Top Restaurants in Dominical
Top Things to do in Dominical
Most Popular Seafood food in Dominical, Province of Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Discover Restaurants offering the best Seafood food in Dominical, Province of Puntarenas, Costa Rica. Surf, dive, snorkel, beach comb, horseback ride, bicycle, or relax in a hammock in Dominical. Take a stress-relieving yoga class at Bamboo YogaPlay. Enjoy beach restaurants serving up everything from East Indian curries and Italian pastas and pizzas to local gallo pinto and shots of anise-infused sugarcane liquor. Savor lonely beaches populated by pelicans, frigate birds, brown boobies, and hardy surfers here for the waves and good beachfront food at reasonable prices. When you’ve caught up on your sleep and feel relaxed, take the family on a hike to the double-cascade waterfall at Nauyaca. Perhaps the family would be up for a horseback gallop on the beach, or a trot to a smaller waterfall like Pazo Azul, whose plunge pool is popular with local kids. There is always boogie boarding at Playa Dominicalito. Or beachcombing and dolphin-watching at Playa Dominical. Guided bird-watching, and mangrove estuary and rainforest tours are always educational. Charter a fishing boat. Catch and release big sailfish like marlin in the deep sea, or keep some tasty dinner fish like red snapper, yellowfin tuna, snook, wahoo, and dorado. In Marino Bellena National Park, humpback whales migrate south towards Dominical to escape the Arctic cold. December to April is the humpback whale mating season in Ballena (Whale) Marine National Park. May to November is the nesting season, when Olive Ridley and Hawksbill turtles do their nocturnal egg-laying on the beaches. Low tide beach combing walks can take you out to Punta Uvita Tombolo island. Snorkel, dive, and explore mangrove habitats. Or just sit with the family on the gold and white sands watching green marine iguanas sunbathe between dives into the rocks and corals to feed on marine algae.
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9. Fuego Brew Co.
Overall Ratings
4 based on 588 reviews
Fuego Brew Co. Is located where the Jungle meets the Beach! We make our craft beer from a natural spring with many exotic fruits! All our cuisine is sourced locally and prepared by passion! We have a array of cocktails, wine and alternative drink option a
Reviewed By sloanp348
Exceptional food, great views and Fabiola gave us outstanding service. We will most definitely recommend this place and come back! PURA VIDA
8. Restaurante Valle Encantado
Overall Ratings
4 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By kernowboy
We recently spent 15 days in CR and this restaurant was an oasis in a desert of generally overpriced and overcomplicated food. The food was delicious, inexpensive and simple. It has breathtaking views, clean kitchens and friendly service.If you are ever passing - we were on route from San Isidro to Manuel Antonio - make an effort to eat here - personally I would go out of my way to re-visit. They served the best quesadillas we had all holiday and prices were reminiscent of a bygone eraThoroughly recommended. This was the highlight of our holiday; well... apart from Scarlet macaws, Resplendent quetzals, stunningly beautiful countryside, climate, monkeys, rivers, mountains, sloths, oceans, beaches, tropical plants, the people, the sunshine...etc..etc.
7. La Macha
Overall Ratings
4 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By GetGOC
Went here one night for 2 tke out dinners and the fish, salad, rice, beans and vegatables could not have been better.Next time we stopped by because out front they have a sign that said Casada Grande for 3000 colonies.I thought gee, this is a great deal.I order 3 and when it was time to pay the bill the price was 4950 colonies.Ok, not a real big deal, however when I said I had enough for 3 based on the sign by the road the manager or owner gets upset abd starts running around showing me the menu, then a table top menu and then looks like she is about to start making phone calls... uh?It was the principal of the whole thing and then they tell me the sign out front is old.Well, maybe they should update it.Needless to say we came to a solution with me paying more than I wanted to but less than what they said was the real price.Unfortunately, they also lost a future customer... never again.I don't like people who attempt to take advantage of others, it is just wrong.Thus an average rating, food good but guest service the pits.
