Restaurants
A comprehensive guide to dining in the Uvita, Dominical & Ojochal Costa Rica areas.
My first experience with Que Pura Vida was when I
had a craving for some mashed potatoes, so I ordered those. What they brought me were the same sort of mashed potatoes that I've gotten at some pretty good quality establishments.
Que Pura Vida is set up like a typical Costa Rican restaurant in the Rincon de Uvita Sports Complex. This is where the
Open for lunch & dinner - 2786-5524
Madras is an excellent dining experience that is an example of the unorthodox way a restaurant can be in Costa Rica. Located almost exactly between Uvita and Ojochal, Madras is actually located in Playa Ballena. "Where?" you say. Well, drive on down the coast to kilometer marker 170. You'll see a sign for "Mar y Selva" on the inland side of the road. Turn up there and go about 100 meters.
Madras is closed on Wednesdays.
I have eaten the Thai food served at Madras - savory!
Check it out.
Ben
We have a wonderful restaurant of gourmet food... Exquisite for any hour of the day, with the preparation of our specialized chefs able to please the more demanding tastes.
Las Palapa Restaurant is open from 6 am to 10 pm. We offer breakfast, lunch, snacks, cocktails and an exquisite and singular menu at night. Additionally, in the surroundings of our Hotel there's a great variety of good and cosy restaurants.
Jolly Rodgers is a restaurant & bar that features a simple menu:
- Ceasar's Salad
- Hamburgers
- A full menu of the best chicken wings on the planet
- A full bar
All organic and locally sourced cuisine cooked with love by Chef Dave.
Reservations only and please let us know by 3:00 PM as all food is cooked fresh for that meal.
Open Thursday-Saturday; one seating only between 6-6:30
Please come early to enjoy a fabulous sunset from our amazing incomparable mirador and please bring your own wine to enjoy. We will provide an opener and wine glasses.
Chef Dave prepares one four course meal which differs each night featuring primarily locally caught seafood. If you let us know in advance he will be happy to create vegetarian options.
Our price is $18 for four courses.
We are located in the La Cusinga Eco-Lodge, 3K South of Uvita at "the hole in the road".
please call at 2200-0579 or call Chef Dave on his cell at 8345-3270
contact us online at reservations@lacusingalodge.com or chefofthejungle@yahoo.com
Please read Chef Dave's blog about local cuisine, farmers and the food he sources at:
www.chefofthejungle.blogspot.com or,
www.chefofthejungle.posterous.com
A commercial center and sports complex, with the first gym south of San Isidro, was created by a European developer who believes in giving something back to the Tico (Costa Rican) community. Rincón de Uvita is an expression of this philosophy.
All shops, restaurants and services are Tico owned and operated. The one exception is the Farmers Market that is held every Saturday morning and is frequented by Ticos and Foreigners alike. The Saturday market is a regular event for people from all over the Southern Zone.
The complex features an indoor soccer field that is in constant use with league games & tournaments. A young local once remarked that he was profoundly appreciative to the owner of the complex since he knew, first hand, that it helped him and others to stay off the streets, plus helped him to stay in shape.
There is a fully equipped gym located on the second floor that offers aerobics, weight training and spinning classes. The Rincón also has 2 restaurants, a cafe, and an office supply store.
The Dome is the FIRST drive-thru in Southern Costa Rica. We are most well-known for our burritos, but we also offer burgers, vegetarian meals and 100% real fruit smoothies. Our goal: provide good food and good service, North American style. We have the coffee ready for you at 6am and stay open until 6pm Monday thru Saturday. Closed Sunday. Look for the "dome" on the right just south of the bridge in Uvita.
Phone: 2743-8506
Email: thedomedrivethru@gmail.com
Price: $$
New World Cuisine
Ojochal, Playa Tortuga
Main street in front of the police station.
Open from Tuesday through Saturday
From 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Tel: 2786-5175
Cel: 8304-1717
