Dining at Rios Lodge

Farm-To-Table Flavors Served in the Heart of Costa Rica

Thoughtful Dishes With Delicious varied menu

We are honored and excited to house a skilled chef who can turn simple, fresh ingredients into a meal you’ll remember for years. From classic Costa Rican fare to thoughtful fusion dishes, our dining experience will leave you satisfied and looking forward to the next meal.

Our menu is always being updated, with new dishes being introduced every month. You will order off of the set menu at the time of your visit. Our menu includes vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free dishes.  Because our ecolodge is so remote and we literally raft in all our food and kitchen supplies every two weeks, we have to carefully plan ahead all the dishes in advance of guests’ arrival to the lodge. Please note that we are unable to handle last minute guest requests for this reason.

Colorful, Diverse, Farm-To-Table Flavor

Chef Luca knows that the best dishes start with the individual ingredients, so we prioritize using the freshest foods, locally sourced whenever possible. We partner with local Turrialba farmers to source the highest quality vegetables, eggs and herbs. These partnerships help us create beautiful dishes that come straight from the land you stand on when you visit Rios Lodge.

Ethically Sourced, Sustainably Prepared

Every decision we’ve made about the development of Rios Lodge has had our community and planet in mind – and that is reflected in how we source, prepare and share our meals.

  • We leverage fresh, local ingredients, partnering with locally run farms as much as possible.
  • Our kitchen runs on solar and hydropower.
  • Everything we need to run our kitchen and offer fantastic meals is brought in on rafts, and our kitchen non-compostable waste is brought out on rafts.
  • Compostable waste goes is used at the lodge for our growing gardens.

Meet Chef Luca

Of all the things you experience at Rios Lodge, some of the most important moments you create will be around the dinner table. Our beautiful, open-air dining area will connect you to some of the freshest, most delicious flavors in the rainforest, thanks to our in-house chef, Chef Luca.

Chef Luca has traveled the world as a highly-esteemed chef, working in fine dining in France, the Caribbean, Canada, Ibiza, and now, Costa Rica. Chef Luca loves to play with fusion cuisine, combining unique tropical ingredients with the strategies of a French cuisine-trained chef.

With three delicious meals daily, every moment you spend in our dining room will be filled with new flavors, classic favorites, and endless lifelong memories waiting to be made.

FULL BAR HAS BEER, WINE, SPIRITS, MOCKTAILS & MORE

You don’t need to wait for 5 o’clock to enjoy the Rios Lodge fully stocked bar at our dining pavilion. Our lodge facilities include several areas to relax in comfort with a cool drink in hand, from pavilions to waterfall pools!

Our full bar supplies quality wines, Rios Lodge branded craft beer, spirits, mocktails, sodas, and juices so you’ll have plenty of options to find your drink of choice. 

What You Need to Know

Food and Dining FAQ

  • Yes! All guests visiting Rios Lodge have breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals included in their stay.
  • Not included in your meals package is Bar beverages (alcoholic or non-alcoholic), and Tapas.
  • We have a fixed menu at our remote ecolodge, and carefully plan ahead all the dishes two weeks in advance of guests’ arrival to the lodge.  The menu varies monthly.
  • Our menu includes vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free dishes.
  • If you have a food allergy, you must alert us on your Guest Information form at least 2 weeks prior to your stay so we can try to accommodate your needs.
  • We have worked hard to create an amazing and varied menu, but due to our remote location and minimal onsite cold storage, we are not able to secure last minute or onsite special requests.
  • We will always do our best, but guests must understand the nature of our remote kitchen in the jungle and how critical it is to pre-plan. Thank you!
  • Fresh, robust Costa Rican coffee is ready for early risers from 6:30am.
  • Breakfast is served from 7 -9am daily.
  • Lunch is served from 12-2pm daily.
  • Dinner is served from 7-9pm daily.
  • All meals are served in the dining pavilion.
  • Additional snacks from the kitchen can be purchased from 3:30pm to 6:30pm.
  • The Bar is open from 11am – 9pm. Both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages can be purchased from the bar.

