Brian’s Guidebook - Some of my favorites...
Beach Front Bars and Restaurants
This is one of my favorite beach bar/restaurants...the food is awesome and I cannot say no to their brownie with ice cream!!
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KoKo Gastro Bar
Calle DankersThis is one of my favorite beach bar/restaurants...the food is awesome and I cannot say no to their brownie with ice cream!!
This is a popular beach front bar/restaurant on the north end of Jaco Beach. I would recommend a nice pre-breakfast, lunch or dinner walk on the beach north to Clarita's (about 20 minutes).
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Clarita's Beach
This is a popular beach front bar/restaurant on the north end of Jaco Beach. I would recommend a nice pre-breakfast, lunch or dinner walk on the beach north to Clarita's (about 20 minutes).
A popular place for a drink, food and awesome sunsets!! Sometimes entertainment in the evenings.
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El Point Jaco Beach
Calle MoralesA popular place for a drink, food and awesome sunsets!! Sometimes entertainment in the evenings.
This is a great lunch spot overlooking the beach....drinks and good food with an nice ocean breeze!!
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Malecón Bar Restaurante Jacó
Calle Las OlasThis is a great lunch spot overlooking the beach....drinks and good food with an nice ocean breeze!!
This place is new to me but I recommend checking it out. Food, drinks, live music on the 2nd floor with a breathtaking view of the Jaco beach sunset!!
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Samudio´s Sunset Restobar
Calle BohíoThis place is new to me but I recommend checking it out. Food, drinks, live music on the 2nd floor with a breathtaking view of the Jaco beach sunset!!
This beach bar/restaurant is on the south end of Jaco Beach. I did not find the food all that good (typical bar food) but the drinks are just fine, location is nice and the sunsets are awesome...sometimes a DJ. I recommend a taxi, hard to find parking.
Mahi Mahi Chill Out restaurant by Los Papos
49757 Calle HidalgoThis beach bar/restaurant is on the south end of Jaco Beach. I did not find the food all that good (typical bar food) but the drinks are just fine, location is nice and the sunsets are awesome...sometimes a DJ. I recommend a taxi, hard to find parking.
Sodas - Soda Means Local Costa Rican Restaurant
The closest Soda to my condo. Great place to get some local dishes and drinks.
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Isaga
The closest Soda to my condo. Great place to get some local dishes and drinks.
A great inexpensive Soda (Like $6)...this is very popular with the locals...Tip, go early or late for lunch...Rustico can get busy during prime-time.
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Soda Jacó Rústico
A great inexpensive Soda (Like $6)...this is very popular with the locals...Tip, go early or late for lunch...Rustico can get busy during prime-time.
HIDDEN GEM. Hole in the wall with meals worth well beyond the 3,000 Colones ($6) that they charge. This is a hot spot for locals.
This is a very small restaurant, open for breakfast and lunch only.
Chinita Pacific
HIDDEN GEM. Hole in the wall with meals worth well beyond the 3,000 Colones ($6) that they charge. This is a hot spot for locals.
This is a very small restaurant, open for breakfast and lunch only.
This Soda has a very good Cordon Blue dish...you have to ask for it.
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Restaurante Pura Vida #2
This Soda has a very good Cordon Blue dish...you have to ask for it.
Soda Garabito.
Good Soda typically filled with locals.
Manitos BAR
Another good Soda!!
Food Scene
I highly recommend Jerah...this is my favorite restaurant, I eat dinner here multiple times on every trip to Jaco.
The owners, Christian and Uticha, have a gem here that I'm sure you will love, if you like Thai Food of course. Christian is a Master Chef, arguably the best Chef in town and Uticha will cater to your every need to ensure a memorable dinning experience.
FYI...Cash only and on the expensive side for Jaco.
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Jerah Thai Restaurant
Calle AnitaI highly recommend Jerah...this is my favorite restaurant, I eat dinner here multiple times on every trip to Jaco.
The owners, Christian and Uticha, have a gem here that I'm sure you will love, if you like Thai Food of course. Christian is a Master Chef, arguably the best Chef in town and Uticha will cater to your every need to ensure a memorable dinning experience.
FYI...Cash only and on the expensive side for Jaco.
Artesanal is awesome and very close to my condo...great breakfast, lunch and baked goods or if you just need a coffee...check them out!! I eat here a lot!!
