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CHAO PESCAO, Papagayo Peninsula, Guanacaste Province

CHAO PESCAO

4.9
4.9
155 Reviews
$30 and under
Latin American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 27 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
Chao Pescao is our neighborhood restaurant offering a gastronomic journey through Latin America and the Caribbean curated by Costa Rican born Chef Keivin. The menu style is shared plates, and this is your chance to discover some of the unique flavors of the region. Our award-winning mixology program has also made this restaurant a guest favorite. Mixology, cooking classes and live music are offered throughout the week. Our communal table is perfect for large parties.

Dining Visitors to Peninsula Papagayo
If you are not a homeowner or guest staying at one of the resorts or homes within Peninsula Papagayo, please contact Guest Services at gscenter.papagayo@andaz.com to advise the date and time of your reservation, so we may coordinate your entry into Peninsula Papagayo with the security teams. Visitors are only permitted with confirmed dining reservations and advance notice to security. You may be required to show a copy of your dining confirmation.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Latin American, Caribbean, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    2690 1234
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    The resort offers a full-service catering department that can custom design menus in various locations throughout the property, from poolside to one of our unique event Studios.
  • Private party facilities
    This restaurant offers large group tables and semi-private spaces on two terraces offering views of Marina Papagayo or the surrounding tropical forest. Please contact LIRAZ-Events@andaz.com for more information.

What 155 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Costa Rica

    Best Overall

  • Costa Rica

    Best Food

  • Costa Rica

    Best Service

  • Costa Rica

    Best Ambience

  • Costa Rica

    Best Value

  • Costa Rica

    Hot spot

  • Costa Rica

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Costa Rica

    Great for scenic views

  • Costa Rica

    Lively

  • Costa Rica

    Most Booked

  • Guanacaste

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Chao Pescao offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing food" and "exceptional service." Guests rave about the international tapas selection, expertly crafted cocktails, and breathtaking views, especially during sunset. The atmosphere is lively and fun with live music enhancing the experience. Attentive staff, like Edgar, make every visit memorable and enjoyable.

155 Reviews
  1. Joanne

    New York City

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. service and ambiance. The manager who used ti be a bartender is a rock star! The best artisan crafted drinks,, and he’s the nicest guy who treats you like royalty.

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  2. dustin

    Tahoe

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service is outstanding. Mixologist on point. Live music was the perfect touch!

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  3. Mike

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gabriel was the star of our dinner. The dining experience was made top-notch by his knowledge and table-side interaction. Eclectic food menu due to their Latin American base. A must visit if in Papagayo, Costa Rica.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The whole staff was amazing, including the band that was in the restaurant. Everyone was super kind, from host, servers, etc. most importantly the food came out super quick and was amazing.

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  5. Kenny

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, service, and ambiance were perfect. Edgar our server was super helpful and incredibly nice. All of his suggestions were perfect. There was live music which was nice during dinner. Definitely recommend coming here.

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  6. Jennifer

    Los Angeles

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Javier is amazing! Manuel too. Excellent food. Everything.

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  7. Stephanie

    Naples

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was amazing. She recognized it was our anniversary and offered to take a picture for us. The food was quick and delicious.

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  8. David

    Kansas City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good small plates and good atmosphere! Thank you Edgar!

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  9. DanielaR

    Costa Rica

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nos gusto mucho el ambiente, servicio y comida del restaurante

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  10. Donovan

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All the restaurants at this resorts has been an A+ for us but Chao Pescao was a little bit more pleasing. Being able to sample foods from different Caribbean and Latin cuisine in one dining experience was just the chefs kiss. All the plates were a great portion and just so flavorful. My favorites were the Jamaican jerk chicken, Costa Rican rice and beans with chicken, the fried yuca from Cuba…ate a lot more but those dishes were the most memorable. The ambiance was definitely of a Latin vibe with salsa music in the background. Staff was ahh-mazing and personable. You will not be disappointed.

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FAQs

CHAO PESCAO is rated 4.9 stars by 155 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 27 times today
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Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Papagayo Peninsula, Papagayo Peninsula, Guanacaste Province 50104

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Marina Papagayo
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Latin American, Caribbean, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    2690 1234
  • Catering
    The resort offers a full-service catering department that can custom design menus in various locations throughout the property, from poolside to one of our unique event Studios.
  • Private party facilities
    This restaurant offers large group tables and semi-private spaces on two terraces offering views of Marina Papagayo or the surrounding tropical forest. Please contact LIRAZ-Events@andaz.com for more information.
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