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The Garden Grill Restaurant and Market

Entrada a Playa Grande, Primero Casa Mano Derecha, Santa Cruz, GTE. | entrance to Playa Grande, 1st house on right Santa Cruz, GTE., Playa Grande 50308, Costa Rica
506-8979-3469
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Ranked #5 of 13 restaurants in Playa Grande
Price range: $5 - $15
Cuisines: American, Barbecue, Seafood, Costa Rican
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Lawrence, Massachusetts
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed March 4, 2013

Closed. Do not know why. I need more words here to make a review. Still more words needed. Still more words needed.

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NYC
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 28, 2012

We tried to order as much as we could off the menu to taste everything and nothing disappointed us. And we are picky as we come from New York City! We loved the relaxed atmosphere. If you are staying in Playa Grande this restaurant is a must!

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salt lake city
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2012

We stopped here on our last night in Playa Grande, The surf shop, Frijoles Locos (awesome place/people too) referred us. The food was fabulous, Jason was more than willing to accommodate a few requests from the kids. The Tuna Tower has been mentioned here, ditto that! We enjoyed our last evening in Costa Rica, sitting outside in the evening breeze,... More

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Arlington, Virginia, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

Tuna Tower was great. Price was very good, especially compared to anything of similar quality that you could get in Tamarindo. We ate there almost every night of our stay.

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Idaho
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2012

We had an awesome dinner at the Garden Grill. I think between the 6 of us we ordered everythign on the menu and it was all fantastic. Loved the atmosphere and meeting Jason and his family. Definitely a great place to go.

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Stowe
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012

PLaya Grande in general was an amazing experience, but The Garden Grill made it even better! Small menu, but great options! The tuna tower is not beautiful but delicious and filling! Local vibe and peaceful as you sit outside and still enjoy the Costa Rican sounds and breezes!

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FL
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2012

Jason has created a fantastic place in Playa Grande. Words cannot describe the tuna tower....simply AMAZING!!!! I know my husband liked his food as well, but I only had eyes for the tower. Our only regret was that we didn't eat here more then twice, we found the place on the 3rd to last day of our vacation. We will... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012

My husband and I were staying at the RipJack Inn and Tabitha, the manager there, recommended this restaurant. The thing I really loved about Playa Grande is that basically everyone knows everyone and everything is set up as though you are enjoying a dinner with friends at their home. The Garden Grill was no different (and we were glad!) We... More

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Ontario
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

This was mine and my husbands second time visiting the Garden Market Grill. After meeting Jason in December, we stayed in touch, and organized a group lunch with him for about 35 people. We were staying in Tamarindo for our wedding and arranged our own group tour. Jason was able to offer us a great menu including salads, quesadilla's, chips... More

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hopkinton
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2012

The chef is great. He served up a delicious chicken dinner for me and delicious entrees for all of us. Very friendly people with great service.

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