Uvita Restaurants and Bars
From fine international dining to typical Costa Rican meals, your palate will be pleased in the Uvita Restaurants. Fusion cuisine is very much “in vogue”. It includes preparing traditional or exotic recipes with all the fresh fruits and crispy vegetables that our area offers. Fresh fish is available at many restaurants in Costa Ballena and South Pacific, ask for the special of the day! Enjoy seafood, beef, and vegetarian dishes. Visit our Uvita-Bahía Section for more information, maps, and photos of the area.
Beehive Mediterranean Restaurant Bar and Boutique
Mediterranean Cuisine, Fresh Grown Garden
Open terrace, well-resourced bar, pool, excellent service
Opening hours:
Monday/Wed/Thurs/Fri/Sat
11 am - 11:00 pm
Sunday 11:00 am - 8:00 pm TUESDAY CLOSED
Contact:
Located in the very heart of Uvita
Busines Site
Ballena Bistro
Rustic and contemporary with a modern fusion cuisine
Ballena Bistro is a neighborhood eatery that uses fresh local products
Opening hours:
Tuesday to Sunday
Kitchen open 11 am - 4 pm
Desserts and Coffee till 5 pm
Happy Hour 3 pm - 5 pm
Contact:
6 km south of Uvita, at Goathouse 169, Highway 34, Playa Ballena
The Private Chef
Private chef and catering services for any kind of event.
Opening hours:
Monday to Sunday 7 am – 9 pm



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