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The Refuge

near Hotel Domilocos, Dominical, Costa Rica
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Ranked #8 of 28 restaurants in Dominical
Cuisines: American
Good for: Families with children
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Good for: Families with children
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Norwalk
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6 reviews 6 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed March 31, 2013

Service was very friendly. After ordering I asked to use the restroom. They gave me a key and pointed me in the right direction. Without a doubt this was the dirtiest nastiest restroom I've ever been in. I returned to our table and started to watch the cook. Bad idea. He would pat out burgers with his bare hands and... More

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Pavones, Costa Rica
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 11, 2013

Best burger in town, with fresh potatoes. No frozen french fries. Closed on sunday though.I believe they are only opened for lunch time. Really good food ocean front.

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Ottawa, Canada
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27 reviews 27 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 3, 2013

This was our 2nd visit to Dominical. We couldn't wait to go back to the Refuge to eat the tasty burgers and fries. They didn't disappoint! Simply the best burgers and fires. After eating here you could easily skip a few meals afterwards! The service was excellent, the smoothies nice and thick, and very fresh! Can't wait to return again... More

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Rogers, AR
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8 restaurant reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 16, 2013

We just visited CR for the 5th time and for the 5th time we HAD to eat at the Refuge! Burgers are GREAT! Service and staff are GREAT! What more can I say. You MUST eat here if you like good burgers!!!

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Vallejo, California
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63 reviews 63 reviews
42 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed February 5, 2013

I have reviewed this place before and tried to give the burger place another chance. AGAIN they were not open! I would like to eat there but not going to keep trying. Hard to believe they stay in business.

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See 8 more reviews by Don B for Dominical
Brussels, Région De Bruxelles-Capitale, Belgium
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 27, 2013

We stopped by here after having been sun burnt at the beach. We were doing a yoga retreat and cleanse but we cheated and ate your deliciious crispy french fries !

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Lake Forest IL
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20 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 7, 2013

Really good burgers for any location much less Dominical. The variety was really good and they had some usual choices. No alcohol to sip with your burger but don't let that hold you back.

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Dominicalito
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6 restaurant reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 7, 2013

The burgers are huge and served to your liking, and the smoothies are great and filling as well. Located right across from the beach, the location is ideal if you want to grab something and continue enjoying the beach. Only dislike is the speed of the service. It was quite slow when the restaurant is packed (every table was full)... More

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Readington, New Jersey
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11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 1, 2013

A little extra money but the food was huge and very good. Excellent, friendly wait staff too! Off the beaten path so feel like you've got your own restaurant in the middle of paradise.

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Sao Paulo, SP
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 29, 2012

Great burger, try the Maui with guacamole, indeed the best burger joint in dominical. Smoothies are also a must st this place

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