Thanksgiving dinner in these Costa Rican restaurants will cost between $15 and $50. In some places, children will be given a special discount.”]San Jose, Costa Rica. Thanksgiving has become one of the most celebrated American holidays in Costa Rica. The fourth Thursday of November, people from all over the country, especially tourists and expats, come together to give thanks and share a celebration feast to commemorate the autumn harvest.
Initially, Thanksgiving in the country was only known to and celebrated among the expat community.
Thus communities holding a large number of expatriates would host a Thanksgiving potluck. Each person or family would bring a dish big enough to feed several people, and they would dine together in the company of family and friends.
Although potlucks are still popular in the country, in recent years, restaurants have begun to embrace the spirit of this holiday and offer traditional Thanksgiving dinners to their customers.
This year will not be the exception, as plenty of places around Costa Rica will be serving a Traditional Turkey Dinner next Thursday, November 24th.
Though the menu will vary from one restaurant to another, the meal classics will be served: turkey, stuffing, gravy, potatoes, cranberry sauce, green beans, and pie.
This option is perfect for people who want to indulge in a traditional Thanksgiving feast, but without having to do all the heavy work of cooking and cleaning all day.
In Jacó, Lemon Zest Restaurant will offer a traditional a 3-course turkey dinner. Jaco Taco, El Cocal Hotel, Poseidon Hotel, and Morgan’s Cove Hotel will be featuring turkey dinners as well.
Quepos residents will also be able to enjoy a Thanksgiving dinner in the area. El Gran Escape, La Hacienda, and La Luna at the Gaia Hotel are some of the restaurants that offer a Thanksgiving menu every year.
In San José, Time Out Tavern, Café de Artistas, Oasis Café, El Mirador Restaurant at the Holiday Inn, Del Mar Restaurant, and Casino Club Colonial have also confirmed they will be hosting a traditional Thanksgiving dinner this year.
Meanwhile, in Guanacaste, Thanksgiving celebrations will be held at The Sunset Lounge in Tamarindo, JW Marriott Hotel in Hacienda Pinilla, and The Great Waltini’s at Hotel Bula Bula, just to mention a few.
Thanksgiving dinner in these Costa Rican restaurants will cost between $15 and $50. In some places, children will be given a special discount.
In addition, some restaurants require a reservation in advance due to seat limitations. Others offer a special price if you reserve a spot before Thursday.
Most places will be serving dinner between 5-10 pm, while others will begin serving their Thanksgiving dishes as early as 11 am.
For detailed information please contact the local restaurants in your area, and, if they offer thanksgiving specials tell them you read this article at TheCostaRicaNews.com
¡Bon apetit and happy hollydays!
by David Gómez for TheCostaRicaNews.com
