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“Love the lookout! ”
Review of The Lookout

The Lookout
Ranked #14 of 108 Restaurants in Playas del Coco
Price range: $20 - $50
Cuisines: Seafood
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Restaurant details
Good for: Scenic view
Dining options: Late Night, Outdoor Seating, Reservations
Description: THE LOOKOUT IS BACK...CLEAN&SAFE TO VISIT...CERTIFICATED..The Lookout is a seafood restaurant and oyster bar located in Playas Del Coco, Guanacaste. We are the first and only restaurant in town to stock live oysters, to be eaten raw on the half shell or prepared in a number of other ways. We are also the first and only place in town to serve Costa Rican craft beers on tap. The view from our establishment is truly priceless and the menu showcases the freshest seafood that the Pacific has to offer. We hope to see you soon!
Reviewed February 6, 2019 via mobile


First off - when you enter a place and get a smile like our server gave it makes you feel so welcome.
This place will give you that. You can tell that they really want to make you happy!

Food - unbelievable! So wonderful and unique! I had an octopus hamburger, which was new for me.

The view of coco was nice! Overlooking coco area.

We had a great time, felt good about our experience!

I recommend going to this place while you staying at coco.

In terms of the money spent to what you get, I rate this pretty reasonable. The food portions make it so you are full.

Overall - great spot and if ever back in coco, will come again!

Date of visit: February 2019
Thank Curtis R
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Elisa P, Gerente at The Lookout, responded to this reviewResponded February 7, 2019

Thank you Curtis!! We loved to have you here, your little Friends too!! We hope that you Will have the opportunity to come back, you Will always find our smiles to welcome you!! Thank you again!!

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Reviewed February 5, 2019 via mobile

We ate here while on vacation and the food and view were amazing! The service was super friendly and they couldn’t have been nicer or more accommodating to us and our young kids. I highly recommend the tuna poke bowl and fried avocado! The cocktails are great as well and the view is amazing. It was so good we are planning to go back later this week!

Date of visit: February 2019
Thank Michelle G
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Elisa P, Gerente at The Lookout, responded to this reviewResponded February 7, 2019

Thank you Michelle!! It was wonderful to have you here!! Hope to see you again soon!!

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Reviewed February 4, 2019 via mobile

Excellent food , service, and atmosphere. Very good value for your dollar. Will be back with friends.

Date of visit: January 2019
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Elisa P, Gerente at The Lookout, responded to this reviewResponded February 7, 2019

Thank you very much to take the time and write us a review!! We are waiting to see you again up here!!

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Reviewed January 28, 2019

We went for dinner as two couples on the recommendation of a friend who used to run the kitchen there. Everyone we asked about the restaurant raved over its food, drinks, and LOCATION! As it was a short ride from the strip of playa del coco.

Fried avocado slices, wakame salad, lobster sandwich and the tacos!

10/10 would recommend

Date of visit: January 2019
Thank wendylittles
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Elisa P, Manager at The Lookout, responded to this reviewResponded February 1, 2019

Thank you so much to take the time a write such a nice review!! Hope to see you soon!!

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Reviewed January 27, 2019 via mobile

Great staff & location. The menu and decor of the restaurant has been improved by the new management.

The vegetarian burger is just a veggie sandwich.... there should be a burger in it.

It killed me to see that the drinks are presented with plastic straws... this is bottom line unacceptable in the most ecologically friendly country in the world. Management needs to address this ASAP. There is plenty of options...

Date of visit: January 2019
2  Thank wanderlusting1823
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