Welcome to Sentido Norte
Be the first to have a seat at the table! Join us for the best of coastal Costa Rican cuisine in our open-air restaurant that lends itself to social distancing by nature.
Sentido Norte offers a sophisticated and intimate dining experience designed for adults and older children aged 10 and above.
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Dress Code
Our dress code at Sentido Norte is casual elegant, which can be imagined as a dressed-up version of your normal casual wear and perfect for enjoying a meal al fresco.
For him: You can wear dressier shorts or nice jeans paired with a well-fitting shirt. If you’d like to step it up a notch, you can wear khakis or dress pants with a collared shirt and still fit in just fine.
For her: You can wear dressier shorts, nice jeans, or a skirt paired with a stylish top. Casual dresses are also a popular option.
For footwear, you can wear tasteful sneakers, elegant sandals, or closed-toed shoes. Skip the flip-flops!
Sentido Norte is Among the World’s Best
We are in the Top 10% of restaurants globally for 2025.
World’s Most Romantic Restaurants
We are proud to be featured as one of the world’s most romantic restaurants.
Welcome to Sentido Norte
OUR STORY
Sentido Norte, a restaurant and bar at Casa Chameleon Las Catalinas, proudly offers the best of Coastal Costa Rican cuisine. All food & drink is inspired by the country’s bountiful abundance, combining uniquely local and native ingredients in the glass and on the plate.
In every sip and bite, experience the best of Costa Rican culture and cuisine
OUR DAILY MENUS
Sentido Norte Restaurant at Casa Chameleon Las Catalinas
DAY PACKAGES
For those of you wanting to experience the Casa Chameleon Hotel at Las Catalinas. Join us for a day of poolside relaxation when you spend $95 or more per person on food and drinks at our Sentido Norte restaurant.
Swim any time from 9–5, and if you want to stay for the incredible sunset, just spend another $25 per person on food or drink. Access to our outdoor rain shower and facilities included. We can’t wait to spend a day in paradise with you!
Join us for the magic hour! Please reserve your spot in advance. Sunset drinks are available to outside guests and require just a $45 minimum per person to experience the best sunset view in town.
We strive to create a comfortable and enjoyable experience for all our guests. To maintain this environment, we kindly ask that you refrain from bringing your own beverages, food, or outside drinks. Our restaurants are completely smoke-free and pet-free. Please note that we reserve the right to decline service to any party upon arrival if necessary.
Thank you for your understanding.
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Reservations for groups of 8 people and over require a $200 deposit at the time of reservation, that will be applied to your final bill. Should you need to cancel you will forfeit your $200 deposit.
Dining in Sentido Norte is like dining in a local friend’s gourmet kitchen. Everything is accounted for, every request can be met, and every–from dish to drink–is delicious.