STEAKS - RESTAURANTS WITH TASTY STEAKS IN COSTA RICA
Posted by Vicki Skinner at 3/6/2008 11:14 PM and is filed under RESTAURANTS WITH TASTY STEAKS IN COSTA RICA 
EL NOVILLO ALEGRE - Parrillada Argentina
(ParrillaDa@racsa.co.cr)
YUMMMMMMMMMMM!!!!! The BEST STEAKS I’ve found so far in CR!! REALLY GOOD QUALITY STEAKS (& other options including tasty seafood)!! I had their TENDER Lomito Alegre with a Port Wine Sauce – one of the BEST steaks I’ve EVER tasted (I just called and they said it was 11,000-c but I swear it was only around 7,000 when I was last there so perhaps it was a my lack of Spanish/communication issue) & HUGE (prices are high but their portions are large). The Apple Pancakes are a MUST have!!! OWNER: Che. They also own the new Italian restaurant La Bariloche
SPECIAL OFFER: 20% when using your Banco Cuscatlan card! OR Free glass of wine with meal from www.Cupotico.com site.
HOURS: Mon.-Sat. noon-3pm & 6:30-10:30pm, Sun. noon-9pm.
LOCATION: Escazu – on Calle Vieja (the old road) from Escazu heading towards San Jose – 125 mts. East of Supermarket Soretto (288-4995)
Santa Ana - off the Pista – on the road hearding towards the airport - 200 mts. North of AutoMercado (203-4753) - I hear this location even has a playground for kids.
Curridabat - Plaza Freses diagonal to Pop’s (524-0353)
THE PUB
Escazu Centro (288-3062 / www.CostaRicanLifestyles.com/thepub.html / ThePubCR@yahoo.com)
This cozy hole in the wall watering place is a BIG expat hangout though there are also quite a few Ticos here (most of which speak some English)! They have a GOOD menu with LOTS of variety (including Pub Grub & tasty wings!! www.CostaRicanLifestyles.com/thepubmenu.html ! This is a GOOD place to celebrate (hence the food) some of the gringo (U.S. & Canadian) holidays! St. Patty’s Day – Green Beer & certain Irish shots. NEW OWNERS: Gary & Nadine & Gary’s mom Michelle (they’re all from Modesto, Calif/Oregon and Vegas).
NIGHTLY SPECIALS: Mon. - MEATLOAF & Mashed Potatoes & Broccoli 3,200. Fri. Night & Sat. ALL Day (till they run out) - British-style FISH & CHIPS (though it’s made with talapia but they have the GOOD “chips”/THICK fries!!!)!! The BEST I've found so far in CR - 3,200!! Sun. - Argentinian Grill - Flamed grilled!! I had a PERFECTLY cooked & seasoned STEAK for 4,800!!!! It comes with Salad, Baked Potato & Chimichurri. Range from 4,000-5,600.
HAPPY HOUR: Mon.-Thurs. 6-8pm 500-c Imperial, Pilsen, Rock Ice, Imperial Light, Pilsen 6.0, Rock Ice Lemon. 2x1 Shots on Jose Cuervo & Johnny Walker Red.
HOURS: Daily 11am-2pm. Kitchen 11am-MID!!
