Food for the Soul: Eating Out

As important as a good night sleep is a good meal. Ojochal, Uvita, Dominical and their surroundings are known for their culinary diversity but more so for their dining experiences. Here begins the list of some of our favourites.

• Type of food: French cuisine, vegetarian friendly, gluten free options
• Menu: click here
• Dishes not to miss: their filet minon, their tuna special is superb (when available) and their Torta de La Pasion dessert is to die for
• What to expect: top-notch cuisine and service
• Best time to go: evenings and dinners have a great atmosphere, this way you can also take your time to enjoy the whole experience
• Tips: reservations highly recommneded​
• Phone: (506) 2786-5175
• Google Maps: click here for direction
• Distance from Yabá Chiguí Lodge: 2,2 km. 8 min drive / 22 min walk

• Type of food: French, European, Central American
• Menu: clik here
• Dishes not to miss: their signature dessert: Devil’s Fork
• What to expect: serene and private ambiance; it’s a great place to toast to a special occasion
• Best time to go: early evening so you can take your time and enjoy your meal
• Tips: given its popularity it’s best to make reservations, even during low season
• Phone: (506) 2786-5050
• Google Maps: click here for directions
• Distance from Yabá Chiguí Lodge: 2.2 km. 8 min drive / 28 min walking.

• Type of food: International, Costa Rican, Vegetarian Friendly
• Dishes not to miss: you can't go wrong with the beef tenderloin and brownie
• What to expect: quiet, friendly and cozy atmosphere. Surrounded by a little forest
• Best time to go: great for lunch and dinner too
• Tips: It is small and very popular, so ideal to make reservations
• ​Phone: (506) 2786-5000
• Google Maps: click here for directions
• Distance from Yabá Chiguí Lodge: 3.3 km. 10 min drive

• Type of food: Fusion, South American, Costa Rican
• Dishes not to miss: their falafel and chicken
• What to expect: casual, airy and friendly service.
• Best time to go: right after a morning or midday in Ballena or Arco Beach
• Tips: They are only open for lunch, from 11:00 - 16:00
• ​Phone: (506) 2786-5407
• Google Maps: click here for directions
• Distance from Yabá Chiguí Lodge: 13 km.  15-20 min drive.

• Type of food: Costa Rican, mainly seafood
• Dishes not to miss: “ceviche” in any of their presentations, “patacones” with beans and whole fried fish
• What to expect: 100% Costa Rican atmosphere… meaning pretty casual, simple and laidback
• Best time to go: it has a great view of the Terraba River rivermouth, so mid to late afternoons are great for sunsets and with luck you can hear/see toucans sing nearby.  Insect repellent for dusk bugs is recommended
• Tips: they prepare everything on the moment, so it takes a while…  make sure you have enough time to enjoy the view and your conversation
• ​Phone: (506) 2786-5515
• Google Maps: click here for directions
• Distance from Yabá Chiguí Lodge: 6.6 km. 15-20 min drive