David's Guidebook - Wine, Dine & Things to Do near Bambú Rivera
Food scene
Bakery Cafe that specialize in sourdough breads, pastries, breakfast dishes, gourmet sandwiches, salads and more.
8 locals recommend
Panadería Cumpanis
Calle 41Bakery Cafe that specialize in sourdough breads, pastries, breakfast dishes, gourmet sandwiches, salads and more.
La Gallega
204Café located in the emblematic Steinvorth Building.
Great spot for breakfast. Good latte options, including matcha, tea and mimosas. Plenty of different food options, including gluten free.
25 locals recommend
Franco
3166 Av. 7Great spot for breakfast. Good latte options, including matcha, tea and mimosas. Plenty of different food options, including gluten free.
Delicious typical breakfast restaurant in downtown San Jose. All entrees are served over a corn tortilla or a cheese stuffed corn tortilla the size of the plate.
7 locals recommend
La Tortillería de Luján
Delicious typical breakfast restaurant in downtown San Jose. All entrees are served over a corn tortilla or a cheese stuffed corn tortilla the size of the plate.
Restaurant in a sprawling converted turn of the century home with beautiful patios and a lengthy menu bursting with colorful and artful dishes.
21 locals recommend
Café Mundo
Restaurant in a sprawling converted turn of the century home with beautiful patios and a lengthy menu bursting with colorful and artful dishes.
El Mosaico offers fusion cuisine in a relaxed beautiful space with open air patios, covered in live greenery.
El Mosaico Escalante
Calle 33El Mosaico offers fusion cuisine in a relaxed beautiful space with open air patios, covered in live greenery.
Saúl Bistro
Calle 31Amor de Barrio is a culinary market right in the center of San Jose, La California area. This is a multi-level building with many gastronomic and drinking options in one place and great views of the city. Highly recommend trying out some Peruvian cuisine from La Sucursal Limeña, one of the restaurants here.
The rooftop holds Selvatica, a disco/bar/restaurant and the basement holds a cocktail bar called Rabbit Hole.
A great option for hanging out and having a good time.
11 locals recommend
Amor de Barrio
Avenida 1Amor de Barrio is a culinary market right in the center of San Jose, La California area. This is a multi-level building with many gastronomic and drinking options in one place and great views of the city. Highly recommend trying out some Peruvian cuisine from La Sucursal Limeña, one of the restaurants here.
The rooftop holds Selvatica, a disco/bar/restaurant and the basement holds a cocktail bar called Rabbit Hole.
A great option for hanging out and having a good time.
Azotea Calle 7 is the rooftop restaurant at Hotel Presidente, which is a short walk from the Avenida Central and other major downtown sites.
Azotea Calle 7
Avenida CentralAzotea Calle 7 is the rooftop restaurant at Hotel Presidente, which is a short walk from the Avenida Central and other major downtown sites.
La Esquina de Buenos Aires is a corner restaurant behind the towering cathedral of la Iglesia de la Soledad in downtown San Jose. Great atmosphere paired with even better food and drinks. The restaurant offers a wide variety of meats, all of which are delicious.
57 locals recommend
La Esquina de Buenos Aires
La Esquina de Buenos Aires is a corner restaurant behind the towering cathedral of la Iglesia de la Soledad in downtown San Jose. Great atmosphere paired with even better food and drinks. The restaurant offers a wide variety of meats, all of which are delicious.
This trendy bar/restaurant is located in the Bario Escalante area. The ambiance is beautiful and cozy, and the service is amazing. Their menu is varied, fresh, interesting and delicious. Service is spot on, timely and helpful. They serve alcohol and their own microbrewery beer.
25 locals recommend
Apotecario
This trendy bar/restaurant is located in the Bario Escalante area. The ambiance is beautiful and cozy, and the service is amazing. Their menu is varied, fresh, interesting and delicious. Service is spot on, timely and helpful. They serve alcohol and their own microbrewery beer.
The Gran Hotel Costa Rica is the only hotel in San José declared by the government as a historical and architectural monument. Located in the heart of San José, surrounded by national museums, plazas and walking boulevards, the venue is within walking distance to the main cultural and tourist attractions. The roof top lounge/bar/restaurant has fabulous views of the city.
7 locals recommend
Gran hotel Costa Rica Curio a Collection by Hilton
Avenida CentralThe Gran Hotel Costa Rica is the only hotel in San José declared by the government as a historical and architectural monument. Located in the heart of San José, surrounded by national museums, plazas and walking boulevards, the venue is within walking distance to the main cultural and tourist attractions. The roof top lounge/bar/restaurant has fabulous views of the city.
