Ostra Restaurant

4.7

126 Reviews

$31 to $50

Latin American

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2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Experiences are available.

Romantic
Good for special occasions
Charming

OSTRA, a signature restaurant of Peninsula Papagayo, is a culinary gem led by Michelin-trained Chef Bruno Alves. Experience an extraordinary menu evolution and savor elevated, modern Costa Rican flavors re-imagined and infused with the best locally sourced farm-to-table ingredients. Sip classic cocktails at the bar or terrace and celebrate the essence of coastal dining. Also, we now offer Perla, a restaurant within a restaurant at the sushi bar. This modern sushi experience serves only local fish and operates Tuesday-Friday based on product availability.

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 gscenter.papagayo@andaz.com to share your reservation details, 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.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Latin American, Global, International, Sushi
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
2690 1234
Website
https://andazpuravida.com/dining/ostra/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual
Executive chef
Bruno Alves
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 venue offers semi-private spaces and events adjacent to the poolside bar. Please contact us for more information at LIRAZ-Events@andaz.com.

Location
Andaz Peninsula Papagayo, Península Papagayo, Guanacaste 50104
Neighborhood
Marina Papagayo
Cross street
N/A
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Public transit
N/A
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

New Year's Eve Dinner at Ostra
$135.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Chef Bruno has created a 6-course tasting menu celebrating a fusion of international cuisines with Costa Rican influence. DJ Teemore will be on vinyls to maintain a celebratory vibe. The menu will have both vegetarian and vegan options available. Please note that we exclusively serve a course style dinner this evening.
Ramen by Perla
$30.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Traditional ramen with a local touch From the streets of Japan to the counter of Perla, discover our ramen recipes fusing local ingredients.
Perla
Multiple dates available
Indulge in an exquisite culinary journey at Perla, our exclusive restaurant within a restaurant. Elevate your dining experience with our specialty in Asian cuisine, showcasing a tantalizing array of sushi and a raw bar that promises freshness beyond compare.

What 126 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Costa Rica
Best Overall
Costa Rica
Best Food
Costa Rica
Best Service
Costa Rica
Great for brunch
Costa Rica
Great for fine wines
Costa Rica
Great for outdoor dining
Costa Rica
Romantic
Costa Rica
Great for scenic views
Costa Rica
Most Booked
Guanacaste
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ostra Restaurant offers a "beautiful setting" with an exciting, romantic atmosphere often enhanced by a DJ. Guests rave about the "amazing service" and "delicious, fresh food," particularly the sushi and Costa Rican dishes with a Japanese twist. However, some noted slow service during busy times. A perfect place for celebrations!

126 Reviews

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veronica
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service here was great and the food was very yummy and memorable! The DJ made the vibe so fun and I highly recommend trying one of their cocktails. They are so unique and curated to perfection!
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Nicholas
Los Angeles
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 17, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic service and beautiful venue. However, we were not allowed to sit outside, even though there weren’t any clouds or wind - it was perfectly clear. Not sure why
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Darla
VIP
Detroit
70 reviews
4.0
70 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Luis is an amazing server. Enjoyed the Asian seasoned ceviche. Flavors in the octopus became a bit muddied, enjoyed the preparation at Chao Pescao much more. The Pollo in curry sauce was much better. Chocolate sorbet perfect finish.
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Maheswari
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very attentive service, exceptional food- loved the Perla (sushi) experience. The spicy mango sushi was my favorite, and never tired of the Kakigori :)
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Wendy
Denver
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We really enjoyed our dinner at Ostra. Good cocktails, food and service.. Very pretty restaurant as well.
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Kathryn
Dallas
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We thought the ambience and service were lovely . The food was very average . My husband ordered a New York strip steak and while cooked correctly at medium rare the steak itself was a very poor quality piece of meat. He had ordered steak several times throughout our ten days in Costa Rica. This one did not match up to previous steaks. I had a seafood pasta with nice plump shrimp and some other seafood in that was nice but it served over a mushy heavily sauced short pasta I initially mistook for rice---not a fan .
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DBCM
VIP
Chicago
12 reviews
3.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The service was very good. The drinks and appetizers were tasty. However, my entree was not good. I could not eat it. The grouper was hard and dry. The black rice was bland and too oily. The main dish was simply unpleasant and not at all tasty. Because of that, I will not return. Also, there were too many insects ((open side dining).
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Christina
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful great food and service. Highly recommend
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Joanne
New York City
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent restaurant! We had a great breakfast with many options, but dinner was outstanding! We met Chef Bruno who whipped up the best ceviche we’ve ever had! This chef is a rock star! All the other dishes were also amazing! The service which is just as important as the food was great as well. Xavier. Joao and the manager Luis who we had a great conversation with were super attentive and helped make it a wonderful experience. We will be returning a few more time before we depart. I highly recommend this restaurant.
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Lisa
VIP
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Upscale food in great atmosphere with outstanding service.
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FAQs

Ostra Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 126 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Experiences are available.

Andaz Peninsula Papagayo, Península Papagayo, Guanacaste 50104

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
N/A
Neighborhood
Marina Papagayo
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Latin American, Global, International, Sushi
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Public transit
N/A
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Bruno Alves
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://andazpuravida.com/dining/ostra/
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 venue offers semi-private spaces and events adjacent to the poolside bar. Please contact us for more information at LIRAZ-Events@andaz.com.

Ostra Restaurant

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

New Year's Eve Dinner at Ostra

Ramen by Perla

Perla

Menu

What 126 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is Ostra Restaurant restaurant rated?

Is Ostra Restaurant currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

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