We came for a family thing and honestly the short rib with mushroom risotto was the highlight. Meat fell apart, risotto was creamy without being heavy. Service was attentive but not hovering. Only downside, it&rsquo;s loud inside, we had to raise our voices a bit. Make a reservation, place was packed even on a Tuesday.

The stuffed mushrooms were really fresh, and the lamb meatballs had good flavor. Service was fine, just a bit slow. Heads up about the 10% table fee, but it&#39;s a solid spot.

The sangria was great and our server was super attentive. The parrillada was just okay though, my tenderloin had some tough tendons. Milanesa was way too cheesy for me.

Great thin-crust pizza and they didn&#39;t rush us at all. Wine list is solid too. Staff even brought over a little something after we finished eating. Nice touch.

The gallo pinto was solid and the staff didn&#39;t hover. Cozy enough for a quick breakfast. Prices are fair for what you get.

The picanha was spot on, tender and juicy. Lomo too. Buffet had a good spread, even some sushi which was a nice surprise. Service kept things moving, no complaints there. Just a solid meal overall. Maybe a bit busy for my taste, but the food made up for it.

The vegan pizza surprised me&mdash;actually better than I expected. Place was busy but the wifi held up fine. Staff friendly enough.

The Chela Rolla burger was the reason I picked this place and it didn&#39;t disappoint. Juicy, messy, exactly what you want. We also had the Ensalada Rio Fr&iacute;o on the side, which was fresh and cut through the heaviness. Place was packed and loud, but the energy was fun. Service kept up fine even with our big group. Menu is massive, almost too much to look at.

The restaurant has a great atmosphere, perfect for family gatherings and celebrations. The service was friendly and attentive, making the experience enjoyable.

The service and food were excellent. We opted for the executive menu, which offers options for all tastes. The only inconvenient thing was the noise generated by the large crowd&hellip; inevitable.

We walked in because we saw the wood-fired oven from the street. Pizza crust was nice and crisp, burrata and prosciutto on top tasted fresh. The carbonara from the giant Parm wheel was fun to watch, not gonna lie. Service was friendly and knew their stuff. Only thing, it got a bit loud inside, but I&#39;d still come back for that pizza.

Great spot by Yamuni. The Argentine owner&#39;s been here 20 years and it shows&mdash;he&#39;s always around making sure things run smooth. Jazz playing, old photos on the walls. Had a nice meal, service was solid.

The mixed grill for two was solid&mdash;meat cooked right and seasoned well. Good Argentinian wine list too. Staff were friendly enough.

The steak came out exactly how I asked, medium rare. That&#39;s not easy to find in Costa Rica, most places overcook it. I just had the grilled meat plate and it was solid. Service was quick too, didn&#39;t have to wait around long. Good spot if you&#39;re craving a proper cut.

The live music was great even with the place half empty. Canasta de carne hit the spot. Server let us chill for two hours without hovering.

The staff really listened when I asked about gluten-free options. They adjusted a salad for me without making a fuss. Vegetarian choices are a bit limited, but the fresh ingredients made up for it. I appreciated that they didn&#39;t rush me. Just wish they had more clearly labeled the menu. Still, a solid spot for a light meal.

Stopped by this place in Heredia looking for a cold one and ended up staying longer than planned. They got a solid list of craft beers, not gonna lie. Staff knew their stuff and pointed me to something I actually liked. Pizza was decent too, good enough to soak up the beer. Chill spot overall, nothing fancy but does the job.

Nice wine pairing with the complimentary Catalana &mdash; friendly staff made the first meal in Costa Rica a solid start.

Stopped by for a quick lunch. Dim sum was solid, roast duck had that nice crispy skin. Portions are big, almost too big for one person honestly. Service was fast which I appreciated since I was in a hurry. Place gets busy around noon so come early if you want a table.

The Tico chicken was the star&mdash;really flavorful and nicely plated. Beef dish looked a bit dull and small though. Still, the old lodge vibe made it a decent stop.

Good ceviche and pisco sours. Portions were solid. Staff took time to walk us through the menu in Spanish. No complaints for the price.

We stopped in for lunch after running errands. Got the Casado and the Casuela Mariscos. The seafood stew was pretty good, lots of shrimp. Price was fair for the amount of food. Place gets busy around noon, but we found a table quick. Not fancy, but it does the job. I&#39;d come back if I&#39;m in the area.

Seated right away on a busy Saturday, that never happens. Staff kept checking on us, food was solid. Music was fun but not too loud. Good spot in the neighborhood.

Buffet and dance show combo was a solid pick. Food was okay, nothing crazy, but the view from up top made it worth the stop. Good spot if you want dinner and a show without overthinking it.

The nachos here are seriously loaded&mdash;cheese, jalape&ntilde;os, all the good stuff. Portion was big enough that I actually took some home. Prices felt fair for what you get. It&#39;s a solid local spot, nothing fancy, but the seating was comfortable and I didn&#39;t feel rushed. Would stop by again if I&#39;m in the area.

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