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Jolly Roger

Coastal Highway | 1.9 Kilometers up the mountain road across from Cuna Del Angel, Dominical, Costa Rica
8706-8438
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Ranked #1 of 28 restaurants in Dominical
Price range: RM9 - RM30
Cuisines: American
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Good for: Outdoor seating, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: After-hours
Description: Mom and Pop Wing Joint with 22 different wing flavors, hand pattied half pound burgers with hand cut fries, 12 different tequilas, large beer selection, a great view and a fun friendly atmosphere. Come on up the mountain. You'll be glad you did. Oh! CASH ONLY!!! NO CREDIT CARDS!!! I REPEAT CASH ONLY.
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Austin, Texas
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22 reviews 22 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013 via mobile

This place is ex-pat surfer heaven, with an amazing view of the Pacific and Cano Island, an all inspiring variety of buffalo wings and very good burgers. Also one of the better dining values the area.

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Shaftesbury, United Kingdom
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

Perched high above the ocean at the end of a steep dirt track the Jolly Roger is one of those places you cannot quite believe exists. I say that only because I feel that many would simply not take the time to drive up the hill but I can assure you that it is absolutely worth the effort and that... More

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San Diego, California
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5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

Great local hangout for gringos. The wings are fantastic and it's a fun place to have a few cold ones.

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Vancouver, Canada
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

Please note that we didn't actually eat at the Jolly Roger, because when we got there we realized that they operate on a CASH ONLY basis. My bad! This info was right in my Costa Rica guidebook! My rating of average is because we didn't get to try the food. The prices appear to be reasonable - mostly in the... More

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Vancouver, Canada
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18 reviews 18 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

After a tough drive to get to a house we had rented at the top of the hill - my friends and their kids needed a break. The Jolly Roger was an amazing suprise - the chicken wings are some of the best I have ever had, the view is lovely, and the vibe is mellow but happy. The staff... More

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Niagara Falls, Canada
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57 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 40 cities Reviews in 40 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

If you want to eat mediocre chicken wings and pizza and above average burgers in Costa Rica then by all means visit the Jolly Roger. If you want to enjoy authentic Costa Rican food then stay away. the Jolly Roger is located off a dirt road and the drive is probably the most exciting part of the visit. This is... More

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Dominical, Costa Rica
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

We went on the last night of our vacation, and the food was decent. A great atmosphere too. Although, if your from the Burgh, the best part was that the owner is from Pittsburgh, the walls were covered with Steeler memorabilia, even though it's not a full out Stiller Bar. It is good food, but it didn't wow me (The... More

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Chicago, Illinois
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

It's an adventure getting up that road, but it's worth it if you're looking for some great food in the area. I loved the pizza, my husband liked the burgers and wings (we went twice). I know it sounds weird going to Costa Rica and getting pizza, burgers, and wings, but we had a great time there.

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Minnesota City, Minnesota
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79 reviews 79 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

Good food and a fun place. The road to get there is a steep mountain road unpaved. Worth it though. The place was packed when we arrived so service was a little slow ( understandable). Burgers were about $10 US each. For four people we spend about $80 US. We did not need reservations. Staff was friendly and fun. Seating... More

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Avondale, Pennsylvania, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

This delightful restaurant in the hills above Dominical may cater to Americans, but the friendly hospitality and atmosphere are pure Costa Rican. We arrived desperately hungry after a full day of surfing on the beaches below the restaurant and were greeted by Lyle, an ex-pat from Colorado, who helpfully explained the menu, gave us recommendations, and told us where to... More

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