Fine Dining
From fresh ceviche beach shacks to gourmet oceanfront restaurants — a foodie's dream come true on the Costa Rica Pacific.
A Coast Built for Eating Well
The Central Pacific serves some of the freshest seafood in the country. Steps from your rental, beachfront kitchens pull mahi-mahi, tuna, and shrimp straight from the morning's catch. A short drive opens up everything from casual sodas to white-tablecloth oceanfront dining in Jacó and Manuel Antonio.
Local Flavours
Fresh Ceviche
Year-roundMahi-mahi and shrimp marinated in lime — a Costa Rica staple.
Whole Fried Fish
Year-roundA beachfront classic, served with patacones and Lizano sauce.
Casado & Sodas
Year-roundTraditional Costa Rican plates at family-run roadside kitchens.
Sunset Cocktails
Year-roundOceanfront bars pour fresh-fruit margaritas as the sun goes down.
Restaurants That Take Reservations
From the one beachfront kitchen on Isla Palo Seco itself to the acclaimed spots a short drive up the coast in Esterillos, these restaurants welcome advance bookings. Click through to confirm hours and reserve directly.
Mar y Sol
On Isla Palo SecoThe only bar and restaurant located right on Palo Seco. Toes-in-the-sand beach views with grilled octopus, red snapper, tenderloin, and fresh ceviche.
Reservations recommended — message on Facebook
Los Almendros
Esterillos Oeste · 10 min driveThe #1-rated restaurant in Esterillos. Caribbean, Asian, and local fusion with craft cocktails, craft beer on tap, and an excellent wine list. Open 4–10pm, closed Tuesdays.
Reservations: 8916-3733
El Chiringuito
Esterillos Este · 12 min driveBeachfront Italian and seafood just north of the Playa Bejuco entrance. Fresh pasta, whole fish, and a relaxed open-air setting. Highly rated by travellers.
Reservations recommended
Alma Restaurant
Esterillos Este · 15 min driveGourmet international and Costa Rican dining at Alma del Pacifico Beach Hotel. Open-air thatched pavilion with fresh seafood and garden produce; breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily.
Reserve through the hotel
Encantada Restaurant
Esterillos Este · 15 min driveBeachfront bistro at Encantada Ocean Cottages serving international and Costa Rican cuisine with ocean breezes and sunset views.
reservations@encantadacr.com · 506-4702-5847
Hungry for More?
Ask us for dining recommendations or to book a table — and a private chef is available for in-villa dinners during your stay at Isla Palo Seco.