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Rio Bhongo Restaurant, Península Papagayo, Guanacaste

Rio Bhongo Restaurant

4.4
4.4
54 Reviews
$30 and under
International

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
  • Charming
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
At the center of the resort adjacent to the main pools with breathtaking views of Culebra Bay, Rio Bhongo offers the comforts of home infused with Costa Rican culture. Don't miss our expert barista and our extensive coffee program. Dinner offers a selection of grilled meats and fresh fish. The terrace provides a beautiful setting underneath a 40 year old Higueron tree, beautifully lit and magical at night. This restaurant is ideal for large parties or multiple families who wish to dine together.

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.

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    International, Vegan, Grill
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 6:30 am–10:30 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Froylan Ramos

What 54 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Costa Rica

    Great for brunch

  • Costa Rica

    Kid-friendly

  • Costa Rica

    Great for scenic views

  • Guanacaste

    Innovative

  • Guanacaste

    Healthy

  • Guanacaste

    Neighborhood gem

  • Guanacaste

    Great for scenic views

  • Guanacaste

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rio Bhongo Restaurant offers a charming outdoor dining experience with "great service" and "beautiful views." Guests rave about the "delicious and creative" menu options like tacos and seafood. The live music and friendly staff create an inviting atmosphere, making it a "wonderful place" to dine for families and special occasions.

54 Reviews
  1. Nila

    Salt Lake City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We very much enjoyed our experience at Rio Bhongo Restaurant at the Andaz in Costa Rica. The food was great, the ambiance was wonderful to be outlooking the ocean and pool and the service was great. Thank you for a wonderful experince!

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  2. Michelle VIP

    Nashville13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ate here multiple times in the past week and loved everything we had. Amy as our server for breakfast, Roy and Jorge our servers for dinner were all fabulous!

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  3. Vicki

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been for breakfast, lunch and dinner! Every meal is delicious and drinks are outstanding. However, the staff is what makes it all - wonderful service! They all treat you like family!

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  4. Brenda

    Costa Rica1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious juices and the catch of the day (mahi mahi) was excellent! Staff eas attentive and monkeys were entertaining.

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  5. Alex

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and the hospitality were exceptional. They were so attentive and since it was our first evening, answered all of our questions about the other restaurants on the property and how the breakfast worked. A great way to start off our trip!

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  6. Colin VIP

    New Orleans1 review

    3.0

    Dined on December 25, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Underwhelmed, average food. Nachos served with liquid cheese sauce , did not seem like real cheese at all. Drinks were very slow to arrive. Portion size of fish meal very small.

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  7. Janice

    Jacksonville6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All four of us enjoyed our meals. The steak was done just right and we would recommend to order with the veggies. The shrimp on both the smaller salads, made them very tasty. And finally the guacamole and chips were a good appetizer.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on December 9, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful place. Service was fine, but not what you would expect at this sort of place. Fish of the day was tasteless as was cauliflower dish. Guacamole was just ok. Grilled meat was very good. Just expected a bit more from a place with 4.9 stars.

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  9. Amanda

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on November 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very friendly staff. Had the steak tacos and warm kale salad. It was delicious!

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  10. Candace

    Washington DC3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed this restaurant on the last night of our stay. The octopus ceviche is absolutely wonderful and our daughter really enjoyed the potato wedges. My husband got the fish of the day which was mahi mahi (so tasty!) and I LOVED the smoked trout salad. We had a great three person table overlooking the pool and ocean

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FAQs

Rio Bhongo Restaurant is rated 4.4 stars by 54 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
Google Map for Rio Bhongo Restaurant

Andaz Peninsula Papagayo, Península Papagayo, Guanacaste 50104

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    International, Vegan, Grill
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 6:30 am–10:30 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Froylan Ramos
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