Top Restaurants in Province of San Jose
Where to Eat in Province of San Jose: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Discover the best restaurant in Province of San Jose, Costa Rica including Nau Sushi Lounge, Restaurante Grano de Oro, Restaurante Jurgen's, Park Cafe, La Terrasse French Cuisine, Comidas Tipicas Miriam, Factory Steak and Lobster, Naans & Curries, El Punto, Cafeoteca
Things to do in Province of San Jose
1. Nau Sushi Lounge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 501 reviews
Green and white hues and modern furniture signal the ultra-cool ambiance in Nau Lounge, a trendy Asian inspired drinking and eating spot off the lobby. Enjoy fresh sushi and sashimi from the bar while lounge music fills the air in this chic, contemporary lounge setting
Reviewed By Nino F
Super fresh food and original taste. Great experience with family and friends, easy location and good pricesDear Nino F, Thank you very much for sharing your experience with us. We feel very happy knowing you enjoyed your visit. It is always a pleasure to serve you; we hope you come visit us very soon. Best regards, Ricardo Menendez General Manager
2. Restaurante Grano de Oro
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Restaurant Grano de Oro merges Costa Rican tropical with European cuisine under the expertise of our French chef Francis Canal. Once a simple cafe, this restaurant has evolved into one of San Jose’s finest dining establishments, frequented by locals and tourists alike.Specialty cocktails, classically presented dishes and delicious desserts are served in the charming ambiance of a magnificent period home with an elegant inner courtyard. The bilingual wait staff provides professional and friendly service. Service is offered throughout the day from 7 am to 10 pm. Restaurant, patio and bar are non-smoking
Reviewed By alfonso s
Very nice !! Food is good.Rations in the small side.High end place. Decoration and cleanness awesome. Located in within a hotel installation. Close to downtown San Jose. We also had a wonderful and quiet breakfast.
3. Restaurante Jurgen's
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 194 reviews
Reviewed By Jorge S - San Jose, Costa Rica
This has been a restaurant with long time in business, I heard lots of great comments but first time experience it. The place feels great cozy, relax, don't know why but transport me to the 70's . The waitress and general service was very professional and the same time friendly, food was well served, I tried the month menu and was happy, wines were good price. I told them we were celebrating a birthday and as surprise they brought a dessert and was quite nice. Prices were reasonable. A fully recomendant restaurant in the east.
4. Park Cafe
Overall Ratings
5 based on 305 reviews
Please read important reservation information on our website before making your booking. Thank you.
Reviewed By Teresa268 - Halesworth, United Kingdom
My husband and I were in Costa Rica for the first time and on the recommendation of friends booked a table to experience the Park Café on our last night in the country. Firstly I should say that unlike most of the negative reviews posted,...MoreDear Teresa and Joe. Thank you for your visit, company and review. Always a pleasure to have people such as yourselves at home with us in Park Cafe. Best wishes. Richard, Ricardo and Louise
5. La Terrasse French Cuisine
Overall Ratings
5 based on 517 reviews
The restaurant La Terrasse French Cuisine is a concept of table d'hôtes of 12 covers. A private and personalized restaurant that offers you a unique experience to share with generosity the French gastronomy. An elegant place, chic ventage and romantic. The conviviality in the restaurant La Terrasse constitutes a tradition. The chef Patricia Richer receives you in a house of 1925 from Tuesday to Saturday with reservation and will have the pleasure to share with her clients a creative and contemporary French cuisine realized around organic products and the season.
Reviewed By satipatipatti - Atlanta, Georgia
Amazing. Dishes from Ardennes to Provence expertly crafted in Central America. Our respect goes to Chef Patricia Richer. Also to Gerald for his hospitality.
In discussing the absence of aperitifs and digestifs, Gerald said there are components of French cuisine that are just not available in quality in Costa Rica. I assume that this applies to many other ingredients, which makes it all the more amazing that Chef Patricia can put together the harmonious cuisine française that graces this establishment. The chef does not overstep what is permissible and our meal delivered what the menu promised.
Gerald successfully convinced my wife not to order scallops cooked to whiteness all the way through - some thing I have tried to do for years. Instead, he encouraged her to try the salmon. It was cooked through to her preference and had good taste, set off nicely against the pistachio garnish and served with a mild orange/turmeric sauce.
