Route 4 · Horquetas de Sarapiquí
Farm-to-Table fusion restaurant in Horquetas de Sarapiquí (just 3 km from the Río Frío Junction). Ideal for lunch when exiting Braulio Carrillo National Park and Cerro Zurquí (Route 32) between San José, the Caribbean and La Fortuna, or for afternoon coffee and dinner near Guápiles. Grilled prime cuts, fresh seafood and an open terrace amidst gardens and fish ponds.
01 / The Oasis on Route 4
The best dining stop on Route 4, in Horquetas de Sarapiquí (just 3 km from the Río Frío junction) with spacious and secure private parking. Yan’s Bistro is the ideal Farm-to-Table fusion restaurant for lunch after leaving Braulio Carrillo National Park and Cerro Zurquí (Route 32) on your trip between San José, the Caribbean (Tortuguero, Limón) and La Fortuna or Arenal.
A meeting point designed as much for the traveler on the road as for celebrating a romantic dinner, an afternoon coffee or an anniversary near Guápiles and Pococí.
Open terraces, a pergola dressed in fresh garden flowers, ponds full of exotic fish and trails with intimate views of the tropical forest.
Fusion cuisine crafted with select meats, fresh fish, seafood, regional produce, and select ingredients from our garden.
An artistic, warm, and welcoming atmosphere amidst terraces and gardens; ideal for enjoying an afternoon coffee, live music, a romantic dinner, or celebrating an anniversary near Guápiles, Pococí, and Sarapiquí.
Taste our house Jaguar Cocktail, Belgian Duvel and Stella Artois beers, local craft beer, specialty coffee and selected wines.
Private, comfortable and secure parking within our property for family cars, travelers with luggage and tour minibuses.
Free Wi-Fi for our guests, bilingual service, gluten-free options and payment by SINPE Móvil, Apple Pay and international cards.
02 / House specialties · Fusion cuisine
The menu at Yan’s Bistro features the finest fusion cuisine on Route 4 in Horquetas de Sarapiquí. Using the freshest ingredients—meats, fish, seafood, spices, fruits, and vegetables from the region along with select ingredients from our garden—Yan's kitchen brings a Latin touch with exotic influences for an unforgettable meal.
The ribeye is a premium cut of beef, renowned for being exceptionally tender and juicy. It is grilled and served with plantain croquettes, grilled vegetables, and chimichurri. 1795035
The Entraña Prime is a premium cut of beef known for its extreme juiciness and intense flavor. Served with Belgian croquettes and grilled vegetables. Chimichurri on the side! 1395027
Sea bass in a delicate cardamom-infused sauce, served with carrot purée and sautéed vegetables. 890018
Beef tenderloin with shrimp in our signature house sauce, served with carrot purée and asparagus. 1590031
Fresh, purified oysters farmed in the Gulf of Nicoya. An exquisite taste of the sea! Natural with radish dressing or baked au gratin with butter and herbs. 23505
Tropical mix of passion fruit, mango, rum, and lime. 45009
03 / The Meeting Point
The ideal dining stop in Horquetas de Sarapiquí (just 3 km from the Río Frío junction) for lunch after leaving Braulio Carrillo National Park and Cerro Zurquí (Route 32) on your way between San José, the Caribbean (Tortuguero, Limón) and La Fortuna or Arenal, with spacious and secure private parking.
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Open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. A setting of open terraces, a pergola, gardens with ponds of exotic fish and live music, designed for an afternoon of specialty coffee, a romantic dinner or an anniversary celebration near Guápiles, Pococí and Sarapiquí.
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We gladly welcome families, travelers and groups visiting the nature reserves of Sarapiquí (such as La Selva and Tirimbina) for lunch or dinner. We offer easy-access private parking for family vehicles and tour minibuses, free Wi-Fi and bilingual service, with advance booking on WhatsApp.
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At Yan's Bistro, the best dining stop on Route 4, in Horquetas de Sarapiquí, just 3 km from the Río Frío junction. Farm-to-Table fusion and spacious and secure private parking.
Yan's Bistro on Route 4, Sarapiquí — the natural midpoint toward Limón, Tortuguero and Puerto Viejo, or toward La Fortuna and Arenal. Spacious and secure private parking for cars with luggage.
Yan's Bistro is the ideal restaurant right after Braulio Carrillo National Park: at the Río Frío Junction (Route 32), turn 3 km onto Route 4 in Horquetas de Sarapiquí. We offer spacious and secure private parking, an open garden terrace, grilled steaks, fresh seafood, and fusion cuisine daily from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Located in Horquetas de Sarapiquí on Route 4 (3 km from the Río Frío Junction), Yan's Bistro is the perfect stop for lunch, specialty coffee, or dinner when driving the Sarapiquí alternate route or waiting out Route 32 delays, featuring free Wi-Fi and spacious private parking.
Yan's Bistro grills Ribeye, New York Steak and Entraña Prime Steak within 40 km of Guápiles — ideal for anniversaries and romantic dinners on the terrace.
Yes: free Wi-Fi, Gluten-Free and Vegetarian options from our menu, and international cards, Apple Pay and SINPE Móvil.
We're open every day from 11 am to 10 pm. Reservations and groups via WhatsApp at +506 8337 3199.
