Kalaluna Bistro offers Italian-inspired cuisine centered on fresh-caught seafood and homemade pastas, with frequent highlights including guacamole, truffle risotto, seafood platters and creative cocktails. The setting is open, tucked into nature and relaxed with warm, attentive service from the family owners; reservations are recommended due to limited seating.

• Wheelchair accessible

The restaurant serves tasty seafood—especially shrimp rice and a garlicky fish fillet—and breakfasts earn frequent praise, though some dishes occasionally arrive cool and drink/menu availability can be inconsistent. It sits right on the beachfront with ocean and sunset views, and staff are generally friendly and accommodating despite occasional slow service.

Casa El Tortugo is a family-run spot where friendly, attentive staff welcome guests, accommodate dietary needs and share local tips and activities. The menu focuses on fresh, home-style dishes—fried red snapper, arroz con vegetales and a hearty plato típico breakfast—served in a quiet riverside/ocean-view setting; it can fill up in the evening, so arrive early.

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• Parking
• Wheelchair accessible

Restaurante Bucanero serves fresh, made-to-order seafood—lobster, grilled or stuffed snapper and the daily catch—paired with cocktails and simple sides. This family-run spot offers a relaxed harbor-and-sunset atmosphere with friendly service, though the small kitchen can mean longer waits, so guests are encouraged to relax and enjoy the view.

• LGBTQ+ friendly

Coco Café serves fresh, flavorful dishes, with poke bowls, seafood risotto and tropical fruit smoothies standing out. The atmosphere is cozy and modern with a relaxed, home-like vibe, and service is attentive, friendly and fast, with English-speaking staff who accommodate vegetarian and vegan diets.

The Queen of the Sea serves generous, tasty plates—shrimp and chicken are frequent picks—at budget-friendly prices, and the staff are friendly, creating a relaxed bar-side buzz. Service is often quick, though some mention long waits, inconsistent preparation and a sizable credit-card surcharge, so cash is recommended.

• Wheelchair accessible
• LGBTQ+ friendly

The seafood-focused menu highlights grilled tuna, full lobster and a rich seafood soup, though ceviche and some dishes can be inconsistent or occasionally dry or overcooked. The atmosphere shifts between warm, homey and somewhat indifferent, with service that varies from attentive to slow, and casual entertainment like a projected film adds character.

• Wheelchair accessible

Nature Café serves fresh, homemade breakfast and lunch dishes with generous smoothies, house-made bread and vegan options. Set in a relaxed, nature-filled spot with bird and lizard feeders, the family-run cafe offers friendly, hospitable service despite occasional language barriers.

• Wheelchair accessible
• LGBTQ+ friendly

Café del Mar Paraíso Drake serves strong locally grown coffee and warm banana bread, with iced options popular for cooling off after hikes. The spot has a relaxed beachfront vibe with sea views, friendly dogs and many birds, and the owner provides personable, casual service. Prices and the menu can be informal, so visitors may want to ask beforehand.

Mar y Bosque serves flavorful Costa Rican dishes with standout whole red snapper, fresh smoothies and a noted bakery selection; some diners find certain fish preparations less successful. The restaurant offers a quiet, spacious patio with Pacific views and attentive, friendly service.

• Wheelchair accessible