— 10.2337° N, 83.9122° W — Horquetas de Sarapiquí, Route 4 · 3 km from the Río Frío Junction
Route 4 · Horquetas de Sarapiquí · 3 km from the Río Frío Junction
Yan’s kitchen, the signature table of Sarapiquí
Located in Horquetas de Sarapiquí on Route 4 (just 3 km from the Río Frío Junction), Yan's Bistro is the area's best dining stop: grilled cuts of beef, fresh seafood, fusion cuisine and an open terrace among gardens and ponds.
01 / Drive times
Right after Braulio Carrillo, in the heart of Sarapiquí & Route 4
As soon as you finish descending the mountains of Braulio Carrillo National Park and Cerro Zurquí on Route 32, take the Río Frío Junction onto Route 4: just 3 kilometers (3 minutes) ahead in Horquetas de Sarapiquí, Yan’s Bistro awaits. We are the ideal culinary stop with spacious, secure private parking for travelers between San José, the Caribbean (Tortuguero, Limón), and La Fortuna or Arenal, as well as a dining destination minutes from Guápiles (Pococí).
| Destination | Km | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Río Frío Junction (direct Route 32 ↔ Route 4 link) | 3 | 3 min |
| Braulio Carrillo National Park exit (Quebrada González sector / Route 32) | 18 | 15 min |
| Guápiles (Pococí canton, via Route 32) | 23 | 25 min |
| La Selva Biological Station (OTS) / Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí | 25 | 28 min |
| Tirimbina Biological Reserve | 32 | 35 min |
| Zurquí Tunnel / Cerro Zurquí (Braulio Carrillo National Park, Route 32) | 42 | 40 min |
| San José (via Route 32 / Braulio Carrillo) | 70 | 1 h 15 min |
| La Fortuna / Arenal Volcano (via Route 4) | 88 | 1 h 30 min |
Approximate times without traffic or road closures. Confirm your route in Waze before leaving.
02 / Fusion cuisine · Sarapiquí
From our garden to your plate
Fusion cuisine crafted with select meats, fresh fish, seafood, regional produce, and select ingredients from our garden — a menu that travels from Italy to Morocco and back to Costa Rica.
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Selected cuts of beef
Ribeye Steak, New York Steak, Entraña Prime Steak and Surf and Turf Tenderloin.
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Fish and seafood
Sea Bass in Cardamom Sauce, Teriyaki Salmon and oysters from the Gulf of Nicoya.
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Regional produce
Fresh produce from Sarapiquí and the region, with select ingredients from our garden.
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Gluten-Free and Vegetarian
Marked on the menu, with fresh in-kitchen adaptations made to order.
03 / La Selva & Tirimbina
Lunch or dinner after the field station
Back from La Selva (OTS) or Tirimbina? We are open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., so you can eat well and still rest before the next day in the forest.
Families, travelers and groups visiting the reserves are welcome for lunch or dinner, with advance booking on WhatsApp.
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A fusion menu rooted in Sarapiquí
Grilled cuts, couscous with sea bass stew and passion fruit mousse: fusion cuisine in Horquetas de Sarapiquí.
- 01Selected Cuts of Beef
Entraña Prime Steak
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
- 02Seafood and Poultry
Sea Bass in Cardamom Sauce
Sea bass in a delicate cardamom-infused sauce, served with carrot purée and sautéed vegetables. 890018
- 03Seafood and Poultry
Couscous with Sea Bass Stew
Couscous is a traditional Berber dish originating in North Africa; this classic wheat-based dish is served with a versatile and aromatic stew made with sea bass, tomatoes, onions, garlic, olives, and spices such as cumin and oregano. 750015
- 04Desserts, Coffee and Tea
Passion fruit mousse
35007
Route questions
Braulio Carrillo, Zurquí & Route 32
Where to eat when exiting Braulio Carrillo National Park and Cerro Zurquí on Route 32?
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.
Which restaurant is open on Route 4 during Route 32 (Braulio Carrillo) delays or detours?
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.
Dinner in Sarapiquí, every day
Open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Reservations and group bookings on WhatsApp at +506 8337 3199.
Plus Code: 63MQ+F4, Heredia, Sarapiquí