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 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

Pancito Café

pancito cafe, french bakery, ojochal, Ojochal Restaurants

French Specialties, Bakery, Pastry
Breakfast and Lunch with vegan and vegetarian menu


Opening hours:
Monday to Saturday 7 am – 3 pm

Contact:
Plaza Ventanas, Ojochal, Costa Rica

Villa Leonor

Villa Leonor Ballena Beach Club
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

Citrus

Citrus, Ojochal Restaurants

Restaurante and Tapas-Bar
Creative Cuisine


Opening hours:
Monday to Saturday 5 pm – 9 pm
Contact:
Plaza Tangara Ojochal

SURF SEASON ON THE BALLENA COAST

SURF SEASON ON THE BALLENA COAST

Much like our summer and winter seasons change, the seasons of big surf also changes. The summer months of hot sunny days are gone for now, and a more wet, stormy, and cooler season brings more gifts. Many refer to this wet season as “the green season.” As a surfer, I refer to it as “ the surf season.”

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RAFAEL STEYNERS HAS THE RHYTHM IN HIS BLOOD!

RAFAEL STEYNERS HAS THE RHYTHM IN HIS BLOOD!

Rafael Steyners was born in the land of the famous “Guajira Guantanamera”, in the picturesque valley of the city of Guantánamo, located in the Province of Guantánamo south of the Caimán Dormido, the beautiful island of Cuba.
At the age of three, Rafael danced and sang to the sound of a portable radio. His mother smiled when she saw him but she never gave it much importance, since another plan was in the works since then. She would rather see him become a doctor than an artist from stage to stage.

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The rain on a leaf

DANCING IN THE RAIN

Most tourists are scared off by the prospect of the rain, even though we have almost guaranteed bright blue skies and sunshine, until at least noon, all year long.
This is the time of year that we are more likely to travel, with less traffic and better deals in hotels, tours, and shopping specials all over the country.

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Tucan Hotel in Uvita

THE TUCAN HOTEL IN UVITA

The Tucan Hotel in Uvita has twelve rooms, all with their private bathrooms and most with AC. Prices vary according to the season but are always competitive! The restaurant SimbiOsa is rapidly becoming a local favorite, and every guest gets to enjoy the restaurant as breakfast is included in the room’s price. The common areas are spacious and allow guests to relax even when it pours outside. You can usually find the owners, Pierre & Sara working hard on a new project in the space as they cannot rest until the Tucan is a perfect representation of their vision

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Private Chef YOUR VERY SPECIAL CATERING SERVICE

YOUR VERY SPECIAL CATERING SERVICE

YOUR VERY SPECIAL CATERING SERVICE – The team of chefs excels in dishes of Costa Rican cuisine, international, gourmet, vegan, kosher, and they also cover yoga retreats. “We prepare buffets, brunches, or three full meals a day, and we have attended national and international celebrities.”

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Phone: +(506) 8946 7134