The Top 10 Restaurants in Tamarindo, Costa Rica
As a lively beach town on Costa Rica‘s Pacific North coast, Tamarindo pretty much has it all – multiple surf breaks, great accommodation, boutique shopping, yoga studios, Spanish schools, not to mention over 100 restaurants and bars. Take a look at these local recommendations for the most delicious spots in town.
1. Pangas Beach Club
Restaurant, Fusion, Seafood, Central American, Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian
2. Seasons by Shlomy
Restaurant, Boutique Hotel Restaurant, Mediterranean, Seafood, Gluten-free, Vegetarian, Vegan
3. Bamboo Sushi Club
Restaurant, Sushi, Gluten-free, Vegetarian, Japanese
4. Dragonfly Bar and Grill
Restaurant, Fusion, Cocktails, Wine, Beer
5. Wok and Roll Restaurant and Oyster Bar
Restaurant, Fusion, Sushi, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Asian, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese
Wok and Roll is a local favorite. Conveniently located in people-watching central, this Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, Japanese, and Mongolian fusion restaurant has an impressive menu with dishes that you will find nowhere else in town – there’s everything from sushi and woks, to duck tacos and samoas, as well as locally-raised oysters. The biggest challenge is deciding what to eat because everything sounds (and is) so good.
6. La Bodega
Cafe, Bodega, Fast Food, Vegetarian, Coffee, Tea , BBQ
7. Sprout
Bistro, Fusion, Healthy, Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian
8. La Esquina Pizzeria
Pizzeria, Restaurant, Italian, Vegan, Vegetarian, Fast Food
9. Matty's Deli Café
Cafe, Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian, Coffee, Tea , Fast Food
10. Patagonia Argentinian Grill and Restaurant
Restaurant, Steakhouse, Seafood, Argentina, Vegetarian, Gluten-free
From the moment Patagonia opened in Tamarindo, there has been a line out the door. It is a good idea to call and make a reservation, if you don’t want to wait for upwards of an hour for a table, especially at peak dining hours. They have a great variety of meat, seafood, homemade pastas, and vegetarian dishes. They also have fabulous sangria (white and red), wines, and cocktails to accompany the amazing food.
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