LOCATION: Up the Hill from the Scotia Split heading towards Escazu Centro. When you get to the place where you MUST turn Right because it turns into a one-way street (I’ve never noticed a notice that’s it’s one-way) the road curves – go RIGHT – it’s RIGHT THERE on your RIGHT – next door to a dance studio (look for the green Heineken awning & "THE PUB" sign
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)
LOCATION:
LE MONASTERE
Escazu (San Rafael - Monte Las Palomas) (289-4404 / 228-8515 / www.monastere-restaurant.com / RestaurantLeMonastere@gmail.com)
WAYYYY up the hill from Paco Plaza. Follow the green cross. Set wayyyy at the top of the mountain in a former monestary Le Monastere I think is one of the most ROMANTIC restaurants with SPECTACULAR views I’ve found in CR so far!! GREAT for ambiance!!! INTERNATIONAL cuisine. Prices vary on how much you’re ordering as everything is ala carte but if you’re not having all the separate side like soup or salad & not drinking or having desserts – it’s VERY reasonably priced (of course – not if you’re ordering a lot from the menu which is al la carte) – especially for the setting!! What I ordered my last time - Soda 525, CEASAR SALAD 2,495, Lomito a la Pimienta 6,896, Crema de Mariscos/Seafood Soup 2,895, Orden de Anchoas 2,250. They have CAVIAR, FOIE GRAS, homemade DUCK PATE with Cognac & Hazelnuts (yummmm!!), LOBSTER BISQUE, LOBSTER THERMIDOR, LEG OF LAMB, VEAL STEW, WILD BOAR STEW WITH TRUFFLES, FRENCH ONION SOUP, FROGS LEGS. Desserts – CRÈME BRULEE!!! They have three separate areas to enjoy – one - the restaurants where waiters assist you dressed as monks, one a romantic bar with magnificent panoramic views of the Central Valley & LIVE MUSIC from a grand piano & the Cava (cave) – an intimate celler for drinks or more dining with a more casual menú & LIVE MUSIC Thurs., Fri. & Sat. nights in the Cava.
HOLIDAYS: Christmas Eve, New Years Eve. Make sure to stroll the grounds & the chapel (which is still used for weddings & some religious ceremonies) while you’re waiting for your meal or after!
HOURS: Mon.-Sat. 6:30pm-mid. Closed Sun., Dec. 25, Jan. 1.
LOCATION:
Fogo Brasil
San Jose (248-1111 / www.FogoBrasil.com [the website doesn’t seem to work]/ ventas@FogoBrasil.com)
A CARNIVARS HEAVEN & ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT!!! A typical Brasilian STEAKHOUSE where they walk around with big scewers of meat & shave it off onto your plate!! Things like Steak, chicken, lamb, pork, fraldinha, feijoada, guarniciones, maminha, costela. They even have a SALAD BAR!! (drinks & dessert NOT included).
COST: $25-adults, kids 6-11- 1/2 price, under 6-free.
HOURS: Daily - noon-11pm
LOCATION: 100 mts. East of Datsun Agency
PRIVATE STOCK / Azucar Grill & Bakery
NOW LOCATED in Santa Ana and a full-on restaurant (282-9210 / www.AzucarCR.com / azucarcostarica@yahoo.com)
Whatever meal you have at Azucar, it's going to be TASTY!!! Their specialities for Dinner are their own - homegrown and naturally fed U.S.-style tender TASTY STEAKS that they raise here (albe them MUCHO $$ - $1.50/ounce and they'll cut it BIG if you don't watch/be specific!!!). You can also buy the fresh beef in MANY different cuts to take home. It's part of their “PRIVATE STOCK” company - www.azucarcr.com/about_private_stock / PrivateStockCR@yahoo.com / 289-3543). They're famous for their hearty gringo and Tico-style BREAKFASTS include French Toast & Omelets range from $5-$7. Their BAKERY includes MANY YUMMMMY DESSERTS including pastries from Argentina, PIES, including one that's merange with a caramel drizzle!!! MEGA YUMMMMM!! They also have a YUMMMM mixed bread that is the BEST BREAD I've EVER eaten! Lunch offers HUGE SANDWICHES (it's like they take the loaf of bread & cut it the other way! ) including REAL PHILLY CHEESESTEAKS and range from $3-$8 and they have EXECUTIVE LUNCH SPECIALS!! SALADS include CEASAR. Check out FUN FRIDAYS! KIDS MENU. WiFi. Say "Hola from Vicki" to OWNERS Barbara & Dean Jupiter!
