Fresh World-Class Dining … On the Beach.

The Pearl of the Osa

Our fab restaurant and bar offers you outstanding fresh eclectic food and drink on the beach. “The Pearl” has a vibe we love: casual - flip flops are always welcome - where salsa music usually lightly adds to the sound of the macaws (no kidding) overhead. We are both your local bar and restaurant, and a spot where people travel for miles around to enjoy “the best food on the Osa.” Here you can sample incredibly creative fresh eclectic food (and a great fish club or burger too - try the fries!)

Oh, and let's talk about the view — because here at The Pearl, every seat is the best in the house. Take your pick; a breezy, covered indoor spot or soak up the sunshine at a beachside table. You may even bump into some locals, share stories, or join in a spontaneous pick-up game of volleyball.

Pull up a chair and soak in beachfront dining at it’s best.

Open Daily for Lunch & Dinner: 11:30 AM - 8:00ish PM

Fresh Eclectic Dishes

Dive into our thoughtful menus obsessively (and lovingly) developed by and for foodies over the years… from locally sourced, organic ingredients.

Our menus are extensive and served up oceanside for everyone. Fear Not: No Diners Left Behind! Omnivores, vegans, vegetarians, gluten-free folks, etc, will all find fab food here. We offer some of the best food on the Peninsula, even in Costa Rica – no kidding. Hint: Try our homemade Ginger Spritzers, Mint Lemonade, Patacones, Gloria’s Burrito, Fish Tacos…and Coffee Ice Cream.

Weekly Events At The Pearl

Beach Barbecues - Often on Tuesday Nights!

  • On The Beach

    Try our signature Afghani Barbecue Chicken with Cilantro Walnut Salsa and Southern Pulled Pork with Ginger Marmalade. But wait, Never fear, vegetarian friends and family! We also always have great vegetarian proteins and multiple exotic side salads, slaws, etc.

  • Extra Sizzle

    We top the night off with a bonfire and on cloudless nights an incredible display of the Milky Way along with swimming in the bioluminescence.

  • The Vibe

    Candle-lit tables and tiki torches on the beach right near the breaking waves. Dramatic and beautiful.

    Festivities Begin: Join us at Sunset, 5:30 PM. If you aren’t staying here, please make reservations.

Occasional Infamous Friday Night Pasta Parties

  • The Rhythm of Pura Vida

    When The Mood Strikes: For years we have studied, admired, oohed and ahhed at the Costa Rican passion for dance — embrace the Costa Rican zest for dance with our dance lessons and let loose!

  • The Gathering

    It’s a wild night, where many locals from Puerto Jimenez and the Osa Peninsula come to show off their dance skills, drink a beer, and enjoy their lives.

  • The Vibe

    A cultural carousel of dance, music, late-night swims, and spirited tequila tastings, all in the spirit of preserving our vibrant dance culture.

Meet the Chefs

Iguana Lodge Chefs are the finest on the Peninsula, and we take pride in using fresh farm-to-table ingredients.

As a team, we're more like family — we've worked together for years perfecting recipes and sharing laughs. It's our combined flair that crafts the fresh and delicious menus that we proudly present to you at The Pearl. Buen Provecho! And we salute Don Jose Azofeifa, King of the Rancho, who cheffed here for years, and set the tone for excellent meals here at the lodge.

Meet Maribeth and Oliver, together, they're the heartbeat of our vibrant beachfront restaurant - Gracias Adios!

“I would normally expect to become a little bored with even very good food after a whole week of eating at the same place (especially since I'm a total foodie and have VERY high standards when it comes to cuisine), but it never happened. Incredible.”

— Laura, Washington, DC