FLAVORS TO ENJOY
THROUGHOUT THE DAY
FROM BREAKFAST VIEWS TO POOLSIDE BITES
At Arenal Manoa, dining is part of the experience. Our restaurants offer a variety of flavors and settings throughout the property, allowing guests to enjoy fresh meals while surrounded by the beauty of the tropical landscape.
From a generous breakfast to relaxed poolside bites, each space offers its own atmosphere while sharing the same warm hospitality and beautiful views.
BREAKFAST AT LA SACA
Start your day with flavor
Included in every stay, our breakfast buffet offers a rich variety to suit every taste
Open from 6:30 to 9:30
LUNCH & DINNER AT LA SACA
A taste of local creativity
Our lunch and dinner menus blends Costa Rican tradition with creative flair Lunch from 10:00 to 18:00
Dinner 18:00 to 21:30
OHASHI SUSHI BY THE HOT SPRINGS
Poolside perfection
Our sushi bar serves fresh, handcrafted rolls in a relaxed tropical setting.
From 17:00 to 22:00
ALAMBIQUE PIZZERIA
Wood-fired views
Enjoy wood-fired pizza daily with sweeping views, where rustic charm meets unforgettable flavor.
From 12:00 to 20:00
LATE NITE ROOM SERVICE
Late bites, done right
After 22:00, our late-night menu offers comforting, satisfying dishes - simple, delicious, and always just what you need.
From 22:00 to 00:00
BREAKFAST AT LA SACA
Included in every stay, our breakfast buffet offers a rich variety to suit every taste. Open from 6:30 to 10:00
COLD STATION
- HAMS Pork ham, turkey ham and chicken ham.
- CEREALS Corn flakes, chocolate and fruit.
- CHEESE Turrialba fresh cheese, cheese of the house, cheese with herbs, cheese with flex pepper, tofu, sour cream and cream cheese.
- MILK Whole milk, soy milk, lactose-free milk.
- TOPPINGS Green and black olives, sweet corn, pickles, palm heart, mushrooms and boiled egg.
FRUIT STATION
- OPEN FRUIT Pineapple, papaya, watermelon and mango.
- HAND FRUIT Banana, tangerine, plum, pear, apple.
HEALTHY STATION
- OAT Hot oatmeal in water.
- YOGURT Natural, greek and fruit flavors.
- TOPPINGS Cucumber, cherry tomato, tomato, onion, green beans, mixed cabbage, sweet pepper, carrot, beet, broccoli, fresh lettuce and spinach, zucchini and grilled egglant with olive oil.
- GLUTEN-FREE Gluten-free bread, cereal and granola.
- GRAINS Lentils, chikpeas and quinoa.
- ENERGY BARS 2 flavors of energy bars.
- PARFAIT Oat in coconut milk, fruit marmalade, sunflower and kiwi parfait. Chia seed with orange, natural yogurt, blackberry marmalade, mango and lemon zest parfait. Greek yogurt, tamarindo marmalade, granola and strawberry parfait.
HOT STATION
- BUFFET “Gallo pinto” (mixed black beans and white rice), fried plantain, scrambled eggs, protein and vegan option.
- COMPOTE Banana, green apple and pineapple.
- COSTA RICAN TYPICAL Tortillas, 1 option of “picadillo” per day. Options: arracacia with pork, squash with sweet corn, greenbeans with mince meat, papaya with chorizo, green plantain with beef, potato with chorizo.
- BREAD STATION Banana bread, corn bread, “budín”, cinammon rolls, carrot cake, chocolate croissant, regular croissant, oat cookies, coconut cookies, chocolate chips cookies, sweet puff pastry, white baguette, integral baguette, sesame baguette.
- OMELET STATION Omelet, scrambled eggs, different doneness eggs.
- MARMALADES Blackberry, papaya and fruit.
- CLASSICS Hot waffles and pancakes.
- SPREAD BUTTER Salt-free butter, grilled garlic butter, strawberry butter.
