Costa Rica Restaurant Review: Jaco beach Lemon Zest Restaurant

After a follow-up visit to the Lemon Zest Restaurant with 3 friends, it can be said without hesitation, that there is no better food in this city than the gourmet entrees that owner/Chef Richard Lemon presents in his family run establishment.

The night that we were there, LZ was empty at 5pm and completely filled at 7pm; indicating that the word is out that there is a certified Cordon Bleu wizard performing some serious culinary magic.

After ordering great Mojitos from our waiter, heir to the throne and faithful son, Richard Lemon Jr., we finally made the tough dinner choices, some from off-menu selections that were available that night.

The absolute home run of the evening was Chef Lemon’s roast duck. This unbelievably scrumptious fare developed as a result of Richard senior’s world travels where he discovered special methods of preparing this fowl, which can not be properly understood without a bite of it in your mouth.

The lucky one in our group who ordered the jerk-spiced chicken said that it was the best chicken that he has ever tasted, period. Two of us ordered the blackened Ahi (tuna) that virtually melted in our mouths.

We then shared two chocolate lava cake desserts that looked like normal little upside down cupcakes, but exploded on our tongues with rich hot chocolate/pineapple stuff. The Lemon Zest Restaurant in Jacó Beach should be on everyone’s to-do list when you want to experience superlative dining.

Lastly, we need to mention the LZ’s great customer service from a family that genuinely cares. This “welcome to our home” attitude is largely due to Nellie, the gracious matriarch of the Lemon family who greets you as you enter. Do not miss the Lemon Zest when you visit Jacó Beach. www.lemonzestjaco.com Phone 2643-2591 for reservations.

Lemon Zest Restaurant
Located in The El Jardin Plaza 2nd floor
on the main road Jaco Beach
Tel: 506-2-643-2591
Website: www.lemonzestjaco.com