Where to Eat in Drake Bay: The Best Restaurants and Bars

August 16, 2017 Brandee Mangan

Legend has it that notorious pirate Sir Francis Drake hid his treasures somewhere in Drake Bay, hence the name. Doubloons or not, there are plenty of natural treasures to marvel over, like lush rainforests and colorful sea life. Invest in a guided hiking, diving, fishing, tubing or treetop canopy tour to get the full Drake Bay experience. “Tracie the Bug Lady” even offers a night tour to acquaint you with all of the local creepy crawlies.
Things to do in Drake Bay

1. Soda Mar y Bosque Restaurant

Drake Bay, Costa Rica Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol, Takeout Central American, Costa Rican, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Excellent
34%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
4%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 117 reviews

Soda Mar y Bosque Restaurant

Reviewed By seecrane - East Lansing, Michigan

We had lunch here while in Drake Bay. Fried chicken casados with passion fruit and guanabana batidos for dessert. The food was tasty, the prices were good, and the view from the main level was nice.

2. Gringo Curt's Seafood & Vistor Center

Center of Drake Bay, Drake Bay, Costa Rica Wheelchair Accessible, Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol, Free Wifi Seafood, Costa Rican, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner HK$47 - HK$78 +506 6198 5899
Excellent
83%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 507 reviews

Gringo Curt's Seafood & Vistor Center

Gringo Curt's Seafood & Visitor Center was established June 2010 and our menu has not changed to date. We have pride in our small menu because it assures that we can provide freshness throughout the year by purchasing fruits, vegetables and fresh fish, locally and daily. There are many benefits to having same day caught fish but one downside is that we cannot guarantee a time that we can open. If we have fish at 12pm, we open. Thank you for your consideration and look forward to your visit Pura Vida!

Reviewed By bob v - Da Lat, Vietnam

There were three plates we could choose. Two of them were to be shared with two persons. One of these was vegetarian. The portions are large and the fish was really good. Probably necessary to book one day in advance, especially in high season.We appreciate your kind words.

3. Restaurante Jade Mar

Osa Peninsula Drake Bay | Bahia Drake, Drake Bay 60503, Costa Rica Seating, Waitstaff, Television, Takeout, Reservations, Serves Alcohol Central American, Costa Rican Lunch, Dinner, Late Night HK$39 - HK$157 +506 6085 4148
Excellent
44%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
2%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 93 reviews

Restaurante Jade Mar

Jade Mar restaurant is a place designed for everyone. You can enjoy of our great variaty of national and international dishes. We count with a long variety of meat cuts. large parking, pool tables and all the sports you want.

Reviewed By ahardy11 - Orinda, Ca

this is a large, multipurpose space which can be used for dances, meetings, etc., and is a bit underused as a restaurant. The disco adjoining can add a bit of noise.

4. Margarita's Marisqueria

15 Meters Sur de Playa, Drake Bay, Costa Rica Seating, Waitstaff, Television, Serves Alcohol, Wheelchair Accessible Seafood, Costa Rican, Mexican, Central American Lunch, Dinner
Excellent
46%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
7%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 96 reviews

Margarita's Marisqueria

Reviewed By dimpleNYC - San Francisco, California

One of the few liquor bars in quiet drakes bay. This place is filled with locals and tourist alike cooling off with some rum or other libation. This shady spot has 3 TVs making it a great spot for catching the game.

5. Restaurante Delicias Bahia Drake

Agujitas al lado del Mini-super | En el centro, Drake Bay 97-4005, Costa Rica Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol, Takeout Costa Rican, Fast Food, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner +506 2775 1290
Excellent
46%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
3%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 103 reviews

Restaurante Delicias Bahia Drake

Reviewed By MariaReJo - Stockholm, Sweden

Very good food and very nice and serviceminded staff. We tried several pastas, rice and cevicci dishes - all good. The smoothies are wonderful. (An extra + was that they showed Animal planet on screen instead of soap operas and musicvideos.)

