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Father Rooster is the premier beachfront bar & restaurant on the northern Pacific coast of Costa Rica. The location and scenery combined with top quality (yet very simple) food and our famous frozen drinks makes Father Rooster a must see on your next visit to Costa Rica. This is the place where the locals and tourists sit side by side sipping cocktails, eating fresh Mahi-mahi and Tuna and watching the sunset over the Pacific. This is the place where Hemmingway would have hung his hat and the place that Buffet would write songs about. Its the place that you have been looking for all of your life... Come on in, and enjoy!
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
CUISINES
Latin, Bar, Seafood, Central American, Costa Rican
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Free off-street parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music, Waterfront, Beach
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Reviewed 1 week ago
Amazing atmosphere and staff

What a great place. Hammocks, huge mango trees, swings and beach front views!!!!! We enjoyed a wonderful meal and delicious drinks at Father Roster. And if that wasn’t enough - when I asked our amazing waiter how they handled the covid closure he shared how...the owners took care of not only their staff but their community. I am a Father Roster customer for life!!!More

Date of visit: April 2021
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Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
Awesome bar by the beach!

Awesome bar by the beach! Super relaxed vibe at a beachfront table on the sand. The kind of thing you travel to Costa Rica for. Great drinks and bar type food. Love to come back soon

Date of visit: April 2021
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
Fantastic Beach Restaurant!!

One of our favorite spots in Costa Rica! The poke bowl is the best and the cocktails are fantastic. The staff are so lovely and easily accommodated our large group. We will definitely be back, this place is fantastic!

Date of visit: April 2021
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
Good food and great service.

Good food and great service. Nice atmosphere. We enjoyed our night there and the employees were very kind and attentive

Date of visit: March 2021
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Steve G, Owner at Father Rooster Beachfront Bar & Grill, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Thank you for the great review Dana P. I am glad to hear that the food and service were a success. Thank you for your business!

Reviewed 4 weeks ago
Great whole snapper but really bad service.

If you're at Ocotal beach and you want a meal you can come here. It's the only place. Be prepared. The service isn't great, you may have to go walk over to where the servers are to order and it'll take up to 20 minutes...to get a glass of water. And of course the cost is double what you'd pay anywhere else. However, their fried whole snapper is absolutely delicious and the mixed drinks are strong.More

Date of visit: March 2021
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Steve G, Owner at Father Rooster Beachfront Bar & Grill, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

I am very sorry that you did not get the service that you deserved at the Father Rooster. I will address this with the staff as normally good service is our strength. Again, I apologize and am at least happy that you enjoyed the food.

Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
Great Food and Great Drinks.

Great Food and Great Drinks. I go here every time I’m in Coco. The view and cocktails are perfect. Food is awesome.

Date of visit: March 2021
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Steve G, Owner at Father Rooster Beachfront Bar & Grill, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Thank you very much for the awesome review and for your business. Please come back again soon!

Reviewed 1 March 2021
Dinner date on the beach

Place is an amazing spot for families, friends or couples and their food is really great and drinks are even better. Not on the menu but often available are full or half orders of ribs, they are done a little different than you normally get...them in the states but the meat falls right off the bone just like you would expect from ribs cooked to perfectionMore

Date of visit: March 2021
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Steve G, Owner at Father Rooster Beachfront Bar & Grill, responded to this reviewResponded 5 March 2021

Thanks for the great review and for your business! Glad that your date went well and that the ribs were good. Thanks for coming in and for sharing your experience on TripAdvisor.

Reviewed 10 February 2021
Good food and view

I had the fish tacos and my husband had rice and fish, both good. Our son thought the lemonade was a little too sour but enjoyed his food. Great location on the beach.

Date of visit: February 2021
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Steve G, Owner at Father Rooster Beachfront Bar & Grill, responded to this reviewResponded 19 February 2021

Thank you for the great review Kirsten M. We appreciate your business and we are thankful that you shared your experience on TripAdvisor. Please come back again soon...

Reviewed 7 January 2021
Go Here!

I have a home in Ocotal so this place is easy to get to. If it was a hour away I would make the drive. The service is AMAZING. Every server I have ever had has been great. Customer service is consistent. The menu isn't...huge and it shouldn't be. They do what they do very well. It isn't on the written menu but the whole fried red snapper is the way to go. Ask for the house hot sauce and extra limes! I am a big fan of the Patacones as well. The Tica Linda and the Citrus Fire are great drinks. The margaritas are large, cold, and delicious too. If you visit a place twice in the area...this should be it. I went here for drinks or food 5 out of 8 days while in town. Great place to enjoy the sunset. Father Rooster...don't change! The look may not be "Tico" but the vibe is! This place gives life to the phrase 'Pura Vida'!More

Date of visit: January 2021
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Steve G, Owner at Father Rooster Beachfront Bar & Grill, responded to this reviewResponded 20 January 2021

Thank you so much for the wonderful review. We really appreciate the time that you took to write it. We are just coming out of this pandemic and still working hard to try to get back to break-even. It has been a tough road for...More

Reviewed 2 January 2021 via mobile
Excellent View

Great view, wonderful cocktails & yummy tapas! You can play on the beach & stop in for a snack or make a romantic evening of it.

Date of visit: January 2021
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Steve G, Owner at Father Rooster Beachfront Bar & Grill, responded to this reviewResponded 20 January 2021

Thank you so much for the review and for your business. We are very happy that you had a good experience with us...

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Paul H
7 March 2020|
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Response from Steve G | Property representative |
Thank you for your message. No, you cannot walk from the RIU to the Father Rooster. It is about a 15 minute boat ride or about a 30 minute car ride. We are very close to Playa del Coco. Good luck with your visit. And... More
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bazjay59
16 July 2019|
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Response from Steve G | Property representative |
Hello Bazjay59: Greetings from Costa Rica and thank you for your message. I apologize for the delay in responding as I just noticed this pending message today. To answer your questions: 1. We have just one single menu... More
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colinf345
12 October 2018|
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Response from ElGringoChapin | Reviewed this property |
Consider a water taxi as well. As the crow flies, the Riu Palace is the next bay over. In a taxi, you have to drive into Cocos then back out to the Palace. Not sure how expensive it would be...
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