Top Restaurants in Dominical
Top Things to do in Dominical
Top 7 South American food in Dominical, Province of Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Best South American restaurants nearby. Discover the best South American food in Dominical. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for South American restaurants near you.. 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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7. El Ceibo
Overall Ratings
3 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By TravelRobs
I dined here twice with a tour group and we had some amazing buffet lunches. The meat was perfectly cooked and marinated. The grilled vegetables, rice, and plantains were all delicious. There were stands with people selling beautiful handmade crafts. I bought a glass blown sloth necklace and gorgeous golden scorpion shaped earrings. Outside was the highlight. We saw some sloths, an emerald basilisk (and a few other types of lizards), native birds, and some poison dart tree frogs. I loved both visits and highly recommend it!
6. Las Palapa Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By MartiniSparkle
We found the restaurant through Trip Advisor. The restaurant is finely decorated with beautiful jungle views. We watched monkeys and toucans move through the trees while enjoying our margaritas and appetizers. The service was excellent in the beginning, but was a little slow once the restaurant became busy. Gourmet food in Costa Rica can be pricey, so we were surprised by the prices. With three adults we each had a Strawberry Margarita (yum), a beer, an appetizer, an entree, and we split two desserts--all for $100. The Escargot was some of the best I have ever had and the Avocado Spring Rolls were delightful. For entrees the Churrasco Beef and the Seabass with Capers were our favorite and we finished the meal with Creme Brulee and Cheescake with Passion Fruit Sauce. Every bite was delicious.
5. 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.
4. Rio Lindo
Reviewed By anita m
If you plan on traveling to CR in the Dominical/Uvita area, this is the place to stay- you will find that unless you speak fluent Spanish, its somewhat awkward to communicate- but NOT here, this is one of the few places in Dominical that is predominantly English speaking. Jo the Owner is the best! The Bar Staff to the Room Maids everyone here is so friendly and make you feel welcome right away! Beautiful Location between the River and Ocean - plenty of bird watching** We saw a Macaw in flight* -- This is the Life! Pura Vida -
3. Villas Alturas
Overall Ratings
4 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By SusieQ101
We stopped for lunch following our tour of the Wildlife Sanctuary. It has a spectacular view and the food was very tasty too. Staff were friendly....a bit more expensive than other places we had eaten but it was worth it!!! Be sure to check it out!
2. Tiki Bar Restaurante Dominical
Overall Ratings
4 based on 38 reviews
Popular bar and restaurant in Dominical with a convenient location off of the main coastal highway. Great place to enjoy a delicious meal at an affordable price. Wide variety on the menu from wings, burgers, pasta to healthy vegetarian, there is a little
Reviewed By 294alyser
This little place is right off the highway from Dominical. You will be greeted with Geovanny's smiling face and cold beer. The food is always great, the atmosphere is always fun. This is our favorite place to eat in Dominical. Don't miss it. Thank you Alyse always welcome.
1. Pura Vida! Bar & Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 25 reviews
We proudly feature delicious international and Costa Rican cuisine with an Austrian touch, and serve a wide variety of refreshing cocktails and beverages. At our delicious and sumptuous breakfast buffet, you will find everything your heart could desire: t
Reviewed By TrinaConnecticut
Ordered two fish sandwich plates. Unfortunately the kitchen only prepared one, but was enough for two people to share. Was delicious! Service was attentive, beautiful view, and peaceful atmosphere. A bit pricey, but worth the view.
