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Playa de los Artistas

| Across the street from Los Mangos hote, Montezuma, Costa Rica
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Ranked #3 of 22 restaurants in Montezuma
Price range: $8 - $20
Cuisines: Mediterranean
Good for: Romance, Local cuisine, Special occasions, Scenic view
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night
Restaurant details
Good for: Romance, Local cuisine, Special occasions, Scenic view
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night
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Bristol
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11 reviews 11 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013 NEW

Tucked away and ask for directions if needed, worth it. Wonderful location and great food and atmosphere. The food changes daily but is amazing and is very reasonable for Costa Rica. We visited for lunch but can imagine a dinner there is truly amazing with the ocean and sunset views. Enjoy your visit!

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Las Vegas, Nevada
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24 reviews 24 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

My husband and I love to find gourmet restaurants. The chef at this one was fantastic and creative and we really enjoyed the food. It is a bit pricey but worth it. The staff was friendly and spoke English. They only take cash.

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Des Moines, Iowa
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013

This is such a special restaurant, with the perfect ocean front location, with tables outdoors, lighted at night, and the freshest food made with artistic flare. It's always something different and amazing. My favorite restaurant, anywhere!

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See 2 more reviews by pams621 for Montezuma
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2013 via mobile

Really good food, nice employees, and the atmosphere is great. Me and my boyfriend had dinner there, it has low lights, wooden tables and chairs, and is very quiet. Also quite romantic setting. We had the octopus with potatoes and a garlic and coriander sauce. It was lovely, the sauce was delicious. The other dish we had was the butternut... More

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New York City, New York
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102 reviews 102 reviews
58 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 41 cities Reviews in 41 cities
65 helpful votes 65 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2013

I miss Playa de los Artistas. We ate there almost every night during our seven day stay in Montezuma and were never disappointed. The restaurant is directly on the beach with some tables on the sand and some set back under an overhang. Playa de los Artistas is lit by beautiful candle light and torches, making it completely magical the... More

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Stratford, Ontario, Canada
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2013

What a find!! If you are tired of sodas or eating at your hotel and want a special experience, try Playa de los Artistas. This tiny restaurant is located up a small hill and is right on the beach. The Italian-Spanish chef is innovative and certainly a man of many talents. Being a chef from Canada I was more than... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2013

I dine here as often as I can. With your toes wriggling in the sand, delicious always changing menu of fresh-daily cuisine and unique adult beverages make Playa de los Artistas a highlight. The service is stellar and the welcome is consistently warm and friendly.

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2013

So happy we went to eat here, They have great food and a super nice setting on the beach! Nothing more to wish for!

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Miami, Florida, United States
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12 reviews 12 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2013

This place is amazing! The food and service are top notch. Maybe the best food in all of Costa Rica. The view and vibe are outstanding. The menu changes constantly, which keeps things fresh.

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on the road
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2013

This is the best dining option in Montezuma, by a wide margin. Sitting at one of the low tables lit by candlelight at the edge of the beach is a fantastic dining experience. The food was excellent. A wide variety of immaculately prepared dishes were served with grace and ease.

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