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Pulpo y jaibas - Amana, San José, San Jose

Amana

4.8
4.8
87 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary Latin
de, 125m oeste del Fresh Market, Av 9, Barrio Escalante, San José, San Jose 10101

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
A modern culinary concept that aims to combine local ingredients with techniques and preparations from across the world.

Located in Barrio Escalante, Amana offers an inviting, casual, and warm atmosphere right outside the heart of the capital; paired with creative dishes, attention to detail, and exceptional service.

Our kitchen is led by San Pellegrino Young Chef 2024 Regional Finalist (Latam & Caribbean) and Costa Rican winner of the Jeunes Chefs Rôtisseurs: Kenneth Ruiz.

Chef's Table available Thu-Sat, seating between 6:30pm and 8:30pm (8 people per night max)

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Latin, International
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 6:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Kenneth Ruiz
  • Private party facilities
    Contact us at +506 6143 6871 (WhatsApp or Phone Call) for private event reservations

Experiences

  • Chef's Table

    $70.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Servido frente a nuestra cocina abierta. Presentado por nuestros cocineros. 8 personas por noche. Disponible jueves a sábado. Ingresos 6:30 a 8:30 PM. Mínimo 8h de antelación para reservar. Costo: CRC₡35.000/persona. Maridaje opcional. Adelanto requerido: CRC₡17.500/persona. NO se le cobrará por OpenTable. Nuestro equipo le contactará para el pago. ----- Served in front of our open kitchen. Each course presented and explained by our kitchen staff. 8 people max per night. Available Thu-Sat. Seatings between 6:30 and 8:30 PM. Minimum 8h notice for booking. Cost: CRC₡35.000/person. Optional wine-pairing. Required pre-payment: CRC₡17.500/person. You will NOT be charged through OpenTable. Our team will reach out with prepayment info.
    Chef's Table Photo

What 87 people are saying

Amana reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Costa Rica

    Best Overall

  • Costa Rica

    Best Food

  • Costa Rica

    Best Value

  • Costa Rica

    Innovative

  • Costa Rica

    Good for groups

  • Costa Rica

    Good for special occasions

  • San José

    Best Overall

  • San José

    Best Food

  • San José

    Best Service

  • San José

    Best Ambiance

  • San José

    Best Value

  • San José

    Innovative

  • San José

    Good for groups

  • San José

    Healthy

  • San José

    Neighborhood gem

  • San José

    Great for fine wines

  • San José

    Great for outdoor dining

  • San José

    Romantic

  • San José

    Good for special occasions

  • San José

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Amana in San José offers a "truly exceptional" dining experience. With its innovative Chef's Table and "unique, amazing culinary experience," it combines local ingredients with global techniques for unforgettable flavors. Guests rave about the "amazing customer service," beautifully plated dishes, and cozy ambiance. A must-try for fine dining enthusiasts.

87 Reviews
  1. Gabriela

    Costa Rica7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fuimos a probar los nuevos platillos, y están espectaculares!

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  2. Natalia

    Costa Rica1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Espectacular como siempre. Gracias por la atención y por el detalle en cada plato y cada maridaje!

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  3. Gabriela

    Costa Rica7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nuevo menú ! Misma calidad e inmejorable servicio.

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  4. Camila

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fue una vivencia muy única, los chefs son muy elocuentes con las descripciones y explicaciones sobre los platos. El servicio y atención son fantásticos. Recomiendo el maridaje porque eleva la experiencia.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Costa Rica3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    El menu espectacular. Pequeño pero muy original y bastante completo. Combinaciónes de sabores y aromas muy creativas, realmente una experiencia fabulosa para el paladar….! Gracias!

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  6. Sushila

    Costa Rica1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Decidir llevar a unos amigos del extranjero a Amana fue “un salto de fe”. No había ido yo misma pero había escuchado muy buenas cosas. Decidí “lanzarme” a que lo probaran mis amigos y aprovechar para probarlo yo. Qué gran decisión! Empezando por el servicio de Camila que fue el mejor servicio que he visto en mucho tiempo, comida deliciosa, presentaciones espectaculares (mi amigo dijo “parecen platos Michelin!”)… realmente sé que un lugar es bueno cuando pienso inmediatamente en que quiero llevar a más personas a conocerlo. Volveré felizmente pronto.

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  7. María José

    Costa Rica1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Una experiencia muy especial. Disfrutamos demasiado y definitivamente volvería

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  8. Mario

    Costa Rica2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nos encantó la comida y el servicio. Nos mostraron todas las áreas del restaurante para que eligiéramos la mesa que más nos gustara. Los salones de la casa convertida en restaurante son acogedores aunque un poco pequeños y se pueden escuchar las conversaciones al lado. En nuestro salón había una mesa grande con un grupo y nosotros que éramos una pareja. Tal vez un poco de más volumen en el sistema de sonido ambiental hubiera mejorado la acústica. Sin embargo el servicio fue de primera con buenas recomendaciones de bebidas y maridaje. La presentación de los platillos exquisita. Solo lamentamos no haber podido probar los postres ya que tuvieron un problema con el helado ese día. Buena relación calidad precio, lo recomiendo.
    AmanaResponded on February 12, 2025
    Muchísimas gracias por la retroalimentación constructiva! Lamentamos mucho el detalle de la acústica y recalibraremos para mejorar. Nos alegra muchísimo saber que su experiencia fue tan positiva y apreciamos el tiempo que se tomó para compartirla. Los mejores deseos de parte denjuetsto equipo.

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  9. Gabriel

    Seattle3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My dining experience at Amana was truly exceptional! I had the Chef Table experience where you get a 5 course dinner with optional wine pairing. All items received are not available in the menu so every plate was a surprise with a perfect combination of flavors and textures. This goes in hand with the culinary concept of Amana which combines local ingredients with techniques from around the world giving each plate a unique flavor. The service is exceptional in addition to allowing interactions with the chef. I will definitely be going back to try their menu items!
    AmanaResponded on February 12, 2025
    Gabriel, we are very glad to read your review as this is the level of experience we aspire to provide. Thank you for your visit and for sharing your comments. This motivates us to continue working hard to meet high expectations like yours.

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  10. Natalia

    Costa Rica1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Unique, amazing culinary experience. Over the top expectations.
    AmanaResponded on February 5, 2025
    Thank you for taking time to write your review, Natalia! We are very grateful and we are glad to have met your expectations. We'd love to host you again, any time.

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FAQs

Amana is rated 4.8 stars by 87 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Amana

de, 125m oeste del Fresh Market, Av 9, Barrio Escalante, San José, San Jose 10101

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    San José
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 6:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Latin, International
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Kenneth Ruiz
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Contact us at +506 6143 6871 (WhatsApp or Phone Call) for private event reservations
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