Palapa Restaurant, Tamarindo

3.9 ( 295 reviews )
Checking... 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM See Hours
₡20,000+
Tamarindo, Guanacaste, 25 mts este de la Rotonda Central, Tamarindo, Santa Cruz, 50309, Costa Rica
+506 2653 0362
Palapa Restaurant, Tamarindo, welcomes guests to enjoy a vibrant dining experience in the heart of Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Known for its casual yet trendy atmosphere, the restaurant offers wheelchair accessibility and a cozy outdoor seating area, making it perfect for all visitors. Palapa specializes in a diverse menu featuring breakfast, lunch, dinner, and delicious cocktails, alongside a children’s menu to cater to families. Guests rave about the friendly service and the lively ambience, enhanced by entertaining fire dancers. With a commitment to exceptional quality and a welcoming environment, Palapa Restaurant is a must-visit for locals and tourists alike.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Serves great cocktails
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves happy-hour drinks
    • Serves late-night food
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves breakfast
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
    • Popular with tourists
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • Has kids' menu

Reviews For Palapa Restaurant, Tamarindo

Glen Bettale
Apr 10,2025
Bryan had our table of 18 set close to the beach and right in front of the fire show. Don’t miss this place when in the area. Food was wonderful and plentiful for the price. Service exceeded expectations and none of the 18 were disappointed or had an issue with their meal.
Jared Franson
Apr 9,2025
We didn’t see this restaurant at first glance when looking for a place to go for a night out, but it was a suggesting from our driver and it was a great choice. The views were wonderful, the food was great, and the service was fantastic. The icing on top was that we also got to see a fire show on the beach after sunset and dinner. 10/10 would recommend!
Sarah MacDonald
Apr 2,2025
My best friend and I stumbled across this place by accident. We werent planning to eat but are glad we did!This was one of the BEST meals Ive ever eaten. The steak was cooked perfectly, the lobster cooked perfectly and the potatos and vegetables were creamy and delicious.The servers were great and respectful of us just enjoying the ocean views. It was perfect.So happy we came across this treasure!Pura Vida!
Ben Sharpe
Mar 28,2025
3.9 stars review at the time of this review. Sorry but this spot is 5 stars hand down.Food is absolutely amazing - they prepare it on the beach in a tiny kitchen and the results are unbelievable.Service is amazing - nicest people at a restaurant you can possibly hope for.Atmosphere - we had dinner on the beach with 14 people, feet in the sand, and then they had fire dancers perform on Easter Sunday for us. Unforgettable. I’ve dined at many very nice places and this is the best combination of quality food and atmosphere you can imagine.3.9 stars these people are fools. Ignore.
Steve Zuckerman
Mar 9,2025
Such great food, we ate there multiple days and everything was delicious! Surf and surf, surf and turf, ribeye, the lunch and breakfast items were also fantastic! Drinks were delicious and refreshing - happy hour all day!!! Atmosphere is the best! Beach views at sunset, the best! The Fire show, nightly if the weather is good, was amazing! The entire staff was friendly and welcoming! Jose, our waiter was great, suggesting food and drinks to try, providing great service with a great personality! If you are in Tamarindo, you should absolutely eat here!
Joelynn Doyle
Feb 26,2025
Food was absolutely incredible. The service was decent. The fire show that starts around 6/630 is great entertainment.Expect to pay anywhere from 70 000-90 000colones per person.
Brandi Urban
Feb 16,2025
We came here for my birthday and Oscar was our server literally catered to us! He recommended the lobster/red snapper special, brought us birthday shots and made sure we were well taken care of. The sunset was so beautiful too. They had live music playing that was beautiful. It just set the mood for the whole night.
jami domek
Jan 26,2025
Food was good got the tropical salad, with shrimp light and healthy. We also got a few beverages, and those were amazing especially with the 2-for-1 specials they had going . Also good views right in the ocean

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