Tamarindo: Nicoya Peninsula: Hotels Costa Rica: Samara: Montezuma: Flamingo: Playa del Coco: Restaurants Costa Rica Nicoya Peninsula Tamarindo: La Laguna del Cocodrilo Bistro

Cuisine International, Fusion
Hours Mon-Sat 7:30am-9pm
Location On the main road, toward the north end of Tamarindo, Playa Tamarindo
Reservations Reservations recommended
Phone 2653-3897
Prices Main courses $12-$25 (£6-£13)
Credit Cards MC, V

Yet another option for fine dining and fusion cuisine, this small open-air Costa Rica restaurant has impressed me every time I've eaten here. When weather permits, more tables are set up under the trees in their beachfront garden area. Beautiful presentations and creative use of ingredients are the norm here.

The menu changes regularly, but the chefs always focus on using on the freshest and best ingredients available. Be sure to save room for dessert, as they are always excellent. One of the best ways to go here is to simply opt for the nightly tasting menu, which will feature anywhere from 5 to 7 courses, including dessert. The restaurant has a good wine list, and they keep their bottles properly cool, to compensate for the often unforgiving heat of Guanacaste.