Fine dining, beach bars, local sodas, and cafes worth your time. Every listing checked against live sources.
Santa Teresa's 10 verified restaurants are led by 5 general restaurants including Katana Asian Cuisine and Manzu Restaurant, plus a beach bar and bakery, a lineup that reflects the town's international, surf-and-yoga crowd.
Santa Teresa
Beachfront restaurant and bar at Banana Beach Hotel, serving food and cocktails directly on the sand at Playa Santa Teresa. A common spot for sunset drinks and ocean-view meals.
Santa Teresa
Coffee shop in north Santa Teresa serving specialty coffee, smoothies, and an artisanal breakfast and lunch menu of sandwiches, salads, and baked goods. Open daily from 7:30am to 4pm. Popular with both tourists and the local remote-work crowd.
Santa Teresa
Asian fusion restaurant open since 2014, run by executive chef Alex Nikolsky, serving ramen, sushi rolls, curries, and satay built around locally caught fish and pastured chicken. Signature dishes include bubu shrimp, Tori Paitan ramen, and aged tuna sashimi. Open nightly for dinner, located 600 meters north of the main Santa Teresa crossroads.
Santa Teresa
Open-air beachfront restaurant at Hotel Nantipa serving Costa Rica-inspired cuisine with locally sourced ingredients and hand-crafted cocktails. Tables face the ocean with direct sunset views.
Playa Carmen
Beachfront bar, lounge, and restaurant on the main beach of Playa Carmen, open since 2017. The kitchen serves homemade Costa Rican dishes alongside seafood, pizzas, and burgers made with fresh, local products, plus a cocktail and mixology program. Open daily from noon to 9pm.
Santa Teresa
Beachfront cafe and surf lounge operating since 1999, serving lunch, beach snacks, cold beverages, and early dinners with vegan and vegetarian options. The spot doubles as a surf shop with board rentals, sales, and lessons. Open Tuesday through Sunday, 11am to 7pm.
Santa Teresa
Traditional Costa Rican soda on the north end of Santa Teresa, run by an all Tico staff using ingredients from local fishermen and markets. The menu centers on casados with rice, beans, and choice of meat, plus a full bar and outdoor seating. Open daily 8am to 10pm, with Wednesday hours starting at 9am.
Santa Teresa
All-day restaurant inside House of Somos surf hotel, built around a converted Airstream trailer at the base of the property. The kitchen uses local produce and line caught fish for salad bowls, tacos, shakshuka, sushi, and pasta, with in-house breads, condiments, and desserts. Serves an all-day menu from 7:30am to 5:30pm and dinner from 6pm to midnight.
Santa Teresa
Bakery and cafe opened in 2009 by an Israeli couple, known for fresh bread, croissants, and NY-inspired bagels alongside paninis, pizzas, and salads. Serves breakfast through dinner daily from 7am to 10pm, using espresso from Cafe Britt. Located 100 meters north of the main crossroads.
Santa Teresa
Family run Israeli and Costa Rican restaurant open since 2004, located 700 meters north of the crossroads at Hotel Zula Inn. The menu mixes gallo pinto and casados with shakshuka, falafel, schnitzel, and hummus plates, plus fresh fruit smoothies. Open Sunday through Friday, noon to 10pm, with delivery and takeout available.
Katana Asian Cuisine and Manzu Restaurant are two of the 5 verified general restaurants in town.
Yes, Banana Beach Restaurant is a verified beach bar option.
Yes, Rocamar is a verified bar and nightlife option in the zone.
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