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Lemon Zest Restaurant

El Jardin Plaza, Jaco 4023, Costa Rica
506 26432591
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Ranked #8 of 76 restaurants in Jaco
Price range: $0 - $24
Cuisines: International
Good for: Families with children, Romance, Large groups, Doing business, Local cuisine, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, Delivery, Late Night, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Families with children, Romance, Large groups, Doing business, Local cuisine, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, Delivery, Late Night, Dessert
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Burlington, Vermont
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW via mobile

We stumbled upon this place our first night in Jaco. It was just what I wanted- an upscale delicious dinner. For us it was priced pretty average for the type of place it is. The portions were very generous we couldn't eat it all!! Would definitely go back if we ever went back to Jaco.

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Miami, Florida
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3 restaurant reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013 NEW

I recently visited Jaco with my wife in March and this was by far one of the best restaurants I have been to. The staff is mainly American, but they all speak spanish as well. We ordered a tuna tataki and fried buffalo lobster bites that were both incredible. The service was also great. Our waitress was very attentive as... More

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Los Angeles, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013 via mobile

My boyfriend and I were recommended this restaurant by another guest at our hotel who could not have recommended it more highly. We were not disappointed. I had the lemon dill salmon with capers and my boyfriend had the teriyaki ginger seared tuna, omg both were so good! At the end we both wanted to do the dinner over again.... More

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Atlanta, Georgia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

This place has a cool vibe - very trendy - different from most places in downtown Jaco . The food was average but overpriced.

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Austin, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

We ate at Lemon Zest the first night of our six nights in Jaco. It was so fabulous, we were back there eating again four days later. There were six of us and every appetizer, entree and dessert we tried was wonderful. Amazing chef - and his wife's Oreo pie is the best way to end your meal. The staff... More

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Toronto
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

My daughter and I had a wonderful dinner here on our first night in Jaco. The staff was very attentive and we both enjoyed being able to converse in English for just one night. Definitely recommended!

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Lafayette, Louisiana
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

We had been recommended here by a friend and he raved about the place. While the restaurant was busy and loud we did enjoy our meals. Having said that though, the food was not near as good as we had been told. We expected "mouth watering" meals and I would describe them as "just good", nothing over the top. The... More

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Kelowna, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013 via mobile

Waiter was the most informative of anywhere we have been! Ivan from Edmonton was so awesome and we had a blast!! Food was so good and the waiter SOLD us on the specials. Portions were generous! Like so generous. When it comes to taste and portion size, 4 Canadians left satisfied and that normal for jaco.

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Jaco, Costa Rica
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2013

A great menu, good service, and nice atmosphere are all hallmarks of this establishment. Try the duck, best in town.

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Jaco, Costa Rica
1 review
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2013

could not rate it a 0 or would have. Crappy food and worse atomosphere and I am an easy grader. Drunken americans with prostitues dominate the atmosphere with very very loud inappropriate conversation. I am american, not a prude, and have been accused of having too much fun in public. Food poor! We read the rave reviews, went there and... More

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tripstar101, Owner at Lemon Zest Restaurant, responded to this review
April 30, 2013

Your review is so out of line with most of the experiences that other tripadvisors members have described at Lemon Zest We are family owned and operated and are proud of the restaurants past reviews !! Why would you not have asked to either move your table or speak with the owner ?? While you were being disturbed ?? After... More

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