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$46 - $48
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International, Central American, Seafood
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Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Reviewed September 7, 2022 via mobile

This resturant is an Argentine Steak House where the owner Fernando is always on site cooking the steaks in a brick oven. I went several times and each time I am in Costa Rica visiting this place is a highlight to my trip. They feature...the huge tomahawk ribeye that come in a size large enough to feed 3 men. They also have great empanadas, grilled salmon, and wonderful skewers. You come as you are some people dress up but most come in their shorts and sandals. They have a great drinks and a nice wine selection And the staff featuring Jesse is so attentive to all of your needs. If you drink too much you can also check into a room it is also a hotel.More

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed October 13, 2019

This meal was absolutely delightful! Food and wine were delicious, and Oscar was very professional and provided the best service we could have imagined! A must to visit Colibri for a special dinner (or two)!!!

Date of visit: October 2019
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Reviewed September 3, 2019

If you're looking for a decadent meal in an intimate setting, this is the place for you. My husband and I had dinner here while staying at Condovac and it was very memorable. Our server, Oscar, was incredibly attentive, professional and a pleasure to have...help with our dining experience. Everything was delicious and presented beautifully; for those who have cruised and have gone to the specialty restaurants on board, this was an equivalent experience. Top notch service and a meal to savor. I had the beef tenderloin and it was fantastic; my husband opted for the Tuna, and although it was a bit overcooked, it was still enjoyable. And the Chocolate Bomb for dessert; not only delicious, but a spectacular presentation!More

Date of visit: August 2019
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Reviewed June 6, 2019 via mobile

I’ve been enjoying this resort for 22 years and can’t believe it’s taking me until now to try this restaurant. Shame on me. After the pleasant experience we had at Colibrí we’ll be back time and time again. Can’t wait for our next visit. Edouard...was the quintessential companion to take us through the evening repast. Each course excited our tastebuds and the wine selections paired perfectly. Muy delicioso!More

Date of visit: May 2019
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Reviewed May 18, 2019

Colibri is exactly what you would expect to find in any upscale dining establishment. You choose from the menu when you make your reservations so you are guaranteed fresh and available food. The menu is small and authentic and made especially for you. Edward, the...manager, has his hand in the whole process from menu planning, food prep, wine pairing and service. He is truly the glue that binds this wonderful place. He is pleasant, learned and eager to please. First class service and food.More

Date of visit: May 2019
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Reviewed May 13, 2019

Excellent food and service with Edward. We had the tuna and it was delicious. Edward is very friendly and knowledgeable and offers help with information about the surrounding area. The only problem we had was the different answers we were given about when the restaurant...is open. Made it very confusing. The chef came out after dinner and met us before he went home.More

Date of visit: May 2019
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Reviewed February 18, 2019

Delicious food and Edward was not only a fine waiter but was also quite helpful with regard to local cuisine and culture.

Date of visit: February 2019
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Reviewed January 16, 2019

The food was amazing and the service was wonderful! The chief made a special meal for us on our wedding night, the Ceviche Peruano was he best I have ever had, the beef tenderloin was grilled to perfection, so tender and flavorful! I would highly...recommend the Colibri !More

Date of visit: January 2019
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Reviewed November 28, 2018 via mobile

Had dinner here last night, perfect for a special honeymoon meal. We were so well looked after by Edward from the moment we arrived Fantastic cocktail to start, followed by a delicious 3 course meal and a bottle of red. All veg grown in the...on site garden and local meat / fish. We ate the tuna salad and the avocado canneloni (signature dish) for starter, steak and tuna for main, and cheesecake and Pannacota for desert. Edward was on hand if we wanted anything in our dishes changing if it wasn't perfect.... we didn't need to change anything! Highly recommended for a special meal!More

Date of visit: November 2018
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Reviewed November 19, 2018

We joined another couple for a stellar dinner experience. Edward was a fantastic manager and host, explaining the philosophy of the restaurant and introducing the dishes. Veggies grown on site are freshly picked less than 3 hours before the meal, so everything tasted extra special....The formal dining setting with beautiful linens and china made it even more elegant. Each dish was a work of art---an exquisite presentation. We enjoyed the food, as well as the whole experience. We give Colibri our heartiest recommendation for even the most discriminating gourmet.More

Date of visit: November 2018
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Condovac L, Director de Relaciones Públicas at Colibri Restaurante, responded to this reviewResponded November 20, 2018

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Reviewed November 16, 2018 via mobile

