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Cafe Mono Congo

Dominical, Costa Ballena · $$

Verified against live sources on June 13, 2026

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Riverside cafe at the entrance to Dominical, above the Baru River with terrace seating over the water. The menu covers Costa Rican fusion breakfasts and lunches, including Tico bowls, burritos, omelettes, fresh-pressed juices, and gluten-free desserts. A local institution with a surfer-community following.

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Azul at El Castillo

Ojochal

Ocean-view restaurant inside El Castillo Hotel on Calle Perezoso in Ojochal, serving Mediterranean and South American cuisine. The menu ranges from bocas and ceviche to seafood paella, with a Thursday pizza night of pies cooked on the grill. The terrace is a known sunset spot.

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Ice Cream & Gelato $$

Bakery & Gelato Uvita

Uvita

A gelato shop and bakery in Uvita using natural, organic ingredients, with dairy-free gelato flavors and sugar-free treats sweetened with fruit. The carrot cake is a standout item alongside a rotating gelato selection that includes vegan flavors.

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Fine Dining $$$

Ballena Bistro

Uvita

Ballena Bistro sits at kilometer 169 on the Costanera Sur, between Uvita and Ojochal, serving a modern fusion menu built on farm-to-table ingredients. Closed Mondays, it holds a 4.9 rating on TripAdvisor from nearly 300 reviews.

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