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Macarela y Puré de Plátano - Amana, San José, San Jose

Amana

4.9
4.9
71 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary Latin

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2 people
7:00 PM
Experiences are available.
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
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
    6143 6871
  • 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 71 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Costa Rica

    Best Overall

  • Costa Rica

    Best Food

  • Costa Rica

    Best Service

  • Costa Rica

    Best Value

  • Costa Rica

    Innovative

  • Costa Rica

    Good for groups

  • Costa Rica

    Healthy

  • Costa Rica

    Neighborhood gem

  • Costa Rica

    Great for fine wines

  • Costa Rica

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Costa Rica

    Good for special occasions

  • Costa Rica

    Lively

  • 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

    Good for special occasions

  • San José

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Amana delights with its exquisite multi-sensory dining experience in San José. Known for its "best tasting menu," the restaurant combines local ingredients with innovative techniques. The Chef's Table is a "unique dining adventure" that elevates any visit. Guests rave about the "outstanding service" and "unforgettable" culinary creations.

71 Reviews
  1. Sebastian

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Les recomendamos pedir varios platos para compartir al centro, así todos prueban más variedad de platos. Entre cuatro pedimos 2 entradas y 4 platos fuertes y fue la experiencia perfecta. Sobretodo nos gusto mucho el pozol de camarones, el pescado con puré de plátano, el chuletón de cerdo y la ensalada asada.
    AmanaResponded today
    Sebastíán, nos alegra muchísimo que haya disfrutado su visita y que haya podido probar varias de nuestras opciones antes de nuestro cambio de menú que se aproxima. Muchas gracias por su reseña!

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  2. Roosevelt

    Costa Rica

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Espectacular… 1. La atención fue impecable: el conocimiento del mesero para presentar, descorchar y servir el vino que tomamos, el detalle de la explicación del menú. Una vez servidos los platillos seleccionados, el mesero explicó la composición de cada uno. 2. El emplatado atractivo y la combinación/explosión de sabores cotidianos que uno jamás pensaría en mezclarlos. 3. La sorpresa final que recibió la persona cumpleañera. Más que preparar y vender buena comida, ofrecen emociones y la experiencia.
    AmanaResponded 4 days ago
    Agradecemos mucho sus comentarios tan positivos, Roosevelt. Esta es la experiencia que buscamos brindar. De verdad que esperamos poder recibirles de nuevo muy pronto.

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  3. Juan Jose

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    De lo mejor que he probado en Escalante, el servicio y la comida excelente! Y los cocteles una maravilla
    AmanaResponded on January 3, 2025
    Agradecemos muchísimo su comentario, Juan José. Nos alegra que disfrutara de la carta de cocteles que recientemente estrenamos. Siempre bienvenido!

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  4. Paul

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best tasting menu I’ve ever had. Rivals the best of NYC and SF for a fraction of price
    AmanaResponded on January 3, 2025
    Paul, it was an absolute pleasure having your family at our Chef's Table. Thank you for choosing us to close off your trip to Costa Rica. Your comment is very high praise for a young restaurant such as ours and we are very thankful for it. All the best from the team at Amana.

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  5. Silvia

    Costa Rica

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fuimos un día ocupado, mesas llenas, y aun asi el servicio y la comida fueron como siempre increíbles.
    AmanaResponded on January 3, 2025
    Silvia, agradecemos muchísimo su paciencia durante su visita y nos alegra muchísimo que a pesar de los retos pudimos brindarle una experiencia tan positiva. Siempre estaremos felices de recibirle. Le esperamos pronto.

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  6. Jill

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner was delicious and so was the wine. We enjoyed everything and our server was very nice.
    AmanaResponded on January 3, 2025
    Thank you, Jill! We are deeply grateful for your comment and we are glad you enjoyed your time with us. All the best to you from our team. Happy 2025!

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  7. Hector

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sitting at the Chef’s Table is an unforgettable experience. It’s intimate, exclusive, and offers the perfect blend of privacy and excitement. The 5-course menu is pure perfection—every dish thoughtfully crafted and flawlessly executed. Watching the chef bring each plate to your table while the kitchen hums with energy adds an incredible, behind-the-scenes vibe. If you’re looking for a unique dining adventure, this is it.
    AmanaResponded on December 27, 2024
    Hector, we are deeply grateful for your review. This is what we aim for ours guests to experience and we are very glad to have been able to achieve it during your visit. We'll be glad to host you any time. Happy 2025.

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  8. Oliver

    Guatemala

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 20, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Pros: Entrance and main course were delicious, size was reaaly good portion, it was money worthy. Place is quiet for you to talk. Cons: Unfortunately there were NO desserts available, which they didnt mentioned it at the begginning, hence it was a bit dissapointing. Also our table was in a corner hence service was not sufficient.
    AmanaResponded on December 29, 2024
    Hi Oliver, First of all, we are very glad you enjoyed your meal. That is our #1 objective and we are very happy you liked it. Regarding the lack of dessert, this was an one-off scenario and we did instruct our staff to inform clients upon arrival. Seems like this instruction was missed in your case and we send our sincere apologies for that, as we know the importance of proper expectation management in a case like this. We also expect all tables to be able to have the positive service experience that other clients have praised. We'll make sure to address this so you can have an even better time with us if you decide to visit again. Our best wishes for the New Year, The team at Amana

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  9. Gabriela

    Costa Rica

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Almuerzo ejecutivo delicioso, excelente relación calidad precio
    AmanaResponded on December 27, 2024
    Un gusto recibirle, Gabriela! Ojalá nos pueda seguir visitando durante este 2025. Feliz año nuevo!

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  10. Lilly

    Costa Rica

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    La comida deliciosa y el servicio muy agradable. Todos en nuestra mesa (éramos 7), disfrutamos mucho la comida.
    AmanaResponded on December 27, 2024
    Lilly, fue un gran gusto recibirles. Nos alegra muchísimo saber que todo el grupo salió complacido. Les esperamos de nuevo y les deseamos a todos un excelente 2025.

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FAQs

Amana is rated 4.9 stars by 71 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
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, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    6143 6871
  • Private party facilities
    Contact us at +506 6143 6871 (WhatsApp or Phone Call) for private event reservations
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