to this place and to read signage clearly as we were not even told it was "ladies night" by staff, but by another customer.

Yohan provided amazing service and was really sweet. He was very attentive, let us play whatever music we wanted and made our night super fun. The spot has different deals everyday so that was really good and allowed us to have fun without spending too much. Definitely recommend if in the area!

I was not expecting this at all! We walked by their menu early in the trip and “Hungarian beef goulash” caught my eye, I knew I had to try it. This steak house had a really good sized steak cut menu and the other two girls in my party thoroughly enjoyed their steaks. I was BLOWN AWAY by how authentic my Hungarian dish was. All the dishes come with a salad bar for starters and a side dish as well so we were well fed and very happy with our experience. The only reason I dropped the service experience to a 4/5 is because my server didn’t really know if my dish came with anything and I received 3 unique answers to the same question. So I didn’t really know what I was paying for but this didn’t ruin my experience at all.

Fantastic food. My wife had a really nice tenderloin. Very authentic German food, I had Schnitzel. Reminded me of home. Cocktails are great too. What a great find in Tamagringo.

We stopped in for dinner during our stay in Tamarindo. The place is located near our hotel and was an easy walk for dinner. The restaurant is well lit and very clean and the staff is very friendly. The initial appearance appears to be of an high end restaurant. However, we felt the price to be comparable of most restaurants in Tamarindo. We ordered the New York Steak and Jagerschnitzel. Both meals came with a side and the salad bar. The Jagerschnitzel was perfectly prepared and very good. However we requested the Steak to be medium well but was served a steak that was cooked quite rare. The staff was very friendly and attentive. Overall, we had an excellent dining experience.

Great steak and fantastic service! Our server, Moises, was such a pleasure. The salad bar was a nice addition and food came out quickly and cooked perfectly.

DO NOT eat here unless you like raw undercooked steaks. Ordered the New York steak medium rare and it was barely cooked at all when they brought it out to me. I sent it back to have them cook it a little more and they brought it back EXACTLY THE SAME. I had it sent back once more and even after that it was hardly edible. The sauces were bland, my side of sautéed vegetables felt like they had been defrosted. I went over to the salad bar and was welcomed to hundreds of flies sitting on the food because they didn’t cover it. With this being the most expensive restaurant we visited on our trip it was hands down the worst. For your health and safety avoid this place like the plague.

I hate leaving bad reviews, but two days has passed and I am still irritated that I wasted money on this place, a steakhouse that I don’t know think knows how to cook steaks. The best part about the place was the picture I took of my boys and their Costa Rican tomahawks, but if you look at it, it looks smashed. I watched the chef cooking these and he only cooked them over the fire, not finishing them off in the oven. One boy ordered medium rare and the other medium. The second they tried to cut into them, they struggled because all of the fat. There were parts of each one where the fat was not even cooked. It was white as snow. We sent them back where they charred a few pieces and handed it back. After a few more bites, they were grossed out and gave up. I took them someplace else to eat. On top of it all, the noise and smell from the traffic going by made for a bad atmosphere. The most frustrating part was the bill that was over $200. The following night we walked 5 minutes down the street to the Red Door. I would recommend that everybody follows suit.

Restaurant looks really presentable however the steak wasn’t as good as it looked it’s really chewy and they also gave me a rare steak despite me ordering medium well. We arrived at 9pm , 1hour before closing time (10pm) waiter seemed frustrated we arrived. She had no patience with my group what’s so ever she was rushing us the whole time and alcohol drinks were watery. Salad and sides that came with the steak were really good other than that I don’t recommend save your money.

MAGICAL SETTING, GOOD FOOD This restaurant is at the north end of Tamarindo & set in an enchanted garden lit by lanterns surrounded by a lush forest. We got there at 5:45 pm so were able to watch the beautiful sunset. We loved the cocktails and the food: we can recommend the Caribbean Chicken & the Curry. The lava cake was delicious but the fried cake had a mysterious creamy texture. The server was attentive but may have been new as he seemed a bit confused. A word of caution: if you wear scented products at dinner time you will be a magnet for mosquitoes.

We came for our birthday last night and had a wonderful experience. The live music was beautiful and our waitress was phenomenal. I have a dairy allergy and they were very accommodating. The live musician sang happy birthday and so did our waitress and gave us a complimentary dairy free churro plate. They made it very special, the food and drinks were delicious, and the restaurant was beautiful.

