Restaurants at Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica

Luxury Dining Within Minutes of Your Villa

Peninsula Papagayo has rapidly evolved into one of Costa Rica’s premier luxury culinary destinations. Today, guests staying at Papagayo Luxury villas enjoy convenient access to more than sixteen restaurants across Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica, Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort, Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Prieta Beach Club, Marina Papagayo, Papagayo Park, the Ocean Course Golf Clubhouse, the Tennis Centre, and Exclusive Resorts.

Located approximately 35 minutes from Guanacaste Airport (LIR), Peninsula Papagayo combines world-class dining with the convenience of staying inside one secure luxury resort community. Many restaurants are located within 2–12 minutes of the villas by golf cart or vehicle.

Whether guests are searching for:

• family-friendly dining
• beachfront cocktails
• sushi and seafood
• steakhouse dinners
• sunset lounges
• Italian cuisine
• Mediterranean beach clubs
• coffee bars
• casual marina dining

…the peninsula now offers one of the most complete luxury dining collections in Costa Rica.

Papagayo Luxury concierge service can assist with:

• restaurant reservations
• golf cart arrangements
• transportation
• special celebrations
• private chefs
• in-villa dining experiences

Restaurants at Prieta Beach Club

Manglar

Toes-in-the-Sand Farm-to-Table Dining

Located within Prieta Beach Club, Manglar offers relaxed beachfront dining inspired by Costa Rica’s natural flavors and tropical surroundings. The restaurant focuses on fresh seafood, locally sourced ingredients, tropical cocktails, and casual luxury in one of the most family-friendly settings within Peninsula Papagayo.

Manglar is especially convenient for Papagayo Luxury villa guests enjoying beach days, paddleboarding, kayaking, or poolside afternoons at Prieta Beach Club.

Best for:

• beachfront dinners
• family dining
• beach club atmosphere
• cocktails
• relaxed luxury meals

Location highlights:

• Located within Prieta Beach Club
• Approximately 3–7 minutes from our Peninsula Papagayo villas
• Near the Prieta Beach Club pools and beach areas

Menu & Info:
Prieta Beach Club

Olas

Elevated Oceanfront Dining at Prieta Beach Club

Olas blends fresh seasonal ingredients, seafood, international flavors, and oceanfront ambiance into one of the most relaxing dining experiences within Peninsula Papagayo. Guests can enjoy typical Costa Rican breakfast, lunch, and cocktails overlooking the Pacific Ocean in a casual luxury setting.  Or you can order from the menu from your lounge chair and it will be brought direct to you poolside, or oceanside.

Best for:

• seafood
• cocktails
• oceanfront daytime dining
• beach club atmosphere

Location highlights:

• Located within Prieta Beach Club
• Approximately 3–7 minutes from our villas
• Near Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica

Menu & Info:
Prieta Beach Club Dining

Restaurants at Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica

Bahia

Oceanfront Coastal Cuisine at Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica

Located near Playa Blanca at Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo, Bahia serves elevated coastal cuisine in an open-air setting overlooking the Pacific Ocean. With an open kitchen, fresh local ingredients, and a relaxed luxury atmosphere, Bahia has become one of the most popular all-day dining venues within Peninsula Papagayo.

The restaurant works exceptionally well for families, multi-generational groups, and villa guests looking for breakfast, leisurely lunches, or beachfront dinners just minutes from their villa.

Best for:

• breakfast
• family dining
• beachfront meals
• all-day dining
• relaxed luxury atmosphere

Location highlights:

• Located at Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica
• Near Playa Blanca
• Approximately 5–10 minutes from our Peninsula Papagayo villas

Menu & Info:
Bahia

Virador Beach Club

Mediterranean-Inspired Beachfront Dining

Virador Beach Club has become one of the signature dining experiences within Peninsula Papagayo. Inspired by Mediterranean and Levantine flavors, the restaurant focuses on seafood, grilled specialties, cocktails, and sunset dining overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

Best for:

• sunset dining
• cocktails
• long lunches
• ocean views
• beach club atmosphere

Location highlights:

• Located near Virador Beach
• Managed by Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica
• Approximately 5–10 minutes from our villas

Menu & Info:
Virador Beach Club

Pesce

Italian Seafood & Ocean Views

Pesce combines refined Italian cuisine with fresh Costa Rican seafood in one of the most scenic dining settings within Peninsula Papagayo. Guests can enjoy handmade pastas, seafood dishes, curated wines, and panoramic ocean views in an elegant yet welcoming atmosphere.

