Fine Dining @ Exotica

Red lanterns and fairy lights, Exotica enchants with its intimate jungle garden ambiance.

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Restaurant Exotica - Fine dining under fairy lights

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The Vibe

Hidden behind a verdant wall easily accesible along Ojochal’s main road, Exotica enchants with its intimate jungle garden ambiance. Red lanterns and fairy lights create a romantic atmosphere beneath a traditional thatched rancho roof, where only a handful of tables ensure personalized attention and an unhurried dining experience.

Best Suited For

Romantic couples, special occasions, foodie travelers seeking refined international cuisine in an enchanting tropical setting.

Menu Highlights

  • Signature Chicken Exotica (stuffed with bacon, prunes, and blue cheese in red pepper sauce)
  • Tahitian fish carpaccio with coconut-banana marinade
  • Vietnamese chicken soup with exotic spices
  • Duck breast in orange sauce
  • Devil’s Fork chocolate cake with chili pepper
  • Globally-inspired fusion: French, Thai, Vietnamese, Polynesian, Italian influences

Price Range

$$$$ - Main courses: 9,500-20,000 colones ; $18-40 USD per person

Venue Details

⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.8 (642 Google reviews)

  • Open Tuesday-Saturday, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM (Closed September-October)
  • Website restoexotica.wordpress.com
  • Reservations recomended: 📞 +506 2786 5050
  • ~2 minutes from Villa Lucia
Exotica Restaurant, Ojochal, Costa Rica