Fine dining. Ojochal Restaurants and surrounding area
Restaurants define this part of the Costa Ballena as the culinary destination of the South Pacific. With fine dining ranging from Mediterranean to Indonesian, you are sure to find a great meal. Reserve in advance because people travel from as far as Jacó to dine in a jungle atmosphere.
Visit our Ojochal Section for more information, maps and photos of the area.
Castillo's Kitchen

Castillo’s Kitchen is a Chef’s Table concept mastering the evolution of Costa Rican cuisine with fresh ingredients hand-picked by the Chef
Opening hours:
Open all day
Contact:
Calle Perezoso, Ojochal
Villa Leonor

Restaurant with beach access, pools, and grounds
Fresh seafood dishes and BBQ every Sunday
Opening hours:
Open Thursday to Tuesday 10 am – 8 pm
Reserve for Dinner
Wednesday Closed
Contact:
Km 170 next to Elan at Ballena Beach
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