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Reviewed April 13, 2023 via mobile

We visited the Lookout tonite!. We had the best welcoming experience to Costa Rica and to Coco. We arrived at the. Restaurant at 5 pm in order to be there for the. Sunset. We were welcoming greeted by staff. They gave good recommendations to order...for food. We were able to Converse with the staff as it seemed not to be a busy night. They were awesome! Freddie and Stephania were great and so helpful and friendly. The food was well presented and delicious! It really is a special place. I hope we can visit again! So personable!More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed April 7, 2023

The Lookout restaurant and suites overlook Playa del Coco, one of the most beautiful fishing and tourist destinations in Costa Rica. Food and libations are excellent. Service is top notch. Satisfaction guaranteed.

Date of visit: March 2023
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Elisa Peressin, General Manager at The Lookout, responded to this reviewResponded April 12, 2023

Thank you so much for your awesome review!! Hope to see you soon up here!!

Reviewed April 6, 2023 via mobile

We were really looking forward to dining at the Lookout after watching the Netflix series abut this restaurant. Although the view was beautiful the dining experience was profoundly lacking! We had reservations and were there before sunset ant it was not fully booked at that...point. The four of us wanted hamburgers as they were what we had heard such good reviews about. When we went to order we were told they only had 2, 2 of us ordered them and our friends choose different selections. After about 45 minutes our friends meals came, my husband and I waited another 45 minutes before ours showed up! We understand the pure vida time in restaurants; but our friends were completely done with their meal before ours came. This is not acceptable and there was no apology or explanation. Our expectations for a delicious hamburger was very disappointing ! All 4 of us tried it and none of us thought it was very good. I’m not sorry we went, but I won’t go back and wouldn’t recommend it.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Elisa Peressin, General Manager at The Lookout, responded to this reviewResponded April 12, 2023

Hola hola and thank you to write us a review, as you said there is no apologies and we are so sorry that you had a bad experience, unfortunately with Easter week we had some problems with our providers and this explain why we couldn't...More

Reviewed March 29, 2023

Amazing views and very friendly staff!! Sunset was beautiful!! The mahi mahi special was delicious!!

Date of visit: March 2023
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Elisa Peressin, General Manager at The Lookout, responded to this reviewResponded April 5, 2023

Thank you so much for your visit!!

Reviewed March 6, 2023

Our family came to the Lookout because of all the great reviews. Honestly, I can't see how anyone could give them a good review. We were a party of six. There were two waiters for the whole restaurant. It took 45 minutes to get our...first round of drinks. It took 1 1/2 hours to get food. The food was inedible. No one could eat the burgers or steak dish. Burgers were frozen patties that were served almost raw. The steak dish had a bad odor to it. The chicken sandwich also bad. The chicken wings tasted freezer burned. The manager did take some entrees off our bill when she saw that no one ate. The view is nice but just not worth the trip. Such a shame that our experience was awful.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Elisa P, General Manager at The Lookout, responded to this reviewResponded March 12, 2023

We were expecting this negative review cause as you mentioned we took away from your bill plates that were not eaten, to show you that we care about the satisfaction of our guests, but even with our apologies you were really offensive with us and...More

Reviewed February 16, 2023 via mobile

We loved our evening at the Lookout, we made it there before sunset (5pm) to take advantage of the awesome views. The staff took great care of us and the food was incredible. We had the shrimp nachos, raw oysters and as suggested by our...waiter the grilled oysters which were so good, Mahi Mahi fish and lobster sandwich. Desserts and drinks were awesome too. The place was full, the ambiance was perfect. The drive up the hill was a bit breathtaking but so worth it once we got to the top. Thanks so much to everyone who made this night such a success.More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Elisa P, General Manager at The Lookout, responded to this reviewResponded February 22, 2023

Thank you so much to let us know that you guys enjoy The Lookout experience...we will be happy to receive you here again!!