LUNCH AT LA SACA
Our lunch menu blends Costa Rican tradition with creative flair. Lunch from 10:00 to 18:00 / Prices in Costa Rican Colones.
ENTREES
- HOUSE SALAD 12.000 Grilled pieces of chicken breast, guacamole, pico de gallo, lettuce marinated in mango and chipotle cheese sauce, green apple and crispy tortilla straw.
- OUR PORTEÑO SIDE 8.400 Fresh catch, marinated in a homemade sauce with lemon juice, fresh vegetables, crispy seasonal chips.
- THE PEASANT 8.400 Seasonal vegetables, radish, broccoli, carrot, chilotes, cucumber, tomato, grilled onions, mixed lettuce with passion fruit dressing with a sweet top, sour cream and peanut crumble.
- PALM FRUIT 10.000 3 pejibaye textures: light cream, pejibaye cubes, pejibaye chips, finished with a cheese crumble.
- SMOKED SHRIMP 4.000 Our deconstructed cocktail, shrimp tartared, avocado, crisp plantains, pickled onions and red peppers, cucumber flakes, mango, finished with tomato sauce.
- WILD YUCCAS 7.200 Crispy yucca sticks with chipotle and ranch dressing, crispy bacon and chives.
PASTA
- CHEESE, BEEF & PORK 13.200 Sautéed tagliatelle pasta with diced bacon in a cheddar parmesan sauce, sautéed beef tenderloin with diced onion, chili and mushrooms, with sweet and sour demi glaze sauce.
- 2 SAUCES 13.200 Sautéed potato gnocchi with fresh basil, with a combination of bechamel and pomodoro sauce, fresh mozzarella cheese, fresh sprouts and sautéed tomatoes with roasted garlic.
- PURPLE CREAM 10.800 Sautéed farfalle in a creamed beetroot sauce, grilled seared chicken breast slices with glazed broccoli.
MAIN DISHES
- ENCEBOLLADO 21.000 Grilled rib eye, creamy mushroom rice, truffle with asparagus sautéed with garlic and lemon, balsamic reduction and caramelized onion.
- WHITE BEANS 12.000 White bean casserole, pork belly, with a small salad of onions, peppers and tomatoes finished with fresh cilantro and lime juice.
- OCTOPUS ON CAST IRON 14.400 Sautéed octopus tentacles with mashed baby potatoes, fresh cherry tomatoes, broccoli, served in cast iron with a house chimichurri and fresh chives.
TRADITIONAL
- *MI LINDA TIERRA* 10.800 La Fortuna is a privileged place due to the richness of its soils. With great pride and affection we present a dish that praises our local producers and the great quality they have to offer: Pork leg cooked for 24 hours in banana leaves, mozzarella cheese on baskets of yucca, jalapeño and cilantro mayo, pineapple relish with cucumber, red onion and parsley, with pico de gallo.
- CHIFRIBOWL 9.600 Combination of white rice, flavored tender beans, cooked with bacon, bits of pork, crispy pork, pico de gallo, avocado, crispy corn tortillas, and spicy chile toreado.
- PARTY IN THE HOUSE 9.600 Traditional fried chicken rice with fresh vegetables, crispy sweet potatoes and green salad.
- SEA TRIO 15.000 Octopus, shrimp, clams mixed in rice with oriental sauce, crispy potatoes and mixed salad.
- EMPANADA ARREGLADA 10.800 Shrimp and mozzarella empanadas, mixed cabbage with tomato and cilantro with lemon juice, accompanied by chilera, pink sauce and chipotle and mango cheese sauce.
- PALMEADAS 12.000 Hand made, fresh tortillas, breaded fish, lettuce, citrus dressing, tomato sauce with Panamanian peppers, cheese sauce, avocado and tomato relish.
DESSERTS
- MOUSSE 7.200 White chocolate and red berries.
- CHEESECAKE 7.200 Caramel and coffee.
- COMPOTE 7.200 Fruits and red fruit sorbet.
