Location: Nosara
Top Restaurants in Nosara
Top Things to do in Nosara
Nosara Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Nosara
Your morning in Nosara: Wake to the sounds of the jungle. Walk two minutes to Playa Guiones and do a few yoga poses at sunrise while surfers ride the waves. Wander north to Playa Pelada for a swim and spectacular views of the Pacific. Sound idyllic? Nosara, with its beaches free of developments, its tide pools, plus ziplining, wildlife rescue and more, is perfect for your extended holiday.
Things to do in Nosara
1. Harmony Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 205 reviews
The open air restaurant at the Harmony offers a stylish but casual atmosphere that draws upon 70's surf culture, Brazilian Modernism, and old school tropical resorts. We use fresh, local ingredients whenever possible and work with producers who share our sustainable values. Menu choices range from Costa Rican inspired classics to amazing sushi rolls, and we are happy to offer vegetarian and vegan options too. We serve breakfast, lunch and dinner in our open air restaurant that looks out into the hotel Gardens, and our bar serves up amazing cocktails along with a choice selection of beers and wines. Just down our garden path, you'll find the Harmony Juice bar, a casual local hangout spot that is well known for its fresh and healthy juices, salads, and sandwiches. You'll also find coffee and a selection of snacks served under our traditional rancho, the perfect shady spot for a warm Nosara afternoon.
Reviewed By emma b - Bournemouth
We visited with our kids (4 & 1) for breakfast one morning and it was great. Such a chilled atmosphere. It’s great that they do kids portions of some of the breakfasts too. My kids loved the cinnamon oatmeal and the gringo breakfast (eggs with toast, peanut butter and jam). I had the passion fruit French toast which was light and fluffy and delicious and my husband had the Tico breakfast which was also incredible. We didn’t want to leave! The service was brilliant and the wait staff were really calm and lovely.
2. Dolce Vita
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 152 reviews
Reviewed By MaineLab_mom - Maine
We make a point of visiting Roberto and staff every time we travel to Nosara. The food and service here never disappoints. We've found our favorite dish though so don't venture too far afield within the menu. Burrata and the pasta with ham and cream sauce in the little crock. Fabulous!
3. La Luna
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By yudoots - Los Angeles, California
If you are not a local or traveling with one prepared to be completely ignored. Both times, yes I went back. It took 20 minutes ( I timed it the second time)to be acknowledged, I mean until I stopped one of the many servers who pointedly ignored me, another 15 to get a menu and 30 minutes to see my appetizer. Meanwhile "local folks" were getting served right and left. Twice a waitress checked on the table. 2 feet away from me, kept her back to me, like she didn't see me sitting there for 20 minutes. I
Didn't want to be rude I just kept waiting, another service guy, my previous waiter looked right at me and did NOTHING - he was busy putting reserved signs on all the empty tables, they were empty and the place was not busy. 3:00 pm way before any dinner rush. I know it's supposed to be laid back and all, but I felt so uncomfortable being so pointy ignored. I stayed just to piss them off and I was hungry. The food not so good and certainly not worth the price, Happy to hear it wasn't just me after Reading about others having same horrible experience. I used to brag about this place, but I will never go back and will go out of my way to steer visitors clear of this hostile place.
4. Pacifico Azul
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 158 reviews
Reviewed By Bill H
My wife and I had a lovely last-evening-in-Costa-Rica dinner at Pacifico Azul in Nosara. Not exactly where the GPS told us it was, but a quick question to a passing individual set us right. Lovely outdoor Seating, quick service and delicious, plentiful food made for the perfect evening. Seriously, even the appetizers are ridiculously big. My only complaint was that the curried shrimp could have been a little curry-er, but since I was stealing from my wife's plate and she loved them, I have little room to argue.
5. Beach Dog Cafe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 727 reviews
Great beachfront spot. Smoothies and fish tacos are excelent! Needs to be on Tripadvisor. Breakfast/lunch - open to 3.
Reviewed By Kristi S - Colorado
I wanted to love this place. Super cute, great ingredients and really nice staff. Our table of 5 had some hits and some misses. The chicken curry was delicious as were the quinoa shrimp. The mahi special was overcooked and had too much Cajun seasoning.
Our issue was the music was SO LOUD that is was impossible to have a conversation and was quite uncomfortable. We would not go back at dinner simply because of the really loud music. Might be great of you don’t like to hear the people you are dining with.
6. KayaSol Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 259 reviews
Reviewed By medmurf - Nosara, Costa Rica
We had a nice dinner, very simple menu but adequate. Excellent burgers especially the beet burger. This was the first time we had eaten there are we were very happy, good service and a nice congenial atmosphere.
7. Rancho Tico
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 150 reviews
Reviewed By Melissa N - Columbus
This had great reviews on Tripadvisor already and came recommended by a local transplant from Arkansas. This is a local joint with great basic local fresh food for all tastes. I had the "national" dish Casado (black beans, rice, salad/veggies, fresh fish and plantains) which I had 4 times at various places because I LOVED IT! Husband had steak tacos as appetizer then dorado (local white fish catch of the day) with veggies, sister-in-law had shrimp fettucine and everyone loved their dinner. Service was a little slow, but there were only 2 servers on a Friday night when we were there and the pace in general in Costa Rica is slower than we've become accustomed to in America, which is sad because dinner should be relaxed and enjoyed and a time to be with friends and family in an unrushed atmosphere. I don't drink so they made me a virgin pina colada which was wonderful. We'd eat here again and recommend to anyone! Definitely save room for the coconut flan....could have eaten 3 of them myself! We are told the brick oven pizzas are Awesome, but we got there too early and oven wasn't hot enough yet AND I'm gluten free so I couldn't have eaten it anyway.
8. Rosi's Soda Tica
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 347 reviews
Reviewed By Rick2460 - Calgary, Canada
We brought some mahi mahi we had caught to Rosis for lunch and had them make it however they liked. She made cosada and it was probably the best meal we had during our trip (which is saying a lot). And it was very inexpensive to boot. I could not recommend this little gem more!
9. Il Basilico
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 145 reviews
Reviewed By Lazrlady - Madeira Beach, Florida
Great combination pizzas, thin crisp crust, friendly service in a place known to the locals. The prices are fair
10. Il Pepperone
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 246 reviews
Reviewed By Charles B - Nashville, Tennessee, United States
This is an easy "go-to" place after a great day on the beach or just hanging out, pura vida style. The atmosphere is casual, outdoor with a covering roof. Service was top notch, beer and wine and soda and water all cold and quickly served. I had the meat lovers pizza. The rest of the family dug into pepperoni, hawaiian, vegie and cheese. There were 9 of us and we got there about 6:30. The kids loved it. So did I.