HOURS: Mon., Wed. & Thurs. 8am-10pm. Fri. & Sat. 8am-11pm. Sun. 11am-5pm (closed Tues.).
LOCATION: 2 blocks/200 meters before/East of the Red Cross/Cruz Rojo, on the LEFT side of the road heading Westbound (towards Piedades/Ciudad Colon)
Los Anonos
Escazu (San Rafael) (228-0180 / 228-0301 / info@RestauranteLosAnonos.com)
I hear VERY positive things about this Tico restaurant – especially about their STEAKS!!
HOURS: Tues.-Thurs. noon-10pm, Fri. & Sat. noon-11pm, Sun. 11:30am-9pm (CLOSED Mon.)
LOCATION: 600 mts west of Los Anonos Bridge off Old Road/Calle Vieja
La Cascada
Escazu (228-0906)
Steaks, fish, lobster, Casada, Rollizo is a tasty tenderloin. Fresh Palm Hearts. Open for over 30 years (with much of the same staff).
LOCATION: Behind the Shell station by Saretto
Ni-Fu – Ni-Fa
Escazu (203-7667)
ARGENTINIAN. They say they have a NICE VIEW!! LIVE MUSIC / ENTERTAINMENT – Wed. Tango Show!!
HOURS: Daily noon-10:30pm
LOCATION: 1 1/2 km West of MultiPlaza
White House - The Capitol Grill
Escazu – San Antonio (288-6362 / www.WhiteHouseCostaRica.com)
VERY upscale/expensive. Black Angus USDA STEAK. CIGAR BAR from 11am till ??).
They also have a Vegas style casino with the highest limits & odds in CR from 5pm-5am (588-0064-casino / www.CasinoJaz.com), ATV & Harley Davidson rentals. My only comments is let’s just say – this isn’t a “family” place (read into it as you desire). They also have a “spa” though let’s just say it’s more geared towards tourists (both in rates & quality)
COST: $19.95 (kids 1/2 price)
HOURS: 11am-11pm. SUNDAY BRUNCH BUFFET (ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT) noon-4pm
LOCATION: 600 mts. South of the cemetary
(ParrillaDa@racsa.co.cr)
YUMMMMMMMMMMM!!!!! The BEST STEAKS I’ve found so far in CR!! REALLY GOOD QUALITY STEAKS (& other options including tasty seafood)!! I had their TENDER Lomito Alegre with a Port Wine Sauce – one of the BEST steaks I’ve EVER tasted (I just called and they said it was 11,000-c but I swear it was only around 7,000 when I was last there so perhaps it was a my lack of Spanish/communication issue) & HUGE (prices are high but their portions are large). The Apple Pancakes are a MUST have!!! OWNER: Che. They also own the new Italian restaurant La Bariloche
SPECIAL OFFER: 20% when using your Banco Cuscatlan card! OR Free glass of wine with meal from www.Cupotico.com site.
HOURS: Mon.-Sat. noon-3pm & 6:30-10:30pm, Sun. noon-9pm.
LOCATION: Escazu – on Calle Vieja (the old road) from Escazu heading towards San Jose – 125 mts. East of Supermarket Soretto (288-4995)
Santa Ana - off the Pista – on the road hearding towards the airport - 200 mts. North of AutoMercado (203-4753) - I hear this location even has a playground for kids.
Curridabat - Plaza Freses diagonal to Pop’s (524-0353)
THE PUB
Escazu Centro (288-3062 / www.CostaRicanLifestyles.com/thepub.html / ThePubCR@yahoo.com)
This cozy hole in the wall watering place is a BIG expat hangout though there are also quite a few Ticos here (most of which speak some English)! They have a GOOD menu with LOTS of variety (including Pub Grub & tasty wings!! www.CostaRicanLifestyles.com/thepubmenu.html ! This is a GOOD place to celebrate (hence the food) some of the gringo (U.S. & Canadian) holidays! St. Patty’s Day – Green Beer & certain Irish shots. NEW OWNERS: Gary & Nadine & Gary’s mom Michelle (they’re all from Modesto, Calif/Oregon and Vegas).
