Restaurant Recommendations
We’re proud to recommend restaurants we’ve personally experienced and genuinely enjoyed. Every spot we suggest is based on our own dining visits — from the quality of the food and creativity of the menu to the service, atmosphere, and overall value. We only highlight places that impressed us and that we would happily return to ourselves. Our recommendations are honest, experience-driven, and rooted in real meals shared at the table — so you can dine with confidence knowing they’ve been tried, tested, and truly savored.
Matapalo
El Jardin - Walking distance from the complex! Food and service here are amazing - great selection of pizza, pasta and steak and of course many wonderful traditional Costa Rican dishes!
Playa Grande
La Forja - Flame & Sea - This restaurant is a must try! Known as a top dining spot in the area, La Forja specializes in open-fire grilled meats, fresh seafood, nightly specials, and tasty cocktails.
** New - late night happy hour, don't miss this spot on your way out of Grande!!
Open Daily / 3 pm - 1 pm
El Huerto - Best pizza in Grande! There is also a large selection of pasta, salads and seafood!
Open daily 1 pm - 9 pm
Surf Dog - Best spot in Grande for live music and to catch a sports game on the big screen! Best smash burgers margaritas EVER! You will dream about them ..
Lots of great menu choices including mouthwatering deserts! Happy hours most days. Service is exceptional .. owners name is Rian .. she is second to none!
Closed Mondays
Tuesday - Sunday / 12 pm - 10 pm
Rip Jacks - Breakfast, lunch & dinner! Large menu with great food varieties, this spot will please even the pickiest eaters. The breakfast smoothies are the best in town!
Breakfast / 8 am - 11 am
Happy Hour / 4 pm - 6 pm
Open Daily / 8 am - 10 pm
Taco Star - The name says it all .. located at the entrance to Playa Grande Beach, you won't miss this spot, nor will you want to! Brittany serves up the best Taco's .. hands down! Cold beer, refreshing smoothies, and a variety of seltzers.
Open Daily / 10 am - 5 pm
Playa Flamingo
CoCo LoCo - THE best spot for Mar y Sol surf & turf - served on a 500 deg. volcan rock you can cook your steak to your perfect perfection! Amazing view of Playa Flamingo Beach .. breakfast is also offered 8-11. This spot is a must try while in Flamingo!
Open Daily / 8 am - 9:30 pm