Top Restaurants in Playa Negra
Where to Eat in Playa Negra: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Discover the best restaurant in Playa Negra, Costa Rica including Sabanero Steakhouse, Lola's, Cafe Playa Negra, Kon Tiki, Villa Deveena, Black Stallion Cafe & Surf Saloon, La Bodega, Cafe Tico Tamarindo, Restaurante Azul Pool Grill, La Ventana
Things to do in Playa Negra
1. Sabanero Steakhouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 97 reviews
Sabanero steak house features premium cut from Costa Rica and USA.
Reviewed By jdocBaltimore - Baltimore
The Sabanero Steakhouse serves both Costa Rican grass fed beef and gain fed Angus beef from the U.S. as well as some non-beef dishes. The local beef is somewhat less expensive and we found it to be delicious. Terrific homemade bread. Service was top notch but this is the most expensive restaurant at the hotel.
2. Lola's
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Long loved by locals, the secret is out on Lola's fantastic staff serving top-notch organic fare in a beautiful open-air beachfront setting. Gorgeous homemade wooden tables and chairs are set at water's edge under the shade of palm trees and umbrellas. Fresh seared tuna, big healthy salads, Dutch fries, pizzas and all new tacos are the favorites, alongside fruit smoothies, delicious sandwiches and fish & chips! Banana bread, coffee & smoothies starting at 8 a.M. Full menu from 11 a.M. To 5 p.M. Bar open to sunset. Closed Mondays. Cash, Visa & MasterCard.
Reviewed By Lauren R - Buffalo, New York
My husband and I went to Lola’s twice during our honeymoon in Tamarindo. The beach was beautiful and the Lolajito was honestly one of the best beach drinks I have ever had. It’s just a blended mojito with pineapple but it wasn’t too sweet and was so refreshing - just perfect. The bartenders were super busy but also on their game, we never waited long for a drink or snack. The food was fresh and I like their commitment to sustainability.
3. Cafe Playa Negra
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 118 reviews
Great food and prices for the adventurous that want to try the energizing peruvian ceviche or for the most conservative that want a fine Tuna steak or a good hamburguer. Open for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Surf videos, bar and great music.
Reviewed By Scott M - Ottawa, Canada
My wife and I had Caesar salads that came with chicken fingers. They were pretty good, with the chicken being particularly tasty. However, our kids, who ordered off the kid's menu, ended up costing us more than our meals. Even the soft drinks were expensive. We probably won't return because of the prices but the food was good.
4. Kon Tiki
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 107 reviews
Kontiki Pizza ´n Love is a Rustic pizzeria and Grill restaurant, we open as a hostal and now with the helping hand of my daugther who is a chef now, we reorganized and present our organic pizzas along with other delicious goods that come out of the wood fired oven,we work with all fresh ingredients and all is home made... we prepare Pizzas , chicken Lasagnas, pastas and ravioles, in the oven, also we offer salads.... peruvian dishes, vegetarian and even gluten free pizzas, super cold refreshments, our Homemade Sangria .... everybody welcome to share with us ...See you soon ....
Reviewed By wiskaysin - Wisconsin
Worth the trip down the dirt road, this place is so welcoming and the owner was also our server, sharing stories and providing a friendly environment. We ended up having 2 pizzas because we couldn't decide on just one, and they were both delicious. I eat a lot of pizza in my line of work, and the crust was just amazing - along with the rest of the pie. We had a butter white sauce pizza with shrimp and another with basil and balsamic. We had some leftover pizza and it tasted just as good cold for breakfast! We had heard the sangria is wonderful, and I'm not really a big fan of sangria, but we got a pitcher and it was the best I've ever had. The fruit and spices she used were a perfect combination and it was so refreshing on a hot night. I would definitely go back if we are ever in the area again.
