Where to eat Costa Rican food in San Rafael: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Reviews on Costa Rican food in San Rafael, Province of Heredia, Costa Rica including La casona de mi tierra, Panaderia Casa Vieja, KATTA Pub, Restaurante Matices, Soberanos, La Carretica, La Cantina de Sabina, Tepuy Bistro, Restaurante Siete Santos, Restaurante Silvestre
10. Restaurante Silvestre
Overall Ratings
5 based on 359 reviews
Silvestre is located in one of San José's finest old neighborhoods, inside a house with a 1930's facade, where history becomes the story and XXI century culinary techniques collide with the origins of Costa Rican cuisine. 3 ambiances filled with art, grea
Reviewed By lazytravel
Had the set lunch and it was a good value. Service was great and the good was good. Downside is that parking is very inconvinient.
9. Restaurante Siete Santos
Siete Santos is inspired by Costa Rican modern cuisine, we cook with local products using international techniques, supported by Costa Rican values and art.
Reviewed By jfva2019
I've been noticing that many restaurants prefer to go for organic ingredients and out of the box recipes in their menus. That's what I found at "Siete Santos". I tried new flavors and the most delicious steak I've ever had in my life. Beatiful place, full of space and kind staff. I had a little bit of everything: starters, main course, and dessert. Two-thumbs up restaurant.
8. Tepuy Bistro
Overall Ratings
5 based on 22 reviews
The best Venezuelan Fusion cuisine in Costa Rica!
Reviewed By sziaalexa
This place is sooo inviting - clean, organized, cozy, and the food is always delicious! We love the ambiance and the pride of ownership :-)Hello there! Thank you very much for your kind review, we are already looking forward having you back again soon :)
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7. La Cantina de Sabina
Overall Ratings
4 based on 126 reviews
Reviewed By WillieGNYC
High in the mountain and secluded from the hustle n bustle of San Jose and Heredia. It's not easy to get to as you navigate through a winding Mountain Road going through several villages. This adds to normal Speakeasy Fields has arrived at the location with its parking often overflowing with vehicles.Unfortunately unlike most of the other Mountain restaurants in the surrounding Countryside they are not blessed with a beautiful view from their location, however they make it up with tasteful decor and fine dining at reasonable prices and excellent live music. You can pat yourself on the back just for getting here, though navigational GPS will get you there easily,, if you just trust it! The service was good and the food a finer typical variety. Seating is a little cumbersome, but your better off with reservations or you will be out of eyesight of the stage. The bar is in the middle and blocks alot of the view. The performances are Jazz, classical, and Folkloric with many popular Latin bands singers and poets. There is also a added surcharge after 9PM some nights depending on the venue. All an all it is an excellent choice for a date or with friends. Your night should be " PURA VIDA!"
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6. La Carretica
Overall Ratings
4 based on 117 reviews
Reviewed By Jason A
Very good food, great flavor and good kocation. On my opinion it is a little too exoensive, forcing me to buy one of the cheapest plates on the restaurant. The service was normal, not a big experience and the food took too long to get to our table. Recommended anyways
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5. Soberanos
Reviewed By Katma_12
Positives: Fantastic, creative, colorful asian fusion food! Love the Thai Tom Yum soup with shrimp and Vietnamese shrimp and rice dish. Great ambiance music at good level for talking. Good decor, lighting and variety of food and drink. Negatives: The white sangria was good but was filled with ice that completely watered down the drink. I would recommend serving it cold with no ice. As the customer drinks it, bring over a little bowl of ice the customer can add as needed. The staff is nice but forgetful and not good at taking the initiative. For example: they forgot about the water, never checked to see how our food was or to ask if we wanted dessert or another round a drinks. Starting at 10:30pm when the place cleared out, they seemed more interested in cleaning than attending to the customers since the rush was over. The staff brought over the cheesecake dessert without utensils or a candle despite I mentioned it was her birthday "La Cumpleañera" a few times that night. It would have been a nice gesture for them to bring over a complimentary dessert with a candle since we were there enjoying ourselves. I had to flag down the waitress to ask if they had any desserts and then when she brought it over ask her if they had a candle. Those are the little detailed that they could work on but, I'll definitely be back because of the food, ambiance and music.
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4. Restaurante Matices
Overall Ratings
4 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By RogerH318
Among the best restaurants in San Rafael, Matices personnel is always welcoming. Wether you want to have a full meal or order the "bocas" aka tapas, you will find most of the menu is delicious. Price -quality relation and portion size is better than most restaurants in CR. very recommended for casual lunch or dinner.
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3. KATTA Pub
Overall Ratings
4 based on 169 reviews
Katta is a gastropub that its soul purpose is to induct people into the world of craft food and beer. Katta specializes in giving the costumer a unique experience while providing great food and service.
Reviewed By Sdhalter
This place should remain number 1!!! The place has unbelievable food and great beer selection (local beers and Belgium/German) and the staff is so amazing!!! And open air seating if you like. They played some Metallica videos for me at my request. What a great find. And a short Uber/taxi ride if you are close to airport.
2. Panaderia Casa Vieja
Overall Ratings
4 based on 61 reviews
Reviewed By gjtrips
So many choices in one place, it is hard to pick the right one. I chose one filled up with spicy shredded meat and I was fully satisfied with the flavor and size. It took me a while to get there, though. Ask the counter for advice and they will gladly help.This isn't a cheap place, so make sure it is worth the price.In general terms, I think it is.
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1. La casona de mi tierra
Overall Ratings
4 based on 157 reviews
Reviewed By Golferbirder
We visited this restaurant with a small group tour. It is a place patronized by locals, so you will not see many tourists there. The food was fairly typical Costa Rican fare, but very well prepared and presented. The service was excellent.
