High in the hills of Escazu in San Jose is a restaraunt named Le Monastere which means The Monastery.
It is called that because it used to be a monastery. In fact, the chapel is still a part of the restaraunt and you can visit it and see some very old relics after you enjoy some fine dining.
This is one of my favorite fine dining experiences in Costa Rica. It sits on top of a hill looking over Escazu, Heredia and San Jose. The view is incredible.
The food is even better. This is true fine dining by any standards.
The cost? Only about $30/plate.
Just tell your taxi driver “Le Monastere restarante en Escazu” and he’ll get you there. Choose a newer taxi because the hill to get to the restaraunt is very steep and can’t be climbed by an older car with a weaker transmission.
It is well worth the climb though. This is my favorite place to visit when I’m yearning for something less typical of Costa Rican food.
Here is their web-site:
http://www.monastere-restaurant.com/
-James D. Brausch
3 responses so far ↓
1 Aaron // Feb 14, 2008 at 2:41 am
You’re making me home sick. That’s right, sick of this home. I’ve got an idea… I should move to Costa Rica!
- Aaron
2 Jim // Feb 15, 2008 at 1:14 pm
I have to concur… Le Monastere is definately a great restraunt, the view over the city below is awesome.
-Jim
3 Costa Rica Tours // Feb 18, 2008 at 2:31 am
For the longest time this was my favorite restaurant in Costa Rica. This place is amazing on a clear night. You get a breathtaking view, great food, and reasonable prices. Thank you very much for reminding me! I lost the number with my old cell phone, and I wanted a nice place to take my parents when they visit next month.
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