Barba Roja Restaurant

The Barba Roja has long been one of the more popular restaurants in Manuel Antonio, featuring an outdoor view of the surrounding nature and a wide variety of dishes on offer. A creative fusion menu and sushi bar accompanies an interior of local hardwoods and bamboo.

• E-mail:

  info@barbarojarestaurant.com

• Address:

  Route 618, Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

• Phone:

  +506 2777 0331

• Opening hours:

  Daily noon–10pm

El Avión Restaurant

El Avión is a unique restaurant built around an airplane brought from the Nicaraguan Army and converted into a bar. Enjoy the beautiful ocean and rainforest views while enjoying a sensational menu featuring typical Costa Rican fare.

• Web:

  www.elavion.net

• E-mail:

  info@elavion.net

• Address:

  Puntarenas Province, Quepos, Costa Rica

• Phone:

  +506 2777 3378

• Opening hours:

  Daily 6:30am–10pm

• More info:

  Distance from Marco Antonio National Park: 6 km.

El Gran Escape Bar and Restaurant

This old-established pub in Quepos is located right in the centre of the town. It is known for introducing new dishes as specials of the day, while also accommodating as best they can for the requests of their customers. Naturally, it's all about the freshest seafood here.

• Web:

  www.elgranescapequepos.com

• Address:

  Avenida 1, Calle 4, Quepos

• Phone:

  +506 2777 7850

• Opening hours:

  Daily 11am–11pm

El Lagarto

El Lagarto is a first class restaurant with one of the best sunset views in Manuel Antonio. The restaurant goes above and beyond when it comes to genuinely friendly service, steak dinner and grilled veggies. The portions are extremely generous: get your steak with a side of perfectly creamy and smooth baked potato, grilled tomato with garlic butter. El Lagarto knocks it out of the park with their jalapeño margaritas.

• Web:

  www.ellagartobbq.com/manuel-antonio

• Address:

  200 m north of the Manuel Antonio's soccer field

• Phone:

  +506 2777 6932

El Patio de Cafe Milagro

No matter the time of the day, El Patio de Cafe Milagro has got you covered. They offer different menus for breakfast, lunch and dinner, so the selection is quite large, ranging from their house blend coffee to fish fillet with fruit sauce.

• Web:

  www.elpatiodecafemilagro.com

• E-mail:

  restaurant@cafemilagro.com

• Address:

  Km 4 on Main Road to Manuel Antonio National Park

• Phone:

  +506 2777 2272

• Opening hours:

  Daily 6:30am–9:30pm

• More info:

  Located on the road between Quepos and Manuel Antonio National Park, at the intersection of the road to Hotel Parador.

Gabriella's Steak Seafood & Pasta

Dining at its finest is guaranteed at this high-end steak and seafood restaurant. Located at the port and sporting outdoor seating that offers a view of the ocean, it is famous for its Black Angus beef, amazing scallops and impeccable service.

• Web:

  www.gabriellassteakhouse.com

• E-mail:

  gabriellasteakseafood@hotmail.com

• Address:

  Marina Pez Vella, Quepos, Costa Rica

• Phone:

  +506 2519 9300

• Opening hours:

  Daily 4pm–10pm

• More info:

  The restaurant hosts themed events throughout the year.

Bambu Jam

If you're looking for live music, then head to Bambu Jam. The happy hour starts from 4 pm to 7 pm everyday, with discounts on several drinks. Sports fans are also welcome to watch the most awaited games while enjoying special promotions on the beverages available.

• E-mail:

  bambujambar@gmail.com

• Address:

  Manuel Antonio Road, Quepos

• Phone:

  +506 2777 3369

• Opening hours:

  Daily 7am–midnight

Claro Qué Sí

The Claro Qué Sí seafood, grill & wine Bar offers elegant dining from its location at Hotel Sí Como No and features a terrace overlooking the tropical forest and the Pacific coastline. They also host late night and happy hour events with Latin music from 9 pm to 10 pm, as well as offering complementary cinema passes to use in the resort's theatre.

