Punta Quepos, Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica +506 2777-1414


Welcome to
Parador Resort Restaurant
Making The Delicious Premium Food Since 1990
Book Online Or Call (506) 2777-1414


Welcome to
Parador Resort Restaurant
Making The Delicious Premium Food Since 1990
Book Online Or Call (506) 2777-1414

LaGaleria

This chic yet casual restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and offers a diverse menu with daily specials comprising both local and Mediterranean-inspired dishes.

These vary depending on seasonal ingredients, fusing together local and international fare, and offering vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.

GaleriaLunch

Appetizers

EGGPLANT FAJITAS

$12.0

Strips of eggplant lightly sautéed in olive oil with red peppers, onion, cilantro, white wine, vegetable stock, miso and served with corn tortillas
CHICKEN WINGS

$18.0

Classic Buffalo, BBQ, Tamarind or Honey Mustard Served with vegetable sticks and creamy ranch for dipping
CALAMARI RINGS

$14.0

Breaded and served with tartar sauce
SUPREME NACHOS

$18.0

Three color corn tortilla chips covered with mashed beans, mozzarella cheese, fresh pico de gallo, guacamole and sour creamsour cream

$22.0

Shredded beef

$22.0

Grilled chicken

$22.0

Combination chicken & beef

$18.0

Vegetables from the garden

Salads

FROM THE FARM

$17.0

Grilled chicken breast over lettuce from the garden, corn, Costa Rican cheese, hard-boiled egg, avocado, topped with ranch dressing and tortilla chips
GREEN

$12.0

Farm fresh lettuce leaves, cucumber, celery, spinach, tart green apple slices, mandarin orange wedges with a pineapple and basil vinaigrette dressing
TOMATO, TOFU AND BASIL

$10.0

Chef’s vegan version of the classic Caprese dressed with a rich balsamic reduction and extra virgin olive oil
QUINOA

$18.0

Tri-color quinoa, red onion, tomato, chickpeas, cucumber, avocado, dressed with lemon, extra virgin olive oil and apple cider vinegar

$19.0

Grilled chicken

$22.0

Sautéed shrimp

$22.0

Seared tuna

Ceviches

CATCH OF THE DAY

$19.0

A colorful fresh fish ceviche marinated in lemon juice with red bell pepper, red onion and cilantro, served with a side of seasonal chips
SEAFOOD “SALPICÓN”

$22.0

Fresh fish, shrimp and calamari marinated in lemon juice with red bell pepper, red onion and cilantro, served with a side of seasonal chips

Gallos

Soft corn tortilla.

Served on soft corn tortillas, with lettuce, fresh pico de gallo, pickled red onion and shredded carrot

$17.0

Grilled chicken with honey mustard

$20.0

Grilled fish with creamy tartar sauce

$20.0

Grilled tenderloin with BBQ sauce

$20.0

Sautéed shrimp with tartar sauce

$15.0

Vegetables from the garden

Quesadillas

Flour tortilla filled with mashed beans, mozzarella cheese, fresh guacamole, pico de gallo and sour cream

$19.0

Grilled chicken breast

$20.0

Shredded beef

$24.0

Sautéed shrimp

$17.0

Vegetables from the garden

From the grill

Served with baked potato,grilled vegetables and chimichurri.

Select two sides: Roasted potato with sour cream and bacon, fries, grilled vegetables or green salad (bathed in chimichurri)

$30.0

CATCH OF THE DAY 220g

$28.0

YELLOWFIN TUNA FILET 220g

$25.0

CHICKEN BREAST 220g

$31.0

LOCAL TENDERLOIN 220g

$30.0

SALMON 220g

Rice

Green salad or seasonal chips.

