Fine dining, beach bars, local sodas, and cafes worth your time. Every listing checked against live sources.
Nosara's 11 verified restaurants are led by 4 general restaurants and 2 fine-dining rooms, Coyol Restaurant and La Cosecha, plus Esh Bakery and Guiones Brewing Company, reflecting Playa Guiones's health-conscious, internationally influenced food scene.
Playa Guiones
A hilltop farm-to-table grill above Nosara specializing in open-fire cooking, premium cuts, and fresh Pacific catch, with ocean and sunset views. It is part of the Coyol Group, which also operates Esh bakery and La Luna. The restaurant takes reservations and is a roughly twenty-minute drive up to the Mar Azul hills.
Playa Guiones
The restaurant at Olas Verdes Hotel in Guiones, open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with fresh-fruit cocktails and mocktails. It serves both hotel guests and the local community. The menu covers casual all-day dining.
Playa Guiones
An artisan bakery and bistro in the Coyol Group family, serving fresh-baked breads and pastries on a walk-in basis. The bakery complements the group's Coyol and La Luna restaurants.
Playa Guiones
Craft brewery and pizzeria in north Guiones serving house-made beers including a pale ale, amber lager, and IPA alongside fire-cooked thin-crust pizzas with gluten-free options. Open daily from 4pm to 10pm. A laid-back gathering spot for the Guiones surf community.
Playa Guiones
A farm-to-table tasting-menu restaurant from Chef Colin Patterson, serving a rotating multi-course menu built on local and organic ingredients. The kitchen accommodates vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diners and pairs courses with wine or non-alcoholic elixirs. Reservations run Tuesday through Saturday evenings.
Playa Pelada
An established beachside restaurant and bar at Playa Pelada serving Mediterranean-leaning food, craft cocktails, and sunset dining close to the sand. It is one of the Coyol Group restaurants and a long-running Nosara sunset spot. Reservations are recommended for evening seatings.
Nosara
An Italian restaurant in Nosara's El Pueblo building led by Italian chefs Gigio Palazzo and Gerardo Giardino, serving homemade pasta, pizza, and Italian classics. The kitchen makes a notable gluten-free pasta and uses fresh local and imported ingredients. The team also operates a location in Samara.
Nosara
Jerusalem-inspired Middle Eastern restaurant led by chef Muaz Monsour, whose background includes Michelin-starred kitchens. The dinner menu centers on a hummus bar with slow-cooked chickpeas, plus charcoal-grilled shawarma, beef arayes, and schnitzel with house-made amba, zhoug, and toum. Open Wednesday through Saturday, 5pm to 9pm, in Centro El Pueblo.
Playa Pelada
Beachfront bar and restaurant directly on the sand at Playa Pelada, serving Costa Rican food alongside cold beer with ocean views. The venue hosts karaoke and Latin dance nights and is a well known sunset spot. Open daily from 7am to 11pm.
Playa Guiones
A family-owned seafood restaurant in Playa Guiones run by the Garza family since 2010, serving traditional Costa Rican recipes with local catch and produce. The kitchen offers vegetarian and gluten-free options alongside a wine and cocktail list. The family has fished local waters for several generations.
Nosara
Traditional Costa Rican soda with locations across Nosara, including downtown Guiones and Playa Pelada, known for affordable, authentic Tico food. The menu includes casados, huevos rancheros, and a fish soup with vegetables. Open daily from 8am to 3pm for breakfast and lunch.
Coyol Restaurant and La Cosecha are the two verified fine-dining options, both on Playa Guiones.
Yes, Guiones Brewing Company is a verified bar and nightlife option on Playa Guiones.
Esh Bakery is a verified option on Playa Guiones.
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