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Restaurante Morpho's

50 metres Este of the Banco Nacional | Town Centre, Santa Elena, Costa Rica
506-2645-7373
Ranked #7 of 15 restaurants in Santa Elena
4.0 of 5 stars 116 Reviews
Price range: 6 AUD - 18 AUD
Cuisines: Costa Rican, International
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Groups, Local cuisine
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Dessert
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Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Groups, Local cuisine
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Dessert
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UK
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

We went for the Casado, one fish one chicken - both were good and plentiful. Service was good and prices mid range. The menu was a bit more extensive than many CR restaurants. The decor and table settings were more upmarket than many in this town. We would return. More

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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

We had lunch here after recommendation from our hotel. We had the Arroz con Pollo(chicken and rice) and Grilled Chicken - both were absolutely delicious, though the Arroz con Pollo was the best, and also the best we had in our 10 days visiting Costa Rica. We later went to a much fancier (and expensive) restaurant in Santa Elena, but... More

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Miami, Florida
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
71 helpful votes 71 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012
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My wife and I had just visited the Orchid Garden and received a coupon for Morphos which is located right next door. After checking out their menu we thought it would be a good lunch pit stop. The menu is a combination of Costa Rican and American style food with several “healthy choices.” My wife had the fish and I... More

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Simi Valley, California
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67 reviews 67 reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
78 helpful votes 78 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

My husband & I along with two other couples had a wonderful dinner at Morpho's. Everyone ordered something a little different and everyone said their meals was very good, except my husband had the hamburger and it was just ok to him. I had the chicken and rice, and the others had fish dishes, all cooked different ways and one... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

Every time I dine at Morpho's it's a tough decision between the seabass with avocado sauce, the arroz con pollo and the casado. I've never been disappointed with a meal there. More

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New Forest ,UK
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

It was what the restaurant looked like that appealed to our kids , beautifully painted murals and everything inside shaped like butterflies from the napkin holder to the table, however the food was excellent. We had a selection of mainly Costa Rican dishes which were all great served by young and enthusiastic staff. However, the menu was varied enough that... More

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Sharon, Massachusetts
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012
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My husband had the chicken with salad and tortillas and thought its was the best food he had eaten on our trip More

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High River, Canada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

The menu allowed our picky grandchildren to have a variety of choice, and, to enjoy their food. The adults were impressed with the quality of the food presented, and prices were in line with rural restaurants More

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9 reviews 9 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

Morpho's has good choices, including typical Tican food. The service was prompt and friendly. More

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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012

... expensive ... good service ... located in the center of Santa Elena ... tico food is not really typical = touristy ;( More

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