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Panaderia Artesanal
Calle AnchaArtesanal is awesome and very close to my condo...great breakfast, lunch and baked goods or if you just need a coffee...check them out!! I eat here a lot!!
Awesome restaurant in the rain forest...dirt floors, chickens running around, strange noises, great food and a sunset. This restaurant is in the mountains behind Jaco...10 minute drive. I recommend taking a taxi though...the road there is very steep and unpaved.
El Tajo
Awesome restaurant in the rain forest...dirt floors, chickens running around, strange noises, great food and a sunset. This restaurant is in the mountains behind Jaco...10 minute drive. I recommend taking a taxi though...the road there is very steep and unpaved.
Morales Grill
Avenida Pastor DíazThis is a good grill house...my favorite dish here is the garlic octopus!!
If you are an early riser and looking for breakfast, Sunrise opens at 6:30AM. Breakfast is their focus, however, from 6:30PM to 6AM you can get pizza, Jumbo hot dogs, hamburgs or BBQ pork strips...perfect for after the bar/club if you are a night owl.
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Sunrise Breakfast Place
Calle BribriIf you are an early riser and looking for breakfast, Sunrise opens at 6:30AM. Breakfast is their focus, however, from 6:30PM to 6AM you can get pizza, Jumbo hot dogs, hamburgs or BBQ pork strips...perfect for after the bar/club if you are a night owl.
This is a popular sushi place in town.
FYI...Every Wednesday, half price sushi!!
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Tsunami Sushi
This is a popular sushi place in town.
FYI...Every Wednesday, half price sushi!!
Ohana Sushi, Tapas Y Bar
Calle HicacoIf you like shushi you will like Ohana!!
Closest restaurant for breakfast to my condo...and very good for lunch and dinner too. My favorite lunch here is the chicken bowl!!
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zona K
Closest restaurant for breakfast to my condo...and very good for lunch and dinner too. My favorite lunch here is the chicken bowl!!
This is a higher-end seafood restaurant at the beach. Deck seating overlooking the beach. A little expensive for Jaco.
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El Hicaco Seafood
Calle HicacoThis is a higher-end seafood restaurant at the beach. Deck seating overlooking the beach. A little expensive for Jaco.
A higher-end Argentinian restaurant...a descent steakhouse for Costa Rica. On the expensive side for Jaco.
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Restaurante El Novillo Alegre
61101 C. HicacoA higher-end Argentinian restaurant...a descent steakhouse for Costa Rica. On the expensive side for Jaco.
At Jaco Walk - I highly recommend...this is another one of my favorites...tip, if you are looking for a great steak dinner in Jaco, try the Coffee and Cacao Rubbed Beef Tenderloin...arguably the best steak in town!! On the expensive side for Jaco.
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Graffiti Restro Cafe & Wine Bar
At Jaco Walk - I highly recommend...this is another one of my favorites...tip, if you are looking for a great steak dinner in Jaco, try the Coffee and Cacao Rubbed Beef Tenderloin...arguably the best steak in town!! On the expensive side for Jaco.
Tacobar Jaco
At Jaco Walk - For the taco lover!!
Pesca Seafood House Jacó
At Jaco Walk - Great seafood...on the more expensive side for Jaco.
Hola India
At Jaco Walk - Definitely some good Indian cuisine!!
At Jaco Walk - Well I live in the US and have traveled around and have had BBQ to die for in the States....however, the BBQ at Hartley's is ok for Jaco. On the expensive side for Jaco.
Hartley Ranch Restaurant
Avenida Pastor DíazAt Jaco Walk - Well I live in the US and have traveled around and have had BBQ to die for in the States....however, the BBQ at Hartley's is ok for Jaco. On the expensive side for Jaco.
Rioasis Pizzeria
Rioasis is known for their thin crust pizza!!
Great place for a pizza and beer and do some people watching.
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The Pizza Shop
Great place for a pizza and beer and do some people watching.
Amancio's Pizza
Italian restaurant if the mood strikes you!!
Entertainment, Food and Drinks
Gringo Sports Bar...Oz is the best sports bar in town, they cater to gringos. If your game is not on just ask. Also, the food is good but Oz has the best wings in town!!
