TABÚ

The food was great. The vibe was nice. We came a little early but got the best and nicest service. We left by 1pm. My ribs were tender and marinated to perfection. That was the highlight of all the dishes we tried. Even on the chicken fingers, they were crispy and soft inside.

Nice beachfront restaurant serving okay food. Some of the flavors were a bit weird like the braised short ribs which were overpowered with 5 spice or something similar. Both ceviche and carpaccio needed a little more salt and balancing flavors. Food taste does not meet the high price you pay. The cocktails were excellent 5/5 for sure. Enjoyed the Rosita, which reminded me of a sangria (delicious!) Service was just okay, a little slow but not out of ordinary. Nice views of the beach. Did not need a reservation. Plenty of seating even for larger groups. Beware you’ll have vendors coming up to you ever 10 minutes trying to sell your shirts and other things, which I’m surprised the restaurant allows them on their private property. You’ll also he harassed by flies and other bugs as to be expected on a beach but they give you one of those fly fans that helps somewhat. Don’t forget your bug spray!

Amazing service! The space is super relaxed, and the staff is incredibly friendly and attentive. I started my morning with an excellent cup of coffee and ended up staying longer because the atmosphere was so pleasant. I treated myself to the mushroom risotto, which was absolutely delicious. One of my favorite experiences in Tamarindo! ☺️✨

We ate here several times during our stay. Service with Marcela was great. Food was excellent, especially the Tico breakfast and burgers for lunch. You can’t beat the view of the ocean.

If you’re looking for an amazing beachfront lunch spot in Tamarindo, Tabu is the place to go. My wife and I had an unforgettable experience here. The beach view was perfect, and having direct access to the sand made it even better. The food was absolutely outstanding. I had one of the best tuna steaks I’ve ever had, perfectly cooked with incredible flavors. My wife ordered the shrimp curry bowl, and she said it was the best meal she’s had so far during our visit to Tamarindo. We also got excellent wine recommendations that paired beautifully with our dishes. What truly made our visit special was the amazing service from our waitress. She was so friendly and professional, making sure we had everything we needed. On top of that, she shared a secret beach spot with us, and it ended up being one of the highlights of our trip. With delicious food, great drinks, a perfect beachfront setting, and top-notch service, this place is an absolute must-visit. We’ll definitely be coming back!

A spectacular evening. Jeffrey, our host, was warm and welcoming and we can't wait to come back. Jeffrey made us feel right at home and this was our second visit during our week's long stay. Might be a few more visits!

The food and ambiance was outstanding! We ordered the ceviche, tacos, poke and risotto and it was so tasty - truly the best food we've had in Costa Rica so far. Yeffri, our server, was so helpful and kind 🌅 They also have 2 for 1 margaritas from 3:30-5:30pm which are so good! Will definitely come back

Great service, vibe and food. The Peruvian ceviche is great, love the crispy corn in it! Also had the mahi mahi carpaccio and it was delicious with the lemon juice, very fresh. Also comes with focaccia that’s soooo fresh.