Yes, Tapas and beverages can be purchased from 3:30pm to 6:30pm.
Tea, coffee, and water are available all day.

  • The bar is open from 11am to 9pm.
  • We are pleased to serve a wide variety of non-alcoholic beverages, as well as offer a fully-stocked bar of beers, wines, and spirits.

Meals are served in our beautiful, open-air shared dining area, with seating capacity for all lodge guests. The dining area has the open air kitchen at one end, and the full bar. Guests dine overlooking the river.

Restaurant Menu - Example Fare*

Food

Breakfast

  • Típico – (Pinto, Egg, Plantain, Tortillas, Toast)
  • Omelet – (3 choices: Cheese, Ham, Tomatoes, Onions (pink), Mushroom, Bacon, Chives)
  • Breakfast Sandwich – (Lettuce, Tomatoes, Ham, Cheese, Fried Egg)
  • Exotic Fruit Plate and Banana Bread
  • Pain Brioche à la Française with Berries & Maple Syrup

Lunch & Dinner

Meat & Fish

  • Chicken Skewers, Tzatziki Sauce
  • Scaloppine Chicken, Mediterranean Style
  • Beef Tenderloin, Chimichurri, Mushrooms
  • Beef Skewers, Garlic and Butter
  • Salmon in a Basil Creamy Sauce
  • Mahi Mahi Filet, Coconut Curry Ginger Lime
  • Sea Bass Filet with Shrimp and Squid, Spicy Tomato Sauce

Focaccia

  • Feta, Lettuce, Tomato, Zucchini, Eggplant, Creamy Pesto
  • Chicken, Provolone, Tomato, Lettuce, Zucchini
  • Vegetarian

Pasta

  • Rigatoni, Pomodoro Sauce, Bacon, Zucchini, Eggplant
  • Linguini in a Lime, Olives and Parmesan Cheese
  • Fusilli, Creamy Zucchini Pesto
  • Spaghetti Del Mar
  • Salmon Pasta, Creamy Dill and Pink Pepper

Vegetarian & Vegan

  • Eggplant and Zucchini Duo with Feta Cheese, Arugula and Balsamic Glaze
  • Lentils Salad, Mustard Dressing
  • Pasta in a Creamy Zucchini Pesto
  • Spaghetti al Pomodoro
  • Buddha Bowl (Add Salmon / Tofu), Lime Dressing
  • Quinoa and Vegetables with Turmeric, Ginger, Cilantro
  • Pacuare Salad, Passion Fruit Dressing

Desserts

  • Chocolate Mousse and Brownie
  • Piña Colada Cheese Cake
  • Tiramisu
  • Blackberry Mousse
  • Chocolate Fondant, Coffee Coulis
  • Sponge Lime and Mascarpone Cake
  • Exotic Fruit Plate

Gluten-free dishes are available.
* Our restaurant menu at Rios Lodge changes regularly. This Example Menu shows the kinds of dishes we serve for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, but these exact dishes may not be available when you visit. Our talented Chef Luca loves to create new dishes and swap others out; our guests love this, too! Enjoy!

Bar & Beverages

Sodas & Water

  • Coca Cola/Zero
  • Fanta
  • Fresca
  • Ginger Ale
  • Agua Soda
  • San Pellegrino

Smoothies

  • Watermelon
  • Pineapple
  • Lemonade
  • Starfruit
  • Sour Guava
  • Pacuare

Non-alcoholic & Specialty Drinks

  • Virgin Mojito
  • Shirley Temple
  • Virgin Daiquiri
  • Virgin Pina Colada
  • Virgin Bloody Mary
  • Lemonade, honey and ginger
  • Brisa Fresca del Pacuare
  • Clean Sunday
  • Minicolada
  • Fruit Cocktail

Cervezas

Artesanal
  • Ríos Lodge Pale Ale
  • Ríos Lodge India Pale Ale
Nacional
  • Imperial Original
  • Imperial Light

Wines

  • Whites: Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Rose, & more
  • Reds: Malbec, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Carmenere, & more

Liquors & Premium Liquors

  • Vodka, Ginebra, Rum, Whiskey, Tequila, Mescal & more