We ended our vacation in CR here and what a treat it was! The perfect way to end our visit. We started with a spicy/smokey margarita and mixed ceviche. Our server, Daniel, was very knowledgeable and offered several dishes as their specials. My husband had the fettuccine with rose sauce and shrimp and I went with the whole fish. I usually get the fried whole fish but Daniel recommended I try their grilled whole fish. It was the best fish I've ever had. My husband loved his pasta too, I managed to eat one piece and it is home made pasta. We had several people stop by our table to ask how things were and we couldn't be happier with our last experience. The whole place was nicely decorated with a beachy vibe.

Cozy place with outstanding service. Food is perfectly served gourmet style with creativity in each plate. And the flavor of the food, a dream to the palate. Highly recommended must if you are looking for sea food with personal touch and tons of love within its preparation.

Pesqueria da Limonta lives up to the stellar ratings it receives. The dining area is essentially a covered patio, and it’s very cozy. The service is outstanding: courteous, knowledgeable and professional (and for those - like us - who aren’t fluent in Spanish Daniel was happy to help in English). But the food is the real star here. The menu is adventurous and focused - appropriately - on seafood. We started with two appetizers: Seared Yellow Fin Tuna Bruschetta and Jumbo Shrimp Carpaccio. Both were outstanding. The generous slices of tuna were spiced and seared to rare perfection, with very fresh tomatoes and a delicious house tartar sauce. The generous plate of shrimp was bathed in a flavourful olive oil-lemon juice dressing accented by delicious capers. So good. For our mains we chose Robalo Dashi Confit (sea bass with vegetable medley) and Gallega Octopus with yucca. Again, portions are generous (you will not leave this place hungry) and the preparation is on point. The sea bass was delightfully juicy, and the vegetable medley was so tasty that it could have been a meal in itself. The octopus was charred and tender, with a lovely complexity of flavour imparted by a garlic butter with smoked sweet paprika, accompanied by garlic aioli. Everything was complemented by a bottle of superb Sauvignon Blanc suggested by our server, and topped off with a shared piece of light, mouth-wateringly tasty coconut cheesecake. The entire meal came to 78,000 colones ($170 CDN), tax and tip included. Great value for an outstanding experience. We highly recommend that you treat yourself to dinner here if you find yourself in San José.

We learned that the owners brother uses sustainable fishing (pescadería artesanal) and sends directly to the restaurant. Never frozen, served within 2 days. Everything was delicious and the entire staff was super accommodating and friendly!

Got the sea bass. It was excellent. This place left the head on the fish, but it was cool because the fish was so tender and easy to cut. This place is great if you want to try octopus,

Delightful! We had the 7 seas platter as well as a starters platter for 4.

EXCELLENT. Came here on a Thursday night on the way to the airport and surprised to find the place basically empty. Food was delicious and seafood fresh. Definitely recommend the crunchy octopus and rice with shrimp. Shoutout to Daniel for great service!

We came here straight after our flight into San Jose. It's in a lively area with lots of other restaurants. The atmosphere was very chill, lots of couples and single travelers. Service was nice and prompt and they also exchanged some USD for us out of courtesy! The food was a bit pricey (average US prices) but super yummy and portions were big. At night, the area seemed pretty safe, but just make sure to park where it's well lit.

Everything was so good I went twice. If you like seafood, this is definitely a place to visit, everything taste so fresh, and the taste of the food matches the descriptions perfectly, no listed ingredient was missing. Food 10/10. Daniel, our server, was attentive throughout the reservation and dining process. There's an open concept with the bar and the kitchen, so you can thank the bartender and chefs on your way out.

The food is simply great. Even if a lot more expensive than other places, it is totally worth it. Our waiter, Daniel, was a great host. We had the sea bass ceviche, tuna bruschetta and the crispy octopus. Delicious! The place is not big (max 10 tables) so it might need booking if you are there in the evening or during weekends.

My whole family arrived at 2 pm, eager to eat. We ordered a few minutes later. Staff was friendly, but then came the food. A whole 2 and a half hours later our food arrived, some overcooked, some cold. Some not even what we ordered. An extremely great disappointment after all the raving reviews I had heard about from many friends.

Food exceptional. Service exquisite. In a fresh outdoor atmosphere...they've done all they can to create a garden ambience in the midst of city traffic.

Food was absolutely perfect. I went here on a business meal with a table of 9, and they were very accommodating. Their menu is quite large and has something from everyone. Usually this turns me away from a restaurant but out of all the food we ordered it all came out fantastic. Service was a bit slow as they were very busy that night, but the best part about my experience was the communication and transparency our server showed us. Daniel, our server, let me know our drink order was going to take a bit longer than expected and calmly explained his constraints. If you are looking for a gourmet dinner experience, I cannot recommend this place enough.

On the pricy side close to US standard but food is amazing. Orlando is awesome. We liked the service and all the food here. Highly recommend. Fish chunk not as fresh as I like but whole fish, shrimp, octopus all very fresh

One of the most delicious meals we had in Costa Rica. All of the food is also presented beautifully.

Service was amazing, food was to die for! We had the fried fish and the seafood pasta dish but before that, we had the soup appetizer and OMG!! Actually, that appetizer was enough so we ended up taking the pasta which actually ended up going to waste because we were traveling the next day. A bit pricey but totally worth it! Oh, the Mango shake was something totally out of this world! Really enjoyed our visit and will definitely return if and when we go back to Costa Rica!

Atmosphere and service were good. It was a solid 4 stars. We had the crispy octopus, I meant to order the grilled octopus, but it was good too. Our fish filet was drenched in sauce, so much that it was over bearing of the fish itself. I worked in a high end seafood restaurant for years, a little sauce could had complimented the fish rather than over power the entire plate. 4 stars.

Delicious food and might be the best in the little town. Staff was quite friendly and attentive, food was very tasty and nicely plated. The wine, even by glass had different options and I enjoyed each recommendation. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area.

We visited Pesqueria de Limonta on our last stop here before heading to the airport (SJO) in the morning. It turned a day where we had nothing planned into a very special experience. We had some amazing Ceviche and the Seven Mares special with Shrimp, Snapper, Lobster, Salmon, Prawns, Oysters, Octopus, plantains, and yucca. This place rocks! Our waiter, Daniel was very attentive and made some great recommendations. Definitely try the mescal margarita if available. We also met the owner, an Italian gentleman born in Rome but living in Costa Rica for 25 years. He is very passionate about the food, service, and making your experience memorable. A casual environment, but the best food I had in Costa Rica and better than many much more expensive high-end places I've eaten in the US. Highly recommended, especially as a stop before or after a trip at San Jose Airport (SJO).

Delicious food. All seating outdoor. Got the croquettes, octopus and salmon. Brownie was good too.

The place is quite and nice, familiar. The only way you can understand how it taste it’s to go there… You will no regret!!! The octopus was amazing! I have no words for the desert…

This is probably the best seafood I have ever had. I've been to many countries and hands down, this little restaurant is amazing. We are heading over there today for lunch.

Excellent food! Excellent service! Excellent atmosphere! Presentation was beautiful and the food was delicious. Daniel was the best waiter and gave the best recommendations on what to order.