Rooftop Fine Dining · Est. 2025
Mystique
Where the night unfolds, high above the quartz mountains of Atenas.
Reserve a TableOur Concept
Food as storytelling.
Mystique Rooftop is a celebration of Costa Rica's landscapes, flavors, and ancestral foodways — rooted in the belief that food is both nourishment and story.
From the hills of Atenas, where coffee, livestock, and vegetables flourish, to the Caribbean and Pacific coasts, each dish draws on the bounty of this land. Much of what arrives at the table is grown just steps away, in The Retreat's own regenerative gardens — a quiet act of sustainability, balance, and respect for nature.
The tasting journey unfolds like a story: beginning with simple tradition, evolving into refined expression. Every plate is designed to connect guests to place, culture, and intention — an evening that nourishes the body, inspires the senses, and carries The Retreat's philosophy of mindful living into the night.
The Tasting Journey
Eight courses, one story.
An evening that begins with humble tradition and closes on a sweet memory — each course a chapter inspired by land, coast, and culture.
The BeginningThree breads — chickpea, corn, cassava — with citrus butter
SustenanceSlow-roasted vegetable broth
Small StoriesAn amuse-bouche trio of oyster, stuffed crimini, and purple-corn lamb tartare taco
Whisper of the SeaCatch-of-the-day tiradito with seasonal fruit leche de tigre
The CoastGrilled shrimp and breadfruit
The FirePork matambre with guava mole
The HeartCoffee-and-orange beef brisket, cauliflower purée, hoja santa
A Sweet MemoryChurro with corn custard, raw cane sugar ice cream, dark chocolate
From The Kitchen
Plated with intention.
A closer look at the tasting journey and à la carte table.
The Setting
Candlelight, held above the clouds.
Mystique sits on the rooftop at The Retreat Costa Rica in Atenas — open to hotel guests and the public alike, by reservation.
Meet The Chef
The hands behind the table.
Executive Chef
Sergio López
An integral part of The Retreat since the very beginning, Sergio leads the kitchen at Mystique — transforming clean, local ingredients into vibrant, memorable dishes on the à la carte table. Loved by guests and known for his warm presence, he is a defining part of the Mystique experience.
Good To Know
The details.
Hours
Evenings
Reservation required
Open To
Hotel guests
& locals
Dress Code
Resort casual,
evening elevated
Setting
Rooftop,
Atenas, Costa Rica
Reserve Your Evening
Limited seating.
An unforgettable night.
Av. Central, Atenas, Costa Rica · +506 2106 3900
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