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.
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Al Chile is an open-air Mexican restaurant and bar next to the Sunset Shack hotel in downtown Guiones, making tortillas and salsas from scratch daily. The menu runs breakfast in the morning and a full Mexican-inspired lunch and dinner service after 11am. It sources some produce from a local organic farm.
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Almendros Cantina is a relaxed neighborhood bar and restaurant in the Esperanza area near Guiones, known for its chifrijo and Costa Rican bar snacks. It is one of the few Nosara restaurants offering delivery. The cantina draws a mixed crowd of locals and residents looking for an easygoing meal.
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Celajes Restaurante is a family-run spot near the Nosara airstrip serving a long menu of Costa Rican staples: casados, ceviche, seafood and burgers. The plain exterior gives way to a wide-ranging kitchen that works well for groups and families on a budget. It draws a steady mix of locals and visitors passing through the airport side of town.
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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.
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El Chivo is a neighborhood bar and restaurant in Playa Pelada serving pub food, burritos and rice bowls alongside cocktails and a beer and wine list. It shares a property with La Bodega, a small grocery next door for pantry basics. The bar hosts live music and trivia nights and runs a daily happy hour.
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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.
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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.
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Go Juice is a roadside juice truck across from the Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel, blending fresh fruit and vegetable smoothies, cold-pressed juice and acai bowls. Its signature Banana Coffee pairs iced coffee with blended banana. Seating is a handful of picnic tables under shade.
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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.
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Howler's Beach Lounge is a cocktail bar and taco spot a short walk from the North Guiones beach access, known for its tuna carpaccio and a large spirits selection for a town this size. Tortillas are made from scratch daily and the kitchen runs a California-Mexican menu alongside the bar. It only accepts cash, so plan ahead.
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Huacas Restaurant serves an upscale seasonal menu built around local seafood and produce, with an ocean view over the Las Huacas point south of Playa Guiones. The kitchen offers a full day of service from breakfast through dinner and a cocktail list to match. Reservations run through WhatsApp rather than a booking platform.
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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.
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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.
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La Ventanita is a counter-service window in Guiones serving homemade sandwiches, grain bowls and grab-and-go food made with seasonal, organic ingredients where possible. Orders can be placed for pickup over WhatsApp. It operates alongside Al Chile under the same hospitality group.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Orgánico Bakery is Nosara's local bakery at the main entrance to Playa Guiones, formerly known as Cafe de Paris, baking fresh bread and pastries daily alongside brunch, sandwiches and salads. It is part of the Orgánico group that also runs the grocer and food bar down the street. Vegetarian and vegan options run through most of the menu.
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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.
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Rancho Tico is a longtime Nosara soda near the airstrip, known locally for its arroz con pollo and garlic shrimp. The dining room has a vintage, unpretentious feel with big screens and music, and service is unhurried even when the tables fill up. It draws a loyal mix of local families and returning visitors.
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Rolling Waves Coffee is a specialty coffee bar in North Guiones roasting and pulling single-origin coffees from around Costa Rica. The shop is closed Sundays and keeps a tight morning-to-early-afternoon schedule the rest of the week. It has built a loyal local following around its baristas and coffee sourcing.
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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.
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Satori Sushi Nosara serves modern Japanese-inspired sushi and Asian tapas built around local seafood and imported Japanese ingredients. The relaxed coastal dining room also pours sake, wine and cocktails. It is a sister location to Satori's original restaurant in Santa Teresa.
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Sendero Kitchen is the restaurant and bar at Sendero Hotel & Villas, run by chef Olivier Palazzo, who trained in Michelin-starred kitchens in Paris and New York. The open-air menu shifts seasonally between casual plates and more composed dinners, and a coffee truck on site serves espresso through the afternoon. The kitchen sources fish and produce from local Nosara suppliers.
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Sunrise Coffee Nosara is a specialty coffee house in Playa Pelada started by two baristas, serving espresso drinks alongside a brunch menu through early afternoon. The small operation has built a loyal Instagram following for its coffee program and food. It sits away from the busier Guiones strip in the quieter Pelada neighborhood.
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Sweet Dreams is an artisanal gelato counter a block south of the Nosara skate park, making small-batch gelato with imported Italian technique and local tropical fruit flavors. The shop also serves espresso and hot brownies alongside the gelato case. It has built a strong following through consistent quality and friendly service.
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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