Guanacaste and the Nicoya Peninsula Restaurants

Seafood and fresh fish are tops here, followed by fast food—pizza, tacos, barbecue—to satisfy the hordes of hungry surfers and beachgoers. But there are many sophisticated restaurants, too, offering Asian-fusion, Italian, French, and international cuisine, especially in the tourist-heavy beach towns of Hermosa, Flamingo, Tamarindo, Nosara, and Sámara. Many restaurants, especially tourist-oriented ones with dollar-denominated menus, do not include the 13% tax plus mandatory 12% service. By law, menus are required to show the total price including tax, but many owners flout this law. Be sure to ask if taxes are included; otherwise you may be surprised by a bill that’s 25% higher than you expected.

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  • 1. Café Liberia

    $$$

    Step back 150 years into one of Liberia's grandest mansions, complete with an original ceiling painting of cupids, doves, and garlands of flowers. Creative takes on tropical ingredients, all with a French twist, make this the most sophisticated restaurant in town. Loyal customers drive over an hour for the incredibly fresh ceviche with mango and cilantro. Don't miss the Wagyu beef burger, the chicken pesto sandwich, or the mahimahi with chimichurri. Herbs are grown on-site, juices are 100% natural, and the organic coffee is perhaps the best you'll taste in Costa Rica. Save room for any of the fabulous desserts, like the classic cheesecake, lemon pie, or the molten chocolate lava cake made with Belgian chocolate.

    C. Real Antigua, 125 m south of central park, Liberia, Guanacaste, 50101, Costa Rica
    2665–1660

    Known For

    • Wagyu beef burger
    • Mouthwatering ceviche
    • Organic coffee and delectable crepes

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No lunch Mon.
  • 2. Langosta Beach Club

    $$$

    This beach club–restaurant–lounge–jazz club is the most romantic and sophisticated dining spot on the beach. By day, you can lounge by the pool or surf between bites of ceviche, panini, burgers, or mussels with fries; by night, you'll find tables set with white linens and candles arranged under swaying palms around two glowing pools. Start with a lobster and mango salad or a flaky pastry nest filled with goat cheese and spinach. Move on to a divine fillet of sole bathed in a velvety, peppery champagne-cream sauce. For dessert, try the crepe suzette flambé. Come back the next day to work off your meal at the attached fitness center or yoga studio.

    Langosta Beach road, Playa Langosta, Guanacaste, 50309, Costa Rica
    2653–1127

    Known For

    • Beach club atmosphere—stay for the day
    • Ahi tuna almost too beautiful to eat, topped with arugula and caviar on a tower of thin and crispy potatoes
    • Good wine list and light, refreshing Argentine wines by the glass

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Beach club day pass $25
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