Served with choice of mixed green salad,
fries, onion rings or potato wedges
GRANDMA’S CHICKEN AND RICE

$16.0

Brothy rice seasoned with annatto, onion, garlic, tomato, “Tico” sauce, fresh cilantro, garden peas, chicken stock and butter
COSTA RICAN SHRIMP AND RICE

$19.0

Brothy rice with locally caught shrimp seasoned with annatto, onion, garlic, tomato, “Tico” sauce, fresh cilantro, garden peas, shrimp stock and butter
SQUASH RISOTTO

$14.0

Creamy arborio rice cooked with vegetable stock, garlic, onion, seasonal squash and shredded vegan soy cheese

Wraps

Flour tortilla filled with fresh pico de gallo and guacamole, lettuce, shredded mozzarella and fried corn tortilla Served with fries, onion rings or potato wedges

$18.0

Shredded beef w/BBQ sauce

$18.0

Grilled chicken with honey mustard

$20.0

Grilled shrimp with tartar sauce

$16.0

Vegetarian
Filled with zucchini, eggplant, carrot, tomato, lettuce, tofu cheese and tzatziki sauce

Burgers and sandwich

Grilled, pretzel bread, onion rings or homemade potatoes.

Grilled and served on pretzel bread bun with a side of fries, onion rings or potato wedges
ANGUS BEEF PATTY

$22.0

Lettuce, tomato, pickled onion, pickles, bacon and melted Cheddar cheese
TROPICAL CHICKEN BREAST

$20.0

Lettuce, tomato, pickled onion, pickles, BBQ sauce, pineapple slice and bacon
CATCH OF THE DAY

$20.0

Lettuce, tomato, pickled onion, pickles and tartar sauce
VEGAN

$24.0

(Served on a GF hamburger bun). Soy, chickpea and beet patty, slice of fried tofu, lettuce, red tomato, onion, pickles and avocado served with seasonal chips
CLUB SANDWICH

$22.0

Homemade bread, grilled chicken breast, bacon, ham, cheese, fried egg, lettuce, tomato and Chef’s dressing

CASADOS

Grilled, pretzel bread, onion rings or homemade potatoes.

Typical Costa Rican dish served with rice, beans, ripe plantain, Costa Rican cheese, fried egg and a salad

$28.0

Grilled chicken breast

$34.0

Grilled tenderloin

$33.0

Grilled fish fillet

FINGERS & FRIES

Chicken fingers

$15.0

Strips of breaded chicken breast deep fried and served with fries
Fish fingers

$18.0

Strips of breaded white fish deep fried and served with fries
Fries or Onion Rings

$9.0

Pizzas

$5.0

Substitute any crust for Gluten Free
FOCACCIA CAPRESE

$16.0

Tomato sauce base, basil, fresh mozzarella, red tomato slices, pesto and sweet balsamic reduction
HAM AND CHEESE

$14.0

Tomato sauce base, sliced ham and shredded mozzarella (add fresh pineapple if you so desire)
PEPPERONI

$15.0

Tomato sauce base, pepperoni and shredded mozzarella
SUPREME

$18.0

Tomato sauce base, red onion, green olives, seasoned ground beef, sliced ham, mushrooms and shredded mozzarella
SHRIMP

$19.0

White sauce base, sautéed shrimp, heart of palm, shredded mozzarella and cilantro
BBQ CHICKEN

$17.0

BBQ sauce base, grilled chicken breast, red onion and shredded mozzarella
VEGETABLES

$18.0

Rice flour dough, tomato sauce base with roasted vegetables, aromatic basil and covered with grated vegan soy cheese

Pastas

Choose your favorite spaghetti or penne.

Spaghetti, Penne, Tagliatelle o Gluten Free Spaghetti
MEDITERRANEAN

$16.0

Red ripe tomatoes with garlic, onion, aromatic basil, white wine and butter

$20.0

With grilled shrimp
BOLOGNESE

$18.0

Red ripe tomatoes with garlic, onion, seasoned ground beef, red wine and butter
GARDEN POMODORO

$16.0

Sautéed with onion, garlic, white wine, and tomato, perfumed with tender basil sprouts

LIGHTER FARE

Choose your favorite spaghetti or penne.

