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Restaurante Exótica

Food & Coffee · Central Pacific · Dinner

Open-air fine dining under a thatched roof in the Ojochal jungle since 1998: French technique with Asian, Polynesian and Mediterranean touches, from sea bass carpaccio to duck breast and a chocolate dessert. Reservations essential in high season.

Hours
Tuesday-Saturday 4:00pm-8:00pm; closed Sunday and Monday; closes for an annual seasonal break
Ratings
5.0 on Tripadvisor (634) · 4.8 on Google (272)

Dishes to try

Polynesian carpaccio (local sea bass, coconut milk, banana) · Caribbean run-down · Vietnamese chicken soup · duck breast with orange or port and pineapple sauce · French onion soup

Prices (as published)

Polynesian carpaccio₡6,700
Avocado and pineapple₡6,000
Caribbean run-down₡5,000
Vietnamese chicken soup₡6,700
French onion soup₡5,000

Contact & directions

Secret spots nearby

  • Playa Tortuga SurBeachA beach in the Central Pacific.
  • Dinosaurs of Plaza VentanasLandmark · FreeA roadside plaza on the Costanera near Playa Ventanas guarded by life-size dinosaur sculptures — a towering T-Rex next to the restaurant and a Triceratops at the far end — a playful nod to Jurassic Park's Costa Rican setting.
  • Playa Tortuga NorteBeach · Free · hidden gemA little-visited beach and short walking area north of the Playa Tortuga reserve near Ojochal; expect empty sand and a few rocks.
  • Playa VentanasBeach · about $4A palm-fringed beach near Ojochal famous for two big sea caves at its north end, carved by the waves; the larger one tunnels right through to the ocean side.
  • The Waterfall of Ojochal (Cascada de Ojochal)Waterfall · about $6A privately maintained waterfall near Ojochal with a short staircase down to the pool.
  • Cascada El PavónWaterfall · FreeA free, family-friendly waterfall near Ojochal with a huge boulder wedged right at the top of the falls and a pool below for a dip.

Sources: https://restoexotica.com/