La Cosecha, nestled in the lush landscape of Nosara, Costa Rica, is a culinary haven born from Chef Colin Patterson’s vision of organic, ingredient driven, elegantly crafted, farm-to-table dining.
The restaurant’s warm inviting ambiance echoes the harmony of nature and gastronomy, offering guests a unique, memorable dining experience that transcends the ordinary.
It’s a story of passion, community and the art of fine cuisine, where every meal is a journey to the heart of the Costa Rican Paradise.
At La Cosecha, we rotate our menu often to reflect the season, current creative inspirations, to stay present and fresh.
At La Cosecha, we regularly update our menu to reflect the freshest ingredients and our latest culinary inspirations. Here’s a glimpse of some of our past creations.
Chorizo Spiced Smoked Beet, Pitiya, Arugula Salad with a Hempseed Parsley Dressing, Salted Black Olive Candied Pumpkin Seeds and Crumbled Goat Feta
Ginger-Sarsaparilla Huney Jun Kombucha
J. Laurens Crémant de Limoux, France
Five Spice Tuna Tataki atop Fermented Cashew Black Garlic Nori Crisp with a Sesame Cucumber Jalapeño Cilantro Slaw
Grapefruit-Cardamom-Passionflower Elixir with Hibiscus Ice Cordilleran Sauvignon Blanc, Entiat WA
Lemongrass Skewered Berbere Chicken Sausage, with Chayote Avocado Ceviche stuffed Squash Blossom, served with a Sun dried Tomato Cassava Tortilla and Cumin Creme Fraiche
Basil-Ginger-Gingko-Lemongrass Elixir with Coconut Whip Brick House Pinot Noir, Ribbon Ridge OR
Gochujang Lamb Satay with Crispy Saffron Rice, Fennel Kimchi with Tamarind Chutney and Nigella Puffed Rice Crisp
Pitaya-Orange Blossom-Cayenne-Chaga Elixir
Ambassador Estate-Grown Syrah, Red Mountain WA
Star Anise Coconut Chocolate Dipped Ice Cream Lolly Pop with Sunflower Seed Brittle Cocoa Nib Crumble
Mana Herbal Blend Tea: Rooibos-Rose-Peppermint-Lemongrass-Nettle Priorat Natur Vermut, Catalonia Spain
Chef Colin Patterson stands as a culinary artist, deeply attuned to the rhythms of nature and the whispers of the earth.
His signature style, a harmonious blend of organic and wild ingredients, is a testament to his belief in the purity and integrity of food.
Locally sourced ingredients and innovative culinary techniques come together at La Cosecha, creating a symphony of flavors that celebrate the rich bounty of the land. Using locally sourced, organic ingredients is an essential commitment to creating beautiful food and ultimately being good stuarts of the land. It’s a story of passion, community, and the art of fine cuisine, where every meal is a journey to the heart of Costa Rican paradise.
Chef Colin Patterson holds a deep respect for the farmers and their devoted labor in nurturing the earth, recognizing their invaluable contribution to the culinary world. He sees the hard work, the early mornings, and the tender care that goes into every crop as the foundation of true gastronomy.
2.5 – 3 Hours
Thursday, Friday, Saturday.
One sitting at 6:30pm
Yes. We offer a special menu for kids upon request.
It’s a deconstructed version of the menu with smaller kid portions at a reduced price.
Yes. We are experts at all things food, vegetarian, vegan, dairy free, gluten free etc.
Yes we have a full bar and offer pairings for diner, wine and non-alcoholic elixirs
We start seating at 6:20 but you are welcome to have a drink at the bar prior to service
No, come as you are we encourage diversity!
Yes, we have a $50 corkage fee
Yes we could do a party as large as 40, please contact us for parties over 12