What and where to eat in San Jose, Costa Rica?

[humble drinker]

Going to San Jose, Costa Rica in June for work.
This is my first trip there.
I checked the board and Bakea seems to be THE place to go.
Any dining suggestion other than Bakea in San Jose, CR?
Thanks.

[Deliciosa]

The Hotel Grano de Oro in San Jose was also one of those great places that shouldn't be missed by any foody. Their 5 cheese plate had some fantastic local cheeses. The salad Silvestri was perfection- blackberries, arugula, gorgonzola, sugared macadamias, strawberry vinaigrette deliciousness - whipped potatoes with ginger sauce. The tropical seed encrusted chicken and not to be missed, their 5 chocolate plate for dessert. I could go on and on but if you are in town don't miss it! It's also the nicest hotel in San Jose!

[humble drinker]

Thanks a lot!

[busterbrown]

Bakea is closed down.................

[busterbrown]

my new favorite tonico604 izakaya in san jose la sabana area great japanese tapas type food and friendly service, tin jo is alright as well, and my new favorite for buffalo wings and american bar food is brads grille in santa ana, (the wings at tonico604 are better but not buffalo, very unique..........

[Dr howard]

Try Soda Peru aka Soda Delicious de Peru
Its where the locals eat great seafood
Located around calle3 ave 9 any taxi will know where it is
No frills great price try it for lunch

[toyonic]

fine dining in costa rica is a rarety and the cost of a good meal equals or is more than a nice meal in the States. Cafe Torino in Escazu in the Rio del Plaza commercial strip is consistently good. Nice friendly service; a pleasant atmosphere. Also there's a cafe/antique shop in Sabana Norte 2oo meters north of the Subway that is a real find.
The British chef does a fantastic job; prices are reasonable. I'd rate this currently as the best place to do fine dining in the Central Valley.