Reviewed February 5, 2023 via mobile

Great view, terrible time waiting and food was Ok nothing yo be amar or astonish I came here before Covid and was great and amazing but now prices are expensive and food were good nothing more The view is the best in town We ordered...fried avocado and the sauce was commercial no homemade . The special octopus was really nice, soft well prepared but the sides were really simple. I can do better the salad and vegetables at home My boyfriend ordered shrimp nachos and they were different but ok.More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Elisa P, General Manager at The Lookout, responded to this reviewResponded February 22, 2023

Hola hola and thank you to take the time and write us a review!! We didn't change the prices after COVID (before taxes were not included in the menu prices and now they are) and our Avocado sauce is the same as always and we...More

Reviewed January 31, 2023

Refreshingly unique flavours with a stunning view! We loved the french fries, teriyaki wings, mahi mahi with ginger sauce and flaming tiramasu. Great ambiance and friendly service,

Date of visit: January 2023
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Elisa P, General Manager at The Lookout, responded to this reviewResponded February 5, 2023

Thank you so much!! We are really happy that you enjoyed the experience!!

Reviewed January 30, 2023

We were a little apprehensive about our visit after reading many somewhat negative reviews. However, we found the service and quality of food very good. Of course the view was spectacular.More

Date of visit: January 2023
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Elisa P, General Manager at The Lookout, responded to this reviewResponded February 5, 2023

Thank you so much to take the time and write us a review...we always try to do our best and put our passion in what we do, unfortunately not everybody enjoy the experience and we respect their opinions...we love to receive constructive criticism and try...More

Reviewed January 25, 2023

This was an interesting cab ride up the mountain, driver was a comedian. Views worth the trip, however slow service. Food was ok, not great,would recommend to just get drinks and appetizers though. Staff very pleasant.

Date of visit: January 2023
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Elisa P, General Manager at The Lookout, responded to this reviewResponded February 5, 2023

Thank you to write us a review and thank you to visit us!!

Reviewed January 24, 2023 via mobile

We went for a birthday dinner. Very disappointed with the food. Fish was tasteless, shrimp was over cooked and chewy, lobster sandwich was tasteless and lacked lobster. Best thing on the plate was the vegetables. Very expensive for what we got.

Date of visit: January 2023
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Elisa P, General Manager at The Lookout, responded to this reviewResponded February 5, 2023

Thank you to take the time and write us a review!! Too bad to hear that you didn't enjoy...anyway we always try to do our best to satisfy our guests expectations, we feel sorry that it didn't happen with you

Reviewed January 5, 2023 via mobile

It is basically a tourist trap because the nice view, the food is pretty bad, overcooked and tasteless, the seafood was not fresh, even though they advertised it as catch of the day. The only good thing of the place is the view and the...cocktails.More

Date of visit: January 2023
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Elisa P, General Manager at The Lookout, responded to this reviewResponded February 5, 2023

Thank you Mariela to take the time and write us a review...our products are fresh everyday and we are sorry that the taste did not live up to your expectations...there is no tourist trap in what we do, our loyal customers can prove it...

Reviewed December 20, 2022 via mobile

What a wonderful experience! The staff was so welcoming, friendly and attentive. The food was exceptional, local and tasty. And the view, it speaks for itself. Such an amazing backdrop! We will definitely be back when we return to Costa Rica. Pura Vida!

Date of visit: December 2022
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Elisa P, General Manager at The Lookout, responded to this reviewResponded February 5, 2023

Thank you so much for your great review!! Can't wait to have you back!!

Reviewed December 19, 2022 via mobile

Went with friends...2 really wanted to go because of netflix. After a few drinks the "starstruck" couple loved it. The other couples were underwhelmed. Personally, my fish tacos should have been listed under appetizers as they were only 3 mini tacos, very basic and no...accompaniments. After drinks were served waiter asked 1( out of 8 guests) if they wanted water then brought large bottles to everyone... which they were charged for. Owner was frienfky but obviously doesn't plan on repeat customers and try to get as much money as they can without giving anyone real reason to return. Costa Rica has hundreds of Mirador restaurants. This one is no better than any other option and in my opinion very overpriced.More

Date of visit: December 2022
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Elisa P, General Manager at The Lookout, responded to this reviewResponded February 5, 2023

Thank you to take the time and write us a review...we are sorry that you didn't enjoy the Lookout experience, you are right we don't have a plan to repeat customers, we just do our work as better as we can to offer an unforgettable...More

Reviewed December 13, 2022

This was the second time I had the chance to eat here. The staff is so friendly and welcoming. The menu has a good variety for all to enjoy. I HIGHLY recommend trying the drinks( big fan of the watermelon mojito).

Date of visit: December 2022
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Elisa P, General Manager at The Lookout, responded to this reviewResponded December 16, 2022

Thank you so much for your wonderful review...waiting for your third time!!

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The Lookout is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 5