Province of Guanacaste, Costa Rica Food Guide: 10 Bar food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Playa Panama

March 29, 2020 Layne Dawes

Reviews on Bar food in Playa Panama, Province of Guanacaste, Costa Rica including Father Rooster Beachfront Bar & Grill, The Dive Bar, Pacifico Beach Club Restaurant & Bar, Poro Poro Restaurant at Exclusive Resorts, Cafe de Playa, Coconutz Sports Bar & Restaurant, The Garden Bar, The Lookout, Matiss, Bambu Beach Bar
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10. Bambu Beach Bar

100 Metres East of Police Station Beach Front, Playas del Coco 55050 Costa Rica Bar, Costa Rican, South American Lunch, Dinner Outdoor Seating, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Live Music, Waterfront [email protected] +506 2670 0711 https://www.facebook.com/bamboobeachbarcoco/
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4 based on 125 reviews

Bambu Beach Bar

Beach bar & grill with live entertainment and amazing view of the pacific ocean.

Reviewed By nicandtim02

A fantastic place for lunch on the beach at Coco, fantastic location, great atmosphere and wonderful food.The perfect place to chill, relax and watch the world go by.We were well looked after by our waitress, sorry I didn't get your name.We will be back in October. Can't wait! :-)

9. Matiss

Gulf of Papagayo, Guanacaste Costa Rica Bar, Seafood, International, Central American, South American Dinner, Lunch Outdoor Seating, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Reservations, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service [email protected] +506 2105 7575 http://elmangroove.net/attraction/bar-and-rest/
Matiss

A palette of flavors for your palate: Just like a painting comes to life when it’s created with the perfect combination of colors, you’ll find every dish is cooked with the ideal mixture of condiments and creativity.

Reviewed By Chris B

Friday and Saturday nights this place is really alive. Great atmosphere interesting and unique food and all the jungle sounds around you. Shared meal with a great couple from Phoenix Arizona Who we met at the hotel and also did a tour with. Very relaxing with the live music. Highly recommend

8. The Lookout

Up the Hill in Vista Marina Located on the Top Floor of Hotel Chantel, Playas del Coco 000001 Costa Rica Asian, Bar, Seafood, Central American Dinner Parking Available, Street Parking, Television, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, L [email protected] +506 8397 8690 http://www.thelookoutcoco.com
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4 based on 541 reviews

The Lookout

THE LOOKOUT WILL BE CLOSED ALL OCTOBER 2019, SEE YOU IN NOVEMBER.. The Lookout is a seafood restaurant and oyster bar located in Playas Del Coco, Guanacaste. We are the first and only restaurant in town to stock live oysters, to be eaten raw on the half s

Reviewed By SunDrea

I’m giving 4 stars even though we never had the opportunity to dine here. I can say the view is phenomenal. We pulled up and every single parking spot was full of off road vehicles that were part of some sort of tour. We asked someone (who we later found out was the tour operator) where we should park for the restaurant and he just shrugged his shoulders and said “I guess I took up all the spots” so we left and ate elsewhere, a shame, we were looking forward to it. Coincidentally, we were checking into Casa Chameleon later that week, which is a good hour+ away from the Lookout, and the same tour operator with the same vehicles was parked in our hotel’s valet area, we can’t escape this guy! Thank you for your 4 star review even if you couldn't park...so strange cause the parking is on the bottom of the Hotel in this moment of green season is never full...I feel so sorry that you couldn't ask us, we could find a solution, on the road there are always parking spots, when the others are already taken...I hope that you will have another opportunity to come, we will make sure to save you a parking spot...in what concern the tour guy, I really don't understand him, he could tell you to ask us...

7. The Garden Bar

Hotel La Puerta del Sol De Zi Lounge 500 Meters Norte y 50 Meters Este, Playas del Coco 50503 Costa Rica American, Bar, Seafood, Asian, Central American, Pub, South American Lunch, Dinner, Drinks Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Takeout, Parking Available, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music +506 2670 0195 https://www.facebook.com/thegardenbar.cr/
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5 based on 60 reviews

The Garden Bar

The Garden Bar specializes in a wide range of dishes from different corners of the globe. Whether American comfort food, asian fusion or Costa Rican typical food The Garden Bar has something for everyone!

Reviewed By Kelevra S

We stopped by for dinner and drinks and wow what a find. The establishment is very clean and the food was excellent. The service was excellent. Will go by again for one of the activities.

6. Coconutz Sports Bar & Restaurant

Main St, Playas del Coco 5019 Costa Rica American, Brew Pub, Bar, Costa Rican Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Late Night, Drinks Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accept [email protected] +506 2670 1982 http://www.coconutzbar.com
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4 based on 1567 reviews

Coconutz Sports Bar & Restaurant

Coconutz is the local "Expat" hangout & tourist Bar & Grill. Home of Angry Goats craft Brew House. We have 14 TV's & projection screens for all Sports. Known for great pizza, burgers, WINGS, seafood and Costa Rican Fusion. Live Music most nights of the we

Reviewed By 44Sailor

One of our favourite places to stop in Coco. The food is good, staff friendly and fast ... the band playing the night we were there was good but too loud and never took a break so we couldn’t talk to people we met. My husband didn’t like the ribs but my wings were excellent!