I went here for a quick dinner with my friends. After doing some researching, we found that this is one of the more touristy places in Costa Rica. So we looked over the menu and decided that we would order a platter that would feed up to 5 people. Although it was only three of us it was. It made the most sense. The platter came with a salad, a side of rice, side of potatoes, salad, mixed vegetables and four different proteins. In my opinion, everything on the platter was good except for the filet mignon and the other beef. The platter also had a side of halibut which to me was overcooked. It had the texture of chicken which I didn't like. It was very chewy. The service was very good and I wish was a very nice. She gave us recommendations and suggestions for drinks on the menu. She was really nice. Aesthetically the restaurant is very nice. I can imagine what it would be at night. But it before you go there, I would recommend bringing some mosquito spray with you.

My wife and I came here for the first time not knowing what to expect, and we were completely blown away by the food, the flavors, and the hospitality—it’s no exaggeration. Miss Elizabeth was our server, and she was timely, attentive, and incredibly pleasant. Thank you, Elizabeth, for making our first visit such a wonderful experience. If I could give this place six stars instead of five, I would. While dining outside, we even spotted some monkeys in the trees and a lizard nearby, which made the experience even more unique. Just a heads-up: the flies can be a bit relentless outdoors.

Huge thank you to The Red Door team for showing us so much love—even as we arrived right before closing! We were on a mission to get content for our travel blog SheGrownAndGone, and y’all understood the assignment. The atmosphere was warm, welcoming, and matched our energy perfectly. Now let’s talk food—that calamari was fresh and crispy, and the pasta? Rich, flavorful, and comforting in all the right ways. Everything about the night felt like a beautiful little reset. We'll absolutely be back!

I got the fillet with peppercorn sauce, and it was divine… smoky and tender. The beans and rice side was delicious and had a mysterious touch of herbs… My partner’s pesto fettuccine with mushroom was excellent also. Everything was great. We started with a warm Brie plate which included sweet figs and honey sauce with crushed peanuts… very elegant! The sunset view was perfection, overlooking the Pacific ocean from our tropical garden setting, while butterflies and hummingbirds danced through the air to the vibe of the sweet music. 🌴

They have a few vegan options which are delicious ! That Curry Puerto Viejo was just amazing, the service was great and the ambiance and decor were perfect. I hope they add even more vegan options in the futur !

TOP NOTCH RESTAURANT FOR EVERYONE We really enjoyed our dinner at Sofia. The magic started when the executive chef Mehmet came to our table to describe the menu of the day and the other a la carte items that piqued our interest. The menu can suit anyone’s dietary requirements. Marianne the sommelier helped us find the perfect wine pairing. We feasted on a chilled Kefir yogourt soup, a grilled mushroom & vegetable salad, lamb shoulder & flank steak. I could go on and on about all the delicious flavours & tenderness of the meats but in order to be brief I’ll only say that we were not disappointed. We highly recommend Sofia. We came back the next day and had brunch at their equally amazing sister restaurant next door, Pandeli.

The wait was well worth it. We started with a Greek salad which had excellent taste with authentic feta and olive oil. For entrees we had the raviolis, lamb shank and sea bass. The wife loved the lamb and the sea bass was delicious. Not the biggest fan of the raviolis, but overall still tasted great. We will be back!

Great experience! Mediterranean cuisine with influence from several countries and their respective dishes. Cozy, comfy and chic design, fantastic service. Both the Hostess and the Waiter were both very attentive and polite. The owner, Mehmet, is very friendly, and makes you feel right at home. We began with cocktails - a top notch Martini! For dinner, we first ordered the Meze platter, full of Turkish and Mediterranean cold starters, each one more delicious and flavorful than the other, accompanied by homemade bread. Next, we ordered a seafood platter consisting of grilled swordfish steak, jumbo shrimp, squid, and mussels, accompanied by grilled veggies. Truly scrumptious! Highly recommended for all those out there, who truly love good food!

Sofia is such a good restaurant! The owner Memet was lovely and took the time to walk us through the entire menu. Our server Catherine was also great, so nice to talk to and friendly. The night we went they had live music from a great Costa Rican musician that was the cherry on top from our lovely dinner.

I’ve been coming to Guanacaste for 15 years and I can definitely say after this visit Sofia has become a favorite. The staff is incredibly friendly and knowledgeable- I adored the executive chef taking the time to come over and explain the menus to each table! All around the food was 10/10 will definitely be returning

The view from Sofia is absolutely stunning, setting the perfect mood for an unforgettable evening. From the moment we arrived, the hostess, servers, and everyone on the team went above and beyond—patient, attentive, and fast. The food was exceptional—we savored every single bite. We would wholeheartedly recommend Sofia to anyone looking for a truly memorable dining experience.

