Dining
Savor the Flavors of Costa Rica
Indulge in a unique dining experience at Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge, where every meal is a celebration of Costa Rica's natural bounty. Our open-air restaurant, nestled high in the rainforest canopy, offers a treehouse ambiance with stunning views. Gather and meet other guests from around the globe at our common lodge table or dine privately at your own table with your family or travel companion.
Enjoy delicious dishes prepared by our local chef, featuring freshly caught fish, tropical fruits, and vegetables grown on our 165-acre preserve. From sun-ripened mangoes to coconuts and papayas, every bite reflects the vibrant flavors of our surroundings. Gather with loved ones around our beautifully carved tables or dine privately in a tranquil setting, savoring every moment and every taste of this lush paradise.
Our Sample Menus
Experience a tropical culinary delight with healthy, local cuisine paired with fresh fruit cocktails and sublime ocean views and coastal rainforest. Savor delicious local foods along with squeezed juices and salsas to enhance your food experience. Dive into homemade and organic desserts. Vegetarian dishes and children's menus are available.
Breakfast
Every morning, buffet table is set with:
- Fruit platter consisting of fresh tropical fruits (mango, banana, starfruit, papaya, watermelon)
- Granola cereal
- Homemade Sweet Bread/Muffins
- Fresh squeezed fruit juice
- Costa Rican coffee and assorted teas
Followed by the breakfast of the day:
- Banana pancakes accompanied with bacon
- Homemade blackberry syrup
- Typical breakfast with gallo pinto and eggs
- Omelette Chef's style
- Breakfast burrito
- Eggs with ham or bacon and toasts
Breakfast
Every morning, buffet table is set with:
- Fruit platter consisting of fresh tropical fruits (mango, banana, starfruit, papaya, watermelon)
- Granola cereal
- Homemade Sweet Bread/Muffins
- Fresh squeezed fruit juice
- Costa Rican coffee and assorted teas
- Banana pancakes accompanied with bacon
- Homemade blackberry syrup
- Typical breakfast with gallo pinto and eggs
- Omelette Chef's style
- Breakfast burrito
- Eggs with ham or bacon and toasts
Lunch
- Nicuesa tropical pasta salad topped with grilled yellow fin tuna surrounded by a variety of tropical fruit
- Fresh brewed tamarind juice
- Ginger cookies
- Traditional empanadas with different fillings and pico de gallo
BOCA / APPETIZER
- Guacamole and chips
- Vegetable crudities with a dip
- Tuna tartar
- Mini tacos with beans, cheese or pico de gallo
Lunch
- Gazpacho Soup
- Black bean and mixed vegetable Quesadillas with
- Homemade pico de gallo salsa
- Mixed Salad topped with hearts of palm
- Fresh squeezed mango/watermelon/banana fruit juice
- Dessert: Coconut cake and fruit
- Costa Rican coffee and assorted tea
BOCA / APPETIZER
Served at our bar each evening when guests gather before dinner to talk about their day´s adventures.- Ceviche/sushi/sashimi
- Guacamole and chips
Dinner
- Freshly caught fish (mahi-mahi, yellow fin tuna, red snapper, etc.)
- grilled and topped with mango sauce
- Carrots and spinach sautéed in ginger
- Fried Yucca
DESSERT
- Tres Leches (a traditional and popular Latin American dessert)
- Costa Rican coffee and assorted tea
Dinner
- Grilled Coconut Chicken
- Local Chayote Summer Squash
- Costa Rican Style Rice or Quinoa
Dessert
- Homemade Mango Pie with Homemade Ice Cream
- Costa Rican Coffee and assorted teas