Top Restaurants in Playa Ocotal
Top Things to do in Playa Ocotal
Playa Ocotal Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Playa Ocotal
Discover the best restaurant in Playa Ocotal, Costa Rica including Picante Restaurant and Bar, Father Rooster Beachfront Bar & Grill, Villa Italia, Pacifico Beach Club Restaurant & Bar, La Dolce Vita, Pizzeria La Caveja, Citron Restaurante, Congo Cafe, Arte & Diseno, Zi Lounge Restaurant, Soda Oasis el Coco
Things to do in Playa Ocotal
1. Picante Restaurant and Bar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 130 reviews
Reviewed By Alan W - Yukon, OK
There is a gorgeous beach, a wonderful pool, a great bar, and kitchen. The 4 of us had a very nice time. We had fish tacos which were fabulous. Plus, the bottled Imperial Light beer was freezing cold.
I highly recommend this place. Its very neat!
2. Father Rooster Beachfront Bar & Grill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 903 reviews
Father Rooster is the premier beachfront bar & restaurant on the northern Pacific coast of Costa Rica. The location and scenery combined with top quality (yet very simple) food and our famous frozen drinks makes Father Rooster a must see on your next visit to Costa Rica. This is the place where the locals and tourists sit side by side sipping cocktails, eating fresh Mahi-mahi and Tuna and watching the sunset over the Pacific. This is the place where Hemmingway would have hung his hat and the place that Buffet would write songs about. Its the place that you have been looking for all of your life... Come on in, and enjoy!
Reviewed By MDEI3127 - Montevideo, Uruguay
Delicious Hamburgers by the sea The restaurante is located in the main beach Good food and service Normal rates
3. Villa Italia
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 401 reviews
Reviewed By Vicki142 - Aiken
This is one of 2 favorite restaurants I love going to. Our standard fare is the fried zucchini and onion appetizer then the gnocchi bolognese then either the coffee tenderloin or the honey tenderloin. The espresso and cappuccino is a nice finale. While being on...MoreI love it!Thank you♡
4. Pacifico Beach Club Restaurant & Bar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 214 reviews
Our Beach Front Restaurant offers indoor (A/C) and outdoor dining experience. Our menu is based on Contemporary Costa Rican cuisine with a personalized touch by our talented chef. Private events and groups are welcome. Our philosophy is to enhance each visit with a unforgettable dining experience at PACIFICO. Cheers!
Reviewed By marlboro1 - Marlboro, New Jersey
The restaurant is a nice, if somewhat schizophrenic space (there's large screen TVs by the bar within a somewhat fine-dining setting). This place doesn't know what it wants to be. There's burgers ($15) and club sandwiches along with chef specialties $20-30). The food was mediocre and the prices were too high given the quality and serving size. Water was $11 per bottle. Coke $4. The ice cream was dry and flaky ... very strange. The service was efficient and friendly, but frankly, this place was just not worth the price and was totally disappointing. Go to Abbocato for better food, setting, service if you're looking for a fine dining in Guanacaste.
5. La Dolce Vita
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 428 reviews
Open for Breakfast, lunch and dinner with garden with candle light and air conditioning inside...
Reviewed By bsunny - Wisconsin
I do t see what people see in this place. It is in the publito so the breeze does not get in there. Very stuffy. Meant people walked in and ended leaving as they were never acknowledged. We had a pizza which tastes like a $3 frozen pizza in the states. We had a party of 9. One person who had prime rib never did get their potato. Another got their salad and meal at same time. As for getting a drink the waiter said we’d have to ask the other guy. No way would we return
6. Pizzeria La Caveja
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 351 reviews
We are a family runned typical Italian restaurant. All our dishes are home made, with fresh products on a daily base. Check out our daily specials. Our pizzas are prepared in an original wood oven which gives them the original flavor.We are open for suggestions and special reguest. Cannot find your pizza on our you menu? Ask and together we can see if we can make one that you prefer.<br>Here you find:<br>-Italian food and dishes<br>-Emilia-Romagna's food and dishes<br>-pizza<br>-vegetarian dishes<br>-vegan dishes<br>-free gluten dishes<br>We hope to see you soon! <br>Romina e Alessandro
Reviewed By SimoGeneva - Geneva, Switzerland
Soy italiana and never eat Italian food abroad. We came here to dive and should’ve known better but decided to stay to explore the beautiful region (national parks etc.). Leaving early in the morning and back in the evening, we still needed a place where...MoreVi ringrazio tantissimo per avere speso parte del vostro tempo per scrivere questa recensione. Siete gentilissimi!
7. Citron Restaurante
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 399 reviews
Reviewed By Vicki142 - Aiken
It’s so nice returning to Citron and seeing the same wonderful staff and menu. We make a point of making this one of the first restaurants we go to and always our last before leaving. Favorites are the Beef and ginger bowl, pork tenderloin, both of the sea bass items actually never had anything not good.
8. Congo Cafe, Arte & Diseno
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 169 reviews
Where art meets fine eating, Congo coffee, art & design Costa Rica opens from 8am until 8pm Monday thru Saturday, Sunday from 8am until 6pm. Everything is made locally with fresh ingredients bringing you great coffee selections, healthy salads, sandwiches, desserts and much more. Come and join us, we are the meeting place of Costa Rican traditions, great food, art and design.
Reviewed By Anthony H - Playas del Coco, Costa Rica
Came today for lunch, Sunday, not crowded, really nice atmosphere, lot sof interesting art and crafty things to look at, and good A/C. (There aren't a lot of restaurants in Coco with A/C so it's a treat.) I had the pressed ham and gruyere (I...MoreThank you for the opportunity and we hope to see you again! We will take a closer look at the items you mentioned! Thank you for your feedback.
9. Zi Lounge Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 880 reviews
Zi lounge is a bar/restaurant in the heart of Coco. It was founded in 2008 and is now widely regarded as Coco's best spot for food, drinks, and entertainment. Zi lounge features the longest happy hour in town, multiple flat screens to watch all your favorite sporting events, live music weekly, and Coco's top djs every night. Zi lounge is also famous for its theme parties and events, from it's incredible fireworks show on the 4th of July, to its unforgettable Super Bowl parties. The next time you're in Costa Rica, come visit us for an amazing time. Outdoor Seating, VIP Lounge, lunch, dinner and late night menu
Reviewed By Pete W
Highly recommend checking out Zi lounge, great drinks, food, atmosphere. There is always a party going on!
10. Soda Oasis el Coco
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 154 reviews
Gourmet Fast Food
Reviewed By Camping_Girl - Calgary, Canada
This unassuming little outdoor soda is along Central Avenue in El Coco, a few blocks up the street from the beach. Give the place a try, you won't be sorry! The outside Seating area is very clean and there are big fans to cool you off while you eat. Staff is very friendly and they speak good English so you really have no excuse not to try them out.
They serve a variety of delicious homemade burgers, as well as hot dogs and chicken fingers and even poutine. I had the Tico Burger and it did not disappoint. It was easily one of the best burgers I've ever had. The burger and an ice cold soda set me back $8 USD. And worth every penny.
I will definitely be eating here again before my vacation ends!
