Restaurant Facilities

The Amber Lounge

This lounge serves up a tasty selection of appetizers such as Patatas Bravas (a Spanish tapa that consists of pan fried potatoes in a spicy tomato sauce) or perhaps you might try a cold hors d'oeuvre like Ceviche served in a cucumber cup.

La Luna

This restaurant boasts an incredible 360 degree panoramic view and a 24 hour schedule. Come dine on delicious international and local cuisine, there are even special diet menus. Check out the varied selections of soups, salads, sandwiches and desserts. Try something like jumbo shrimp and polenta on a bed of mixed greens with shaved parmesan and mango-pineapple chutney. Specially designed for night owls La Luna restaurant offers a Late Night Menu. There is also a coffee shop menu provided as part of room service.

Breakfast Menu

*Gaia Hotel and Reserve features a complimentary breakfast at La Luna restaurant or in the confines of your room. There are also a la carte options.

• Pancakes with homemade caramel syrup


• Yogurt


• Granola/Cornflakes


• Gallo Pinto


• Eggs


• Omelets


• Fruit Plate

Lunch Menu

Salads
*All salads served with a choice of two homemade dressings, a balsamic vinegar, fresh basil and pine nut dressing or a fresh coriander and creme fraiche dressing

• Caramel Pork Salad ( strips of pork marinated in Soy, Ginger and Lime juice on a bed of mixed leaves and fresh herbs)


• Shrimp Salad (Large shrimp on a salad of mixed leaves with green beans, avocado and hard boiled eggs)


• Sun Salad (Bell pepper, Cucumber and broccoli served on a bed of mixed lettuce and topped with marinated cheese and black olives)


• Snapper Salad (Fresh snapper fillets lightly sautéed in white wine and lime juice on a bed of mixed leaves)

Soups

• Tortilla Soup (Mexican tomato soup served with avocado, tortilla chips, red onion, bell peppers and sour cream)


• Fish Soup (soup made with local catch served with rice on the side)

Lunch Dishes

• Gaia Casado (local dish of rice and beans, fried plantains, homemade tortillas and picadillo, served with your choice of meat stew, fish fillet in garlic-parsley butter or guacamole)


• Chicken and Rice/Shrimp and Rice (fried rice with chicken or shrimp, served with fries and salad)


• Spinach and Cheese Canelones (covered in homemade tomato sauce, served with salad and French bread)

Sandwiches
*All made with a choice of homemade whole wheat, white or French baguette bread.

• Green Energy Sandwich (combination of garlic cream cheese, lettuce, tomato, avocado and chili marmalade)


• Chicken Salad Sandwich (chicken salad made with a light mayonnaise dressing on a bed of mixed leaves)


• Hamburger (200g meat burger served with lettuce, tomato, onion and cheese, served with fries)


• Chicken/Fish Burger (tender grilled chicken fillet or Red Snapper fillet served on a bed of crisp lettuce, served with fries)

Dinner Menu

Appetizers

• Antipasto (combination of skewers, grilled vegetables with pesto, cheese marinated with pink peppercorns, chili marmalade and olives)


• Shrimp Cocktail (large shrimps cooked in coconut milk and combined with avocado on top of a salad of mixed leaves and red onion rings)


• Tomato Eggplant Terrine (Pan-fried Eggplant, layered with tomato sauce, topped with cheese and herbs)


• Gazpacho (chilled soup garnished with tomatoes, cucumber, pepper and onion)


• Chicken, Avocado and Papaya Salad (Marinated Chicken Strips combined with avocado and papaya, drizzled with Asian style dressing)


• Party Salad (palm hearts combined with red onions and avocado in a tasty dressing, served on a bed of lettuce)


• Mixed Salad (A mixed salad of fresh leaves, tomato, cucumber and red onion)

Main Courses

• Tropical Chicken (Tender marinated chicken escalope, pan-fried and topped with tropical salsa. Served with rice and vegetables)


• Tenderloin in Fresh Mushroom Brandy Sauce (Char-grilled Tenderloin of beef served with pureed potatoes and vegetables)


• Garlic Fish/Shrimp (choice of fish fillet or shrimp pan-fried in garlic, parsley butter. Served with rice and vegetables)


• Thai Curried Fish (Red Snapper Fillet served with a lightly spiced curry sauce of fresh homegrown lemongrass, fresh ginger and coconut milk. Served with rice and vegetables)


• Macadamia Fish (Red Snapper fillets in a macadamia nut crust with a light citrus sauce. Served with rice and vegetables)


• Baked Shrimp and Snapper (combination of red snapper and shrimp baked with avocado slices, cheese, fresh herbs and cream. Served with pureed potatoes and vegetables)


• Mango Chicken (Chicken Breasts marinated in lime juice and coriander, pan-fried and served with grilled mango slices and drizzled with coconut-chili sauce. Served with rice and vegetables)


• Pura Vida Chicken (tender chicken fillet, pan-fried in a creamy curry sauce with bell peppers, onions and potatoes)


• Garlic Shrimp Pasta (light pasta dish with large shrimps and chili sautéed with fresh garlic, white wine and ginger)


• Enchiladas (Lightly grilled eggplant with almonds and cheese, combined with a Mexican tomato sauce in a flour tortilla. Served with salad and French bread)

Desserts

• Citrus Cream (light and airy mousse)


• Tiramisu (liquor soaked baked cheesecake combining coffee liqueur with chocolate, coffee and Rum)


• Grilled Pineapple (Juicy pineapple wedges drizzled with Rum and coconut. Served with Ice Cream)


• Upside Down Banana Mango Cake (moist upside down sponge cake topped with caramelized mango and banana slices, served with ice cream)


• Tropical Ice Cream (selection of local tropical fruits in season, served with ice cream)

Snacks

• Guacamole (avocado dip flavored with sour cream and lime juice. Served with Jalapeno peppers, Spicy tomato salsa and tortilla chips)


• Seafood Tempura (Large shrimp and fish fillet strips in a crisp, light tempura batter. Served with Tartar Sauce)


• Quesadillas (Spicy strips of chicken combined with Mozzarella and sweet corn in a flour tortilla, served with homemade salsa)


• Brochettes (Slices of homemade bread, toasted and rubbed with garlic, topped with a choice of fresh tomatoes and basil or zucchini pate)


• Fish Patties (Small, flaky fish patties flavored with spices and fresh herbs, pan-fried and served with a Soya-lemon dipping sauce)


• Purple Onion Tart (Light Puff Pastry topped with sautéed red onion slices, parmesan cheese and thyme)


• Banana Pudding (sticky moist banana cake served with caramel and rum sauce and ice cream)


• Banana Fritters (banana pancake flambéed with Rum, served with Ice Cream)

Drinks

• Coffee/Tea


• Milk/Chocolate Milk


• Cappuccino/Espresso


• Natural Fruit Juices


• Fruit Milk Shakes


• Ginger Lemonade


• Iced Tea


• Soft Drinks


• Beers


• Wines


• Cocktails