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Nibbana Beach Bar & Restaurant

100 Meters South of the Diria Hotel Behind the Coastal Estates Real Estate Office | ., Tamarindo 50309, Costa Rica
506-2653-2222
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Ranked #23 of 80 restaurants in Tamarindo
Price range: INR823 - INR1,921
Cuisines: French, Mediterranean, Seafood, Pizza & Pasta
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Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Bar Scene, Groups, Business, Local cuisine, Outdoor seating, Special Occasion Dining, View, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, Delivery, After-hours, Dessert
Description: Come and enjoy our Green Flash at Sunset... and that's just the beginning! With a down- island atmosphere, we take the best from Key West, combine it with flavors from Chicago, add French and Latino cuisine for good measure….and the intersection lands in Tamarindo at Nibbana!
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ONOWAY
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13 reviews 13 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

This was a great little restaurant and we had some wonderful food. The royal pacific skewers were amazing. Two jumbo kabobs made with mahi mahi, lobster and shrimp were cooked perfectly and seasoned well. We also had the jumbo shrimp with candied plantains, was also delicious. The candied plantains actually tasted like apple. The third dish was a pasta dish... More

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Ontario, Oregon, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

My wife and I had Red Snapper and Mahi Mahi. The meal was awesome the presentation was fabulous. The Nibbana restaurant has a great and friendly staff. Mike the owner spent time visiting with patrons as the opportunity arose, a very personal gesture we enjoyed. We spent several evenings there enjoying the beautiful sunsets from our table always with dinner... More

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Evergreen, Colorado
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Got there early. The chef sent a complimentary sample of seafood bisque -outstanding. After being serenaded by the Mariachi band a musician set up for entertainment during our dinner. Then when he took a break-what a surprise-a fire show right there on the beach. Food was great-I had the red snapper & my wife had shrimp (gigantic) . At the... More

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Conifer, Colorado
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8 reviews 8 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

Nibbana has a killer Happy Hour from 11-1 and 5-7. Two for one boat drinks and Sangria! Food is awesome, with many lobster dishes to choose from. Entertainment on the weekends. Very chill atmosphere--very casual and you can sit on the beach. Very good, friendly service as well. We went there numerous times during our visit to Tamarindo!

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Chesapeake, Virginia, United States
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

Must try the panini for lunch and happy hour drinks are buy one get one. Great view of the beach and very friendly staff.

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See 3 more reviews by Karen L for Tamarindo
Palm Beach, Florida
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66 reviews 66 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 47 cities Reviews in 47 cities
68 helpful votes 68 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

We had lunch here. Tables on the sand, great view -- but same can be said for half a dozen other places in Tamarindo. Average food and service. Arroz con pollo was dry. Dinner seemed pricey so we went to Patagonia Argentinian grill across the street for dinner and had the BEST steaks we have had in recent memory.

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Burlington, Vermont
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3 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

If you want to eat a good meal right on the beach and don't mind paying a little more, then this place is perfect! The service was good and we were there during happy hour, so that was good. The margaritas were good.

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Chilliwack, Canada
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

Great REAL margaritas! delicious! breakfast was great as well, good view. very friendly staff! They are open early!

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Dublin, Ireland
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7 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

They have fire performers come in and do a show every evening during high season at about 7.30 which is very entertaining

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Wayne, Pennsylvania
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

Great food!!! Not only that, but the owners are awesome! My husband had a concussion and fell in the restaurant, and the owners were there to lend a helping hand. I will never forget the random act of kindness that got us home safely.

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