Fine dining, beach bars, local sodas, and cafes worth your time. Every listing checked against live sources.
Manuel Antonio's 72 verified restaurants are the deepest dining bench in this directory, led by 37 general restaurants and 9 fine-dining rooms, with El Patio de Cafe Milagro as the zone's featured cafe pick, spanning the ridge road from Quepos to the national park.
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Garden patio cafe, bar, and restaurant run by Café Milagro, a roaster that has been producing Costa Rican coffee for around 30 years. Breakfast brings omelets and banana pancakes, while dinner leans into creative Costa Rican cooking with meat and fish plates, local craft beer, and live music in the evenings. Open daily 6:30 am to 9:30 pm, with vegetarian and gluten free options.
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Casual open-air restaurant under a corrugated zinc roof, sitting high above the rainforest with a clear view down to the Pacific. The tuna margarita (seared tuna over wonton chips) is the signature order, alongside burgers, burritos, whole snapper in tamarind sauce, and a nightly pasta special. Open daily except Wednesdays, roughly 11 am to 9 pm.
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A jungle fine-dining restaurant at Makanda by the Sea, serving Costa Rican seafood and farm produce with a modern, food-and-wine focused menu. Set between jungle canopy and open Pacific views, open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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A Latin-themed bar and restaurant on the road to Manuel Antonio with an outdoor pool area, serving grill dishes and Italian-style pizza with express delivery. The pool bar runs daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. with cocktails and light snacks.
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A hillside restaurant on the main Manuel Antonio road operating since 1975, one of the oldest in the area. The menu spans daily specials, fresh fish, smokehouse plates, steaks and sushi, with a wooden deck known for sunset views.
Quepos
Artisan bakery and coffee shop in downtown Quepos specializing in sourdough bread, handmade croissants and European-style pastries paired with specialty Costa Rican coffee. The shop also runs a second location in Manuel Antonio at Plaza Los Altos, across from Hotel Divisamar.
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Beachfront bar and restaurant on the Espadilla beach promenade at the entrance to Manuel Antonio National Park. Serves breakfast through dinner daily. Vegan options include patacones with beans, vegetable casados, and salads.
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Original Café Milagro roastery and cafe on the ocean-front road in downtown Quepos, near the bridge, where the company roasts its single-origin Costa Rican coffee daily. This is the roasting facility and retail counter, distinct from the sister cafe El Patio de Café Milagro on the road to Manuel Antonio.
Quepos
Coffee shop in central Quepos serving espresso drinks, milkshakes and smoothies alongside a small breakfast menu. It draws a mix of regulars and visitors and holds a 4.8 rating across roughly 30 Tripadvisor reviews.
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Korean restaurant 200 meters past Plaza Vista on the road to Manuel Antonio, open Tuesday through Sunday afternoons and evenings. The menu includes japchae, kimbap, kimchi, bibimbap, and pajeon, several of which can be prepared vegan on request. Reservations recommended.
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Boutique hotel restaurant near Amigos del Rio in Manuel Antonio with an ocean-view terrace, oriented toward romantic dinners and sunset drinks. The menu blends seafood and international dishes with a boho-luxe setting.
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The restaurant of Igloo Beach Lodge, facing the hotel pool, serving cooked-to-order breakfast and American-leaning cuisine through the day. It is marketed by the hotel as its main on-site dining venue for guests and outside visitors.
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The seafood restaurant at Sí Como No Resort and Wildlife Refuge, serving Costa Rican cuisine built around local ingredients with a full a la carte menu and sea views. Open to non-guests, not just resort visitors.
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A wood-fired pizza and Italian restaurant on the Manuel Antonio road, offering breakfast starting at 7am and pizza, pasta, and Mediterranean-style dishes through the day. Offers pickup and delivery service.
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The restaurant at Hotel San Bada, on the first floor right next to the entrance of Manuel Antonio National Park, serving seafood, international, and Costa Rican dishes for breakfast through late night. Open to the public, not just hotel guests.
Manuel Antonio
Bar-restaurant at the edge of Manuel Antonio National Park, open daily for breakfast through dinner. Vegan choices include fajitas, yellow curry, pasta, and a casado that can be made vegan by omitting the egg. Outdoor seating with wildlife visiting the tables.
Quepos
A Latin American bar and restaurant at Marina Pez Vela open Monday through Saturday 11 am to 10 pm. The menu runs rum cocktails, tropical drinks, and Caribbean-inflected dishes in a casual open-air setting with views over the marina and the Pacific sunset. Rum-based drinks are the focal point of the bar program.
Quepos
A Quepos restaurant serving Costa Rican dishes built around fresh ingredients, meat cuts and seafood plates. It ranks among the highest-rated restaurants in Quepos on Tripadvisor, with reviewers noting good value and generous portions.
