Restaurante El Jardín
Experience exquisite fine dining with farm-to-table vegan options and perfectly balanced cocktails in an elegant setting.
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Restaurante El Jardín
Highlights
Must-see attractions
Experience exquisite fine dining with farm-to-table vegan options and perfectly balanced cocktails in an elegant setting.
Book Dinner Reservations
Ensure your spot for dinner by making reservations in advance, especially during peak seasons.
Explore Vegan/Vegetarian Dishes
Experience the farm-to-table concept by trying the plant-based or vegetarian options sourced from the on-site gardens.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Costa Rican, International
Price
$$$
Phone
+506 4070 0425
Address
entrance on the right hand side of the road, Calle El Sol 400 m East from the Frog Pond, Puntarenas Province, Monteverde, 60109, Costa Rica
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Exquisite Cocktails and Fine Dining
Indulge in perfectly balanced, original cocktails like the passion fruit margarita, paired with beautifully presented and delicious fine dining dishes.
Farm-to-Table Vegan & Vegetarian Options
Savor plant-based and vegetarian dishes sourced directly from the restaurant's on-site gardens for a true farm-to-table experience.
Elegant Ambiance with a View
Enjoy a clean, modern, yet warm ambiance, sometimes with beautiful views of a volcano and lake, perfect for a sophisticated dining experience.
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Book Dinner Reservations
Ensure your spot for dinner by making reservations in advance, especially during peak seasons.
Explore Vegan/Vegetarian Dishes
Experience the farm-to-table concept by trying the plant-based or vegetarian options sourced from the on-site gardens.
Dine Early for Easy Seating
Arriving right at opening time, around 6:00 PM, can make it easier to get a table, especially one with a window view.
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Book Dinner Reservations
Ensure your spot for dinner by making reservations in advance, especially during peak seasons.
Explore Vegan/Vegetarian Dishes
Experience the farm-to-table concept by trying the plant-based or vegetarian options sourced from the on-site gardens.
Dine Early for Easy Seating
Arriving right at opening time, around 6:00 PM, can make it easier to get a table, especially one with a window view.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Restaurante El Jardín is celebrated for its fine dining experience, exquisite cocktails, and elegant ambiance. Guests consistently praise the attentive service and the beautiful presentation of dishes, with many highlighting the unique farm-to-table vegan and vegetarian options. However, some reviews mention that certain dishes, like pizza, may not meet expectations, and service can occasionally be slow.
"Extremely good! The cocktails were the best I have ever had and the food was delicious!
We went there for dinner and the ambiance was super nice, the place is beautiful.
I ordered the shrimp tostadas, the pumpkin agnolotti and the tres leche tropical fruits cake. Everything was so good, I was mind blown at every bite. I had the passion fruit cocktail and tasted the hibiscus one, they were both perfectly balanced, original and not too sweet.
We were all super full at the end so we shared one desert just to taste it.
The service was nice and professional.
It is expensive but worth it for this experience!"
Liana Tremblay
"Best tasting, finest dining experience we had in our 2 weeks in Costa Rica! The service was perfect - our waiter Michael, was attentive, accommodating to our requests, and friendly. He made the experience extra pleasant. The food was beautiful and delicious, we enjoyed every bite of each dish. El Jardin has a large selection of and entire menu pages dedicated to their vegan options. The ambience was modern and stylish, very elegant. Everything about this place was top notch. Visited late Dec 2023."
Brian L
"TLDR - great for a nice dinner but stick to the fine dining dinner menu!
Came here for a dinner. Lovely vibe (we sat by the fire) and food and drinks were excellent.. most memorable was the passion fruit margarita and the sea bass!!
We did however make a mistake in ordering a pizza as one of our main courses from the all-day menu. maybe I have high standards but it was not great / very a below average pizza. Would highly dissuade dinner guests from ordering a pizza."
Elisa A. Berger
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Frequently Asked Questions
Guests rave about the passion fruit margarita, sea bass, tenderloin steak, and shrimp tostadas. Vegan and vegetarian dishes sourced from on-site gardens are also highly recommended.
Yes, the restaurant specializes in plant-based and vegetarian dishes sourced directly from its on-site gardens.
It is recommended to make reservations for dinner to ensure availability, especially during peak times.
The ambiance is described as elegant, clean, modern, and warm, with some tables offering beautiful views.
Yes, try to get a table by the window for views of the volcano and lake, and arriving at opening time can help.
The passion fruit margarita is a standout, and other original, well-balanced cocktails are also highly praised.
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