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Gilded Iguana, Nosara Guanacaste - The Gilded Iguana Restaurant, Nosara, Guanacaste

The Gilded Iguana Restaurant

4.1
4.1
16 Reviews
$31 to $50
International

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2 people
11:30 pm
Booked 6 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
  • Great for live music
Welcome to the focal point of The Gilded Iguana. Since the 1980s, our bar and restaurant has been many things to many people: a surfer hangout, a nightlife spot, a community meeting place, and everything in between. Come to experience the best in Nosara, Costa Rica restaurants and stay for the fresh food, inventive cocktails, and live music.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    International, Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 7:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    7278 0485
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual

What 16 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.1
4.1 based on all time ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Guanacaste

    Most Booked

16 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    8 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 2 April 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Cute place but overpriced. $25 gin & tonic for the only gin they had.

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  2. Brazilian

    Minneapolis

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 2 April 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    As a first-time guest, we would love to hear about your local favorites and specials without having to prompt the response. The atmosphere could use some background music to live up the place a bit.

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  3. erikw

    New York City

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 28 March 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Unfortunately GI has gone downhill, food wasn’t good. Server was very nice but overall staff seemed confused.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 28 March 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Great atmosphere, but the food leaves a lot to be desired for the price. The cocktail was watery and not well mixed for the price. Stop for a beer at the bar and you will be happy.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 March 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Our apps came before we got our waters which we had to ask for 3x. The premium margarita was watered down. And other than the guacamole and chips which were very good, the rest of the food was over priced and very mediocre. When we sat down there was very loud music playing across the street but that ended after while. Lots of better places to eat in Nosara!

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  6. CharlotteH

    Costa Rica

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 March 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience! The staff was very attentive, but was not over bothersome. The food was amazing. Would definitely come again!

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  7. JamesJ

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 February 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food, and elegantly presented. But: small portions, high prices, and a fairly upscale, American menu. To our disappointment, Casado, a Tico classic and one of our favorites from past years’ visits to Gilded Iguana, now is only on the lunch menu, not the dinner menu. No ceviche, another old favorite. That said: the staff was very gracious about our inadvertently neglecting to provide a charge card, and they called a Tuktuk to help us get home in the dark.

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  8. AmandaS

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 28 January 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is fantastic. The atmosphere is bubbly and the staff are super friendly. The food and drink is great and not over priced. We’d definitely go again.

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  9. David

    Louisville

    37 reviews

    3.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on 27 January 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was just okay. Been here a few times over the years, seems like it’s lost its luster. Service good, ambiance nice, but the food was very average, especially for the price. Too many other good places to eat in Nosara.

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  10. LeonoraW

    E. Tennessee

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 7 January 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious and beautiful garden! Definitely reserve for dinner.

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The Gilded Iguana Restaurant is rated 4.1 stars by 16 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
11:30 pm
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for The Gilded Iguana Restaurant

Calle Los Mangos, Nosara, Guanacaste 00000

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Búscanos en Waze como Iguana Restaurant
  • Area
    Nosara
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 7:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    International, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wine
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