Quepos
A Mexican-style cantina in the center of Quepos serving fajitas and stone-grill dishes, with live music Wednesday nights and Saturday afternoons. It is a long-running gathering spot for both visitors and locals in downtown Quepos.
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A rancho-style restaurant a quarter mile down the old road to Quepos, built with teak columns and open rafters, run by chef Jesús Villalobos. The menu covers fresh seafood, meat cuts, wraps, burgers and Costa Rican dishes, with a daily happy hour and live music on Saturdays.
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Restaurant and bar built around a 1954 Fairchild C-123 cargo plane tied to the 1980s Iran-Contra affair, parked on the hillside along the main Manuel Antonio road. The plane's fuselage houses the bar and the open-air terraces face the Pacific for sunset. Menu staples include coconut shrimp, seafood curry, yellowfin tuna steaks, and fried calamari.
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Cafe and bakery on the road to Manuel Antonio National Park, next to El Avion Restaurant, baking bread, pastries, quiches and empanadas on site daily. It is one of the Costa Verde group's food and lodging properties and sources its coffee from Costa Rican farms.
Quepos
A bar and grill near the Quepos marina open since 1981, popular with local Quepeños and visitors alike. Known for Asian-fusion dishes, fresh local ceviche and calamari, and a creative cocktail menu.
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Costa Rican restaurant and bar in Manuel Antonio built around a pool and natural setting, serving traditional dishes like casados and arroz con pollo alongside cocktails. Live guitar music is a regular feature, and the property doubles as an event and wedding venue.
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Rustic wood-fired pizzeria on the main road heading down toward the beach, just past El Avión. Artisan pizzas like the Caprichosa (prosciutto, salami, artichokes, mushrooms) share the menu with burgers, hot dogs, wraps, pasta, and nachos. Open daily noon to 10 pm.
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Eclectic cafe and bakery with ocean and jungle views, open for breakfast through dinner. Eggs Benedict, brioche French toast, sandwiches, Mediterranean ceviche, homemade desserts, and strong coffee anchor the menu, and there is often live jazz or Latin music. Locals tend to recommend it for breakfast or lunch when the view is at its best.
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Japanese sushi restaurant on the main road at km 4 in Manuel Antonio, across from Cafe Milagro. Chef Daniel Isea produces creative rolls alongside traditional Japanese dishes, with local craft beer and wines on the list. The outdoor patio faces the jungle and is open for lunch and dinner daily.
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Small Middle Eastern spot at the top of the hill across from Tulemar, serving crispy falafel sandwiches, shawarma, and kabobs with a self-serve salad bar of pickled vegetables. Falafel sandwiches run about 6 dollars, which makes it one of the cheapest sit-down meals in Manuel Antonio. Open daily except Tuesdays, roughly 11 am to 9 pm.
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White tablecloth steak and seafood house overlooking the boat slips at Marina Pez Vela in Quepos. The menu centers on Angus and Wagyu steaks, market fresh seafood, sizzling jumbo sea scallops, and a passion fruit seafood ceviche. Service is formal by local standards and the marina sunset is part of the draw.
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An Italian-style gelato shop at Marina Pez Vela serving around 24 rotating flavors made in-house, alongside crepes, Illy espresso drinks, and pastries. Open daily with extended hours, it catches the marina sunset crowd; outdoor seating overlooks the docked yachts.
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Branch of the Hi Tea Costa Rica chain in downtown Quepos, across from Supermercado Jordix, serving bubble tea, fruit drinks, ice cream and Asian-fusion desserts. Hi Tea started in 2023 and has grown to more than 30 locations across Costa Rica.
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Indian restaurant across from Tulemar, open daily for lunch and dinner. The menu labels vegan dishes and staff are knowledgeable about modifications; standouts include samosas, dhal, aloo gobi, chana masala, and naan. Reviewers consistently praise the food and service.
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The flagship restaurant of Los Altos Resort in Manuel Antonio, serving an international menu with dishes like fresh-catch ceviche in a contemporary setting. Open nightly for dinner, with reservations available by WhatsApp.
Quepos
A pizzeria in Puerto Quepos, next to the Yamaha dealership, making wood-style crusts with fresh toppings for pickup and delivery across Quepos and Manuel Antonio through the Fiesta Express delivery platform.
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Wood-fire barbecue restaurant across from Hotel Costa Verde's reception, part of the same restaurant group as El Avión and El Wagon. The menu centers on baby back pork ribs, imported beef tenderloin and rib-eye steaks cooked over an open wood fire.
Quepos
Downtown Quepos restaurant serving Costa Rican staples such as casados, ceviche and rice with shrimp at neighborhood prices. Popular with both locals and visitors for lunch, with a straightforward daily menu and no-frills service.
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A wood-fired, Italian-style pizzeria in Plaza Vista on the Manuel Antonio road. It is one of the higher-rated pizza spots in the area on Tripadvisor, and takes reservations by phone.