NIGHTLY SPECIALS: Mon. - MEATLOAF & Mashed Potatoes & Broccoli 3,200. Fri. Night & Sat. ALL Day (till they run out) - British-style FISH & CHIPS (though it’s made with talapia but they have the GOOD “chips”/THICK fries!!!)!! The BEST I've found so far in CR - 3,200!! Sun. - Argentinian Grill - Flamed grilled!! I had a PERFECTLY cooked & seasoned STEAK for 4,800!!!! It comes with Salad, Baked Potato & Chimichurri. Range from 4,000-5,600.
HAPPY HOUR: Mon.-Thurs. 6-8pm 500-c Imperial, Pilsen, Rock Ice, Imperial Light, Pilsen 6.0, Rock Ice Lemon. 2x1 Shots on Jose Cuervo & Johnny Walker Red.
HOURS: Daily 11am-2pm. Kitchen 11am-MID!!
LOCATION: Up the Hill from the Scotia Split heading towards Escazu Centro. When you get to the place where you MUST turn Right because it turns into a one-way street (I’ve never noticed a notice that’s it’s one-way) the road curves – go RIGHT – it’s RIGHT THERE on your RIGHT – next door to a dance studio (look for the green Heineken awning & "THE PUB" sign
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)
LOCATION:
LE MONASTERE
Escazu (San Rafael - Monte Las Palomas) (289-4404 / 228-8515 / www.monastere-restaurant.com / RestaurantLeMonastere@gmail.com)
WAYYYY up the hill from Paco Plaza. Follow the green cross. Set wayyyy at the top of the mountain in a former monestary Le Monastere I think is one of the most ROMANTIC restaurants with SPECTACULAR views I’ve found in CR so far!! GREAT for ambiance!!! INTERNATIONAL cuisine. Prices vary on how much you’re ordering as everything is ala carte but if you’re not having all the separate side like soup or salad & not drinking or having desserts – it’s VERY reasonably priced (of course – not if you’re ordering a lot from the menu which is al la carte) – especially for the setting!! What I ordered my last time - Soda 525, CEASAR SALAD 2,495, Lomito a la Pimienta 6,896, Crema de Mariscos/Seafood Soup 2,895, Orden de Anchoas 2,250. They have CAVIAR, FOIE GRAS, homemade DUCK PATE with Cognac & Hazelnuts (yummmm!!), LOBSTER BISQUE, LOBSTER THERMIDOR, LEG OF LAMB, VEAL STEW, WILD BOAR STEW WITH TRUFFLES, FRENCH ONION SOUP, FROGS LEGS. Desserts – CRÈME BRULEE!!! They have three separate areas to enjoy – one - the restaurants where waiters assist you dressed as monks, one a romantic bar with magnificent panoramic views of the Central Valley & LIVE MUSIC from a grand piano & the Cava (cave) – an intimate celler for drinks or more dining with a more casual menú & LIVE MUSIC Thurs., Fri. & Sat. nights in the Cava.
HOLIDAYS: Christmas Eve, New Years Eve. Make sure to stroll the grounds & the chapel (which is still used for weddings & some religious ceremonies) while you’re waiting for your meal or after!
HOURS: Mon.-Sat. 6:30pm-mid. Closed Sun., Dec. 25, Jan. 1.
LOCATION:
Fogo Brasil
San Jose (248-1111 / www.FogoBrasil.com [the website doesn’t seem to work]/ ventas@FogoBrasil.com)
A CARNIVARS HEAVEN & ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT!!! A typical Brasilian STEAKHOUSE where they walk around with big scewers of meat & shave it off onto your plate!! Things like Steak, chicken, lamb, pork, fraldinha, feijoada, guarniciones, maminha, costela. They even have a SALAD BAR!! (drinks & dessert NOT included).
