At Sêpalo the things to order are the seared tuna, juicy and full of flavor, the lomito and the bowls: one guest built their own bowl and found the portion generous, and another had a fish fillet with great presentation and a hot pasta bowl with octopus, though the octopus was a little chewy. The ingredients look ultra-fresh, and it shows in the taste; the lunch menu on the website (11:30 AM to 4:00 PM) lists poke, shrimp and skirt steak bowls, tacos, ceviche and mahi-mahi, and the mixology list prices every cocktail at ₡8,500.
The room is small but carefully put together: hanging plants, lots of wood, pleasant music and a clean dining room. The service earns praise, and one guest singles out Melissa by name. It is at Jaco Viva, in Barrio Santa Lucía, in Jacó; it opens Tuesday to Sunday from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM and closes on Mondays. Prices are called semi-reasonable for Jacó, and reservations are taken by WhatsApp or phone.