CHICKPEA SAUTÉE

$15.0

Sautéed chickpeas with onion, garlic, tomato, carrot, celery, white wine, perfumed with basil sprouts from the garden
COUNTRYSIDE QUINOA

$19.0

Sautéed with vegetable stock, seasonal squash, mushrooms and
ripe plantain

$24.0

Sautéed shrimp

$21.0

Grilled chicken breast

$23.0

Seared Tuna

As an environmentally responsible company, Parador Resort & Spa does not incorporate its
menu species in danger of extinction or disrespects periods of hunting season. The products
used in the resort follow the regulations or recommendations of the competent entity.

Prices Include 13% Sales Tax and 10% Service Tax.

GaleriaDinner

Appetizers

Green salad or seasonal chips.

PALM FRUIT AND HEART OF PALM CEVICHE

$15.0

Mix of tender stems of heart of palm and palm fruit, seasoned with mint, GF soy sauce, lemon juice and sesame seed oil and topped with crunchy rice crisps, chia caviar, cherry tomato, seasonal sprouts, avocado cream and beet alioli
TUNA “CRUDO”

$15.0

Yellowfin tuna flavored with red onion, red pepper, cilantro sprouts and Costa Rican sauce served with avocado cream, pickled papaya, carrot alioli, mango caviar with crunchy panko parmesan
WATERMELON TARTAR

$12.0

Watermelon chunks marinated in GF soy sauce, sesame seed oil, cilantro, red onion and toasted sesame seeds served with avocado cream, heart of palm, passion fruit, cherry tomatoes and crunchy rice crisps

Carpaccios

CATCH OF THE DAY CARPACCIO

$20.0

Catch of the day marinated with lemon juice and olive oil, accompanied with pickled papaya, black olives, and avocado with mango caviar and a passion fruit and Tajín sorbet
SHRIMP CARPACCIO

$18.0

Finely sliced poached pink shrimp dressed in lemon and olive oil on palm fruit mayo, served with pickled papaya, avocado infused with passion fruit, red onion cooked at low atmosphere, goldenberries and seasonal sprouts
BEEF CARPACCIO

$22.0

Thinly sliced beef served with parmesan flakes, tender lettuce leaves, tart caper popcorn and lemon peppermint foam
SALMON CARPACCIO

$23.0

Thin salmon slices infused with GF soy sauce and sesame oil, served with avocado slivers, parmesan flakes, cherry tomatoes and garden sprouts

Salads

GARDEN LENTIL SALAD

$15.0

Green lentils seasoned with red onion, tomato concassé, basil, lemon and olive oil served with baby seasonal vegetables, avocado cream, soybeans and tender sprouts
TOMATO CARPACCIO

$12.0

Thin tomato slices with mozzarella spheres, accompanied with squash curls, beet coins and seasonal sprouts served in a pesto infusion from the garden
CHICKEN QUINOA SALAD

$19.0

Primavera quinoa mix, roasted chicken breast with red onion, cherry tomatoes, heart of palm, cucumber, chickpeas, beet and basil, with avocado cream and seasonal sprouts

Soups and Creams

SOPA NEGRA

$12.0

Black bean soup and egg served over a crunchy potato nest and garnished with avocado, onion, red pepper and cilantro
STEWED CHICKEN AND CHICKPEAS

$14.0

Chicken and chickpeas seasoned with ripe tomatoes and vegetable broth from the garden, served with rice
BEEF STEW

$15.0

Stewed beef broth mixed with seasonal vegetables, perfumed with tender garden sprouts
DECONSTRUCTED CREAM OF TOMATO

$12.0

Sour cream foam, potato nest and quail egg

Fresh Artisanal Pastas

GARDEN TAGLIATELLE A LA CRÈME

$23.0

Sous vide chicken in a creamy white wine sauce with mushrooms and bacon
Goes great with a Sauvignon Blanc
SEA TAGLIATELLE

$29.0

Sautéed calamari, black mussels and octopus with cream and white wine
Pairs well with Rosé
STUFFED RAVIOLIS WITH WILD MUSHROOMS

$26.0

Sautéed in a wine garlic butter and accompanied with pesto made with fresh garden basil
Goes great with Chardonnay