Hotel &Sport Bar OZ
Calle CentralGringo Sports Bar...Oz is the best sports bar in town, they cater to gringos. If your game is not on just ask. Also, the food is good but Oz has the best wings in town!!
I highly recommend...this bar/restaurant is very popular. You can get an awesome breakfast, lunch or dinner here...I usually come here for a burger for lunch. Also, there is live music here every night!!
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Green Room Cafe Bar
I highly recommend...this bar/restaurant is very popular. You can get an awesome breakfast, lunch or dinner here...I usually come here for a burger for lunch. Also, there is live music here every night!!
Karaoke, bands, major sporting events on TVs, food and drinks. This is a close, fun place to hangout...they have good food and various entertainment most evenings.
NOTE: The location is way off on the map...Las Olas is across the street from the street named Tropical, almost right next to Café Del Mar.
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Las Olas
61101 Avenida Pastor DíazKaraoke, bands, major sporting events on TVs, food and drinks. This is a close, fun place to hangout...they have good food and various entertainment most evenings.
NOTE: The location is way off on the map...Las Olas is across the street from the street named Tropical, almost right next to Café Del Mar.
This is a fun popular little bar...great bar food (I love the chicken fingers and fries). You can play giant Jenga, sometimes there is live music and major sporting events on the TVs. I go here often.
The bar is on the 2nd floor with a very small outside porch where you can people watch.
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Jaco Bar
MasXMenosThis is a fun popular little bar...great bar food (I love the chicken fingers and fries). You can play giant Jenga, sometimes there is live music and major sporting events on the TVs. I go here often.
The bar is on the 2nd floor with a very small outside porch where you can people watch.
I recommend taking a taxi ($20 each way) or driving to Villa Caletas. An amphitheater was built into the side of a 1,000 foot cliff that overlooks the jungle down to the ocean. You are most likely going to see a breathtaking sunset!! After the sunset you can have a nice upscale dinner if you so choose.
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Villa Caletas Hotel
I recommend taking a taxi ($20 each way) or driving to Villa Caletas. An amphitheater was built into the side of a 1,000 foot cliff that overlooks the jungle down to the ocean. You are most likely going to see a breathtaking sunset!! After the sunset you can have a nice upscale dinner if you so choose.
For the beer enthusiast...check out PuddleFish for sure!! Good beer, good food and good times!!
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PuddleFish Brewery
Calle MadrigalFor the beer enthusiast...check out PuddleFish for sure!! Good beer, good food and good times!!
ICE CREAM!!!!!
This is my go-to for gelato!! I cannot get enough of the Sea Salt with Caramel!!
Rebelissimo Gelato Genuino
This is my go-to for gelato!! I cannot get enough of the Sea Salt with Caramel!!
This is a good ice cream stopover if you happen to be walking by.
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Heladeria El Barco
Avenida Pastor DíazThis is a good ice cream stopover if you happen to be walking by.
Pops
Avenida Pastor DíazPops is popular with the locals!!
Take A Hike!!
This is a popular thing to do in Jaco for both locals and foreigners...take a hike up Mirador Mountain. El Miro is abandoned ruins that you can hike to for a breathtaking view of Jaco beach. Warring, this is not a flat hiking trail...you will get sweaty!! You should wear comfortable hiking shoes, definitely bring water...along with a few hours to kill. There are 2 observation spots, both are great views and after you check out the ruins, you can continue on a trail all the way to Hermosa. Caution, these trails are not well marked but typically there will be others hiking. This is a local gem that will just cost you some calories!!
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El Miro
This is a popular thing to do in Jaco for both locals and foreigners...take a hike up Mirador Mountain. El Miro is abandoned ruins that you can hike to for a breathtaking view of Jaco beach. Warring, this is not a flat hiking trail...you will get sweaty!! You should wear comfortable hiking shoes, definitely bring water...along with a few hours to kill. There are 2 observation spots, both are great views and after you check out the ruins, you can continue on a trail all the way to Hermosa. Caution, these trails are not well marked but typically there will be others hiking. This is a local gem that will just cost you some calories!!
Shopping Center
Food, drink and shopping...various stores and restaurants at Jaco Walk.
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Jaco Walk Shopping Center
Food, drink and shopping...various stores and restaurants at Jaco Walk.