A beachfront table looking out over the sea in Drake Bay
El Bucanero Restaurant

Best Fresh Seafood & Home-Cooked Meals by the Sea

Best place to eat in Drake Bay, authentic Costa Rican Flavors & Fresh Seafood

Organic food, ocean breeze

A small family restaurant by the water

Our beachfront restaurant brings together flavor, freshness and family warmth. Most of what's on your plate comes from our own farm — picked that morning, cooked with love.

Home-cooked coastal dishes, fresh fish from the bay, and plenty of vegan and vegetarian options. Pull up a chair and watch the ocean while you eat.

Not on the menu

The plates we cook when the day gives them to us

Some dishes never make it onto the carta. They depend on what came back on the boat and what was ready in the garden that morning — so ask us what we have today.

  • House special

    King Crab

    Stuffed with shrimp, fish, clams and mussels in a white wine sauce with coconut milk. Includes two sides of your choice: patacones, salad, fries or rice.

  • House special

    Grilled Lobster

    Garlic, butter, rosemary and two sides of your choice: patacones, salad, fries or rice.

  • House special

    Stuffed Fish

    A dish to share, filled with shrimp, octopus, clams and mussels in a white wine sauce with coconut milk. Includes three sides of your choice: patacones, salad, fries or rice.

  • House special

    Garlic Octopus

    Garlic, butter, rosemary and two sides of your choice: patacones, salad, fries or rice.

Glimpses of our dishes

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From our table

What guests say when the plates arrive

342 reviews on Google
Thierry D

Très bon. Service un peu long mais c’est fait maison. C’est intéressant d’attendre !

Katrien M

The nicest people ever and great seafood!

The dinner we had here was one of the highlights of our recent two week trip in Costa Rica. If you’re in Drake Bay, you definitely don’t want to miss this place! The food is so fresh and so good! There were rolling power outages in town while we were there and the lights went out and they brought out candles for all the tables and every table had card games, the staff didn’t miss a beat. It was a lovely experience and the view of the bay and sound of the waves just outside made it even better.

A wonderful little family-run restaurant that truly shines when it comes to fresh fish and seafood. Every day, the fresh catch from the sea is delivered here and prepared with great care and incredible flavor. But this restaurant is not only a great choice for fish lovers. If you prefer a good steak or a delicious burger, you won’t be disappointed either. They also serve local dishes that are absolutely delicious. All of this comes at very fair and reasonable prices, making it a fantastic place for a relaxed and authentic meal. Highly recommended!

Francesc

Perfect service, food, and location. The shrimp with coconut and cognac sauce are spectacular.

Open daily

Breakfast 7–10 AM · Lunch 12–3 PM · Dinner 6–9 PM. Hours shift a little with the season and the tides.

Right on the bay

Beachfront in Drake Bay, steps from where the tours depart. Walk-ins welcome; groups, please message ahead.

Grown by us

Most produce comes from our own organic farm — picked the morning it's served.

Tour & table

Snorkel Caño Island in the morning, eat with us by the sea in the afternoon.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a reservation?

Not usually — walk in and say hello. For groups of six or more, or if you want a table with a sunset view, message us ahead so we can hold one for you.

What are your opening hours?

Breakfast 7–10 AM, lunch 12–3 PM and dinner 6–9 PM, every day. Hours shift a little with the season and the tides, so message us if you are planning a late dinner.

Do you have vegan and vegetarian options?

Plenty, and not as an afterthought. Most of what we cook starts in our own garden, so the vegetable dishes are the ones we are proudest of. Tell us about allergies and we will cook around them.

Can you cook the fish I caught?

Yes. Bring back what the crew filleted for you on the fishing trip and Doña Francis will cook it however you like it. It is one of our favourite things to do.

Where exactly are you?

On the beachfront in Drake Bay, a few steps from where the tours leave in the morning. The map at the bottom of this page opens our Google listing directly.

Meet the kitchen

Doña Francis is the soul of our kitchen

Everything starts in our garden and ends at your table by the sea. No chemicals, no shortcuts — just family recipes, the day's catch, and the warmth of a home-cooked meal.

Farm-to-table · Beachfront seating · Vegan & vegetarian options
Reservations

Reserve a table

Message us to book a table by the sea, or just walk in and say hello. Groups, please give us a little notice.

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+506 6194 7003 info@bucaneroscorcovadotour.com
Drake Bay, Osa Peninsula · Costa Rica
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Pull up a chair by the sea

Home-cooked coastal food, grown on our farm and served with ocean views. Message us to reserve a table — or just walk in and say hello.