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Taste the Difference

In 2024 the Sidebar and Bistro Langosta combined as The Sidebar. The legacy of exquisite cuisine, masterfully crafted cocktails and exceptional service lives on …

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About Us

Between Heaven & Earth

There is a moment, somewhere between the first sip and the last bite, when a restaurant stops being a place and becomes an experience – At The Sidebar, we live for that moment.

Our recipes have traveled far to reach your table. Born in the heart of the Mediterranean, where spices were passed from hand to hand with intention, where family recipes were never written down because they didn’t need to be — they lived in the people who made them, in the love they are cooked with, in the memories they left behind. Yes, we have carried those flavors, those techniques, those stories to Costa Rica, and brought them to life with the finest ingredients this beautiful country has to offer. Some dishes take minutes to plate but a lifetime to perfect.

At The Sidebar, we don’t chase trends. We’re not trying to be everything to everyone. Instead, we’re committed, night after night, to creating the kind of experience that reminds you why you travel, why you gather, and why you share a meal with the people you love.

Come as you are. Stay as long as you like.

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Local Ingredients

Sourced locally, chosen by the season. Great food begins long before it reaches the kitchen.

Our Story

Come as You Are

Dressed up or straight from the beach — stay a while, and leave with a memory worth keeping.

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A Dish for Every Craving

Prime meats, fresh local seafood and generous vegan and vegetarian plates.

The Menu

A Bar Like No Other

Timeless classics and house signatures, crafted under acclaimed mixologist Filippo Baldan.

Cocktail List

Tables under umbrellas in the Lantern Garden

Your Table, Your Way

Cool indoor dining, or dinner under the stars in our Lantern Garden. Your table awaits.

The Lantern Garden

Favorites

As Chosen by Our Guests

Filet Mignon

Mouthwatering cut of Filet Mignon cooked to perfection served with chateau potatoes and a side of Gorgonzola sauce.

Beets Carpaccio

Thinly sliced raw beets served with arugula and goat cheese finished with raspberry/pomegranate vinaigrette and walnuts.

Danny’s Signature Kabobs

Perfectly seasoned skewers of tenderloin, grilled tomatoes, side of hummus and olive mix served with hand-cut fried potatoes

Spring Green Risotto

Our vegetarian option with spring vegetables, green risotto and parmesan cheese.

Lebanese Trio Dip

Hummus, Baba Ghanoush and Tahini Salad served with Pita bread.

Blackened Seared Tuna

Tuna wrapped with black sesame seeds seared in a sesame oil with soy sauce served over chateau potatoes.

Roasted Cauliflower

Golden roasted drizzled with tahini sauce and garnished with green olives tapenade.

Mahi Beurre Blanc

Pan seared Mahi Mahi served with gratin potatoes, seasonal vegetables finished with classic Beurre Blanc.

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Guestbook

Guest Impressions

4.7 on Google · 300 reviews 4.7 on OpenTable · 51 reviews 4.7 on Tripadvisor · 59 reviews

We enjoyed the first night so much we came back the following evening. Both were faultless — food, drinks and service. The staff are so warm and welcoming. Highly recommend!

Angela Clewer

Sidebar Guest

Excellent — definitely a place to visit in Tamarindo. Delicious food, great service, and something for everyone on the menu.

Emily Griffiths

Sidebar Guest

Absolutely amazing food, drink and overall experience. The restaurant is beautiful, and the dishes are a burst of flavours with the most amazing presentation.

Felicity Clewer

Sidebar Guest

The cocktails are delicious and beautiful — like a piece of art. The food is spectacular; my husband and I were blown away. I would recommend this place to anyone.

Heather Sadler

Sidebar Guest