6. Heladeria Popis

Bahia Drake Centro, Drake Bay 60503, Costa Rica Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible Pizza, Cafe, Fast Food Breakfast +506 8529 6750
Excellent
49%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 42 reviews

Heladeria Popis

Ice Cream, coffee, fast food, pizzas. Information about boat transportation from sierpe to drake bay. Drake bay to sierpe.

Reviewed By RexBannerHasPuppies - Cleveland, Ohio

We went here twice during our week in Drake Bay. They have around 30 different smoothies (10ish milk based, and 20ish water based), and the 4 we had were excellent. We also stopped here for ice cream after Gringo Curt's, which was also very good. Highly recommended.

7. Drakes Kitchen, Casa El Tortugo

Main Road, Drake Bay 00000, Costa Rica Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Free Wifi, Takeout, Highchairs Available Latin, Seafood, Central American, Costa Rican, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch +506 6161 3193
Excellent
84%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 188 reviews

Drakes Kitchen, Casa El Tortugo

Our restaurant is a beutifull rustic place with ocean view and very good food prepered by a professional chef. We want you to come and enjoy our meals. we have vegetarian meals as well. Regards, Teresa y JuanCarlos

Reviewed By RobSCFC

The patacones and black bean with cheese starter are so good I had them three days straight. They are that good.
Red snapper is amazing along with the choice of wines.
It’s a great place to eat and chill out. Would recommend booking as it can be busy.
Ate there three times and would say fish meals are best, had spaghetti which was OK but would stick with fish next time as it’s so good.

8. Kalaluna Bistro'

Presso Hotel Jinetes de Osa, Drake Bay, Costa Rica Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol Italian, Seafood, Costa Rican, Latin, Spanish, Gastropub, Central American, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options Lunch, Dinner HK$78 - HK$235 +506 6030 2615
Excellent
75%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 68 reviews

Kalaluna Bistro'

Reviewed By snegurochka - london

Went here for dinner 3 times because it was so good. Shirley is passionate about her cooking, Claudio adds the true Italian touch (the fettuccine al mar is everything you would want it to be) and we had the added pleasure of being served by...MoreMuchas Gracias un saludo familiar de Claudio,Shirley y Kerry

9. Claudios Grill

Inside Cabinas Manolo Hotel, Drake Bay 60156, Costa Rica Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar American, Caribbean, Seafood, Barbecue, Central American, Costa Rican, Grill, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner HK$71 - HK$196 +506 7114 3282
Excellent
71%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 275 reviews

Claudios Grill

Reviewed By Camille L

Probably one of the best chicken burrito in my life ! We were there twice during our stay in Bahia Drake and I was actually quite surprised how such a remote place in Costa Rica can host a restaurant with such fresh and delicious food !
You can see the chef outside, cooking your meat or fish on the grill. You have a lot of choices (food and drink). The service was always fast and really friendly. I definitely recommend this place.
Also, they accept credit card, which can be really important when you start running out of cash money in Bahia Drake !!!

10. Coquitos Restaurant

Agujitas beach. 50 meter east of the clinic, Drake Bay 60603, Costa Rica Reservations, Waitstaff American, Asian, Central American, Middle Eastern, South American, Vegetarian Friendly HK$78 - HK$157 +506 8522 9143
Excellent
61%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
4%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 22 reviews

Coquitos Restaurant

We are a restaurant located on the beach front of Drake Bay. We offer a variety of delicious natural, organic, vegetarian and/or meat dishes. Come by Wednesdays and Fridays to experience yoga and meditation classes, open to the public. On Saturdays we offer dance classes. Wanting a private sesión? Call us to make an early reservation!

Reviewed By annette589 - Ontario

The restaurant is just outside of town, along the walking path that heads west towards the parks. We had a complementary gazpacho to start, seared tuna and a chicken with passion fruit and mango sauce. Best meal we had in Drake Bay!. For the most part, Drake Bay restaurants offer the same menu. The chef is notable for offering some different and more modern fare. She speaks English well and can offer recommendations as (at time of writing) there was no written menu. Another bonus point, the restaurant is on the walking trail and thus you don't get a good dose of dust in your food as you do in many restaurants in Drake Bay.

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