I have eaten at the Outback in San Jose near the Multiplaza several times on my last two trips with my novia and it is OK but definitely not the same quality of filet that I get from the ones in Houston. It seems to be cut different, much thinner and not as good a flavor. We usually eat there for lunch on the way to or from shopping at the mall. Have not tried the blooming onion here but the grilled shrimps on the barbie appetizer is comparable to the states. I didn't really notice the prices but it seemed cheaper than in Texas, but that may be because I have usually just loaded up the Diners Club at the mall with miss fashion statement.
Other places we have tried which were really good were El Chicote, excellent food and service, usually lots of gringos there, Chandelliers, continental cuisine a la francais, which has a great atmosphere near the edge of downtown but was a little too sophisticated for my Nica's tastes in food and when we closed it down one night the owner had to give us a ride to where we could find a taxi. Princessa de Mariscos is very good but pick the ones which are newer. We went to the older one I think on the hill going to Romoser and it was so nasty she walked out. In Quepos/Manuel Antonio El Gato Negro is excellent with super atmosphere and service but absurdley expensive. I didn't realize how bad until I got back home and posted to my expense diary. For me, my novia, our driver and the chica we got for him, lobster with all the trimmings and four or five bottles of Souave Bolla it was over five hundred dollars.
On the way to Manuel Antonio there is an excellent seafood restaurant on the right side of the highway just before you get there called Steve and Lisa's. The Pescado Enterro and the ceviche are excellent and the price was good. Also the next restaurant down the road from there just around the curve is very good, I don't remember the name but it is an open air pavillion type.
Enjoy, Pura Vida, can't wait to get back.
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