6. Bar y Restaurante El Coco
Overall Ratings
4 based on 153 reviews
Reviewed By lua8050
We have been there 3 or 4 times. All the times the food and service was decent, nothing espectacular, but we liked mostly because of the location. The first time we were served by an adult guy, who looked and act like the owner. He acted very nice, but at the end, when we got the bill, we just received a handwritten paper with the total amount. We mentally calculated and it seemed wrong, so we went to the cashier and ask for the details. On other handwritten bill (the one that the server/owner writes himself and give to the cashier) it was written down some items that we didn't order at all. We clarified the misunderstanding (which sometimes can happen, you know), and the owner dissapeared, not apologies, but that's fine, it was 50% chance that it was a mistake. So we decided to go back a 2nd time, asking again for the bill at the end, little "mistakes" again, like changing the prices from the menu. The third and LAST time we were also charged like 4 times for the drink that only 1 person ordered. Every drink had added extra colones on the price (more than showed in the menu). The cashier (a mature lady who didn't act very nicely) quickly calculated the new total and gave us the total, but we calculated ourselves and the total was wrong again, of course over charging. This time we definetely left with the feeling of being ripped off. I hate dishonest people, and no matter if you food or service is good, if you are trying to rip your customers off, that is NOT CORRECT. Also, not giving proper invoices is illegal. I didn't mind that the food was overall, or even if the server didn't check on us. What really matter for me is the HONESTY, for locals, for tourists, just be fair and honest on your bussiness and you will have success. Otherwise, keep stealing from your customers who TRUST YOU, when you give them the total amount handwritten. Every dollar or colon you are stealing from your customers, actually you are stealing to yourself. And this is for all, for the owner (s), cashier and servers, because they were all involved on these dodgy/tricky transactions during all the 3 times we went there. Hoping you get honest, starting paying your taxes, giving receipts to your customers, so they can check that everything is correct, and RESPECT THE BUSSINESS. For people like you, the customers start to be distrustful. Ps. I can see that this restaurant also have very bad reviews from last year regarding the same issue (overcharging), and I'm not surprised.Buenas Noches! Gracias por su opinión! Queremos comentarte que ya tomamos cartas al asunto, ya que entramos al sistema de factura electrónica, con respecto al dueño, que soy yo quiero decirte que no estuve presente, y no tuve el placer de conocerla, pero si gustas me das tu correo electrónico, para poder proceder y hacer devolución del dinero cobrado de más. Mi correo es [email protected], si tienes la factura a mano agradezco que le tomes una foto y me la envÃes. Tienes toda la razón en que no se trata de cobrar de más, de hecho tuve que tomar cartas al asunto por que no estaba enterado! De nuevo mil disculpas, y si vuelves garantizo como dueño que esto no volverá a suceder! Buenas Noches!
5. Tortilla Flats
Overall Ratings
4 based on 873 reviews
Reviewed By cortneyb620
We visited Tortilla Flats on our second day. I literally fell in love with the atmosphere, the view, and the PASSION FRUIT BASIL MARGARITA. I am not a fruity or sweet drink person, but this was amazing! So amazing I returned nearly daily for another, haha. We tried a couple of the appetizers and one lunch while there as well and really liked the food. We prefer to sit at the bar and banter with the friendly bartenders. The seats are also higher for a better view of Dominical Beach. There are local vendors set up close by and tourists passing. It's a great place for people watching and just relaxing for a bit.
4. La Parcela
Overall Ratings
4 based on 464 reviews
Relax to the soothing sounds of waves rushing to meet the shore. Feast your eyes on the powerful beauty of the rugged coastline, sparkling ocean blues, and vibrant jungle greens. Allow your mouth yo enjoy local and international favorites while your eyes
Reviewed By Ines D
The guide who arranged the tour booked this accommodation. The view from the cabin/veranda was lovely but that and the restaurant are this location's strength. The beds were comfortable and the air conditioning worked.The sliding glass door to enter was stuck and required two pairs of hand to shut. It needed to be locked either from the inside or outside to stay shut.The wifi in the cabin was sketchy. There was a coffee maker but no mugs or coffee or condiments. The t.v. didn't work. The bathroom was sorely in need of a coat of paint. The bathroom sink drain pipe had a hole so that when draining the sink, water splashed all into the vanity cabinet. Seems like no one is interested in making repairs.Very disappointing for such an idyllic setting.
3. PorQueNo?
Overall Ratings
4 based on 894 reviews
Within the Costa-Paraiso boutique hotel, just two km South of Dominical, Por Que No is one of the region's best dining experiences, with an ocean view. With 'tasty treats & funky beats', Por Que No is known for our great dinner specials, delicious wood-fi
Reviewed By Michele T
We spent 10 days in the Uvita area and this was our favorite restaurant. The dishes are unique and incredibly flavorful, the staff is delightful, the music is fun and overall it was a great experience. And we went in the rain so we didn't even have the incredible view, which can only enhance that experience!Thank you for your visit.We love that you enjoy our dishes, we hope you can visit us on a sunny day and enjoy the best views.See you soon
2. Fuego Brew Co.
Overall Ratings
4 based on 588 reviews
Fuego Brew Co. Is located where the Jungle meets the Beach! We make our craft beer from a natural spring with many exotic fruits! All our cuisine is sourced locally and prepared by passion! We have a array of cocktails, wine and alternative drink option a
Reviewed By sloanp348
Exceptional food, great views and Fabiola gave us outstanding service. We will most definitely recommend this place and come back! PURA VIDA
Top 7 South American food in Dominical, Province of Puntarenas, Costa Rica
1. El Pescado Loco
Overall Ratings
4 based on 510 reviews
El Pescado Loco provides Dominical with a fast, fresh and friendly option serving up the area's best Fish & Chips, Fish Tacos, Shrimp Tacos, Veggie Tacos and Salads. Set in a relaxed atmosphere located on the river with covered seating to escape the heat
Reviewed By FlagstaffTravels
We had the best fish tacos EVER right in the heart of Dominical. The guacamole is fantastic! We could have eaten here everyday!Hey FlagstaffTravels!We would happily have you every day!Thanks for the sweeeeet review.Come back next time for another visit.B&H
Best Costa Rican food near Dominical, Province of Puntarenas, Costa Rica
