Open-air wood bar with stools and jungle views at Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa

Dine & Drink

Taste the Vibe

Fresh Costa Rican Flavors From Springside Lunch to Open-Air Dinner

Start with the daily breakfast buffet at Tucanes, then move between casual garden-side plates at Ave, specialty drinks and light bites at Caña Brava, mixology at Bosque, and cocktails from the thermal-springs swim-up bar. For adults, Shangri-La Gardens Bar offers an exclusive 18+ hideaway with signature cocktails and a premium food menu.

Polished wooden bar with backlit liquor shelves at Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa

Fine Dining Restaurant

Tucanes Restaurant

An open-air fine dining restaurant at Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa offering refined à la carte dinners and tasting menus that blend Costa Rican flavors with international techniques. Tucanes Restaurant suits memorable evenings and leisurely breakfasts, with the daily buffet served in an elegant tropical setting.

  • Serves: Breakfast & Dinner
  • Hours: 6:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.; 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Open-air restaurant dining room with waterfall view at Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa

Costa Rican Casual Restaurant

Ave Restaurant

A relaxed Costa Rican restaurant at Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa serving fresh, colorful plates with light international touches in the hot springs area. Ave Restaurant is perfect for lunch or dinner after the springs, with an informal garden-side atmosphere.

  • Serves: Lunch & Dinner
  • Hours: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.; 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Caña Brava

Lobby Bar

Caña Brava

A welcoming lobby bar at Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa offering specialty drinks, light bites and snacks beside tropical garden views. Caña Brava is perfect for an easy pause near the front desk, with a relaxed feel from morning through evening.

  • Serves: Specialty Drinks & Snacks
  • Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Open-air wood bar with stools and jungle views at Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa

Mixology Bar

Bosque Bar

A stylish mixology bar at Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa offering specialty cocktails and premium liqueurs beside Tucanes Restaurant. Bosque Bar is perfect for a polished drink before or after dinner, with an intimate feel and a focus on crafted flavors.

  • Serves: Specialty Cocktails & Liqueurs
  • Hours: 12:00 noon – 3:00 p.m.; 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Private terrace with plunge pool, hammock and tray with wine and snacks at Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa

Swim-Up Pool Bar

Agua Ardiente Pool Bar

An original swim-up pool bar at Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa serving tropical cocktails and refreshing classics in the thermal springs. Agua Ardiente Pool Bar suits guests unwinding in the water, with an easygoing feel and Costa Rican and international light bites close at hand.

  • Serves: Tropical Cocktails & Light Bites
  • Hours vary — see concierge
Yellow tropical cocktail garnished with fruit beside a pool at Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa

Adults-Only Garden Bar

Shangri-La Gardens Bar

An exclusive garden bar at Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa offering signature cocktails and a premium menu within the adults-only Shangri-La Gardens. Shangri-La Gardens Bar is perfect for hotel guests 18 and older seeking a quiet hideaway, with a relaxed open-air feel.

  • Serves: Signature Cocktails & Light Fare
  • Hours vary — see concierge
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Frequently Asked Questions

Dining FAQs

What dining and drink venues are available at Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa?
Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa offers a full range of on-site dining and drink venues, including Tucanes Restaurant for open-air fine dining, the casual garden-side Ave Restaurant, the Caña Brava Lobby Bar, the mixology-focused Bosque Bar, the Agua Ardiente Pool Bar, and the adults-only Shangri-La Gardens Bar. Together these venues make Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa a true culinary destination in La Fortuna.
Does Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa have a fine dining restaurant?
Yes, Tucanes Restaurant is the signature fine dining venue at Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa, offering open-air, refined à la carte dinners that blend Costa Rican flavors with international techniques. It also hosts the resort's daily breakfast buffet, and evening diners are kindly asked to follow the resort's dress code, which asks gentlemen to avoid sleeveless shirts.
What kind of food does Ave Restaurant serve at Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa?
Ave Restaurant, also known as Ave del Paraíso, is the casual dining option at Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa, located right in the hot springs area. It serves fresh, colorful plates inspired by Costa Rican tradition with a light international touch, making it an easy, relaxed choice for lunch or dinner after soaking in the thermal waters.
Are there bars at Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa?
Yes, Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa features several distinct bars, including the Caña Brava Lobby Bar near the front desk for specialty drinks and light bites with garden views, and the Bosque Bar, a mixology-focused bar next to Tucanes Restaurant known for specialty cocktails and premium liqueurs.
Does Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa have a swim-up bar?
Yes, the Agua Ardiente Pool Bar is Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa's original swim-up bar, set right in the thermal springs. It serves tropical cocktails and refreshing classics along with a snack and light menu of Costa Rican and international favorites, perfect for enjoying a drink without leaving the warm mineral waters.
Is there an adults-only bar at Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa?
Yes, the Shangri-La Gardens Bar sits within Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa's exclusive adults-only Shangri-La Gardens, reserved for hotel guests 18 years and older. The bar offers a premium food menu featuring Thai ceviche, spring rolls, fresh tuna salad, wraps, bowls, and burgers alongside signature cocktails, giving adult guests a quiet, elevated retreat.
Is Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa family-friendly for dining?
Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa welcomes guests of all ages to dine at Tucanes Restaurant, Ave Restaurant, Caña Brava Lobby Bar, Bosque Bar, and the Agua Ardiente Pool Bar. The one exception is the Shangri-La Gardens, an adults-only (18+) area with its own bar reserved exclusively for guests 18 and older, ensuring both families and adults have spaces suited to them.
Does Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa offer a private dining experience?
Yes, Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa offers the Ephemeral Table, a private dining experience set in an open-air, thatched-roof bungalow in the rainforest. It features a six-course chef-prepared menu paired with chef-selected wine and beer, with seatings available at 5:30 pm and 8 pm for parties of two to ten.
Is breakfast included when staying at Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa?
Yes, room rates at Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa include a buffet breakfast at Tucanes Restaurant, served daily alongside complimentary access to the thermal hot springs experience, making mornings at Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa both convenient and satisfying.
Does Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa accommodate vegetarian and vegan diets, and are reservations needed?
Yes, Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa offers vegetarian and vegan menu options across its dining venues. Because tables fill quickly, reservations are recommended for each restaurant and bar, including Tucanes Restaurant, Ave Restaurant, and the Ephemeral Table, to ensure guests secure their preferred time.