Where to Eat in Tamarindo: Restaurants You Can Reach by Golf Cart
By Rent Me Tamarindo · 4 min read · Updated 2026-10-26
This guide sorts Tamarindo dining into four categories. Our team's picks are set and listed by name below, each reachable by golf cart; we do not list opening hours or prices we have not confirmed.
Lifted 4-Seater
From $70/day
Fuel not included: +$6/day fuel fee at checkout.
Electric carts: delivered charged.
Getting to dinner by golf cart
A golf cart covers the short trips between Tamarindo, Langosta and the restaurants in town. Our golf carts are for local driving; in Tamarindo and Hacienda Pinilla, stay in town. If you are unsure about a route, ask our team on WhatsApp.
Read how to get around Tamarindo and the golf cart rental guide to plan your stay, or see our fleet.
Sodas: local Costa Rican food
Sodas are small, casual restaurants serving everyday Costa Rican dishes.
- Recommended soda: Soda El Buen Comer
- Recommended soda: El Chante Tipico
Seafood
- Recommended seafood restaurant: Pangas Beach Club
- Recommended seafood restaurant: Palapa Restaurant
Sunset dinners
- Recommended sunset restaurant: El Chiringuito
- Recommended sunset restaurant: Noguis Restaurant
For viewpoints and timing, see our sunset spots in Tamarindo guide.
Family-friendly restaurants
Traveling with kids or a group? A 6-seat golf cart fits the whole family on the way to dinner.
- Recommended family restaurant: Patagonia Argentinian Grill & Restaurant
- Recommended family restaurant: El Mercadito de Tamarindo
Looking for more to do? Read things to do in Tamarindo and the Hacienda Pinilla guide.
Frequently asked
Where should I eat in Tamarindo?
It depends on the meal you want: a soda, seafood, a sunset dinner or a family-friendly restaurant. Our team's picks are set — local sodas, seafood, sunset spots and family places, all reachable by golf cart; ask us on WhatsApp for current suggestions.
Can I drive a golf cart to restaurants in Tamarindo?
Our golf carts are for local driving; in Tamarindo and Hacienda Pinilla, stay in town. Ask our team on WhatsApp if you are unsure about a route.
Which golf cart is best for a family dinner?
A 4-seater fits couples and small groups; a 6-seater fits larger families.
Are restaurant hours and prices listed in this guide?
No. We do not list opening hours or prices we have not confirmed. Check with the restaurant directly before you go.
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Lifted 4-Seater
Electric or Gas · 4 seats · Lifted suspension
Gas carts: Fuel not included: +$6/day fuel fee at checkout.
Electric carts: delivered charged.
Staying 32 days or more? Message us on WhatsApp for a long-stay rate.
Lifted 6-Seater
Electric or Gas · 6 seats · Lifted suspension
Gas carts: Fuel not included: +$6/day fuel fee at checkout.
Electric carts: delivered charged.
Staying 32 days or more? Message us on WhatsApp for a long-stay rate.
Delivered to your villa · Prices in USD. Delivery fee per vehicle: free in Tamarindo and Playa Langosta; USD 55 to Hacienda Pinilla, Playa Grande, Avellanas, Flamingo, Potrero and Brasilito; USD 100 to Playa Negra. Reserva Conchal: USD 55, pending confirmation with our team. Contact us for other areas. A 6% booking fee is added at checkout, calculated on the subtotal including add-ons and delivery fees.
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