5 Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Marina Papagayo

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1. Gaio

4.6

Exceptional(95)

$$$$

• Italian • Marina Papagayo

Booked 11 times today

Gaio is where Italian soul food meets feel-good creativity. Gaio brings the warmth of aneighborhood trattoria to life with bold personality, colorful style, a touch of culinary mischief. We offer hearty, comforting dishes with a playful twist— made for sharing, built for laughter, and meant to beremembered. At Gaio, the vibe is as important as the food. A curated soundtrack of funky Italian tunes, vintage disco, and upbeat global rhythms sets the tone for every meal.Dining Visitors to Peninsula PapagayoIf you are not a homeowner or guest staying at one of the resorts or homes within Peninsula Papagayo, please contact Guest Services at gscenter.papagayo@andaz.com to advise the date and time of your reservation, so we may coordinate your entry into Peninsula Papagayo with the security teams. Visitors are only permitted with confirmed dining reservations and advance notice to security. You may be required to show a copy of your dining confirmation.

A photo of Makoko at El Mangroove restaurant

2. Makoko at El Mangroove

4.4

Awesome(76)

$$$$

• Latin American • Marina Papagayo

Booked 2 times today

Overlooking the Gulf of Papagayo, Makoko is the perfect place to dine during your Guanacaste vacation. Our restaurant offers a distinct menu filled with rich Costa Rican cuisine, exciting flavors and refreshing beverages for breakfast and dinner.

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3. Restaurante Tico Tica

4.9

Exceptional(12)

$$$$

• Grill • Sardinal

Booked 4 times today

Tico-Tica is a nod to the way locals refer to men and women and captures the spirit of the “pura vida” lifestyle by blending a relaxed yet luxurious setting where guests can enjoy a succulent meal while taking in the breathtaking views of Playa Penca. The all-day dining restaurant is anchored around an open kitchen and the culinary team will harness the power of the open flame creating a menu that flows naturally from daytime to evening embracing the ingredients, spices and flavors of Costa Rica. The menu will also include a variety of premium, expertly grilled meats seasoned using Nicoya’s artisanal Chorotega salt—including Wagyu beef and boneless duck confit—alongside an array of seafood dishes that celebrate the region’s coastal bounty.

4. Ponciana

4.5

Awesome(54)

$$$$

• Mediterranean • Brasilito / Playa Flamingo

Booked 2 times today

Ponciana is Santarena Hotel’s signature restaurant and bar, inspired by Summers in the Mediterranean and joie de vivre. Ponciana sources its unique Costa Rican dishes from ingredients found in the sea, mountains, and farms. A social and cultural space where people gather to eat, drink, and socialize. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the restaurant or cocktails at the bar.

A photo of The Sidebar at Playa Langosta restaurant

5. The Sidebar at Playa Langosta

4.7

Exceptional(50)

$$$$

• Mediterranean • Tamarindo

The Sidebar at Playa Langosta is a Gastro-Lounge that picked up where Bistro Langosta left off – Mediterranean inspired cuisine, amazing cocktails, and attentive service in the unexpected comfort of air-conditioned indoor dining and the serenity the Lantern Garden outdoor dining experience in Tamarindo. Come join us as you are and let us make that choice a highlight of your visit to our beautiful corner of Playa Langosta.Open Monday – Saturday from 4PM to 10PM

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5 restaurants available nearby

1. Gaio

2. Makoko at El Mangroove

3. Restaurante Tico Tica

4. Ponciana

5. The Sidebar at Playa Langosta

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