Restaurante El Pescador — Restaurant in Cóbano

This is an amazing little restaurant in the middle of a small and friendly town. Our group of 4 liked it so much that we want back twice. Both times, 3 of 4 of us had the seared yellow fin tuna - hands down the best tuna any of us has ever been served in our lives, anywhere in the world. Thick steaks, almost rare, seared to perfection. Served with a delicious salad and a great assortment of vegetables. The tuna elsewhere - Drake Bay, Uvita, San Jose - never achieved such perfection and definitely could not beat the price. We applaud the chef - he knew his fish and how to cook it. We will miss...

The ceviche looked and tasted like it had been marinating for days (not a half-hour like it’s supposed to). Grey, vaguely soapy flavor, and a texture like paste. It’s low season so they probably made a batch a few days ago and didn’t want to make a new batch. It was was not edible and I politely sent it back.

I rarely write reviews and would have skipped this one if she had offered to bring me something else or to just take it off the bill. I politely suggested she not charge me, but she politely charged me anyway.

The atmosphere was pleasant and the pineapple...

FRESH LOCAL Yellowfin Tuna, ordered medium rare (highly recommended if you like sushi). Best quality and price per volume of this fish I've ever had at a restaurant. Reminds me of when I had it seared fresh off my neighbor's boat. Nice flavorful relish served on the side. Good variety of healthy side dishes. The fresh-made limeade (juice of the day) was great.

If you're in the mood for a steak, my husband got the hand-cut Lomo Ancho and said it was good, cooked right at medium rare. Our compliments to the chef. We would definitely go...