• Web:

  www.sicomono.com/dining

• E-mail:

  information@sicomono.com

• Address:

  Manuel Antonio Road Kilometer 4, Manuel Antonio

• Phone:

  +506 2777 0777

• Opening hours:

  Daily 12am–10pm

• More info:

  For more casual dining, try the Rico Tico Jungle Grill in the same hotel complex

Ronny's Place

Ronny's Place is a restaurant that offers unmatched views of not one, but two pristine bays, as well as the lush jungle all around. The menu features delicacies like coconut breaded shrimp, whole red snapper or a seafood platter for two with lobster, tuna, mahi-mahi and calamari with garlic sauce. Browse their long cocktail list for the perfect pairing. Ronny's is a bit off the beaten track, which makes it less crowded and well worth a visit.

• Web:

  www.ronnysplace.com

• Address:

  Turn on to the dirt road across from the Amigos del Rio building (Rafting and Kayaking adventure company) and continue for 800 m

• Phone:

  +506 2777 5120

Agua Azul Café

The open-air Cafe Agua Azul has a fabulous porch and panoramic ocean vista. They serve fresh fish and upscale bar food. The tuna margarita, a version of ceviche with a lime-and-tequila marinade, will start you off.

• Address:

  Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

• Phone:

  +506 2777 5280

• Opening hours:

  Daily from 11am–8pm. Fri until 9:30pm

• More info:

  Located on top of Villas del Parque. No reservations accepted.

Cafe Milagro Coffee Roasters

Authentic Costa Rican Coffee can be found in Café Milagro, where the staff will be more than happy to also explain how the coffee is roasted, the history of their sustainable store and where their coffee is grown. Excellent service, varied menu, very tasty food, a great place for a nice lunch or dinner. You can buy their own coffee beans to take back home.

• Web:

  cafemilagro.com

• Address:

  Central Avenue, Quepos, Costa Rica

• Phone:

  +506 2777 1707

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Sat 9am–5pm

• More info:

  Located in downtown Quepos

El Patio de Cafe Milagro

No matter the time of the day, El Patio de Cafe Milagro has got you covered. They offer different menus for breakfast, lunch and dinner, so the selection is quite large, ranging from their house blend coffee to fish fillet with fruit sauce.

• Web:

  www.elpatiodecafemilagro.com

• E-mail:

  restaurant@cafemilagro.com

• Address:

  Km 4 on Main Road to Manuel Antonio National Park

• Phone:

  +506 2777 2272

• Opening hours:

  Daily 6:30am–9:30pm

• More info:

  Located on the road between Quepos and Manuel Antonio National Park, at the intersection of the road to Hotel Parador.

Emilio's Cafe

Emilio's Cafe is a fantastic place with great live music and the most stunning views of Manuel Antonio National Park. It’s open-air, naturally cooled by ocean breezes and quiet fans, with modern, artsy decor. The personal touch of Emilio really makes the difference when it comes to friendly service, fresh food and an impressive selection of local coffee! Start the day with a breakfast with a view or close the day with a dinner while enjoying live Cuban music. Pura Vida! Emilio's readily accommodate dietary restrictions.

• Address:

  50 m before hotel Mariposa, Manuel Antonio, Quepos

• Phone:

  +506 2777 6807

• Opening hours:

  Mon & Wed–Sun 7am–9pm, Tue closed

Gelateria Amorosi

Gelateria Amorosi great little ice cream shop. Just what you need to cool down after basking in the sun all day. Pay them a visit when you're on a walk through the marina. They also serve hot and cold coffee drinks, milkshakes and pastries. Many of their gelatos are sugar-free.

• Web:

  gelateria-amorosi.business.site

• Address:

  Marina Pez Vela Plaza, Quepos

• Phone:

  +506 2519 9494

• Opening hours:

  Daily 10am–10pm

Soda Come Bien

In the northeast corner of the market is where you'll find Soda Come Bien. Among the best on the whole coast, its daily rotation of cafeteria options might include fresh fish in a tomato citrus sauce, olla de carne, or chicken soup.

• Address:

  Calle Central, Avenidas Central & 3, Quepos

• Phone:

  +506 2777 2550

• Opening hours:

  Mon– Sat 6am–5pm, Sun 6am–11am