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Ponciana, Las Catalinas, Guanacaste

Ponciana

4.3
4.3
35 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mediterranean

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
Ponciana is Santarena Hotel’s signature restaurant and bar, inspired by Summers in the Mediterranean and joie de vivre. Ponciana sources its unique Costa Rican dishes from ingredients found in the sea, mountains, and farms. A social and cultural space where people gather to eat, drink, and socialize. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the restaurant or cocktails at the bar.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Contemporary Italian, Vegetarian
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:30 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Gin and Tonic Reception Thu 4:45 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    2106 1500 ext. 1062
  • Website
    http://www.santarenahotel.com/dining/ponciana
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Federico Lizano
  • Private party facilities
    Santarena Hotel is here to make any occasion you dream up, come true. We have 8 flexible event spaces perfect for large events, small intimate gatherings, and everything in between. Corporate retreats, networking gatherings, conferences, sports retreats, weddings, and life celebrations, are just a few of the events we are used to hosting. Between our renowned cuisine and state of the art technology, we can help you plan every little detail. Unique indoor and outdoor spaces are coupled with exemplary service throughout, making the Santarena Hotel an ideal base for business and social events. Our inspiring and versatile range of facilities are fully equipped with the latest technology and an array of thoughtful amenities to seamlessly serve special gatherings. Events range from team building trips and corporate retreats to sophisticated weddings and more. Its 8 flexible venues cover more than 4,806 square feet.
  • Location
    Sugar Beach Rd, Las Catalinas, Guanacaste 50304
  • Neighbourhood
    Brasilito / Playa Flamingo
  • Cross Street
    Camino Las Catalinas
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

Menu

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What 35 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on all time ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

35 Reviews

  1. Stephen

    Columbus

    36 reviews

    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice little “neighborhood” restaurant in a very upscale area. Gorgeous setting near the beach. Food really quite good.

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    VIP

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing Italian/Mediterranean cuisine in paradise. Will definitely return

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  3. Luis

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 22, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    UNBELIEVABLE!!! After the desert, and without making any request, the waiter presented the bill. I said that I was prepared to pay but, before, I wanted to complete the meal with a coffee. Some minutes later the waiter appears saying that it was impossible to serve me the coffee because … the machine was already “CLOSED”! I have insisted but without success! Then I went to the reception explaining the situation and asking where should I have a coffee. The answer was even worse: after 5:00 pm the bakery closes and it is impossible to have coffee! UNBELIEVABLE!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed a delicious meal with Ponciana. The hotel and development around the restaurant were very beautiful. Crispy artichoke app was amazing. I enjoyed the Burrata salad and Trout. Delicious!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Costa Rica

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Crispy Artichoke appetizer and Seafood Risotto were amazing!

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  6. ReneeH

    Jackson Hole

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful place, stunning decor and food was fresh and delicious!

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  7. VAFoodieMom

    VIP

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 30, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The food that we got was outstanding, but they were out of a lot of things the night we were there--the focaccia, pizza, artichokes, and more. We asked for a list of wines by the glass and listed three different reds and whites on the spot. I don't know if they didn't have a list or the waiter didn't want to bother getting it. It's a beautiful space and the cocktails, food and wine were delicious, but it was just kind of an odd night. Maybe they had just had a busy week or night and ran out of a bunch of stuff, but it was odd and frustrating. I'd probably still recommend it.

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  8. RobertL

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on March 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall very nice It was a little tricky to get silverware at one point and had to snatch from another table otherwise would have been all 5’s

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 6, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food. Beautiful area. Service was a bit slow.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and atmosphere. Highly recommend.

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FAQs

Ponciana offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 2106 1500 ext. 1062.

Ponciana is rated 4.3 stars by 35 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.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Ponciana

Sugar Beach Rd, Las Catalinas, Guanacaste 50304

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Camino Las Catalinas
  • Neighbourhood
    Brasilito / Playa Flamingo
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:30 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Gin and Tonic Reception Thu 4:45 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Contemporary Italian, Vegetarian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Federico Lizano
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.santarenahotel.com/dining/ponciana
  • Phone number
    2106 1500 ext. 1062
  • Private party facilities
    Santarena Hotel is here to make any occasion you dream up, come true. We have 8 flexible event spaces perfect for large events, small intimate gatherings, and everything in between. Corporate retreats, networking gatherings, conferences, sports retreats, weddings, and life celebrations, are just a few of the events we are used to hosting. Between our renowned cuisine and state of the art technology, we can help you plan every little detail. Unique indoor and outdoor spaces are coupled with exemplary service throughout, making the Santarena Hotel an ideal base for business and social events. Our inspiring and versatile range of facilities are fully equipped with the latest technology and an array of thoughtful amenities to seamlessly serve special gatherings. Events range from team building trips and corporate retreats to sophisticated weddings and more. Its 8 flexible venues cover more than 4,806 square feet.
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