Restaurante Grano De Oro
Experience fine dining in San José with a 4.6-star rating at Restaurante Grano De Oro. Discover exquisite dishes and a beautiful atmosphere.
About Restaurante Grano De Oro
Nestled in San José, this charming establishment offers a delightful dining experience, consistently earning a 4.6 out of 5 stars from its patrons. The ambiance here is truly special, described as one of the nicest dining environments in the city, complemented by the availability of outdoor seating and cocktails. While some reviews suggest room for improvement in ingredient sourcing and flavor profiles, the overall sentiment highlights the quality of the homemade ravioli and the restaurant's appeal for groups. With a $$ price range, it provides a sophisticated yet accessible option for those seeking a memorable meal.
Restaurant Analysis
Restaurant Characteristics
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Price Range (Moderate)
Moderate pricing ($$) - Mid-range restaurants with good value
Meal Time (dinner)
This restaurant primarily serves dinner. Based on opening hours.
Group Size (Groups Welcome)
Welcomes large groups and families. Great for group dining.
Atmosphere (Outdoor)
Al fresco dining with outdoor seating
Dining Style (Flexible)
Flexible options. Reservations available but not required.
Features & Amenities
This restaurant offers: Outdoor Seating, Cocktails, Beer, Wine, Coffee, Groups Welcome, Reservations
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Why Travelers Love Restaurante Grano
Sourced from recent guest feedback and verified reviews.
The restaurant at Hotel Grano de Oro is super beautiful, one of the nicest dinning places in San Jose, but it has a problem and is its chef. I mean... food is not bad but it's average... The quality of the ingredients can improve, for example instead of commercial butter they can use artisan and things like that. I ordered as a starter a beef tartare and it lacked of flavor and the beef wasn't very good for the price they charged. The beef raviolis were homemade which is something good but the stuffing tasted old, like fridge flavor and the use of canned tomatoes was notable in the sauce. The concept is classic French cuisine with some local touches but honestly the chef needs to step his game in French cuisine. I think people does not complain about the place because it is beautiful and it's customer service is great, but culinary wise is nothing memorable or to die for. Fantastic restaurant high end. Food was very well prepared and healthy options. Gluten free alternatives available. Romeu was our server and did a great job. Good variety of wines. Very classy restaurant! The ambience here is wonderful with very professional staff. The courtyard is awesome, and the entire experience was great. Price isn't too bad either for such a high-quality restaurant.
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Calle 30, San José, San Bosco, 10101, Costa Rica
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Recent Reviews
Esteban P.
October 8, 2025
The restaurant at Hotel Grano de Oro is super beautiful, one of the nicest dinning places in San Jose, but it has a problem and is its chef. I mean... food is not bad but it's average... The quality of the ingredients can improve, for example instead of commercial butter they can use artisan and things like that. I ordered as a starter a beef tartare and it lacked of flavor and the beef wasn't very good for the price they charged. The beef raviolis were homemade which is something good but the stuffing tasted old, like fridge flavor and the use of canned tomatoes was notable in the sauce. The concept is classic French cuisine with some local touches but honestly the chef needs to step his game in French cuisine. I think people does not complain about the place because it is beautiful and it's customer service is great, but culinary wise is nothing memorable or to die for.
Joel J.
August 11, 2025
Fantastic restaurant high end. Food was very well prepared and healthy options. Gluten free alternatives available. Romeu was our server and did a great job. Good variety of wines.
Cee J.
July 20, 2025
Very classy restaurant! The ambience here is wonderful with very professional staff. The courtyard is awesome, and the entire experience was great. Price isn't too bad either for such a high-quality restaurant.
Bas D.
March 21, 2025
This restaurant is part of the charming Grano de Oro hotel but is open to non-guests as well and it came highly recommended, for good reason. Breakfast was outstanding and the outdoor seating very pleasant. Indoors looks very chic as well, as a 19th century hacienda. Service was pleasant and quick. Breakfast choices were plenty but of course you have to try a traditional tico breakfast. We returned a few days later for dinner and while not quite as good as the breakfast, it was well worth the return visit.
James W.
June 8, 2025
The restaurant has excellent food and a posh atmosphere. The service was excellent and not pushy nor over attentive. Highly recommended.
What to Expect
Features and amenities that make Restaurante Grano special
Outdoor Seating
Cocktails
Beer
Wine
Coffee
Groups Welcome
Reservations
Practical Information
Everything you need to know before you visit
Payment Options
Parking
Accessibility
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