Pacifico Azul
Perched on a hillside above Playa Guiones with views through the tree canopy to the Pacific, Pacifico Azul captures the best of Nosara's new wave: ingredient-driven cooking that is simple in conception but meticulous in execution. The chef works directly with local fishermen and a network of small farms within a thirty-kilometre radius.
The menu changes often, but expect dishes like seared tuna with green mango and toasted coconut, whole grilled snapper with herb butter and charred lime, or a ceviche mixto that simply lets the quality of the fish speak. The room is entirely open-air, with polished concrete floors, linen tablecloths, and the sound of the ocean below.
Dinner is around USD 60-90 per person. Book a day or two ahead, particularly in dry season when residents and visiting surfers compete for tables.
Guest Reviews
We dined here last night and couldn’t have been happier. We brought in our fresh catch from our charter trip and the chef prepared it for us for dinner. Grilled wahoo with butter and lemon sauce. Yummy! Luis, our waiter, was kind, professional and very helpful. An excellent dining experience.
The food was delicious and the garden-like setting is enjoyable. I got the octopus and had to choose two sides that were included in the price. The Mango Mojito was also very tasty.
Walked right in without a reservation. The staff was very friendly. I didn't enjoy my food, but I think I just ordered the wrong thing. My husband said it was maybe the best steak he's ever had. The atmosphere under the string lights is great. Would definitely recommend.
Amazing Tuna and friendly staff and owners. Must try. The best ahi tuna I've ever had. Ahi Tuna in top fresh grilled pineapple. Mouth watering 😋 😍 🤤 And the seafood coconut soup. So bueno! 🍲
I took my wife and daughter and they absolutely loved it. For starters we ordered the curry shrimp and then for mains my wife ordered the grilled octopus and kept complimenting it the whole meal. I ordered the grilled mahi mahi and that was amazing as well. My daughter ordered the seafood linguine and adored it. My wife had to order another octopus dish because she loved it. The staff are so nice. I rated it 5/5 stars but it really was 6/5 stars.
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