Risottos

SQUASH RISOTTO

$20.0

Creamy arborio rice served with grilled chicken and squash, pesto, cherry tomatoes and garden sprouts
Recommended wine pairing: Sauvignon Blanc
BLACK SEA RISOTTO

$21.0

Creamy arborio rice with squid ink, alongside black mussels, shrimp and squid in a tomato and white wine concasse
Enjoy with a glass of Rosé
FUSION RISOTTO

$26.0

Creamy arborio rice prepared with seafood broth with shrimp and ripe plantain
Recommended wine pairing Riesling
EMERALD “RISOTTO”

$18.0

Creamy cauliflower ‘rice’ infused with vegetable broth, spinach ink, heart of palm, soy cheese, carrots from the garden, beet coins and tender sprouts
Pairs well with Pinot Grigio

Poultry

SAN MATEO CHICKEN BREAST

$24.0

Cooked at low temperature and served over a bed of green beans and cashew nuts sautéed in a white wine reduction, with a mango hollandaise sauce
Recommended wine pairing: Pinot Grigio
CHICKEN BREAST SUPREME

$22.0

Grilled chicken breast served with potato and beet purée, vegetable curls with a guava and black pepper sauce
Goes well with a Pinot Noir

From the sea

PUNTA QUEPOS RED SNAPPER

$34.0

Oven-baked red snapper with palm fruit gnocchi, heart of palm cream, pesto and covered in parmesan cheese
Goes great with Sauvignon Blanc
CATCH OF THE DAY

$30.0

Fresh fish harvested on our Pacific coasts accompanied with a baked potato and grilled vegetables with a white wine butter sauce
Enjoy with a glass of Verdejo
ROASTED SALMON

$34.0

Accompanied with Tomatillo, passion fruit and basil sauce and served on risotto and soybeans
Pairs well with Rosé
GRILLED OCTOPUS

$40.0

Pre-cooked at low temperature then grilled and served with squash purée, vegetable curls and chimichurri
Recommended wine pairing: Riesling
SHRIMP CASSEROLE

$40.0

Sustainably caught shrimp sautéed in garlic and white wine, served with squash purée, cherry tomatoes, pickled avocado, low atmosphere red onion and seasonal sprouts
Goes great with Pinot Grigio
PACIFIC GRILLED TUNA

$30.0

Grilled tuna with spinach ink risotto, served with mango and red onion jam, crispy panko parmesan and carrot cream
Wine pairing recommendation: Pinot Noir

Chef Rodrigo´s Specials

COCAL RED SNAPPER

$31.0

Roasted snapper in a coconut, curry and cilantro sauce with black mussels served with squash purée, cherry tomatoes and tender sprouts
Recommended wine pairing: Torrontés
PORK BELLY 1175

$25.0

Low temperature pork belly glazed in a tamarind sauce, served with roasted garlic mashed potatoes and vegetable curls from the garden
Goes well with a Shiraz
THE FOUNDER’S SKEWER

$37.0

Beef tenderloin, chicken and shrimp skewer with three sauces (chimichurri, rosemary and white wine garlic butter) served with mashed potatoes and vegetable curls
Enjoy with a Pinot Noir

From the grill

CHOOSE TWO SIDES
Baked Potato with Sour Cream and Bacon / Gallo Pinto and Zucchini Timbal / Fries
Grilled Vegetables / Green Salad
New York Steak 14oz

$46.0

Pairs best with a Merlot
Coulotte Steak 10.5oz

$40.0

Goes great with Cabernet Sauvignon
Costa Rican Beef Tenderloin 7.75oz

$31.0

Goes well with Carménère
Outside Skirt Steak 10.5oz

$49.0

Recommended wine pairing: Malbec

As an environmentally responsible company, Parador Resort & Spa does not incorporate its
menu species in danger of extinction or disrespects periods of hunting season. The products
used in the resort follow the regulations or recommendations of the competent entity.

Prices Include 13% Sales Tax and 10% Service Tax.