Best for:

• Italian cuisine
• seafood
• date nights
• romantic dinners
• wine lovers

Location highlights:

• Located at Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica
• Oceanview setting overlooking the Pacific
• Approximately 5–10 minutes from our luxury villas

Menu & Info:
Pesce

Añejo

Luxury Cocktails & Evening Tapas

Añejo transitions from a daytime lounge into one of the peninsula’s more sophisticated evening cocktail venues. Featuring handcrafted cocktails, premium spirits, aperitifs, and shareable small plates, the atmosphere becomes lively and social after sunset.

Best for:

• cocktails
• adults
• evening drinks
• social atmosphere
• date nights

Location highlights:

• Located at Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica
• Near the main resort pools and lobby areas
• Approximately 5–10 minutes from our villas

Menu & Info:
Añejo

Four Seasons Managed Restaurants Elsewhere in Peninsula Papagayo

Nemare

Luxury Steakhouse at the Ocean Course Golf Clubhouse

Nemare is the signature steakhouse at the Ocean Course Golf Clubhouse and one of the premier dinner destinations within Peninsula Papagayo. The restaurant blends premium steaks, seafood, smoke-inspired cocktails, and golf course views in a polished luxury setting.

Best for:

• steak lovers
• golfers
• celebrations
• business dinners
• wine lovers

Location highlights:

• Located at the Ocean Course Golf Clubhouse
• Approximately 7–12 minutes from our villas
• Near the Peninsula Papagayo golf facilities

Menu & Info:
Nemare

Palapita at the Tennis Centre

Costa Rican Street Food & Casual Dining

Located at the Tennis Centre, Palapita offers a relaxed menu of Costa Rican street food, local beer, and casual fare. It is especially convenient for guests enjoying tennis, pickleball, golf clinics, or family recreation activities nearby.

Best for:

• casual lunches
• post-tennis meals
• families
• quick bites

Location highlights:

• Located at the Tennis Centre
• Approximately 5–10 minutes from our villas
• Near tennis facilities

Menu & Info:
Palapita

Restaurants at Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve

Brisa

Relaxed Poolside Coastal Dining

Brisa offers Baja-inspired coastal cuisine, cocktails, and relaxed poolside dining within Nekajui’s luxury resort setting.

Best for:

• poolside lunches
• cocktails
• casual luxury dining
• families

Location highlights:

• Located within Nekajui
• Near the resort pool areas
• Approximately 2–5 minutes from our villas

Menu & Info:
Brisa

Niri Beach Club

Mediterranean Luxury Beach Club Dining

Niri Beach Club blends Mediterranean and Iberian-inspired cuisine with luxury beachfront ambiance. Guests can enjoy seafood, grilled specialties, cocktails, and ocean views in one of the peninsula’s most stylish dining venues.

Best for:

• beach lunches
• cocktails
• sunset dining
• luxury beach club atmosphere

Location highlights:

• Located within Nekajui
• Beachfront setting overlooking the Pacific
• Approximately 2–5 minutes from our villas

Menu & Info:
Niri Beach Club

Puna

Refined Peruvian-Inspired Luxury Dining

Puna is Nekajui’s signature fine dining restaurant led by acclaimed Chef Diego Muñoz. The menu blends Peruvian culinary influences with Costa Rican seafood and local ingredients in one of the most elevated dining experiences in Costa Rica.

Best for:

• fine dining
• adults
• celebrations
• culinary travelers

Location highlights:

• Located within Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
• Overlooking Peninsula Papagayo and the Pacific Ocean
• Approximately 2–5 minutes from our luxury villas

Menu & Info:
Puna

Café Rincón

Specialty Costa Rican Coffee & Cacao Experience

Café Rincón celebrates Costa Rica’s coffee and cacao culture with artisanal pastries, specialty espresso drinks, fresh tropical flavors, and a relaxed luxury atmosphere.

Best for:

• coffee
• pastries
• breakfast
• daytime breaks

Location highlights:

• Located within Nekajui
• Near the resort’s main lobby and dining spaces
• Approximately 2–5 minutes from our villas

Menu & Info:
Café Rincón

Mirador

Oceanview Breakfast Dining

Mirador offers elevated breakfast cuisine with panoramic Pacific Ocean views in a dramatic open-air setting overlooking Peninsula Papagayo.

Best for:

• breakfast
• ocean views
• coffee
• relaxed luxury mornings

Location highlights:

• Located within Nekajui
• Elevated hillside setting
• Approximately 2–5 minutes from our villas

Menu & Info:
Mirador

Ámbar

Elevated Sunset Cocktail Lounge

Ámbar is a dramatic cliffside cocktail lounge overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The venue specializes in botanical cocktails, sunset drinks, and sophisticated evening ambiance.