DINNER AT LA SACA
Our diner menu blends Costa Rican tradition with creative flair. Dinner from 18:00 to 20:00 / Prices in Costa Rican Colones.
ENTREES
- PEAR & FRESH BURRATA CHEESE SALADA 9.600 Fresh arugula and micros leaves, cherry tomatoes marinated in lemon, candied pears, fresh burrata cheese, cold aubergine puree, finished with basil oil and citrus dressing.
- THE ORCHARD 8.400 Mixed spinach and lettuce leaves with carrot curly, candied shallots, red and green grapes, cape gooseberry, strawberries and melon parisien, finished with plum and blackberry dressing.
- BEEF TARTARE 10.200 Thinly sliced beef tenderloin marinated with paprika, salt, pepper and lemon juice, cucumber slices, coriander and spinach coulis with honey, red onion, olive relish, herb croutons finished with gherkin spherification and balsamic reduction.
- PACIFIC TUNA 10.200 Thin slices of tuna, Ponzu sauce, fresh chives from the garden, mango spherification, smoked avocado foam and crispy rice paper and sesame seeds.
- GRILLED OCTOPUS CEVICHE 10.200 Grilled octopus marinated with herbs, fresh tomato sauce and clamato juice, pickled onions, sweet chili peppers, cilantro spherification with lemon, finished with breaded calamari and panamanian chili foam.
- SALMON WITH BEETROOT INK 10.200 Smoked salmon gravlax with rosemary and thyme, sweet lemon soy sauce, tomato concasse and caper relish, red onion rings, radish slices, cherry tomato, ground salmon skin, passion fruit spherification finished with crispy wonton.
- CASSEROLE FROM PUNTARENAS 18.000 Creamy tomato and coconut sauce with a base of lobsters, slices of Dorado, clams, octopus and lobster sauteed with garlic, potato seeds and candied tomatoes finished with fine chives and olive oil.
- THE CORNFIELD 9.000 Creamy polenta and basil soup, vegetable stock, feta cheese crumble, basil oil, crispy corn, with cajun crispy potatoes.
- PACIFIC FISH AND CHEESE ARANCINIS 14.400 Fish arancinis, fresh cheese breaded in polenta, fish cream with curry, slices of aged cheese, cherry tomatoes with honey and lemon, finished with spinach mayonnaise and crispy potatoes.
PASTA
- TRILOGY OF MUSHROOMS WITH TENDERLOIN 18.000 Sauteed gnocchi with mushrooms and tenderloin, fresh basil, creamed with demi glase, roasted mushrooms, truffles, finished with flakes of cheese.
- TAGLIATELLE WITH CILANTRO & BASIL PESTO 12.000 Tagliatelle in coriander and basil sauce, chicken breast cooked at low temperatures finished on the grill, toasted almond crumble and tomato confit.
- SPAGHETTI WITH SHRIMP AND WINE 15.600 Spaghetti with fish cream, fresh basil, sauteed tomato, pan-fried shrimp creamed with white wine, garlic and parsley, finished with aged cheese.
POULTRY
- CHICKEN IN COCONUT SAUCE 15.600 Thigh and quarter cooked sous vide, creole salad, rice and beans sauteed with coconut sauce with crispy plantain chips.
- CHICKEN BALLOTINE 15.600 White bean casserole, pork belly, with a small salad of onions, peppers and tomatoes finished with fresh cilantro and lime juice.
FISH & SHELLFISH
- ATLANTIC SEMI FATTY 18.000 Grilled snapper, glazed squash, grilled hearts of palm with paprika, finished with a relish of garlic, parsley and tomato.
- PACIFIC TROPICAL FISH 18.000 Mahi Mahi with parsley and parmesan crust, thyme creamed potato timbale, candied beets, with a garlic veloute.
- BLUE FISH 21.000 Cream of roasted carrots with passion fruit and coconut milk, grilled salmon, pan-seared asparagus, tomato confit, finished with a mango vinaigrette, red onion parsley and basil oil.
