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“The Gilded Iguana Is Back!!!”

The Gilded Iguana Restaurant
Ranked #28 of 82 Restaurants in Nosara
Price range: ₹415 - ₹2,902
Cuisines: Seafood, International
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Good for: Groups, Child-friendly, Special Occasion Dining, Local cuisine, Bar Scene, Romantic
Dining options: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, After-hours, Reservations
Description: The restaurant at the Gilded Iguana will be up and running for Nov 2014. The new management brings the BEST food in the area and finally will get the spotlight they deserve. Look for more info to be released soon.
Reviewed 10 September 2018 via mobile

Thank goodness the house we rented in Nosara was infested with bugs! If it hadn’t been, we never would have had to scramble & find new lodgings and we never would have stumbled upon an idyllic oasis... the newly renovated Gilded Iguana. 

The original Gilded Iguana was the very first hotel in Nosara. We met the new local owner, Jeff Grosshandler. Jeff brought together an amazing team to lovingly restoring TGI into one of the chicest, most laid back surf hotels. There’s literally nothing like it. It’s spectacular!

The Gilded Iguana is casual surf luxury at its finest. No detail is overlooked & each element is authentic Costa Rican from the furnishings and the textiles to the delicious menu & the unparalleled design. 

From the moment we checked in we felt like we were being welcomed by friends and the Nosara community. Our family of 6 (2 adults, 3 teens & 1 ten year old) had a blast. 

We surfed with Aqua Tibia (the best!), did yoga at Bohdi Tree Yoga (try to take a class with Marck), walked the beach for hours, enjoyed delicious & healthy food at Beach Dog, La Luna, 10 Pies, Gabi’s Play, Al Chile, Rosie’s, Go Juice, Seekret Ice Cream... and generally had a wonderful time meeting the locals & just hanging out. 

Each morning we would start off with a yummy breakfast at TGI’s breezy, open air restaurant. Afternoons would find us lounging by TGI’s gorgeous pool after yoga & surfing. And we always looked forward to a hot shower in the killer bathroom (hand-painted Costa Rican tile) & crawling into the unbelievably cozy beds. Heaven!

Note... in a few months The Gilded Iguana will also add a spa, a surf school & a yoga studio to its offerings. Sweet. 

Yes, we already booked two weeks next spring. We are counting down the days to return to Nosara and The Gilded Iguana. 
Nosara is a magical surf community & The Gilded Iguana is a relaxing, beautiful & welcoming home base. 

Congrats Jeff & V. on restoring a Nosara landmark and taking it to new heights. It was a real joy to meet you and to stay in your beautiful hotel. Kudos, you knocked it out of the park. 


The Murphys. 


Ps. Best. Pancakes. Ever.

Date of visit: March 2018
Thank Cindy M
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OscarD2193, Manager at The Gilded Iguana Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 3 December 2018

Hola! Thank you for your amazing comment, we are very happy you enjoyed your time here in Nosara and The Gilded Iguana.Our spa and surf club are open open and waiting for you.
We hope to see you again soon!!

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Reviewed 9 September 2018 via mobile

I just happened upon The Gilded Iguana on my walk and decided to give it a try as I was starving. I had the vegetarian quiche and cheese potatoes. They were both delicious, but the potatoes were out of this world. Highly recommended.

Date of visit: September 2018
Thank ChefRonTravels
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OscarD2193, Manager at The Gilded Iguana Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 3 December 2018

Hola! We are very happy you enjoyed having brunch with us and yes our potatoes are out of this world. See you soon!

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Reviewed 20 August 2018

The food, drinks, people and music are the best game in town. Tues night really rocks. Anything you have there is great. The drinks are totally top quality. The prices are good. Great place to socialize and dance!!!

Date of visit: August 2018
Thank Eisa B
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Reviewed 25 July 2018

Gorgeous place, delicious food , this is a great place for locals and tourists, you should definitely go. Run by two brothers ( Oscar & Ramon) the focus is on great atmosphere and incredible food.
FYI great paddle-surfers too ( if you need any tip ) .

Date of visit: July 2018
2  Thank foodmaker100
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Reviewed 22 July 2018

We went here with friends for drinks the night we arrived in Playa Guiones. It's a beautiful spot. We also went back for appetizers and drinks for lunch one day. Everything was beautifully done. I recommend it.

Date of visit: July 2018
1  Thank Carol S
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