Best for:

• sunset cocktails
• adults
• date nights
• pre-dinner drinks

Location highlights:

• Located within Nekajui
• Cliffside oceanview setting
• Approximately 2–5 minutes from our villas

Menu & Info:
Ámbar

Paruro

Intimate Luxury Omakase Experience

Paruro is an intimate six-seat omakase experience located within Puna. The chef-led tasting menu blends Japanese precision with Peruvian and Costa Rican influences.

Best for:

• omakase
• culinary travelers
• luxury dining
• special occasions

Location highlights:

• Located within Puna at Nekajui
• One of the most exclusive dining experiences in Peninsula Papagayo
• Approximately 2–5 minutes from our villas

Menu & Info:
Paruro at Nekajui

Casona Bar

Refined Latin-Inspired Cocktail Lounge

Casona Bar blends artisanal cocktails, Latin American flavors, luxury interiors, and panoramic views into one of the resort’s most polished social spaces.

Best for:

• cocktails
• social evenings
• adults
• relaxed luxury atmosphere

Location highlights:

• Located within Nekajui
• Near the resort’s main dining areas
• Approximately 2–5 minutes from our villas

Menu & Info:
Casona Bar

Restaurants at Andaz Peninsula Papagayo

Ostra

Southeast Asian Seafood & Sushi Overlooking Culebra Bay

Located within Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort, Ostra combines Southeast Asian flavors with Costa Rican seafood and elevated sushi offerings in one of the most refined dining settings at Andaz.

The open-air design and panoramic bay views make Ostra especially popular for date nights, seafood dinners, and sophisticated evenings within Peninsula Papagayo.

Best for:

• seafood
• sushi
• sunset dinners
• date nights
• elevated dining

Location highlights:

• Located within Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort
• Overlooking Culebra Bay
• Approximately 10–15 minutes from our villas

Menu & Info:
Ostra

Gaio

Family-Style Italian Dining at Andaz

Gaio brings approachable Italian comfort food and lively family-style dining to Andaz Peninsula Papagayo. Featuring pasta, pizza, breakfast service, and shareable dishes, the restaurant works beautifully for families and multi-generational groups.

Best for:

• families
• Italian cuisine
• children
• casual dinners
• breakfast

Location highlights:

• Located within the Andaz village area
• Approximately 10–15 minutes from our villas
• Near the main resort pools and lobby

Menu & Info:
Gaio

Chao Pescao

Latin-Inspired Cocktails, Tapas & Live Music

Chao Pescao remains one of the most energetic and social restaurants within Peninsula Papagayo. Inspired by Latin American street culture and Caribbean influences, the restaurant features cocktails, live music, tapas-style dishes, and a lively atmosphere.

Best for:

• cocktails
• nightlife
• live music
• group dinners
• social atmosphere

Location highlights:

• Located near the Andaz lobby and village center
• Approximately 10–15 minutes from our villas
• Near Marina Papagayo and the resort core

Menu & Info:
Chao Pescao

Coffee & Vinyls

Specialty Coffee, Cocktails & Music Lounge

Coffee & Vinyls offers a stylish café and lounge atmosphere featuring specialty coffee, pastries, organic wines, cocktails, and curated music-inspired ambiance. It has become a popular gathering space for relaxed mornings and casual afternoon breaks.

Best for:

• coffee
• casual meetings
• pastries
• cocktails
• relaxed atmosphere

Location highlights:

• Located within Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort
• Near the resort village center
• Approximately 10–15 minutes from our villas

Menu & Info:
Coffee & Vinyls

Andaz Managed Restaurant Located Elsewhere in Peninsula Papagayo

Meso at Casa de Playa

Relaxed Beachfront “Mesoterranean” Cuisine

Located directly on Nacascolo Beach, Meso blends Mediterranean flavors with Mesoamerican influences in a laid-back beachfront setting. Guests can enjoy seafood, tropical cocktails, beach lunches, and relaxed sunset meals just steps from the sand.

Best for:

• beach lunches
• cocktails
• families
• paddleboarding days
• casual beachfront dining

Location highlights:

• Located at Casa de Playa on Nacascolo Beach
• Reachable via shuttle or boat from Andaz
• Approximately 12–18 minutes from many villas

Menu & Info:
Casa de Playa Dining

Other Dining Options Within Peninsula Papagayo

Dive Bar

Casual Marina-Front Dining & Sunset Cocktails

Located at Marina Papagayo, Dive Bar remains one of the peninsula’s most popular casual dining venues. The relaxed waterfront atmosphere makes it especially convenient before or after fishing charters, boating excursions, and sunset cruises.

