my wife and i ate here twice during our stay in the area. it would have been more if they were open for dinner, but that's ok as it let us try other restaurants in the area.
the service is awesome, the people are super nice, and the atmosphere is relaxed and lovely. but the food oh the food. the first time i was here, i had the pulled pork burger, and had the coconut flan for dessert. both were excellent, with the pulled pork being the standout. the pork was tender and sweet, and the sauce with the Cole slaw complemented it perfectly.
the second time i got the fish burger. oh damn lovely complexity in the flavor, with a delicious herbal and savory flavor profile. get it with the whole wheat bun. it was even better than the pork.
thank you for the lovely meals!
Great food, beautiful resturaunt, lots of vegan and vegetarian options. Smoothies and kombucha.
Very friendly atmosphere, with a cuisine different from most of the restaurants in the area. Moderate prices. One of my favorites!
Best service, food and coffee in the region
Went here for a late lunch and it was excellent! The food was delicious and the waitress was kind, friendly and very helpfull! The interior of the restaurant was fresh and stylish. Definitely worth a visit!
Awesome food great cabins down the road they are on trip advisor
Excellent lunch at Ballena Bistrot. I tried the Caprese bun with fresh pesto, tomatoes and mozzarella and the passionfruit tart for dessert. Very tasty and by far, the best passionfruit tart from Dominical to Ojochal at least!!
Prices are affordable which makes it a very good option for lunch! Very friendly and nice staff!
Very friendly place! Conveniently on the Costanera yet quiet enough. We had a delicious pan seared trout with passion fruit sauce: what a treat, this trout!
Nestled into the roadside ambiance of the Goathouse 169 complex, marking kilometer 169 on the
coastal highway between Uvita and Ojochal, Ballena Bistro offers a smorgasbord of casual and
creative cuisine, using the finest fresh ingredients available in the Costa Ballena region. The
restaurant is known for its homemade touch, from fresh-baked burger buns to its famous mango
chicken curry and its fish soup, made with homemade fumet, tomato base, panameño pepper,
coconut milk and pan seared filet strips.
Locals and visitors alike flock to the casual atmosphere of Ballena Bistro, with its blend of rustic
and contemporary décor and its modern fusion cuisine. The establishment is only open for lunch and serves its eclectic dishes between 11am and 3pm.