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El Grano de Oro Restaurant


4.5 of 5 stars 34 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: Costa Rican, International
  • Calle 30, Avenida 2 y 4 | #251, San Jose, Costa Rica
  • 2255 3322
  • Price range: £16-62 ($25-$100)

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5 of 5 stars
Orlando
14 Dec 2009

Took my father to dinner at de Oro last Thursday night and all I can say is WOW! The room is beautiful, service quite attentive and food/menu interesting and delicious. Prices were reasonable and the wine list had a lot of interesting South American wines we cannot get in the states. Tried two bottles of wine and had full dinner... more

Fantastic
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5 of 5 stars
Dover, Delaware
4 Aug 2009
1
person found this review helpful

My wife and I were in San Jose for a week in June and had dinner here one night - and for the next 3 days! (and we were not staying in the hotel) The food, service and atmosphere were fantastic. I cannot recommend it highly enough, and the next time I am in San Jose this will be my... more

awesome!
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5 of 5 stars
Margarita
20 Jul 2009

Great service, outstanding food and reasonable prices. Can not get better than that. This restaurant is a must if you are in San Jose. more

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5 of 5 stars
NYC
13 Jul 2009

We came here for dinner on our first night in Costa Rica, and were blown away at the beautiful decor, the romantic courtyard and the fantastic food. My fiance and I went to the restaurant around 7:00 p.m. on a Saturday night, and were surprised to find that there was only one other table filled. I guess people usually eat... more

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5 of 5 stars
New York
29 Jun 2009

The place it's gorgeus and the food is excelent. Is not a place to visit with a limted budget. The service is great. The place is worth to see, since it's and old costarrican "casona" from XIX century. Perfect for a romantic dinner. more

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5 of 5 stars
Shoreline, WA
1 Jun 2009

We stayed at Hotel Grano de Oro our first and last nights in Costa Rica, so we were close to the airport. After our first night and our first dinner, we couldn't wait to get back for our next stay. The food was SO GOOD - fresh, and authentic. The service was great, and the scenery of the restaurant was... more

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5 of 5 stars
Athens, Greece
24 May 2009

What can I say? Excellent food quality, excellent staff, excellent atmosphere, excellent value for our money! One of the best restaurants ever. more

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5 of 5 stars
San Jose, Costa Rica
14 Apr 2009

I've been to Grano de Oro for breakfast and dinner and it is amazing food in a beautiful ambiance. I especially like to sit outdoors when the weather is nice, it is so relaxing and pleasant. more

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5 of 5 stars
Scranton, PA
26 Mar 2009
1
person found this review helpful

When the cab was taking us through the streets, I was getting nervous. Pulled up front, surprised. Walked through the front door, impressed. After dinner, AMAZED. The restaurant and hotel are absolutely stunning. Service was excellent and the open air courtyard was just beautiful. Every item that our party of four ordered was presented magnificently, and had incredible flavor, texture... more

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5 of 5 stars
Costa Rica
16 Jan 2009
1
person found this review helpful

The other restaurants listed in this grouping aren't in the same class as the Grano de Oro. Both the restaurant and hotel would by my esteem qualify as boutiques. The atmosphere is very classy and is an exceptional place to hold a business meeting or host anyone you'd like to impress. The food is gourmet, and the menú is always... more

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El Grano de Oro Restaurant Address

Calle 30, Avenida 2 y 4 | #251, San Jose, Costa Rica
Tel: 2255 3322
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.