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Open-air fine dining restaurant at the top of the adults-only Gaia Hotel and Reserve, reached by a staff-driven golf cart up the hill. The menu runs to gourmet plates built on fresh local ingredients, with a newer sushi menu, and the lounge serves happy hour cocktails and tapas from 5 to 7 pm. The restaurant is open to the public for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and children are welcome even though the hotel itself is 13 and up.
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Bakery and cafeteria in downtown Quepos known for fresh cakes, pastries, bread, and inexpensive breakfasts. Locals order custom cakes here (they will write on them and can print images with advance notice), and area residents rate it among the best professional bakeries on this stretch of coast. It also runs delivery within Quepos.
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Bar and casual restaurant on the Playas de Manuel Antonio beachfront, open daily. Vegan options include a palm salad, vegetable rice plate, and a vegan casado. The English-speaking staff can accommodate requests.
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Open-air restaurant at Hotel La Mariposa, set about 1,000 feet above the Pacific with a wide view over the bay and Manuel Antonio National Park. The kitchen does fresh Costa Rican seafood, international and traditional tico dishes, fresh pastas, and vegetarian options, backed by an international wine and champagne list. It serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily.
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Oceanfront Peruvian fusion restaurant on the second floor of the Mercadito Gastronómico de Manuel Antonio, across from Hotel Villa Lirio. The kitchen builds its menu around ceviche causas, ceviche and steak, paired with a dedicated wine list, coffee bar and sunset seating.
Quepos
A seafood restaurant on the main road from Quepos toward the hospital, run by a fisherman and his family who catch and cook their own seafood daily. Simple, inexpensive setting with generous portions.
Quepos
A seafood restaurant on the water's edge in Quepos, next to Bar Bahía Azul in the Boca Vieja area. The menu is built around à la carte seafood dishes, and the deck is known as a sunset-watching spot with a casual, family-friendly setup.
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Long-running open-air restaurant directly across from Playa Espadilla, the main beach, a short walk from the national park entrance. The menu mixes Costa Rican classics like casados and whole fried snapper with fish tacos, burritos, and sandwiches. It fills up during the day with beachgoers cooling off with a drink after the park.
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A cafe and light-lunch spot set inside the butterfly garden at Sukia Nature Park, accessible through the park grounds behind the zip line facility. The menu covers gallo pinto plates, huevos rancheros, breakfast burritos, a Monarca toast, pancakes, quinoa bowls, and iced coffee drinks. Open Tuesday through Saturday 8 am to 4:30 pm, Sunday until 2 pm, closed Mondays.
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Indian restaurant on Via 618, open daily with patio seating and partial ocean views. A dedicated vegetarian menu section includes dals, baingan, mushroom handi, saag, and rajma, most of which can be made fully vegan on request.
Quepos
Custom cake shop and baking academy in the Rancho Grande neighborhood of Quepos, 75 meters west of the Catholic church, making cream cakes, fondant figures, cold cakes and dessert cups to order. The business also teaches INA-certified pastry and cake decorating courses.
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Open-air coffee and snack stand in a small market 175 meters before the Manuel Antonio National Park main entrance. Formerly Natural Food, it serves acai bowls, vegan waffles, smoothies, vegan ice cream, and savory wraps. Cash only.
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Rooftop sushi bar on the sixth floor of Hotel San Bada, just steps from the entrance to Manuel Antonio National Park. The open-air setting delivers ocean and forest views while you work through fresh handcrafted rolls, sashimi, and signature house combinations. Sake and tropical cocktails are poured alongside the food.
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Beachfront restaurant and bar at the five star Arenas del Mar resort, set on secluded Playitas beach with indoor tables, outdoor seating, and food and drink service brought to your lounge chair on the sand. The kitchen runs themed nights like beach BBQ and Costa Rican street food. Monkeys passing through the trees during lunch are a regular occurrence.
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Branch of the Costa Rican ice cream chain Pop's on Quepos's main street across from the beach, serving cones, sundaes and banana splits. Pop's has operated shops nationwide for decades and this location serves both locals and visitors passing through downtown Quepos.
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The restaurant of Hotel Playa Espadilla, set inside tropical rainforest grounds near Espadilla Beach, serving Costa Rican and international dishes. Reviewers describe it as more upscale than most Manuel Antonio restaurants and quieter, attached to the hotel's Morpho Beach Bar.
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A sports bar and restaurant behind Maximo Nivel in Quepos, with multiple screens for games, cornhole, foosball and an outdoor terrace alongside the dining room. The kitchen serves grilled cuts, lobster and Costa Rican dishes, and the venue hosts live-music nights.
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A bar and restaurant on the Manuel Antonio road with an ocean view, serving fresh seafood brought directly from the port of Quepos alongside traditional Costa Rican dishes. Offers vegan and vegetarian options and live music on Wednesdays.