5. Cafe de Playa

La Chorrera Street 900 Meters East from Zi Lounge, Playas del Coco 50503 Costa Rica Bar, Seafood, Central American, International, Costa Rican Lunch, Dinner, Drinks Takeout, Seating, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Free Wifi, Reservations, Parking Available, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Li [email protected] +506 2670 1621 http://www.cafedeplaya.com/
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4 based on 518 reviews

Cafe de Playa

An elegant beachfront retreat Café de Playa is a slice of the Pacific Paradise, with welcoming accommodations and luxurious living. Indulge in the bounties of the sea, the fruits of Costa Rica and beverages from around the globe. A world unto itself, Café

Reviewed By Jlyonsch

We had an amazing dinner on our last night in Costa Rica. Chef Luis prepared a delicious and original pasta dish with the fresh Yellowfin Tuna our group caught earlier that day. The skirt steak on the sea salt block was also tender and flavorful. The service was impeccable. Only wish we had known about this gem earlier on our trip. Would definitely recommend. Best dinner in Costa Rica.

4. Poro Poro Restaurant at Exclusive Resorts

Next to the Four Seasons, 50105 Costa Rica Latin, Seafood, Costa Rican, Bar Dinner, Lunch Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Serves Alcohol, Table Service, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Digital Payments, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards [email protected] +506 2690 8370 http://www.guanacastechef4u.com
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4 based on 95 reviews

Poro Poro Restaurant at Exclusive Resorts

You can select from several options, including cocktail hour, cooking class, mixology lessons or a completely personalized menu. What sets us apart is our exceptional attention to detail in customizing events around your tastes, whether you’re looking for

Reviewed By StretchCampbell

We enjoyed dinner twice during our stay at Exclusive Resorts. Situated near the beach, next to the pool, the setting is lovely. The service is impeccable. The menu has a nice selection and local choices. Great poolside bar. Greetings from Poro Poro Restaurant by Exclusive Resort, Costa Rica. Thank you for taking the time to tell us why our service failed to meet your expectations.It is our y goal to restore your confidence in our restaurant by solving this problem and preventing it from happening again.Your comments are greatly valued as through a constructive feedback can monitor and improve our service every day to provide each guest and invited a special experience, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience we have caused you.Thank you again, for your honest feedback. We hope to have the pleasure of serving you again in the future. Sincerely,Poro Poro Restaurant

3. Pacifico Beach Club Restaurant & Bar

From Pacifico,400 mts West & 800 North on Chorrera Road, Playas del Coco 50503 Costa Rica Bar, Central American, Costa Rican, Seafood, International Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Drinks Television, Reservations, Parking Available, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Table Service, Free Wifi, Live Music, Waterfront [email protected] +506 2670 2217 http://www.pacifico-costarica.com/pacifico-faqs/
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4 based on 238 reviews

Pacifico Beach Club Restaurant & Bar

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 vi

Reviewed By Kathy W

What a special place this is! The service is superb and the food selection and taste is fabulous. You can eat inside or outside on the beach.

2. The Dive Bar

Marina Papagayo Marina de Papagayo, Playa Panama Costa Rica Bar, Pub, Central American, Costa Rican, Pizza, Seafood, South American Lunch, Dinner Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Television, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service, Wheelchair Accessible 1-888-863-0301
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4 based on 161 reviews

The Dive Bar

Reviewed By JT14

Really liked this place. A lot of thought has gone into the design to get US sports bar meets beach bar meets upmarket marina into a coherent package. The food, drinks, presentation and setting are all great.The staff are very laid back and less effusive than anywhere else we went in CR. But it's very welcoming and relaxed.We were staying at the 4S. It's a 15 min drive. There is nothing you couldn't get by going to Bahia at the hotel but I much preferred the setting and the food quality, all at 35% off the 4S prices.No reservations, but no problem getting a table in August.

Top 10 restaurants in Playa Panama, Costa Rica

1. Father Rooster Beachfront Bar & Grill

Playa Ocotal Beach 3km South of Playa del Coco on the paved road. Enter the gate of Ocotal and tell the guard Father Rooster., Playa Ocotal Costa Rica Latin, Bar, Seafood, South American, Central American, Costa Rican Lunch, Dinner, Drinks Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Tab [email protected] +506 2670 1246 http://www.fatherrooster.com/
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4 based on 1061 reviews

Father Rooster Beachfront Bar & Grill

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 visi

Reviewed By Birdguy

Our family of six had a fun time finding this place, and were glad we did. It's a great place to relax by the beach, have some tropical drinks and good food. We stayed around to watch the sun set on a huge rock between two islands off shore. The team of servers was very attentive. Our only complaint would be the constant battle to keep pesky flies off of our drinks and food.Hello Birdguy: Thank you for your review and for your business! I am very happy to hear that you enjoyed your time with us. I have watched many sunsets between the mountain and island in front of Father Rooster. It is quite a display. Glad you enjoyed the food and drinks. I wish that we had a better solution for the flies. They come on occasion and cover the entire region--generally when the winds are pushing out from the farmland over the ocean. It is pretty tough to keep them at bay. In any case, thanks again for your business and please come back again soon!

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