Dining
at La Ponderosa – Fresh, Local, and Made to Order
Our on-site dining room is exclusively available to registered guests, offering a relaxed and flavorful experience surrounded by the beauty of Pavones, Costa Rica.
Breakfast and lunch are made to order from a menu of fresh, guest favorites.
Dinner is available by reservation and changes daily, allowing us to highlight what’s in season and tailor meals to the tastes and preferences of our current guests.
BYOB We do not operate a bar, but guests are welcome to bring their own beer, wine, or spirits. Every room has a mini-fridge to keep your beverages and snacks cold.
Group & Retreat Dining
For retreats and group bookings, meals are often served family or buffet style at times coordinated with your scheduled activities. We’re happy to create a customized menu that accommodates any dietary needs or preferences with at least two weeks' notice.
Pre-paid meal packages may be available for your stay—please email us to inquire and we’ll help you plan the best option for your group.
Cost of pre-paid packages:
3 meals $40/ person/ night
2 meals (dinner & breakfast) $30/ person/ night
dinner only $20/ person/ night
breakfast only $15/ person/ night
+ Costa Rica value added tax VAT 13% + Impuesto valor agregado IVA 13%
Address
Pavones de Golfito, Costa Rica (Beachfront, 300 m south of La Bruschetta Restaurant)
Phone
+506 8841 1197
Breakfast (opens at 7:00 am)
JUICE of the Day – Natural, Homemade often with fruit grown here on the property
Hot COFFEE made with fresh ground Costa Rican coffee beans
Hearty b-fasts
Banana PANCAKES
FRENCH TOAST
Custom OMELET served with wheat toast
“GALLO PINTO” rice with beans, eggs and tortillas
HOME FRIES, eggs and toast
Light b-fasts
OATMEAL with brown sugar and cinnamon
Egg and Cheese SANDWICH
Fresh Local FRUIT Plate
Two EGGS any style with wheat TOAST
PINTO BOWL small gallo pinto with one egg
Lunch and Snack (until 3:00 pm)
Assorted sandwiches on locally made bread: Tuna Salad, Cheeseburger, BBQ Pulled Chicken or Ham & Cheese
Bean & Cheese Quesadilla
Beef or Shredded Chicken TACOS (MX style)
Hand-cut French Fries
Red Beans and Organic Rice
SALADS chopped house salad or assorted fresh vegetable plate
Mac & Cheese
“BATIDOS” made with fresh seasonal fruit
Chicken Plate served with rice, beans and salad aka the “CASADO de Pollo"
Examples of Dinners Served at La Ponderosa (6:00 / 7:00)
Fajitas: Chicken, Steak or Veggie
Beef Tenderloin Kebabs
Homemade soups and hearty salads
Lasagna and other Pasta Dishes
Bar-B-Que Chicken (a popular favorite)
Grilled outdoors over a wood fire and basted with our homemade sauce
West Indian Curry with Rice (vegan or chicken)
Fresh Local FISH: Tuna, Mahi-mahi, Snapper, Sea Bass, Snook…
Fish TACOS
