When families ask us where to grab a casual, crowd-pleasing dinner in town, The Surfer House is an easy one to recommend. It's a laid-back, surf-themed restaurant right in Jacó with a wide menu, a fun beach vibe, and — the part parents love — a kids menu and a playground, so the little ones are happy while the grown-ups actually get to eat.
Something for everyone on the menu
The Surfer House covers a lot of ground: fresh poke bowls, loaded burgers, tacos, Costa Rican chifrijo, grilled main courses, and local favorites like arroz con camarones (shrimp rice) and arroz con mariscos (seafood rice). It's the kind of place where the picky kid, the poke lover and the big-appetite dad all find something they want.
A different deal every day of the week
One of the best things about The Surfer House is its weekly specials — there's a deal for pretty much every day. Here's the lineup we spotted (each one applies with the purchase of one drink):
- Monday — 2x1 Shrimp Rice (Arroz con Camarones)
- Taco Tuesday — 2x1 Tacos all day
- Wednesday — 20% off all main courses
- Thursday — 25% off all burgers
- Poke Friday — 20% off pokes all day
- Chifrijo Saturday — 25% off chifrijos all day
- Sunday — 2x1 Seafood Rice (Arroz con Mariscos)
Good to know
Where: Jaco Walk Plaza, the open-air shopping complex in central Jacó, Costa Rica (the same plaza as Jaco Mini Golf). Hours: listings show it open daily, roughly 11:30am–10:00pm. It's a casual, family-friendly spot with a kids menu and playground, and the daily deals apply with the purchase of one drink. Menus, hours and specials can change, so it's worth confirming before you head over, especially with a group.
Great for groups — and wedding parties too
Because it's relaxed, kid-friendly and has something for every taste, The Surfer House is an easy pick for a bigger group night out. If you're wedding planning in Jacó Beach and want a casual welcome dinner for guests of all ages — grandparents, couples and kids alike — a spot like this takes the pressure off. For bigger parties, just message us and we'll book it for you.
And for the wedding itself, or the nights your group would rather stay in at the villa, that's where we come in: Jaco Beach Chef handles the wedding catering and private-chef dinners, from a plated reception to a relaxed family-style meal right where you're staying.
Prefer to stay in? Bring dinner to your villa
Here's how a lot of our guests play it: a casual night out at a spot like The Surfer House, and the rest of the week with a private chef at the villa. After a day at the beach or a tour, not everyone wants to head back into town — sometimes the best dinner is the one that comes to you.
We bring the menu, shop for the freshest local ingredients, cook it fresh in your kitchen, serve it and clean up — burgers and pizza the kids will love, a fresh-catch seafood dinner for the adults, a Hawaiian-style pig roast for a crowd, or a mix of it all. Looking for more? See our guides to Jaco Mini Golf, Graffiti Restaurant and crocodile tours near Jacó.
Plan your Jacó food week
Want a hand mapping out where to eat — casual nights out plus private chef dinners at your villa, or full wedding catering? Message us with your dates and group size and we'll build it around you. Reach us anytime at www.jacobeachchef.com or +506 6079 6435.