Where we actually eat.
Sixteen restaurants we send guests to, and where we eat ourselves. Ask our concierge to book any of them.
Slow mornings, strong coffee and proper eggs.
Santa Rita
Bakery & specialty coffee — small-batch sourdough, slow drip.
Cafe Tico Tamarindo
Authentic Tico breakfast & organic bowls.
Waffle Monkey
Belgian waffles on the beach, with smoothie bowls.
Surf Shack
Casual American — burgers, wings and ice-cold beer.
Easy dinners, global flavors, loose dress code.
Green Papaya
Mexican fusion — the tacos people drive across town for.
Caprichos
Italian pizzeria & pasta — thin crust from a wood oven.
Rural Tamarindo
Premium Tico soda — real casados, real value.
Reservations recommended. Ask us to book.
Sofia Mediterraneo
Greek & Middle Eastern fusion — the tasting menu is the move.
Dragonfly Bar & Grill
Global fusion — seafood, dry-aged steaks, cocktail program.
Fish & Cheese
Italian deli & authentic cheese — fresh catch plates, natural wines.
Pangas Beach Club
Seafood & steak on volcanic stone — feet in the sand, lights in the trees.
For the 7 AM run or the 4 PM pause.
Sol Bakery
Artisanal European pastries — croissants that crackle.
Nordico Coffee House
Specialty coffee, gluten-free baking, bright and quiet.
Refugio Coffee
Artisan roastery & social hub — best laptop morning in town.
Arrive 45 minutes before. Tip generously.
Tabu Tamarindo
Beach club & Asian fusion — loungers, ceviche, DJ at dusk.
Agua Salada
Beachfront Tico fusion & cocktails — our staff pick for date night.
Tamarindo, Costa Rica.
- i. Tamarindo Beach 8 min
- ii. Playa Langosta 10 min
- iii. Closest surf break 8 min
- iv. Nearest grocery 5 min
- v. Liberia Airport (LIR) 1 hr