TIME OUT TAVERN & DELI & SPORTS BAR
San Rafael de Escazu  (289-3217 / 336-3058 / DodgingPotholes@yahoo.com / www.TheSandwichGuys.com) 
This bar/tavern/SPORTS BAR has REALLY TASTY FOOD (some of the BEST I’ve found in CR), REALLY GOOD Char-broiled BURGERS (I went one night I was sick & ate JUST the meat – no bun, veges or condiments & it was REALLY GOOD!!),  NIGHTLY SPECIALS plus MON.-MEATLOAF.  TUES.-MEXICAN.  FRI. FISH & CHIPS!! EXCELLENT CHILI con Carne!!!  They have the BIGGEST selection of SANDWICHES I’ve found in CR (you can see samples of their Sandwich menu from their previous sandwich shops website)!  Here’s a tiny sample of the sandwiches they offer: Rocky Marciano  -  This is sure to knock out your hunger - Chicken Breast pan fried and topped with Provolone Cheese and Red Sauce served on a Fresh Italian Roll (our famous Chicken Pam). Dallas Cowboy -  This must be the love it or hate it sándwich - Chicken Breast pan fried and topped with BBQ Sauce, Sliced Ham, and Pepper Jack Cheese served on a Fresh Italian Roll.  They have many of Standard sándwich fare with FUN names!!  3,500 gets you an even BIGGER sandwich: El Duque  -  You don't have to go to Cuba to get one of these famous sandwiches  -  Roasted Pork, Ham, Dijon Mustard & Swiss Cheese on a French Roll pressed & baked.  The Hog - This sandwich can find a spot on the legendary offensive line of the 80's. Russ Grimm & Mark May move on over. Thin Sliced Virginia Ham, Roasted Pork, & Bacon piled on a Croissant topped with Swiss Cheese, Mayo, Lettuce & tomato.   The Fat Bastard - Head Sandwich Bastard - Smoked Turkey, Virginia Ham, Bacon, and Swiss Cheese with Lettuce, tomato & herbed mayo on a grilled croissant. SPORTS BAR with Satelite Dish & Amnet (they claim to have THE MOST sports shows!!).  They have the standard cervezas/beers as well as Stella Artois - Belgian Lager - EXCELLENT, Smirnoff Ice - Malt Liquor, Miller Light, Corona.  Check Prices are a bit on the higher end but QAULITY ain’t cheap!  OWNERS:  Hola to Steven & his wife  Jae & Steven’s brother Gary.
DELIVERY: Thurs.-Tues. 11am-7pm.
HOURS:  Bar - Daily 11am-2am.  Food Served till 1 A.M.
LOCATION:  On Country Club Road (off Calle Vieja) - 300 meters South of the Costa Rica Country Club on the Left hand side - The sign isn't up yet so look for the tan doors with the black columns and swinging saloon doors in between two dental clinics and caddt corner from Magia Verde Vivera/Nursery  -

ROCK & ROLL POLLO Restaurant & Sports Bar!!! 
Santa Ana (282-9613) 
One of MY FAVORITE restaurants!!!!  The BEST RIBS I’ve had in CR (lately I’ve been getting the appetizer size which is still quite filling)!!  I love it with their Fried Yucca (& I always add ajo polbo – garlic powder), the BEST GUACAMOLE I’ve EVER had (& my biz is in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico!!), Tasty USDA Skirt STEAKS (around 6,500-ish), MEATLOAF like most mom’s made (& I don’t like meatloaf normally but ya know how sometimes you’ve just gotta have that comfort food!!), YUMMMM SEAFOOD SOUP – TONGUEGASMIC!!, REALLY GOOD/tender Coffee Wood Roasted Chicken & LOTS MORE as they have a BIG menu of GRINGO & TICO FOODS including SEAFOOD!!   Tasty BURGERS, DAILY SPECIALS!!  CHEAP CASADAS.  GREAT Americana BREAKFASTS & the BEST EGGS BENEDICT I’ve found in CR!!  Desserts include - Apple Pie a l mode & their TONGUEGASMIC HOT BROWNIE a la mode (if memory serves me [on good days] they have nuts in them!!!) - YUMMM!!!  It’s a REALLY GOOD SPORTS BAR because it’s more open hence not as smoky!!!  BIG expat hangout yet LOTS of Tico’s also (especially when there are soccer matches going on)!  LOTS of tvs to watch sports.  THE PLACE for Holidays!  FREE WiFi/Wireless Internet. 
HOURS:  8am-mid. (kitchen).  10am-2am (bar)

Big Dog’s Sports Cafe 
Escazu-San Rafael - Centro Comercial Los Anono (288-1872) & Santa Ana – Centro Comercial Santa Ana 2000  (282-1157)  
Mainly pub grub.  SPORTS BAR with Satelite DISH, Amnet & Direct TV & some Pay-Per-View events. 
SPECIALS:  Executive Lunch Special Mon.-Fri.
HOURS: Escazu – Daily 11am-2am.  S.A. - Mon.-Wed. 11am-11pm, Thurs.-Sat. 11am-2am, Sun. 11am-11pm.

Tequila Joe’s 
Pozos de Santa Ana  (282-0199) 
SPECIALS – Executive Lunch Specials Mon.-Fri.  SPORTS BAR with Satelite DISH, Amnet & Direct TV.  LARGE SPACE (can hold 200-270 people). 
HOURS:  Mon-Thurs. 10:30am-1am, Fri. & Sat. 10:30am-2am, Sun. 11am-11pm. 
LOCATION:  Centro Comercial Boulevard Lindora

Henry’s Beach / Sports Café & Grill
Escazu (San Rafael) (289-6250) 
TGIFriday's for Tico's with TGIF's quality/prices on food and drinks (read into that as you desire).  HAPPY HOUR – 2x1 5-8pm.  Giant projection screen, more thana dozen tvs, Satellite tv.  My observation here (as well as from MANY others) has been it’s about 99% Tico & especially a LOT of Gringo males have said they did NOT feel welcome here so this place may not be the best for gringo sports programs (especially if there’s a soccer game on). 
HOURS:  4pm-2am (including restaurant!!!)
LOCATION:  Centro Comercial Plaza San Rafael – Upstairs - on Calle Vieja

Magic's Motown Wings & Thighs American SPORTS BAR & GRILL  -  NEW LOCATION - La Garita  -  across from La Fiesta del Maiz on the road to Atenas (487-5374)  - They claim to have the BEST CHICKEN WINGS in CR (over 108 flavors).  6 pieces 3,500-c, 12 pieces 6,000-c, 24 pieces 10,000-c.  1/4 lb BURGER with fries 2,500.  1/2 lb BURGER 3,750-c, FISH N CHIPS 3,000-c, House Salad 1,500-c, Personal Pan Homemade Sausage PIZZA 1,500-c.  Music plays in the background of The Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, Commodores, Jackson 5, Lionel Ritchie, Sam Cooke. AMERICAN BREAKFAST 6-11am. HOURS:  6am-2am

Fiesta Casino’s bar next to the Hampton Inn - Alajuela (near the airport)

All the major hotels & casinos in/around San Jose have bars with TV's & satellite programming.

Harry's Poas Bar
San Jose – Downtown