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

Pura Vida Restaurant

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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

Mi Amore Ristorante

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<

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Contact:

Hotel Vista Ballena
PHONE: +506 8457 5415
info@vistaballenahotel.com

Beehive Mediterranean Restaurant Bar

Beehive Restaurant Uvita

Mediterranean Cuisine, Fresh Grown Garden
Open terrace, well-resourced bar, pool, excellent service


Opening hours:
Monday/Wed/Thurs/Fri/Sat
11 am - 11:00 pm
Sunday 11:00 am - 8:00 pm TUESDAY CLOSED

Contact:
Located in the very heart of Uvita

The Dome

The Dome Uvita, Ofertas Festival de Ballena y Delfines

Restaurant and Sports Bar
North American Breakfast, Lunch and Early Dinner


Opening hours:
Monday to Saturday
7:00 am - 6:00 pm

Contact:
Centro Comercial El Domo, Uvita

Whale Tail Brewery Restaurant

Whale Tail Brewery Uvita

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

500 meters East from Banco de Costa Rica Uvita

Restaurante Mestizo

Mestizo Restaurant Uvita

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Tradition & Fusion


Hours:
Open daily 12 md hasta las 9 pm
Contacto:
Phone: +(506) 2234 6749

WhatsApp; 8957 8484
200 m Oeste de la Costanera Sur. Entrada Principal al Parque Marino Ballena

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Le French Cafe

Le French Cafe

French Savoir Faire
Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
French wines
Exquisite French pastry


Opening hours:
Every day: 7 AM – 9 PM

Address:
Plaza Bahia Moana – Calle Ballena – Bahía
200 m West off the Coastal Highway

Restaurante La Colonia

La-Colonia Seafood Restaurant Uvita

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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 

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House of Ginger

 

CHINESE FOOD

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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

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Ballena Bistro

Uvita Restaurants, 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

Private Chef YOUR VERY SPECIAL CATERING SERVICE

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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