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Overall Total Score
4.2 out of 5
Impressive | 3482 reviews

What User doesn't like about Palapa Tamarindo:
They get 2 stars because the food was decent and service was ok. That said, this was by far the most expensive food that we had in all of Costa Rica. For a beer, a lemonade, a ceviche, a chicken Caeser salad, and a club sandwich it cost $84 USD and that wasn't including tip. I live in the most expensive state in the US and that meal with drinks could have been purchased for $60 max after inflation. We were able to ea... View all feedback. What User likes about Palapa Tamarindo:
sitting outside on the beach was very special. Of course hot. the shadow was difficult to find. they offered an inside seat. who wants to sit in the house (dark when they visit the beach (from a cold climate!? the child options were appropriate and enjoyed the fish roast basket. they made a medium (picture! vegetarian curry in an ananas! they even seemed to have a vegan option as they asked me all whether cream etc.... View all feedback.

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Menulist
2.6 ★ from 5 reviews

Food was amazing, Server spoke really good English, and had lots of funny jokes. Fire dancer played whe we ate. Definitely recommend this place to anyone!! Owne...

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I don’t care if it was raining cats and dogs this place was great in fact I think the thunderstorm that came through in the middle of the dinner just brought ev...

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Location is perfect. Service is very slow. Forgot our drinks a few times. I ordered a Tequila Sunrise, zero Tequila....asked for a shot to add to my drink and r...

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DIARRHEA!! For dinner, we got ceviche, seared tuna, the fried fish platter and a gin soda. I woke up at 3AM with stabbing stomach pains, and then diarrhea that...

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Hotel is excellent, restaurant is horrible. Charges more than any other beach side restaurant in Tamarindo. Two drinks, two ceviche’s.. 86$ USD. The bill didn’t...

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INT Restaurants
4.3 ★ from 1603 reviews
Matthew
19.02.2024 - 20:05

Beautiful view of the beach in the morning. Had breakfast at the edge of the water. you can't get any closer to the ocean. food, service and view were all amazi...

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Eva
19.02.2024 - 20:05

The food and service was excellent! Had the ceviche, shrimp cocktail and lobster. The presentation was beautiful. The lobster was grilled perfectly and the dipp...

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Shana
19.02.2024 - 20:05

Fantastic! Service was great, food was yummy, and location is outstanding! Definitely check out this place if you're in Tamarindo!

Tony
19.02.2024 - 20:05

The service was spectacular. I had the breaded calamari and it was perfectly cooked and fresh rather than chewy. I'll definitely be back!

Johnnie
19.02.2024 - 20:05

Top notch dining on the beach with an outdoor kitchen set in a huge palm garden!! A must try for everyone visiting!! Muy fantástico

Facebook
4.6 ★ from 35 reviews
Google
4.1 ★ from 262 reviews
Tripadvisor
4.1 ★ from 1382 reviews

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