Alma Cocina by Sebas

The best meal we've had in Costa Rica! So impressed with everything. Wonderful kind staff! Josafath shared the menu with excitement and passion. The same passion every dish is clearly prepared with. All the tapas are farm to table fresh and unique. We loved everything we had and will probably come here every day 🙌 We can't pick a favorite meal because the crudo, chorizo and focaccia were all above expectations.

Delicious fresh flavors with beautiful presentation. Our waiter Josafath welcomed us to our table and explained the style of Alma. Farm to table fresh ingredients prepared with love. The menu had many options but the aroma of the whole roast chicken caught our attention as it turned on the spit. We started with the roast tomato and burrata focaccia. The balance of acidity tomato, creamy burrata, and light focaccia with a crunchy crust led us ti close our eyes and feel like the world was stopping. We then enjoyed the fresh fish crudo. The flavors for bright and clean with a nice dill finish. The main event arrived, while roast chicken with pri pri sauce played next to roast vegetables with a chimichurri. The chicken had crispy skin and juicy meat. The best roast chicken we’ve had. The desert options were two favorites of ours with a twist. Classic carrot cake that was light and airy was the right amount of cream cheese frosting and the passion fruit cheesecake. Both were incredible with the carrot cake being a slight favorite for both of us. Overall great service, atmosphere, and even better food. The portion sizes were generous for a tapas bar and we left with well satisfied appetites. We will be back.

Such a great spot. Close to the beach, lots of activities and on a paved road so no dust or mud. The food was generous. We shared a charcuterie plate for appetizers, half a roasted chicken plate with hand cut fries and salad. Campari spritzers, a margarita with passion fruit. Delightful staff. It was a dream to watch the sunset and hear the birds singing in the jungle. No mosquitos!!!!!

Alma is such a special Culinary Gem 💎 in Uvita, located near the Marina Park. We were sold on a combination of a friends recommendation to go to Sebas, as their favorite restaurant in the whole country! And this restaurant being by Sebas. They had ample parking, which was nice and were seated right away.The ambiance here was unique and felt very Costa Rican ( the spirit of Pura Vida and the worlds friendliest and most hospitable people was radiating!) with the darkness of the jungle lit away by beautiful candlelight. It was so cozy! Our waitress came and we were amazed by the menu. I’ve never seen a restaurant take allergies so seriously; which was really appreciated. So much so Chef himself came out after we ordered to tell me exactly what he did and how he prepared it and that I was in good hands. I was really impressed by that and other small details of service… we were met with some slight availability problems being later in the day to order and be served , but were assured we wouldn’t be disappointed. Once the tapas started coming… boy, oh boy! were we enchanted and encouraged! The food was divine! I’ve never had a roasted red pepper, taste that good with sea salt and high quality EVOO! If they could transform that and our other plates we’re sure we would love our entrees! You know when you start to eat somewhere, and the first bite has you hooked because it tasted so good and prepared so well, the way food should be and always?! It just puts you at ease and you truly enjoy your meal and company? Yeah… it’s that sort of place and that level of good! On top of that, our waitress was really great! She was attentive and warm and before our entrees came, she had came back with some news that they “found” enough chicken in the back to plate an entree for us, since we shared how we set out to try their chicken 🍗 🐓.I don’t imagine this happens often where they can make this happen (though I wholeheartedly believe that if they can, they 100% will!) so I don’t want to mislead anyone reading this, that this will be possible in the same scenario. But like I write above, I believe fully that if it, or anything is within their power; they will do so for you, their esteemed guest! Which is how they treated everyone! The kindness the entire staff and chef showed this night, really made an impact on me and my wife , on our honeymoon. Unexpected… they didn’t have to do that but they heard that and “went the extra mile” (if you don’t know this phrase it means: to put in extra effort when one isn’t obligated to) which really was so heartfelt. It actually took me back to my culinary school days and why I myself wanted to be a chef and the chefs I admired. The chefs that when they hear you came from any distance to try THEIR food, THEIR DISH, where they sell out but will (properly) procure one more dish out of this sacred relationship between food, the one who prepares it and the one who savors it… and to that I totally respect, honestly. Now, how did it taste? Well I asked chef to do a pop up in NYC! I’m sure he’d sell out and do very well! It was heavenly! One of the most tasty chickens of my life! I wish he bottled his jerk sauce , it was so fresh and unique! Spiced, hot to wake up your tongue but not so hot you’re grasping for water or air. Just flavor! The special of Filet Milanese was delicious too! My wife and I cleaned our plates and I have to say this place is truly 10/10! You’d be grateful to dine here and experience them, as they’re culinary memory makers! Truly masters of the craft and working from a deep knowledge of the culinary arts! Don’t sleep on this place, it’d be one of the biggest mistakes of your life to not have this experience! So good! Thank you Chef and thank all the staff! Shout out to (and look for ) Vicky, Josafath, Rebecca, & Jose! You guys are great! Thanks for being such a special memory for us and for also being such awesome people!

We loved our dining experience! Bryan and Jose were amazing, so kind and so helpful. The chicken was truly incredible and the hot sauce was muy perfecto!! Highly recommend. Anything Seba does is a culinary experience!

Alma Restaurant is a total standout! The rotisserie peri peri chicken is next-level — juicy, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. The focaccia and prawns were just as impressive, all made with fresh, farm-to-table ingredients that make a real difference. The service was incredible — we were treated like family from the moment we arrived. Sebas, the owner, is truly passionate about what he does and it shows in every detail. He’s clearly pushing boundaries and elevating the entire experience. Highly recommend Alma — a must-visit if you love quality food and genuine hospitality!

Some of the best food we have had in Uvita. We stumbled across this place and decided to check it out. The fish crudo was outstanding, as was all the food but that particularly stood out to us. The service was incredible with our host Brian being super helpful and explaining everything to us. We opted for the special which was a surf and turf, not knowing the size of it but they let us take it home - how much food we got it was well priced too. Highly recommended and would love to come back !

We really enjoyed a great night of dining at Alma Cocina. We tried the piri piri chicken and filet the pescado and both were really delicious. The taste is very unique and refined, the best we have had in 3 weeks in Costa Rica for a good price! The tiramisu was as authentic as in italy. There is an organic concept and high quality food. The vibe is chill and staff is very friendly. Rebeca and colleagues made our night very special!