5. Villa Deveena
Overall Ratings
5 based on 251 reviews
Reviewed By Ragushill - New Hampshire
Beautiful setting with hands on service and a world class chef. Fresh local ingredients and the seafood preparations were excellent
6. Black Stallion Cafe & Surf Saloon
Overall Ratings
5 based on 482 reviews
We offer a rustic ranch style evening that's private & exclusive.We specialize in small groups & also do special events for families & friends. ( What we do, is BBQ just for u.) The BBQ is outside in " the shack "under the stars, people relax in the Cafe & Saloon, which is a unique rustic wood design.The best way to descibe the set up is " Costa Rican cowboy Saloon with a surfer twist."We make every evening special & unique ! It is Reservations only. Please book in advance. We start at 7 pm & BBQ the best local assorted meats,lomo,ribs,pork,steak,chorizo,ranch chicken & veggies. Then finish the evening with a tropical desert that's always a surprise, followed by a tropical blended some thing good. We start BBQ ing at 7pm. & The food is served no later than 7.30 Pm.We suggest people arrive at 6.30-7 Pm.The good news we have a new paved road so it's a quick trip from tamarindo.The BBQ dinners we do are a feast, so it's very unlikely u will leave hungry.See u soon & Pura Vida !
Reviewed By DavEa2099_ - Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
I was very fortunate to get added as a last minute single onto a group for 4 lovely Canadians for the zip lining trip which was a real buzz and a great experience.
Having the opportunity to see the land and howler monkeys on the way to the summit was great and our 2 guides were funny and very chatty which really relaxed the mood for those that were nervous.
If i recall correctly there were 9 zip lines in total some bigger and slightly scarier than the others but overall very good for the whole family and I would very much recommend doing it for anyone!
I was very lucky to to be invited to stay for the BBQ afterwards with the group I was with and this was by far the best BBQ I have ever experienced and ive had a few in my time!
Alex Urbaniak the owner from the moment he picked me up from from my hotel to dropping me back after a few mojitos was a great guy and i'm really excited for him and the team with what they are planning at the ranch and the whole evolution of their plans to make this a real go to experience not just for the zip lining, horse trekking and the BBQ of course but for the other entertainment ideas they will be adding in time.
Sometimes you go on these trips and think people are just nice because its their job to be at Black Stallion you know these guys are as genuine as can be and I cant recommend this enough! Trust me for a Brit to rave about something like this it has to be good so all brits out there looking at this DO IT!
Alex I will be back brother and cheers for the chat and mojito's at Panga on the way back!
7. La Bodega
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 638 reviews
La Bodega is an organic cafe/store located in Tamarindo, Guanacaste. We carry foods and specialty items made 100% in Costa Rica. Fresh homemade sandwiches, salads, baked goods, coffee and drinks are available daily! We provide organic, sustainable and local foods as much as possible. We are a small locally owned business with a passion for eating and living well. Pura Vida!
Reviewed By Dude_Loves_Button - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
My wife and I stopped here one morning for breakfast and were very impressed with the food. I had the Gallo Tico, a great combination of scrambled eggs and rice and beans with tortilla. The ice coffee topped it off. All organic and locally sourced. They had a nice organic grocery store, with incredible banana but bread. The highlight though was a visit by this little magpie. Stop by while in Tamarindo. You won’t be sorry.
8. Cafe Tico Tamarindo
Overall Ratings
5 based on 511 reviews
.Cafe Tico is many things: it's a confortable place to sit and enjoy a rich cup of coffee on our shaded patio, or take it to go.Cafe Tico is also a gift shop, we offer a selection of gurmet coffee from small coffee farmers, honeys, jams and hot sauce made in Costa Rica. We home made bread and pastries, all the milk yogurt , butter and cheese that we use are from local farmers.
9. Restaurante Azul Pool Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 106 reviews
Reviewed By allentxtraveler - Allen, TX
The food was delicious, had no complaints. I did notice that the pool side prices were higher than room service, which is exactly opposite of my normal experience with resorts. Not sure if this was a labor issue, or something else, but the same food was available from your room for less, and the room service experience was fast and great.
10. La Ventana
Overall Ratings
5 based on 83 reviews
The real deal...Organic, whole foods made with love using the best local ingredients available, always! Vegetarian and vegan friendly, but also serving delicious, satisfying breakfast and lunches for every diet! Homemade sweet treats, superfood smoothies and fresh juice bar too!
Reviewed By littleone17 - Philadelphia
Jen and her cafe provided healthy and delicious meals for our party of nine during our recent week-long stay in Playa Negra. Planning and communication with Jen was easy and everything arrived to us on time and with great presentation. Bonus: Jen was able to...MoreThanks so much for taking the time to write us such a nice review! Hope you and your crew make it back to Playa Negra again one day!
