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Sentido Norte, Las Catalinas, Guanacaste

Sentido Norte

4.7
4.7
461 Reviews
$50 and over
International

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
  • Romantic
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for creative cocktails
Sentido Norte, a Relais & Châteaux restaurant and bar at Casa Chameleon Las Catalinas, proudly offers the best of Coastal Costa Rican cuisine. All food & drink is inspired by the country’s bountiful abundance, combining uniquely local and native ingredients in the glass and on the plate.

Dining in Sentido Norte is like dining in a local friend’s gourmet kitchen. Everything is accounted for, every request can be met, and every–from dish to drink–is delicious.

We strive to create a comfortable and enjoyable experience for all our guests. To maintain this environment, we kindly ask that you refrain from bringing your own beverages, food, or outside drinks. Our restaurants are completely smoke-free, pet-free, and we welcome children aged 10 and above. Please note that we reserve the right to decline service to any party upon arrival if necessary. Thank you for your understanding.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    International
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Sunset Daily 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    2103 1200
  • Website
    https://www.sentidonorterestaurant.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Jose Lopez Pozuelo
  • Private party facilities
    Contamos con zonas especiales para eventos especiales, por favor contáctenos para brindarle más detalles.
  • Location
    From Soccer field in Potrero 4 Km North, Las Catalinas, Guanacaste 50304
  • Neighborhood
    Brasilito / Playa Flamingo
  • Cross street
    4km al norte de la plaza de futbol de playa potrero, Hotel Casa Chameleon
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 461 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Costa Rica

    Best Ambiance

  • Costa Rica

    Hot spot

  • Costa Rica

    Romantic

  • Costa Rica

    Great for scenic views

  • Costa Rica

    Most Booked

  • Guanacaste

    Best Overall

  • Guanacaste

    Best Ambiance

  • Guanacaste

    Healthy

  • Guanacaste

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Guanacaste

    Romantic

  • Guanacaste

    Good for special occasions

  • Guanacaste

    Lively

  • Guanacaste

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sentido Norte offers an "amazing" dining experience with "breathtaking views" and "fantastic food." Visitors rave about its "magical" setting for sunsets and "exceptional service." While some mention a "limited menu," the restaurant's ambiance and uniquely "delicious" dishes make it a "must-visit" in Costa Rica.

461 Reviews

  1. daniel

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful ambience and the staff was very accommodating. We arrived an hour early for our reservation and they seated us without even mentioning that we were too early. '

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  2. Wendi

    Chicago

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best restaurants in Potrero. Excellent food, beautiful view, wonderful staff.

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  3. JoeO

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice views! Beautiful atmosphere. We celebrated our anniversary here 2 years in a row.

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    VIP

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Karla y Randy fueron fantásticos. Ambiente y comida excelente

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  5. Kiara

    Costa Rica

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    la pasamos increíble, toda la familia disfrutó muchísimo de la comida y el hecho de que cambien el menú cada cierto tiempo hace cada experiencia única, excelente experiencia! muy agradecidos

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  6. Victoria

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We visited this restaurant last night to celebrate my husband’s birthday, and while the experience had its highs and lows, the breathtaking views made it a memorable evening. Watching the sunset from our table was truly magical—the most stunning I’ve ever seen. It created the perfect ambiance for a special occasion. The highlight of our evening was definitely the passion fruit margaritas. They were fresh, flavorful, and perfectly balanced—a must-try for anyone visiting. Unfortunately, the food did not meet our expectations. While we were hoping for a meal that matched the beauty of the setting, the flavors and presentation fell short. Overall, this is an incredible spot for drinks and taking in the scenery, but if you’re looking for outstanding food, you might leave a bit disappointed. We’d return for the views and cocktails alone!

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  7. Courtneyb

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great view and great food!

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  8. Christopher

    VIP

    Costa Rica

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this place! Food was amazing! I want to be back to see the sunset soon

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  9. Gilles

    Costa Rica

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 24, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We were a group of six with two reservations: one for the sunset and the other for dinner. Despite receiving confirmation, when we arrived, I was informed that the upstairs area was full and that I only had one reservation. I showed on my app that I indeed had two reservations. Eventually, they improvised a solution for us. It took 45 minutes to get our drinks, which meant no sunset with a cocktail in hand... The service was friendly but extremely slow. As for the food, I have honestly had better. I can’t say it meets the standards of a "Relais & Châteaux" establishment. The portions were small for some of us. The bread served was hard, but the waiter noticed and brought us some fresh bread. Overall, the dishes lacked refinement. It wasn’t up to the level advertised on the website and in the photos. While the experience was decent, I was disappointed.

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  10. Anna

    Atlantic City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing view. Everything we ordered was beautifully executed and tasted amazing. Highly recommend

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FAQs

Sentido Norte offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 2103 1200.

Sentido Norte is rated 4.7 stars by 461 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Sentido Norte

From Soccer field in Potrero 4 Km North, Las Catalinas, Guanacaste 50304

Additional information

  • Cross street
    4km al norte de la plaza de futbol de playa potrero, Hotel Casa Chameleon
  • Neighborhood
    Brasilito / Playa Flamingo
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Sunset Daily 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    International
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jose Lopez Pozuelo
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.sentidonorterestaurant.com/
  • Phone number
    2103 1200
  • Private party facilities
    Contamos con zonas especiales para eventos especiales, por favor contáctenos para brindarle más detalles.
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