We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner at Sofia's. The food was amazing! My husband had the ground lamb kebob, and I had the lamb stew. Our starter was a greek salad. Our waiter Mauricio was great! He kept checking up on us to make sure that everything was our liking and to ask if there was anything else we needed. We will definitely be back!

We loved Tony Anderson! He is a top notch bartender. The margaritas are amazing here! Highly recommend the food and drinks here. Also such great atmosphere and beautiful restaurant. I'll be here all week! Pura Vida!!

The cocktails are the main event for me. Quality ingredients and recipes not to mention the professional presentation. The bartender Tonny is really friendly and made our experience so fun. The food here is also delicious and the ambiance is so classy. It’s one of the only places in the area you feel like you can dress up. Go here for your special night out and ask for Steven he took care of us really well :)

The owner and his wife are amazing hosts, they will make sure you are not just having a meal, but also an experience. The atmosphere is warm and classy, and the food is amazing!

Tony is making the best drinks around Tamarino hands down! We’ve been to many place around but for a drinks ask for Tony and any drink will be a piece of art

Our recent visit to Bistro Langosta was a delightful and memorable experience. From the moment we stepped in, we were greeted by Steven, the friendly and hospitable host, who set the tone for the warm and inviting atmosphere of the restaurant. The vibe was relaxed and the ambiance made us feel right at home. We started off with the tuna tower, which was a feast for both the eyes and the taste buds. The fresh and bold flavors left us impressed, and the presentation of the dish was stunning. Our main course, the shrimp milk coconut curry, was equally delicious, with perfectly cooked shrimp and a balance of spices that blended beautifully with the creamy sauce. The service at Bistro Langosta was excellent, with the staff being knowledgeable, friendly, and always ready to accommodate our needs. Steven, our host, was attentive and made sure our glasses were always filled and that we were enjoying our meal. The manager Gabriel also stopped by to ask how everything was, showcasing their commitment to customer satisfaction. Overall, our dining experience at Bistro Langosta was fabulous. The combination of delicious food, a great margarita, and exceptional service made for a memorable evening. Topped off by excellent live music. And a welcome from the charming owner who clearly treats his staff like family. What more could you ask for. We would highly recommend BL to anyone looking for a classy and delicious dining experience away from the hustle and bustle of Tamarindo. PART 2… And it was so good we had to come again. Greeted so warmly by all. This time tried the steak preceded by a salad with pear and goats cheese that was described as “the best pear and cheese salad I ever had’ by my other half. Fantastic live music to boot. So talented were they at corralling the crowd that at one point we found ourselves salsaing. However nothing could match the skills of manager Gabriel who proved to eclipse us all on the dance floor. Awesome experience. Thanks again Bistro Langosta.

Excellent restaurant, centrally located ! Wide range of high quality options on the menu. I had a salad with shrimp and my wife had the Mahi Mahi fish dinner. The food was delicious and the service was fantastic!

Food: 9/10 Presentation of food: 11/10 Service: 11/10 Atmosphere: 10/10 Best meal we had in Tamarindo on our week long vacation. It’s slightly cheaper than most of other places, flavor was really good, plating was gorgeous. The service staff was amazing! Will definitely recommend to family and friends. Come here and you won’t be disappointed! Caution: the still (bottled) water is $7 each, if you have a big party it can add up quickly.

We dined in on a peaceful Tuesday night. They had live music playing and our waiter Marlo was friendly and attentive. Our meal was excellent. We had mouthwatering octopus and bread with chimmichurri to start. My partner and I orders seafood and mushroom risotto to share and grilled vegetables. We were stuffed. Food was delicious, atmosphere excellent. They have AC and felt more like a nicer restaurant with open air seating still inside as well. They had large selection of wine. Very good value for what you get!

Pleasant dinner, we arrived shortly after six and the restaurant was quiet. The outside area is a mess with broken glass and grime. Keep going, once you cross the small bridge the inside is quite nice and recently done. The service was good. We felt welcome. The food was hit or miss. An Argentinian restaurant should do steak and chimichurri really well. Two of us ordered flank steak. Mine, the full size, was cooked a proper medium, with just a hint of char but plenty of pink meat for flavor. The smaller order was not cooked properly. Ordered medium-rare, one side was close to that, but the other so rare as to be uncooked and inedible. It was obvious from the lack of outside color, grill marks, or char. The cook didn't pay attention and neither did anyone else. The chimichurri was bland as if a small amount of herbs and spice were dropped into oil moments before serving, no hint of garlic or vinegar was noticed. The use of "Fusion" on a menu hides a lot, but these misses go too far. The Milanese was nice.