- ALBARDADO SEAWEED TUNA 18.000 Soy-marinated tuna with ginger wrapped in nori seaweed, orange gel, with mixed cabbage ragout with carrots, chives and unagi sauce.
- RISSOTTO WITH OCTOPUS 21.000 Sautéed creamy risotto with tomatoes, mushrooms and truffle, parmesan cheese, parsley, grilled octopus marinated with herbs and paprika.
- CREAMY PACIFIC RICE 22.800 Bed of rice in wine in fish sauce, shrimp, Dorado and octopus in different cooking techniques, ground almonds with parsley, finished with parmesan cheese.
MEATS
- FLANK STEAK 24.000 Grilled Flank steak, caramelized sweet potato puree, fennel with herbs cooked sous vide, finished with a tomato concasse vinaigrette, Coyote coriander and red onion.
- RIBE-EYE 26.400 Grilled rib eye, seasonal grilled vegetable mix, served with red wine jus and house chimichurri.
- BRAISED SHORT RIBS 28.800 Beef rib cooked in its own juices, rustic cassava puree, mandarin, orange and tomato salad finished with beef gravy.
- PORK RIBS 21.000 Pork rib cooked at low temperatures, lacquered with beer and tamarind, crispy national potato sticks with chimichurri and pan-seared tomatoes.
KIDS MENU
- CHICKEN FINGERS 7.200 Served with french fries.
- FISH STICKS 7.200 Served with french fries.
- MINI CHEESEBURGER 7.200 Served with french fries.
- PENNE IN AURORA SAUCE WITH CRISPY BACON 7.200 Pasta feathers in sauce with bacon.
- SPAGHETTI 7.200 Made with butte
OHASHI SUSHI
Our sushi bar serves fresh, handcrafted rolls in a relaxed and tropical setting. Open from 17:00 to 22:00 / Prices in Costa Rican Colones.
ENTREES
- MISO SOUP 7.200 Miso paste, Hondashi, Wakame, sesame seed and chives.
- RAMEN 8.400 Miso broth, Yakisoba noodles, Wakame, egg, pork, mushrooms, chives, sesame seeds.
- EDAMAMES 4.800 Sambal, sesame oil, sesame seeds.
- TERIYAKI CHICKEN 7.200 Tempura, Teriyaki sauce, sesame, mini oriental salad.
- GYOZAS 7.200 6 units. Pork or shrimp, mango sauce and spicy mayo. Fried or steamed.
- SPRING ROLLS 7.200 6 units. Fried or steamed with sweet chilli sauce.
- TEMPURA SHRIMPS 10.800 With mini Asian salad and sweet chilli sauce.
SALMON & TUNA
- TARTAR 9.000 Tuna or salmon with fried rice paper, mango, chives, avocado, Thai sauce, sesame seeds.
- POKE BOWLS 7.200 Salmon, tuna or tofu with sushi rice, cucumber, carrot, mango, avocado and red onion chives, fried rice paper and sesame seeds.
OUR SPECIALS
- SASHIMI 8.400 5 pieces of tuna, salmon, octopus, Tamago, avocado or Kanikama.
- NIGUIRIS 9.600 4 pieces of tuna, salmon, octopus, Tamago, avocado or Kanikama.
- MAKIS 7.200 8 pieces of tuna, salmon, avocado, cucumber or tofu.
CLASSICS
- ALASKA 9.000 Cucumber, Kanikama, avocado, cream cheese and sesame seeds.
- CALIFORNIA 12.000 Kanikama, cucumber, cream cheese, avocado, masago, mango sauce and sesame seeds.
- RAINBOW 13.200 Salmon, tuna, avocado, kanikama, tempura shrimp, cream cheese, avocado, cucumber, sesame seeds, and eel sauce.
- SPICY TUNA 10.800 Cucumber, avocado, spicy tuna, sesame seeds, jalapeño and spicy mayo.
