Sunsets - Esterillos Oeste Costa Rica

Had a lovely meal here for two. Pleasantly arranged second-story restaurant close to beach. Ordered pork chop and filet mignon, which were both served with fresh veggies and mashed potatoes, all artistically arranged. Ordered two glasses of house red, which were fine. Everything was prepared well and very tasty. Note that Costa Rican cuts of meat are not identical to North American/European, and the food animals are different breeds, so you need to adjust expectations. Everything is still very good, just a little different.

We stayed at Hotel Playa Bejuco and this was the restaurant at the hotel. The free breakfast was awesome with choices not buffet, and we really enjoyed our lunches there. Prices are excellent and Mildred at Reception, and Carlos are exceptional.

Great atmosphere, excellent service, nice ambiance. Food was delicious. A little saltier than I prefer however a very nice mix of spices was very pleasing to my palate. Very reasonable prices considering the high quality. I will definitely return as often as possible.

This place was amazing. Clearly, Jannik (the person who left the 2 star review) has no culinary expertise. He claimed that the noodles were rubbery and unsavory, but after having my seafood spaghetti, I was quite satisfied with the quality, taste, and attention to detail put into my meal. The noodles were NOT rubbery, and the food was artistically arranged in a very appetizing way. The food was good and the staff was nice. Some people will find fault in everything, but for the rest of us, we can enjoy an exquisite meal at a beautiful restaurant.

This restaurant embodies the quintessential Costa Rican experience. One day it will be perfect, and the next time you show up, the same dish looks and tastes like it was cooked by a four-year-old. What messes with my noddle, yes, I had pasta, is how the same staff can manage to make two completely different versions of the same dish on two separate days. When I complained, the waiter thought I was crazy to question pasta cooked 4 hours earlier and then left sitting to dry – strands of rubber tyre would have been more chewable. Rather than fixing the problem and offering to start again with fresh pasta, the waiter presented me with the menu so I could order something else – I declined as this clearly was the off day of the kitchen staff. The first and most crucial part of running a restaurant is consistently producing the same dish the same way – this is what builds loyalty and recurring customers. Unfortunately, the Sunset Restaurant has yet to figure this out, so ask yourself if you decide to pay them a visit. Do you feel lucky?