Best for:

• burgers
• seafood
• marina dining
• casual lunches
• sunset cocktails

Location highlights:

• Located at Marina Papagayo
• Approximately 10–15 minutes from many villas
• Near fishing charters and boating excursions

Menu & Info:
Dive Bar

Restaurants at Papagayo Park

Patio Social

Family-Friendly Dining & Social Gathering Space

Patio Social serves as the central dining venue at Papagayo Park, offering cocktails, casual meals, and a social atmosphere designed around families and active lifestyles. The restaurant is integrated into the larger recreation and pool complex at Papagayo Park.

Best for:

• families
• casual dining
• children
• post-activity meals
• social atmosphere

Location highlights:

• Located within Papagayo Park
• Approximately 8–15 minutes from many villas
• Near pools, recreation areas, and family activities

Menu & Info:
Papagayo Park Dining

Cono Loco

Gelato, Café & Sweet Treats

Cono Loco is Papagayo Park’s casual gelato and café concept, offering ice cream, coffee, smoothies, snacks, and sweet treats in a playful setting near the pools and recreation areas.

Best for:

• children
• desserts
• coffee
• snacks
• family afternoons

Location highlights:

• Located within Papagayo Park
• Near the pool and recreation areas
• Approximately 8–15 minutes from many villas

Menu & Info:
Papagayo Park

Exclusive Resorts Dining

Poro Poro Restaurant

Beachfront Dining at Playa Blanca

Poro Poro offers beachfront dining with direct access to Playa Blanca in a relaxed luxury setting. The restaurant focuses on fresh Costa Rican cuisine, seafood, cocktails, and oceanfront ambiance.

Best for:

• romantic dinners
• beachfront dining
• seafood
• sunset cocktails
• relaxed luxury meals

Location highlights:

• Located within Exclusive Resorts at Peninsula Papagayo
• Direct access to Playa Blanca
• Approximately 8–15 minutes from many villas

Menu & Info:
Poro Poro Restaurant

Frequently Asked Questions About Restaurants at Peninsula Papagayo

What are the best restaurants in Peninsula Papagayo?

Peninsula Papagayo offers one of the most diverse luxury dining scenes in Costa Rica, including restaurants at Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica, Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort, Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Prieta Beach Club, Papagayo Park, Marina Papagayo, and the Ocean Course Golf Clubhouse. Popular favorites include Virador Beach Club, Puna, Ostra, Nemare, Chao Pescao, Niri Beach Club, and Manglar.

Can guests staying in villas dine at the Four Seasons restaurants?

Yes. Guests staying at many Papagayo Luxury villas are typically able to dine at Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica restaurants, including Bahia, Pesce, Nemare, Virador Beach Club, and Añejo, subject to availability and reservations.

Can guests staying in villas dine at the Andaz restaurants?

Yes. Villa guests may generally make reservations at Andaz Peninsula Papagayo restaurants, including Ostra, Chao Pescao, Gaio, Meso at Casa de Playa, and Coffee & Vinyls, subject to availability.

Are villa guests able to dine at Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve?

Restaurant access policies may vary depending on occupancy and resort policies. Guests interested in dining at Nekajui restaurants such as Puna, Niri Beach Club, Café Rincón, or Ámbar should contact the Papagayo Luxury concierge team for the most current access and reservation information.

What are the best family-friendly restaurants in Peninsula Papagayo?

Families often enjoy Bahia at Four Seasons, Gaio at Andaz, Meso at Casa de Playa, Dive Bar at Marina Papagayo, Prieta Beach Club restaurants, and Patio Social at Papagayo Park. These restaurants offer relaxed atmospheres and menus that work well for children, teens, parents, and grandparents alike.

Which restaurants are best for sunset dining?

Some of the most popular sunset dining locations within Peninsula Papagayo include Virador Beach Club, Niri Beach Club, Puna, Olas at Prieta Beach Club, Poro Poro Restaurant, and Ostra.

Do I need restaurant reservations in Peninsula Papagayo?

Reservations are strongly recommended, especially during holidays, school breaks, and peak travel periods. The Papagayo Luxury concierge team can assist guests with restaurant reservations throughout the peninsula.

Are the restaurants accessible by golf cart?

Many restaurants within Peninsula Papagayo are accessible by golf cart from nearby villas, including Prieta Beach Club, Four Seasons restaurants, Papagayo Park, the Tennis Centre, and some Marina Papagayo locations. Depending on the villa location, certain restaurants may require a vehicle or concierge-arranged transportation.

What restaurants are closest to Prieta Beach Club?

Manglar and Olas are located directly within Prieta Beach Club. Nearby dining options also include Virador Beach Club at Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica and several restaurants within the peninsula core.

How far is Peninsula Papagayo from Guanacaste Airport?

Peninsula Papagayo is located approximately 35 minutes from Guanacaste Airport (LIR), making it one of the most convenient luxury beach destinations in Costa Rica for international travelers.