- VOLCANO 9.000 Mixture of Kanikama, mayo, chives, onion, cucumber, cream cheese, avocado and sesame seeds.
OUR OWN
- TICO ROLL 10.800 Mahi Mahi tempura, cream cheese, avocado, ripe banana, tamarind teriyaki sauce.
- MANOA ROLL 10.800 Tempura shrimp, cream cheese, avocado and eel sauce.
- THE ARENAL 10.800 Tempura roll, tempura shrimp, mango, avocado, cream cheese, spicy tuna, eel sauce and spicy mayo.
- SPICY SALMON SKIN 12.000 Crispy salmon skin, cream cheese, avocado, fresh salmon, spicy mayo, Asian salad.
- SAKE ROLL 12.000 Mango, cream cheese, avocado, roasted salmon, spicy mayo.
- SR VOLCANO 10.200 Crispy salmon skin, cream cheese, avocado, fresh salmon, spicy mayo, Asian salad.
TEMAKI
- SPICY TUNA 10.800 Cucumber, avocado, spicy tuna, sesame seeds, jalapeño, spicy mayo.
- MANOA 10.800 Cream cheese, avocado, tempura shrimp, eel sauce.
- SPICY PHILLY 10.800 Salmon, cream cheese, avocado, cucumber, spicy mayo.
- ARENAL 13.200 Tempura shrimp, avocado, mango, spicy tuna, spicy mayo, eel sauce.
ALAMBIQUE PIZZERIA
Enjoy wood-fired pizza daily with sweeping views—where rustic charm meets unforgettable flavor. Open from 12:00 to 20:00 / Prices in Costa Rican Colones.
PIZZAS
- SUPREME 16.200 Onions and chilies, bolognese, baked mushrooms, salami, pepperoni, pork ham.
- HAM & CHEESE 10.800 Pork ham and mozzarella.
- MARGHERITA 10.800 Fresh tomatoes, basil leaves and fresh mozzarella.
- HAWAIIAN 12.000 Chunks of caramelized pineapple, pork ham and mozzarella.
SPECIALS
- MANOA 16.200 Chunks of chicken breast, spinach, tomato, bacon, avocado, finished with ranch dressing.
- VEGETARIAN 13.200 Different vegetables with herbs, onion, peppers, mushrooms, with cilantro pesto sauce.
- SMOKED 16.200 Smoked salmon slices, bechamel sauce, pears, cherry tomato, capers, fennel and dill.
- PIZZETE 15.000 Focaccia with roasted garlic, herb honey with chili flakes, sun-dried tomato, prosciutto, arugula, finished with fresh burrata cheese.
SNACKS
- WINGS 9.600 Breaded chicken wings, accompanied by bbq, buffalo and ranch sauces, coleslaw with carrot, tomato and fresh chives and corn tortilla.
- CHEESEBURGER 9.600 Grilled patty, sliced cheddar, lettuce, tomato and french fries.
- EL BURRO 9.600 Roasted vegetables wrapped in a chipotle tortilla, rustic avocado puree, mozzarella, fresh lettuce, tomato and mango, finished with crispy sweet potatoes.
- BEEF QUESADILLA 13.200 Grilled beef tenderloin, chimichurri, on a flour tortilla, mozzarella, with guacamole, pico de gallo and cheese sauce.
- SHRIMP QUESADILLA 15.000 Sautéed with garlic and fresh tomatoes, chives, mozzarella, chipotle tortilla, guacamole, pico de gallo and cheese sauce.
- CHICKEN NACHOS 10.200 Chicken, crispy tortillas, refried whole beans, guacamole, pico de gallo, cheese sauce, jalapeño and tamarind cream.
KIDS
- CHICKEN FINGERS 7.200
- MINI CHEESE PIZZA 6.000
- PENNE IN CHEESE SAUCE 6.000
- FISH STICKS 7.200
- FRENCH FRIES 4.800
- FRIED SWEET POTATO 4.800
- BUTTER SPAGHETTI 4.800
VEGAN & GLUTEN-FREE
Our vegan and gluten-free menu is crafted with fresh, nourishing ingredients—flavorful, balanced, and made for everyone, enjoy them in La Saca restaurant. Prices in colones.
