Uvita Restaurants and Bars
From fine international dining to typical Costa Rican meals, your palate will be pleased in the Uvita Restaurants. Fusion cuisine is very much “in vogue”. It includes preparing traditional or exotic recipes with all the fresh fruits and crispy vegetables that our area offers. Fresh fish is available at many restaurants in Costa Ballena and South Pacific, ask for the special of the day! Enjoy seafood, beef, and vegetarian dishes. Visit our Uvita-Bahía Section for more information, maps, and photos of the area.
Pura Vida! Restaurant
Bar-Restaurant with sea view International dishes with an Austrian touch Buffet breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Hours:
Monday to Sunday, 7 am - 9:30 pm.
Contact: Located at the Cristal Ballena Hotel, 7 km south of Uvita
Phone: +(506) 2786-5354, Ext.205
Mail: info@cristal-ballena.com
Restaurante Mi Amore
Our menu includes a variety of dishes from local Costa Rican cuisine, all prepared with fresh, locally grown ingredients.
Open daily
• Breakfast: 7 am-9:30 am
• Lunch: 11 am-4 pm
• Dinner: 4 pm - 9:30
• Bar: 11 am - 9:45 pm<
Contact:
Hotel Vista Ballena
PHONE: +506 8457 5415
info@vistaballenahotel.com
Whale Tail Brewery Restaurant
Whale Tail Brewery & Gastro Pub was created for the community. Everything we do is handcrafted, from our artisanal beer to the food we serve. The brewmaster has more than 15 years of developing the selection of beers the locals and tourists have enjoyed for years. We serve pub food, artisanal beer, and unique cocktails. Join us and enjoy live music and good times!
Opening hours:
Tuesday to Sunday (Monday closed)
12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Restaurante La Colonia
La Colonia Restaurant
Restaurant and Bar Service.
Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Specialty in Local and International Cuisine
Hours:
Open daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Located in Uvita de Osa, 250 meters from Marino Ballena National Park, at the entrance to Colonia Beach, known as Chaman.
Contacto:
Phone. +506 2102 0082
WhatsApp +506 8711 4341
House of Ginger
Chinese-American food is prepared to order, with vegan and vegetarian options.
Opening hours:
Monday 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday to Friday 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m
Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Contact:
Phone: +506 2743 8182
Ballena Bistro
Rustic and contemporary with a modern fusion cuisine
Ballena Bistro is a neighborhood eatery that uses fresh local products
Opening hours:
Tuesday to Sunday
Kitchen open 11 am - 4 pm
Desserts and Coffee till 5 pm
Happy Hour 3 pm - 5 pm
Contact:
6 km south of Uvita, at Goathouse 169, Highway 34, Playa Ballena
The Private Chef
Chef privado y servicios de catering para cualquier tipo de evento.
Horario:
Lunes a Domingo 7 am – 9 pm
Contacto:
Tel: +(506) / 8526 4974
Mail:cateringuvita@gmail.com
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