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Sikwa, San Pedro, San Jose

Sikwa

4.3
4.3
20 Reviews
$30 and under
Latin American

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
At Sikwa, we believe that food is the universal language that communicates our history, culture, and traditions. Inspired by the richness of Costa Rica, we offer a culinary experience that connects the past and present. We work with local communities and collaborators such as Proyecto Jirondai and Koswak Usure to keep traditions alive and promote sustainable practices. Every dish at Sikwa tells a story of respect for the land and love for culture, using local and seasonal ingredients. More than a restaurant, Sikwa is an act of cultural preservation and a commitment to education and community development.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Latin American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    7093 1662
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual

What 20 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Costa Rica

    Innovative

  • Costa Rica

    Good for groups

  • Costa Rica

    Hot spot

  • Costa Rica

    Lively

  • Costa Rica

    Most Booked

  • San José

    Innovative

  • San José

    Good for groups

  • San José

    Hot spot

  • San José

    Good for special occasions

  • San José

    Lively

  • San José

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sikwa promises a captivating dining experience with "great place, great service, great food!" Renowned for its unique dishes like bone marrow, it offers a cozy, buzzing atmosphere. Guests rave about the "amazing food and amazing service." While reservations can be tricky, and noise levels high, the tasting menu is a highlight.

20 Reviews
  1. Zach

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just a fantastic experience end-to-end. Like to think I’ve been to many nice restaurants and I’d put Sikwa up there with any of them. Outstanding food, great drinks, and most importantly, world class service. Our waiter made our night with perfect recommendations, and on-the-house tastings - such genuine excitement about the food and Costa Rican heritage. A perfect first meal in Costa Rica that will be impossible to top!

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  2. David

    VIP

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, service and setting were fantastic. I can recommend the restaurant without hesitation

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  3. Fred

    Miami

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fuimos cuatro personas y compartimos tanto entradas como platos principales para poder probar al maximo. Todo excelente, desde los cocteles hasta los postres. Recomendacion personal las empanadas de gallina y los ravioles de entrada, y el arroz de maiz y el vacio al carbon de platos principales. Los postres cualquiera de los tres, no fallan !!

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  4. Claudia

    Costa Rica

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Impecable, autentico y con mucha personalidad. Para repetir.!

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  5. Anthony

    VIP

    Austin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you’re going to visit one restaurant in San Jose, make it Sikwa. I go every time in in the city, and it’s always a highlight. Try the bone marrow (tuétano).

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  6. Luis Diego

    Costa Rica

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Pésima experiencia, no vale la pena calidad vs precio, personal mas preocupado por que las personas pidan y salgan rápido que con la experiencia gastronómica. Platos con sabores insípidos, ravioles a medio cocinar, vacío sin sellar y sin sal, pedimos vino y solo había UNA botella por tipo, tuvimos que cambiar de vino y nos sirvieron en las mismas copas… saloneros con poca experiencia y entretenimiento, los platos vinieron a destiempo, no recogían prontamente los platos que iban quedando sucios ni las botellas… honestamente no se que pasó con este lugar desde la última vez.. tienen que repensar el camino.

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  7. Giancarlo

    VIP

    Costa Rica

    6 reviews

    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Sikwa tiene una propuesta interesante que destaca por su enfoque en ingredientes y sabores costarricenses, algo que valoro mucho en una experiencia culinaria. Sin embargo, mi visita tuvo algunos detalles que afectaron el disfrute general. El servicio fue un poco lento desde el inicio. Tardaron más de 5 minutos en solo traerme agua y luego unos 10 más en tomar mi orden, lo cual, en un restaurante de este rango de precios, $$$$ es algo que se podría mejorar. A uno no le duele pagar si la experiencia es 10/10. En este caso pagamos 82mil por 2 tragos, agua gasificada, ravioles con pejibaye, tartar de camarón, vacío con mole y gazpacho con panzada. En cuanto al ambiente, el lugar no refleja lujo o diseño que justifique los precios altos. Dicho esto, los platillos tienen buen sabor y los ingredientes son frescos, lo cual se aprecia. Pedí el vacío a término medio y, aunque estaba bien,no estaba rico, algunas partes estaban quemadas. No se lo mencioné al mesero porque, al estar tan llenos, cuando finalmente vino ya había terminado mi plato. El tartar de camarones fue un acierto: fresco y delicioso. Los raviolis, aunque sabrosos, me parecieron insuficientes; servir solo tres piezas deja una sensación de que falta algo. En cuanto a los postres, estos fueron muy buenos, igual que los sabores de los cócteles, aunque el hielo que usaron era tan grande que dificultaba disfrutar del trago. En general, valoro la idea de rescatar la gastronomía costarricense, pero no estoy seguro si volvería debido a los puntos mencionados. Espero que puedan mejorar la experiencia, y el ranking del que son parte hable por sí solo.

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  8. Michael

    Vancouver

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and amazing service! Have to try this when in Costa Rica!

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  9. Jimena

    Kansas City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place, great service, great food! The chef and staff made the experience very enjoyable.

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  10. Rob

    Costa Rica

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and cocktails were good. Really enjoyed the honey squash dessert was amazing. Staff were incredible. It’s a small place and was full, so plenty of atmosphere.

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FAQs

Sikwa is rated 4.3 stars by 20 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for Sikwa

C. 41, San Pedro, San Jose 00000

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    San Pedro
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Latin American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
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