COST: $25-adults, kids 6-11- 1/2 price, under 6-free.
HOURS: Daily - noon-11pm
LOCATION: 100 mts. East of Datsun Agency
PRIVATE STOCK / Azucar Grill & Bakery
NOW LOCATED in Santa Ana and a full-on restaurant (282-9210 / www.AzucarCR.com / azucarcostarica@yahoo.com)
Whatever meal you have at Azucar, it's going to be TASTY!!! Their specialities for Dinner are their own - homegrown and naturally fed U.S.-style tender TASTY STEAKS that they raise here (albe them MUCHO $$ - $1.50/ounce and they'll cut it BIG if you don't watch/be specific!!!). You can also buy the fresh beef in MANY different cuts to take home. It's part of their “PRIVATE STOCK” company - www.azucarcr.com/about_private_stock / PrivateStockCR@yahoo.com / 289-3543). They're famous for their hearty gringo and Tico-style BREAKFASTS include French Toast & Omelets range from $5-$7. Their BAKERY includes MANY YUMMMMY DESSERTS including pastries from Argentina, PIES, including one that's merange with a caramel drizzle!!! MEGA YUMMMMM!! They also have a YUMMMM mixed bread that is the BEST BREAD I've EVER eaten! Lunch offers HUGE SANDWICHES (it's like they take the loaf of bread & cut it the other way! ) including REAL PHILLY CHEESESTEAKS and range from $3-$8 and they have EXECUTIVE LUNCH SPECIALS!! SALADS include CEASAR. Check out FUN FRIDAYS! KIDS MENU. WiFi. Say "Hola from Vicki" to OWNERS Barbara & Dean Jupiter!
HOURS: Mon., Wed. & Thurs. 8am-10pm. Fri. & Sat. 8am-11pm. Sun. 11am-5pm (closed Tues.).
LOCATION: 2 blocks/200 meters before/East of the Red Cross/Cruz Rojo, on the LEFT side of the road heading Westbound (towards Piedades/Ciudad Colon)
Los Anonos
Escazu (San Rafael) (228-0180 / 228-0301 / info@RestauranteLosAnonos.com)
I hear VERY positive things about this Tico restaurant – especially about their STEAKS!!
HOURS: Tues.-Thurs. noon-10pm, Fri. & Sat. noon-11pm, Sun. 11:30am-9pm (CLOSED Mon.)
LOCATION: 600 mts west of Los Anonos Bridge off Old Road/Calle Vieja
La Cascada
Escazu (228-0906)
Steaks, fish, lobster, Casada, Rollizo is a tasty tenderloin. Fresh Palm Hearts. Open for over 30 years (with much of the same staff).
LOCATION: Behind the Shell station by Saretto
Ni-Fu – Ni-Fa
Escazu (203-7667)
ARGENTINIAN. They say they have a NICE VIEW!! LIVE MUSIC / ENTERTAINMENT – Wed. Tango Show!!
HOURS: Daily noon-10:30pm
LOCATION: 1 1/2 km West of MultiPlaza
White House - The Capitol Grill
Escazu – San Antonio (288-6362 / www.WhiteHouseCostaRica.com)
VERY upscale/expensive. Black Angus USDA STEAK. CIGAR BAR from 11am till ??).
They also have a Vegas style casino with the highest limits & odds in CR from 5pm-5am (588-0064-casino / www.CasinoJaz.com), ATV & Harley Davidson rentals. My only comments is let’s just say – this isn’t a “family” place (read into it as you desire). They also have a “spa” though let’s just say it’s more geared towards tourists (both in rates & quality)
COST: $19.95 (kids 1/2 price)
HOURS: 11am-11pm. SUNDAY BRUNCH BUFFET (ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT) noon-4pm
LOCATION: 600 mts. South of the cemetary
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