This bar/restaurant combines classic pub recipes with Asian influences. It also offers a variety of beers, including craft and created by the owners. Among the star dishes is the pad thai, as well as the Taiwan-style soup, which is similar to ramen but with char siu-style pork (Chinese BBQ), as well as the drunken noodles, which mix Thai and spicy flavors.
Soberanos Brewers Escalante
Calle 35This bar/restaurant combines classic pub recipes with Asian influences. It also offers a variety of beers, including craft and created by the owners. Among the star dishes is the pad thai, as well as the Taiwan-style soup, which is similar to ramen but with char siu-style pork (Chinese BBQ), as well as the drunken noodles, which mix Thai and spicy flavors.
DOMA is not only a restaurant, but an experience merging design, fine dining, and a love for Costa Rica and its ingredients and possibilities. It has a florist, a design store, a bar and large spaces that include its terrace.
DOMA ESCALANTE
DOMA is not only a restaurant, but an experience merging design, fine dining, and a love for Costa Rica and its ingredients and possibilities. It has a florist, a design store, a bar and large spaces that include its terrace.
Located in Barrio Escalante district, La Uvita Perdida is a cavern-like bar serving Mediterranean tapas and a selection of wines.
La Uvita Perdida Cantina de vinos
Buscando relocaciónLocated in Barrio Escalante district, La Uvita Perdida is a cavern-like bar serving Mediterranean tapas and a selection of wines.
Night out
Great gastric pub with an electric vibe. Blended drinks are good with a large selection. 🏳️🌈
6 locals recommend
Neon Ice Escalante
Avenida 7Great gastric pub with an electric vibe. Blended drinks are good with a large selection. 🏳️🌈
Bar located in a historical landmark in downtown San Jose. It has 3 different floors, open till early morning on the weekends.
14 locals recommend
Antik Restaurant + Bar
Avenida 79Bar located in a historical landmark in downtown San Jose. It has 3 different floors, open till early morning on the weekends.
Rooftop bar, located within Amor de barrio, with great views of the city.
7 locals recommend
Selvatica
Nortesa C. 21Rooftop bar, located within Amor de barrio, with great views of the city.
An excellent place to dance, drink and have fun. It offers a plaza with food kiosks, cocktail stands and craft-beer vendors. Attention is good although you have to stand in line.
10 locals recommend
El Mercadito de la Cali
Avenida CentralAn excellent place to dance, drink and have fun. It offers a plaza with food kiosks, cocktail stands and craft-beer vendors. Attention is good although you have to stand in line.
Shopping - Essentials
Walmart
Walmart Supercenter near Bambú Rivera.
This is a medium size mall located near the town of Moravia, to the north eastern side of San José. It has stores, cafés, restaurants, services, banks, a supermarket and a food court along with cinemas, all distributed across 4 floors. It is connected to San José by bus lines of Moravia.
41 locals recommend
Lincoln Plaza
Avenida 65This is a medium size mall located near the town of Moravia, to the north eastern side of San José. It has stores, cafés, restaurants, services, banks, a supermarket and a food court along with cinemas, all distributed across 4 floors. It is connected to San José by bus lines of Moravia.
Alimercado Tibas
Convenient supermarket just a couple of blocks away from Bambú Rivera.
Neighborhoods
Barrio Escalante has transformed into one of the trendiest spots in San José. It is home Costa Rica’s most eclectic cuisine.
190 locals recommend
Barrio Escalante
Barrio Escalante has transformed into one of the trendiest spots in San José. It is home Costa Rica’s most eclectic cuisine.
Museums
MADC
The Museum of Contemporary Art and Design.
Jade Museum
Avenida CentralPre-Columbian Gold Museum
Avenida CentralNational Museum Of Costa Rica
Avenida CentralMuseum of Costa Rican Art
Calle 42Parks
La Sabana Metropolitan Park is located in downtown San José, Costa Rica. It is the country's largest and most significant urban park.
194 locals recommend
Parque La Sabana
Avenida de Las AméricasLa Sabana Metropolitan Park is located in downtown San José, Costa Rica. It is the country's largest and most significant urban park.
Nice small park in Barrio Escalante where people gather for different activities.
19 locals recommend
Parque Francia
Calle 29Nice small park in Barrio Escalante where people gather for different activities.