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near Hotel Domilocos, Dominical, Costa Rica
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The Refuge
Ranked #8 of 28 restaurants in Dominical
4.5 of 5 stars 51 Reviews
Cuisines: American
Good for: Families with children
Awesome smoothy Sign Juicy and thick
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Good for: Families with children
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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
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
“Again! The Best burgers anywhere!”
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 next year!!

  • Visited January 2013
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Food
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Rogers, AR
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Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Still the best burgers in Costa Rica”
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!!!

  • Visited February 2013
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Food
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Vallejo, California
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63 reviews 63 reviews
42 restaurant reviews
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23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
“Not Open again”
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.

Visited February 2013
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Brussels, Région De Bruxelles-Capitale, Belgium
2 reviews
“yum!”
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 !

Visited December 2012
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Lake Forest IL
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20 restaurant reviews
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“Awesome Burgers”
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.

Visited January 2013
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