ENTREES
- SPRING ROLLS 10.200 Stuffed with mango, avocado, cucumber, lettuce, breaded tofu cheese croutons, kiwi and lemon vinaigrette, avocado puree and passion fruit caviar.
- GRILLED WATERMELON SALAD 9.600 Mixed lettuce leaves, avocado, peanuts, cherry, tomato, mixed quinoa, red onion rings, fresh basil leaves with lemon balsamic reduction.
- CHAYOTE & MANGO TIRADITO 9.600 Thin slices of chayote and mango with beetroot sauce from the garden, avocado puree, crispy sunflower seeds, finished with crispy potato flakes with curry and coriander coyote caviar.
- LENTIL SOUP 9.600 Fresh tomato sauce, mix of seasonal vegetables, finished with avocado and fresh cherries.
MAIN DISHES
- RISOTTO WITH SPINACH SAUCE 10.200 Almond milk, garlic sautéed carrots, lemon-marinated tomatoes with cajun-seared tofu.
- PAD THAI 9.600 In beetroot sauce, almond chees finished with mushrooms and broccoli sautéed with roasted garlic and parsley.
- VEGETABLE WOK 9.600 Sautéd in our house sweet and sour sauce, crispy peanut and sesame seeds served with Gohan rice.
- CHICKPEA CURRY 9.600 Almond cream, roasted cauliflower, finished with herb tofu cheese crumble.
DESSERTs
- FRUIT COMPOTE & SOY ICE CREAM 7.200
- APPLE & CHIA PIE 7.200
LATE NIGHT ROOM SERVICE
FROM 22:00 to 0:00
ENTREES
- HOUSE SALAD 12.000 Stuffed with mango, avocado, cucumber, lettuce, breaded tofu cheese croutons, kiwi and lemon vinaigrette, avocado puree and passion fruit caviar.
- OUR PORTEÑO 8.400 Fresh catch, marinated in a homemade sauce with lemon juice, fresh vegetables, crispy seasonal chips.
- WILD YUCCAS 7.200 Crispy yucca sticks with chipotle and ranch dressing, crispy bacon and chives.
MAIN DISHES
- CHIFRIBOWL 9.200 Combination of white rice, flavored tender beans, cooked with bacon, bits of pork, crispy pork, pico de gallo, avocado, crispy corn tortillas, and spicy chile toreado.
- PARTY IN THE HOUSE 9.600 Traditional fried chicken rice with fresh vegetables, crispy sweet potatoes and green salad.
- WINGS 9.600 Breaded chicken wings, accompanied by bbq, buffalo and ranch sauces, coleslaw with carrot, tomato and fresh chives and corn tortilla.
- CHEESEBURGER 9.600 Grilled patty, sliced cheddar, lettuce, tomato and french fries.
- EL BURRO 9.600 Roasted vegetables wrapped in a chipotle tortilla, rustic avocado puree, mozzarella, fresh lettuce, tomato and mango, finished with crispy sweet potatoes.
- BEEF QUESADILLA 13.200 Grilled beef tenderloin, chimichurri, on a flour tortilla, mozzarella, with guacamole, pico de gallo and cheese sauce.
- SHRIMP QUESADILLA 15.000 Sautéed with garlic and fresh tomatoes, chives, mozzarella, chipotle tortilla, guacamole, pico de gallo and cheese sauce.
- CHICKEN NACHOS 10.200 Chicken, crispy tortillas, refried whole beans, guacamole, pico de gallo, cheese sauce, jalapeño and tamarind cream.
DESSERTs
- ICE CREAM 7.200
- CHEESECAKE 7.200 Caramel & Coffee
- COMPOTE 7.200 Fruits & red fruit sorbet.