The mixed grill for two was outstanding! Lomito, bbq ribs, chicken, sausage, grilled veggies, mashed potatoes and an additional side of veggies were all perfectly cooked and delicious. Highly recommend!

Great service and atmosphere for an evening dinner. Drink and food menu was reasonably priced and the New York steak and ceviche was delicious. For drinks, I recommend the Moscow mule, it has fresh ginger and it was amazing.

I ate at Milonga for the first time last night and it was absolutely amazing! I got the passion fruit ceviche, it was full of flavor. I highly recommend Milonga for anyone looking for an amazing lunch or dinner right in the heart of Tamarindo. The owners are extremely kind and welcoming and the food is delicious! 10/10 recommend!!

Me and my beautiful wife came here for dinner and let me tell you it was amazing!!! We ordered the shrimp appetizer, pina colada, mule, and 2 steak dinners....everything was really delicious. The service was Excellent and the prices were also very fair. The ambiance was very inviting and we thought the place was put together really well. I highly recommend Milonga Argentina Grill to anyone who wants an exceptional dining experience :)

We had a fantastic meal at this newly opened restaurant. Every dish was well executed, beautifully presented and very flavorful. The space is modern and vibrant. The service was excellent. This is by far the best meal we’ve had in Tamarindo.

Love this place! Love the live music and vibes on the weekend. The food was delicious (we got the shrimp tacos and veggie burger, as well as the strawberry salad). Tonny took such good care of us-best server we’ve had in a long time! We will definitely return.

Great mexican place in Tamarindo! The food was delicious and all the ingredients were very fresh. Cool atmosphere and nice music, sometimes they have open mic nights. Staff was nice and although it took some time to get our order at first, it was worth it. Try the margarita!

Great breakfast, the burrito was great, and I don't normally like burritos for breakfast. Service was friendly, they were happy we were there, the cold coffee was great and made perfect with a shot of Bailey's. The monkeys were fun to watch

Great fish tacos, fresh tuna and marlin. Cooked to perfection. Wonderful mango drinks. Cool music and atmosphere😀👍

Gorgeous restaurant! Such a fun staff (yes the cat too lol) , and the food was amazing! We got mixed Nachos, fish tacos and the large burritos.

2 stars especially because it's the only place in costa rica, where they are asking for extra tips over the tips they already included in your bill. Also, they are asking if you want to be charge in colones or us dollars, I replied with colones and she still charged me in US dollars on my card... Be careful with the staff over there!!

Insane food and lovely atmosphere. Actually loved it so much we went 3 times in 4 days! Our favorites: pollo casado plate, quesadilla with chicken, and chicken tacos!! Also the watermelon juice.

Absolutely, horrible employees! On December 22 at 7 PM, they decided that they were going to take their 2 hour break while the entire food court was full and totally ignore me and my family of seven that planned on ordering dinner from them… the girl literally made the hand signal to move along! As much as I loved their food before the employees who worked on December 22 should be fired immediately as they do not understand that if they don’t sell things they won’t have a job! It’s unfortunate, but I will never eat here again even though this is my favorite place in town… actions speak louder than words. Hopefully management reads this. You can look and see that they made zero dollars for over two hours, while their employees sat at the bar of the restaurant and refused to do business… sidenote for any locals, the night market was not open tonight for the first time in a year because they were doing construction in the parking lot. Therefore, the food court was jampacked. a lot of people want to complain that they can’t make money however, you have to be willing to DO YOUR JOB! in order to make money. I’m sure I will see them renting ATV’s next month whenever they get fired for being lazy!

I had the Bochini a few times great flavor and the meat was grilled perfectly. I had the Morcipan, and Riqelme on different days and they were all flavorful. Not all of these were available at the main Patagonia restaurant so you have to come here.

Food was okay, but the employees were unbelievably rude and disinterested. Unhelpful when ordering. Food also came out so hot that it gave my boyfriend 3rd degree burns! When we asked for ice they wouldn’t give us any. Really would not recommend.

Best choripan ever! Fresh cut fries and amazing chinicurri!

Maradona sandwich was delicious. Meat was tender and flavorful. Price was also excellent. Pura Vida

Bestest lobster!

Not great quality