Quepos
A casual restaurant in Quepos centro, diagonal to the Banco Nacional, serving seafood and local dishes to both residents and visitors. A neighborhood spot known for game-day crowds and a straightforward local menu.
Quepos
A family-run restaurant in downtown Quepos, 200 meters south of the Banco Nacional, specializing in ceviche: fish, shrimp, and mixed versions served in a casual, neighborhood setting. Known locally for fresh catch and affordable prices.
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Canopied poolside restaurant at the Sí Como No Resort and Wildlife Refuge, serving Costa Rican cooking with ocean views toward the sunset. The tableside banana flambé fire show is the house tradition, and the location ranks near the top of TripAdvisor for Manuel Antonio with a 4.8 rating. Open to non-guests, with poolside service for those staying at the resort.
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Open-air restaurant on a 90 acre farm at the end of a dirt road off the main Manuel Antonio strip, operating since 2003. Tables look straight out over the ocean from a peninsula, and the kitchen serves Costa Rican standards and seafood made with local ingredients. Open daily 11:15 am to 9:30 pm, and reservations are smart if you want a sunset table.
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Health-focused restaurant in the Alma Vida hotel on the main road opposite El Avion, open daily. The menu is predominantly plant-based and includes gallo pinto, breakfast tacos, sourdough toasts, smoothie bowls, and vegan ceviche, with fish available as an add-on. The venue also hosts yoga classes and workshops.
Quepos
A waterfront restaurant and bar at Marina Pez Vela, open daily 7 am to 10 pm with a menu spanning fresh seafood, Central American plates, burgers, and Mexican dishes. The kitchen will cook your own catch brought in from a charter. Happy hour in the bar runs 5 to 7 pm daily.
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Upscale Thai restaurant in Plaza Los Altos on the main road to the national park, with an open-air deck overlooking the Pacific. The menu marks vegan dishes including tofu curries, pad see ew, and stir-fries, and staff advise on further modifications.
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The main restaurant at Shana by the Beach hotel, open daily 6 am to 10 pm for breakfast through dinner. The kitchen sources roughly 80 percent of ingredients locally and rotates Italian, Costa Rican, and Mediterranean dishes alongside sushi. The oceanfront terrace hosts live music on Sunday evenings.
Quepos
A family-run soda in downtown Quepos serving casados, gallo pinto, ceviche and olla de carne. Doña Maricela has run the kitchen for more than 15 years, cooking home-style Costa Rican dishes a few minutes from the entrance to Manuel Antonio National Park.
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A small shop directly in front of Hotel Los Altos on the main road, serving soft-serve frozen yogurt, gelato in rotating flavors, and over 40 specialty frozen drinks and frozen coffees. A second, smaller location operates near the national park entrance. Toppings lean on fresh local fruit.
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An international fusion restaurant at Vista Ocean Suites Hotel, perched above Manuel Antonio with open-air dining and double ocean views. The menu is farm-to-table, with dishes like sea-to-table tuna tartare.
Quepos
Texas-style barbecue at Marina Pez Vela featuring premium USDA-imported cuts, slow-smoked meats, and a full bar with handcrafted cocktails and whiskey selections. The air-conditioned dining room seats 71 and includes a lounge bar area; outdoor marina-view seating is also available. Open daily 11 am to 10 pm.
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The onsite restaurant at Tulemar Resort, with an open-air dining room overlooking the Manuel Antonio coastline. Serves a seafood-forward menu including tuna and avocado tataki and seabass ceviche.
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A fully vegan juice and smoothie bar on the main road in Manuel Antonio, inside Alma Vida Hotel across from El Avion. The menu centers on smoothie bowls, fresh juices, and creative savory plant-based dishes built with locally sourced tropical ingredients. Open Tuesday through Sunday; closed Wednesdays.
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An Italian restaurant on the Manuel Antonio road serving fresh pastas, gourmet pizzas, and seafood, open for lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday. Set with jungle and ocean views along the corridor.
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An open-air sports and social bar at the entrance to Ecotica Resort on the main road to Manuel Antonio. Multiple large TVs cover NFL, NBA, soccer and MMA; the menu runs burgers, tacos, nachos, and American-style plates. Live music on weekends, pool tables, giant Jenga, and Connect 4 round out the lineup.
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A seafood-forward gastronomy restaurant at the center of the Marina Pez Vela plaza, known locally for its casados and elevated presentation of Costa Rican and international dishes. It sits alongside Runaway Grill and The Butcher Block as one of the marina's anchor restaurants.
9 verified fine-dining rooms serve the zone, including Arbol Restaurant, the most of any category in this directory.
El Patio de Cafe Milagro is the zone's featured cafe, one of 6 verified cafes here.
Yes, 6 verified bar and nightlife spots serve the zone, alongside 2 beach bars.
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