Rating8.4
Rating8.0
Rating8.1Adults OnlySeven restaurants and eight bars, with specialty restaurants requiring reservations made at check-in. Tucán (Costa Rican) and La Toscana (Italian) are the most competitive — arrive at the reservation desk early on arrival day. The main buffet Liberia handles the majority of meals. The Tiki Taco and Pepe's Food options serve as daytime casual alternatives. Room service is available.
Restaurant at Hotel Riu Guanacaste
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Guanacaste
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Guanacaste
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Guanacaste
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Guanacaste
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Guanacaste
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Guanacaste
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Guanacaste
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Guanacaste
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Guanacaste
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Guanacaste
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Guanacaste
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Guanacaste
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Guanacaste
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Guanacaste
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Guanacaste
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Guanacaste
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Guanacaste
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Guanacaste
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Guanacaste
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Guanacaste
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Guanacaste
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Guanacaste
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Guanacaste
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Guanacaste
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Guanacaste
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Guanacaste
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| Restaurant | Meals | Reservations | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agave | Included | ||
| American Country | Included | ||
| Filadelfia | Included | ||
| Furama | Included | ||
| La Plaza | Included | ||
| La Toscana | Included | ||
| Liberia | Included | ||
| Ocotal | Included | ||
| Pepe's Food | Included | ||
| Pura Vida | Included | ||
| Room Service | Included | ||
| Santa Cruz | Included | ||
| Sports Bar | Included | ||
| Tiki Taco | Included | ||
| Tucán | Included |
Gourmet / Caribbean Gourmet
Costa Rican specialty restaurant — the most distinctive dining option on the property. Local ingredients and regional dishes give this a sense of place that the other restaurants lack. Most guests want to eat here at least once; reservation required on arrival day. Dress code applies.
Signature dishes: Prawns and Potato Puree, Peruvian broth with potatoes, cheese, and lobster, Shellfish Asopao, Beef Filet in Mexican Adobo, Sauteed vegetable quinoa with goat cheese
Italian
Italian à la carte dinner restaurant. The second most popular specialty option. Standard Italian menu with pasta, meat dishes, and desserts. Reservation required. Indoor setting.
Signature dishes: Beef lasagna, Fettuccine Basil Pesto, Vegetarian Cannelloni, Seafood Risotto, Grilled Beef Filet, Stuffed Chicken Breast, Arancini, Beef Carpaccio, Fritto Misto, Burrata, Chicken Parmigiana, Braised Beef Short Ribs
Steakhouse (Dinner), Costa Rican, American, International (Breakfast/Lunch)
Specialty restaurant — likely the steakhouse or grilled meats option given the name (Ocotal is a Guanacaste town). Reservation required for dinner service.
Signature dishes: 12-ounce ribeye steak, BBQ ribs, Grilled chicken, Salmon, Burgers, Mixed grill, Gallo Pinto, Pizza, Salad bar
Asian
Asian specialty restaurant. Buffet format in the standard Riu model. Reservation required. A reliable change of pace from the main buffet.
Signature dishes: Sushi (rolls, salmon sashimi), Asian buffet selections, Sweet desserts
Mexican
Mexican specialty restaurant — a natural fit given the geographic proximity and shared culinary traditions with southern Mexico. Reservation required.
International (Costa Rican, American, Italian)
The main buffet restaurant, named after Guanacaste's provincial capital. Handles breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The breakfast spread is the strongest meal. Themed dinner nights cycle through the week.
Signature dishes: Gallo pinto, Huevos rancheros, American breakfast classics (pancakes, waffles, bacon), Paella (seafood and meat), International buffet selections
American Favorites / Sports Bar Food
American-style grill and comfort food option. A fallback when other specialty restaurants are full.
Signature dishes: Wings, Fries
Grill / Snacks
Casual poolside grill. Burgers, grilled items, and light fare during the day. No reservation needed.
Tacos / Snacks
Light Mexican-inspired snack bar, likely poolside. Useful for a quick midday bite without the full buffet.
Signature dishes: Tacos
International (Snacks)
Available as part of the all-inclusive. Useful for early morning departures or late arrivals.
Beverages & Snacks
One of the evening bars in the entertainment complex.
Beverages & Snacks
Bar named after Costa Rica's national expression. Likely the poolside or beach bar.
Beverages & Snacks
Indoor bar with screens. Extended hours. Reliable for sports viewing and late-night drinks without going to the discotheque.
Beverages
The main entertainment plaza bar. Hosts pre-show drinks and transitions to evening entertainment.
Beverages
Bar named after the Guanacaste town. Part of the evening circuit.
