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Steak house in Puntarenaa, Puntarenas Province
What should I order at Don Luis?
What to order
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Pizza
Mentioned repeatedly as delicious and high quality, with praise for the thin crust, local cheese, lots of toppings, and overall great flavor.
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Beef Tartare
Recommended by multiple diners who described it as excellent and part of a 10/10 meal, with one reviewer saying it was amazing even for someone who usually prefers meat cooked more.
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Beef Carpaccio
Frequently praised alongside the beef tartare as a standout starter, with reviewers calling it delicious and amazing.
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Dry Aged Steaks
Several reviews highlight the dry aged steak offerings as exceptional, including comments that the steaks were on point, very tender, and a major reason to visit.
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T-Bone Ox
Recommended for its surprising quality and tenderness, with reviewers specifically noting it as a memorable first-time try and part of a fantastic meat-focused meal.
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Parrillada Mar Y Tierre
Called fantastic by a couple who ordered it, this surf-and-turf dish stood out for its variety and overall quality.
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Crepe Dessert
Praised as scrumptious and one of the most memorable parts of the meal, with reviewers specifically highlighting it as a dessert worth sharing.
Details
Location
Monteverde, Puntarenas 25 metros noreste de la Escuela Rafael Arguedas, Cerro Plano Puntarenas Monteverde, Puntarenaa, Puntarenas Province, 60109, CR
Open in Google MapsHours
| Monday | 12 to 8:30 PM |
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| Tuesday | 12 to 8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 12 to 8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 12 to 8:30 PM |
| Friday | 12 to 8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 12 to 8:30 PM |
| Sunday | 12 to 8:30 PM |
About Don Luis
Don Luis is a steak house, bar, chophouse restaurant, pizza restaurant, and seafood restaurant in Puntarenaa, Puntarenas Province. Reviewers consistently praise the ceviche, dry aged steaks, pizza, cocktails, and attentive service, along with a cozy, quiet atmosphere and live music. The restaurant serves lunch and dinner, and it is also popular for solo dining. It has rooftop seating, a bar onsite, and accepts reservations.
Amenities
Service options
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fireplace
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Rooftop seating
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Happy hour drinks
- Hard liquor
- Quick bite
- Salad bar
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked
What is Don Luis known for?
Don Luis is especially known for ceviche, dry aged steaks, and pizza, with reviewers repeatedly calling out the ceviche, blue cheese pizza, and beef tartare. The surf and turf parrillada and the dry aged tomahawk also come up often, along with cocktails and happy hour drinks.
What dishes are most recommended at Don Luis?
The most recommended dishes include ceviche, blue cheese pizza, beef tartare, beef carpaccio, and dry aged steaks like the T-bone and tomahawk. Reviewers also mention the Monteverde pizza, quesadilla, and the parrillada mar y tierra as standouts for flavor and portion size.
What is the atmosphere like at Don Luis?
The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, quiet, and trendy, with good background music and live music mentioned in reviews and amenities. It seems to suit couples, groups, and solo diners who want a relaxed dinner or happy hour rather than a loud scene.
Is Don Luis good value, and what is the price range?
Don Luis is in the ₡10,000–30,000 range, and reviewers often say the prices are fair for the quality and quantity of food. One review noted it was the most expensive dinner of a Costa Rica trip, but still worth it for dishes like steaks, ceviche, desserts, and cocktails.
Is Don Luis a good place for happy hour or drinks?
Yes, happy hour is a major draw, with reviews specifically mentioning 2 for 1 cocktails and staying for the full happy hour to try multiple drinks. The bar also gets praise for innovative cocktails, a strong wine list, beer, coffee, and rooftop seating for drinks after dinner.
Is parking available at Don Luis?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Does Don Luis have vegetarian options?
Yes, Don Luis offers vegetarian options.
Is Don Luis kid-friendly?
Yes, Don Luis is good for kids.