We LOVED our experience here! The restaurant is by reservation only and they ask that you choose your meal beforehand. More expensive than the other restaurants on site, but fair prices for amazing food and very good sized portions. My husband had the Lamb T-Bone...and I had the Beef Tenderloin. The flavors on the plates were incredible and beautifully plated (but we couldn’t help ourselves and started eating before we realized we needed pictures!) We shared the seafood soup which had a heavenly broth and a large assortment of different seafoods! We had a glass of red and a glass of white wines and they had many different wines to choose from. The chocolate bomb was so fun and very yummy. The servers take great pride in their food and will return anything you don’t like (which wasn’t a problem for us, but it’s always nice to know how much they care about your experience.) They truly want you to have the best possible experience, and we did!More

Date of visit: November 2018
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Condovac L, Director de Relaciones Públicas at Colibri Restaurante, responded to this reviewResponded November 20, 2018

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Reviewed October 6, 2018 via mobile

Best experience bar none. Private, exclusive and the service was attentive. The food is exceptional. Vegetables are grown on property. No processed elements here! Natural, grass fed beef-vegetables and fish same day. Presentation was magazine shoot, perfect. Had dinner out every evening on our 8...day stay-Colibri, is one for the record books! Come and ask Edwalls-he will custom make your dinner with the chef. Five stars!!!More

Date of visit: October 2018
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Condovac L, Director de Relaciones Públicas at Colibri Restaurante, responded to this reviewResponded November 20, 2018

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Reviewed August 23, 2018 via mobile

Or just for fine dining. Edwallis did a great job of explaining the menu & serving. The very talented and young chef is incredible with his cooking & presentation. The avocado & shrimp salad with lemon caviar was a perfect start & the main courses...that followed just kept getting better!More

Date of visit: August 2018
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Condovac L, Director de Relaciones Públicas at Colibri Restaurante, responded to this reviewResponded November 20, 2018

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Reviewed August 20, 2018

The food was amazing, the service was excellent, the people very friendly and the servers Edwall and Oscar were very knowledgeable

Date of visit: August 2018
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Reviewed July 11, 2018

I found this restaurant due to Trip Advisor and the great reviews it received. I really didn't have a clue what we were getting ourselves into, but I knew I had to find a restaurant to help celebrate two birthdays. I apparently called the Condovac...hotel and talked with Kensy who helped me out with everything. We had a little difficulty understanding each other over the phone so we used WhatsApp to make all the reservations for the following evening. We had five adults and one child for our reservations. Kensy had me pick out our appetizers, main meal and dessert before arrival. I thought this was a little out of the normal, but I think it was because it was off-season and to find out we had the whole restaurant to ourselves for the evening so I'm pretty sure they only came in for us which was very nice because it was basically like we rented a private chef. She sent me the menu for appetizers and main courses and the descriptions do not do justice to the food. This chef who apparently was #1 at his cooking school was so creative with the presentation and absolutely amazing flavors in his dishes. One of our friends thought it might be one of the best meals she ever has eaten. We had some upscale food and some just average in this beach area but this was outstanding and we are so happy we found this place. Since we were celebrating birthdays they did create a special birthday cake that I requested the night before. It was almost like a tirimasu in consistency but way better and just beautiful. I have attached a picture and couldn't of been more happy with it. Plus, the second person that we were celebrating a birthday for is quite picky and he loved the cake. They were also accommodating because at dinner I did ask about the flaming dessert that I saw on some peoples videos and inquired if it was possible to try it too because who doesn't love dessert on fire. And of course they were able to make one on the fly which we appreciated. But the birthday cake was way better!! Upon arrival please don't be put off as it is a very small restaurant and doesn't quite have a restaurant feel. It's a rectangular room with a view of the ocean and great sunset on two sides of the room. It feels more like a private room with tables set up and a small bar in the back of the room. The gentleman that took care of us I believe is named Edward and he was so nice and accommodating. I think he was one of the owners and very proud of his dishes as he should of been because this truly was a foodie paradise. Again their descriptions of the food doesn't even describe the ingenuity that he creates these plates with. One thing though is when she sent us the menus there was no price listed and this is a 3 course meal so I knew it was going to be more expensive than any other place we had been to so I was a little nervous to get the bill. With 2 course meal, special dessert made and one extra dessert and alcoholic drinks we spent about $340 plus tip for the 5 of us and 1 child so it actually very reasonable. I highly recommend this place to everybody who has an appreciation for fine food.More

Date of visit: July 2018
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APPETIZER  Spring roll Special roll with the freshest shoots of our orchard, accompanied with a fusion sauce of flavors in your palate  Trio of Ceviche (fresh... More
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Is ₡26.400 colones per person per dinner
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