Mushroom ravioli with truffle sauce was really good. Open-air seating makes it chill. Parking was easy too. Service fine, nothing crazy.

Stopped by The Corner for lunch. Cool old house vibe, rustic inside. Owner came by and just talked with us for a bit, real friendly. Had the pasta, solid. Nothing fancy but the place has its own thing going. Chill spot.

Been coming here for a while now. Steak&#39;s always cooked right, service stays sharp even when it&#39;s busy. That consistency keeps me coming back.

Food was super tasty and felt really authentic, just had to wait a while for our order. Totally worth it once it arrived though 😅

Fish tacos were solid, fresh and not greasy at all. Salad bar&#39;s a nice add-on, nothing fancy but it works. Place gets a bit chilly when the sun goes down though, so keep that in mind. I&#39;d grab a seat inside if you&#39;re not into the breeze.

Shared the tomahawk and honestly the chimichurri made it worth it. Meat was tender, bread pudding with coffee hit the spot after. Good spot if you&#39;re heading to a show nearby.

Came here with a couple friends to watch the game and honestly the table-side guacamole was the highlight 😅 so fresh and they make it right in front of you. Margaritas were solid too. Service was quick even though it was packed. Only thing is it gets loud but that&rsquo;s kinda expected for a sports bar. Good spot if you wanna chill and not think too much.

Stopped here before a match and grabbed the doenjang jjigae&mdash;hearty and hit the spot. Seafood pizza was a fun twist too. Prices were fair. A cold beer would&#39;ve made it perfect though.

The pejibaye ceviche was the move &mdash; coconut milk and tortilla chips made it a solid veggie spin. Patacones with shredded beef were big and filling. Quick service, got my food fast.

The food was solid &mdash; some creative flavor combos I hadn&#39;t tried before. Service was a bit slow though. Get the service sorted and this place would be top tier.

Solid food and good wine list. Place is easy to get to. Live music was a nice touch, not too loud. Decor&#39;s decent for the area. Had a good time, nothing fancy but it works. Maybe a bit pricey for what you get but I&#39;d go back.

The ginger in everything really stood out&mdash;so fresh and punchy. Warm sake hit the spot too. Service was chill and friendly.

I&rsquo;ve eaten here a few times now and it&rsquo;s been pretty steady each visit. The food is tasty and the portions are generous for what you pay. Service was fine, nothing to complain about. It&rsquo;s a little on the pricey side, but I left full and satisfied. I&rsquo;d come back when I&rsquo;m in the mood for something reliable.

The coffee tasting here is a solid pick&mdash;three different brewing methods in one go. Nice way to get a feel for local beans. Pastries were good too, though I wished they&#39;d pair a wine flight with the tasting.

The gallo pinto with eggs was solid and the fresh juice made it even better. Good spot for a quick breakfast.

The service here was really friendly, and I appreciated that they didn&rsquo;t rush us at all. I had the Vietnamese-style bowl with fish on top&mdash;very tasty, though not quite what I pictured. The seating was comfortable too, which made it easy to just sit back and enjoy the meal. A nice, low-key spot for a relaxed dinner.

Came back twice during our trip, that says it all. The lomo saltado was spot on, and honestly didn&rsquo;t expect that kind of wine list here in Costa Rica. Place has a nice vibe inside, warm but not try-hard. Just wish they had a bit more space between tables, felt a little close. Still, solid pick.

The vegan cooking class was really nice. We made some good dishes and the instructor was patient. The gluten-free chocolate chiffon cake though, that was the highlight for me. Light and not too sweet. I&#39;d go back just for that slice. Wish the class was a bit longer, but overall a good afternoon.

Solid neighborhood find&mdash;the area&rsquo;s buzzing with bars and restaurants if you want to keep the night going. Food was decent, nothing crazy, but I&rsquo;d come back for the vibe.

We stopped for lunch and the peacock wandering around the garden was such a nice touch. I had the gluten-free pasta and it was actually really good, not an afterthought like most places. Wine list had a few nice options too. Service was a bit slow but the setting made up for it.

Stopped by for the chocolate tasting and honestly it was pretty cool. They walk you through the whole process, not rushed at all. The cold chocolate drink was the highlight though, super rich and smooth. Wish I&#39;d grabbed a second one to go. Place was a bit busy but worth it.

Cozy spot in Barrio Escalante, loved the vibe inside. Staff were friendly and the food came out quick. Just wish the seating was a bit more comfortable, but overall a nice place to hang.

The group menu here is solid for big get-togethers&mdash;we did the feast option for 8 people and everyone left happy. Service kept up with our table pretty well. Good pick if you&#39;re organizing a dinner with friends. 😊

We came here twice during our trip and honestly the salad bar kept pulling us back. Everything was fresh and they had this one dressing I couldn&#39;t figure out but loved. Staff were nice too, not overly chatty which I appreciated. Just a solid spot for a relaxed meal.

The grilled fish was fresh and the portion generous. I liked that the waiter checked on us just the right amount, not too pushy. Place was a bit loud for my taste, but the food made up for it. Would come back if I&#39;m in the area again.

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.

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.

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.

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