Besides the salmon, our meal consisted of chevre cheesecake, lamb shank, creme brulee and fondant de chocolate. We needed one wine to accompany all of these courses and complement or, ay least, not clash with them and Gerald came up with a light, fruity red, Gamay, I believe, that was a excellent companion to the whole meal. The entire wine list impressed me as being reasonably priced.
The chevre cheesecake appetizer had an uniform creaminess and a good mild lactic dairy taste nicely complemented by the tomatoes.
The honey and rosemary worked magic upon the perfectly done lamb shank and its gravy.
The caramel-throughout creme brulee was very good but,even so, we prefer the classic caramelized sugar crust with the vanilla custard.
The fondant de chocolate was absolutely delicious. We could not guess if the chocolate/cocoa was Guittard, Callebaut, or Valrhona. Turns out to be a local Costa Rican chocolate, and it was delicious.
Notable: it was not possible for my wife, for whom English is a second language, to communicate with Gerald, for whom English is also a second language, over the long-distance telephone to arrange, weeks in advance, an available time for our reservation; the understanding was just not there. No problem. The affable front desk of the Holiday Inn Aurola in San Jose called for us two nights before our desired date and got us our reservation.
6. Comidas Tipicas Miriam
Overall Ratings
5 based on 195 reviews
Reviewed By MKristin - Washington State
Fine family cafe with welcoming atmosphere - superb trout dinner. Bird watching from the veranda in back...enjoyed breakfast there too.
7. Factory Steak and Lobster
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 546 reviews
Reviewed By AlbertoMiami_Florida - Miami, Florida
I had a very bad dinner experience at this location . I ordered a ribeye and it came cold, hard, too disgustingly full of hard fat , creamy spinach out of the freezer and service could actually improve a lot....you overpay for any dish here to get such an experience . AVOID, go to the Asian one, I had lunch there and rolls were pretty good
8. Naans & Curries
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 784 reviews
Naans & Curries represents today's modern India where authenticity in the recipes drives flavorful cuisine. Native Chefs, Special charcoal fired “Tandoors” (Clay Ovens) and exotic ingredients are all from India, providing original taste.Naans & Curries serves authentic recipes, taking inspiration from an age old approach to dining. This approach allows you to choose a variety of appetizers and entrees to share with your companions. To enhance your dining experience, our team is happy to share our vast range of wines with your food selections.At Naans & Curries, You can enjoy different dining venues, including a showcase kitchen area where you can see our chefs cooking in “Tandoor”, a relaxing comfortable upper floor, or fresh breeze sitting in the open.
Reviewed By Mauricio V
Besides they’re delicious India style food made by real Indian people, I must highlight they’re consistent quality. We keep going there because they have never let us down.
Dining at they beautiful Terrace, next to several other good restaurants, is a delight. We also celebrated my wife’s birthday in a private room with a table that accommodates about 12 people.
Our last experiences were trying the Delivery service with Apetito 24. There is of course the loss in ambience, service, appearance and cutlery, but the food is jus as delicious.
One odd drawback: they only speak English! No Spanish!
9. El Punto
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 172 reviews
We like to utilize progressive kitchen techinques to provide an artisenal aproach to our work. We combine technology and ingenuity to provide fun-filled dishes that potentiate the essence and flavor of each ingredient. As these different textures mix they evoke emotional responses that transmit respect and passion towards the food, awakening the five senses to feed your soul.
Reviewed By Maxlafuria V - Santa Ana, Costa Rica
One of the few place in town with a new way to cook, been there few times in a couple of years, the new location is nice even if i personally preferred the old one, still nice good food and great service.
The " cochinillo a baja temperatura " is my favorite and the desserts impressive!
Good wine list and great aperitif at the bar.
Quite expensive.
10. Cafeoteca
Overall Ratings
5 based on 191 reviews
Cafeoteca is a space where we live coffee as culture. 100% dedicated to Costarican coffee. We buy, roast, pack and prepare coffee.We offer workshops, courses, tastings and experiences related to culture and coffee cultivation.We specialize in fine coffees, with a line of over 15 coffees from the all coffee regions of Costa Rica, and multiple farms around the country.
Reviewed By cinnamonster
I stopped by this place after walking around the city and in the museum all day. The staff greeted me with friendly smiles. My coffee was EXCELLENT. I loved the atmosphere. Most of all, I was so impressed by the baristas’ knowledge and enthusiasm for coffee. They explained different kinds of beans and ways of making coffee. Thank you so much, Edwin and Oscar!
