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Hazel's Steak & Seafood
Flamingo - Guanacaste

Hazel's serves well-prepared steak and seafood — notably tenderloin and sea bass — with premium cocktails and a large wine list. The atmosphere is classy and relaxing, and service is attentive and welcoming, with owners often greeting guests; prices lean toward higher-end, so many reserve it for special occasions.

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Bar
  • Coffee
  • Outdoor seating
  • Accepts reservations
  • Parking
  • Pet friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
Gracia At Mar Vista
Flamingo - Guanacaste

Gracia at Mar Vista focuses on fresh, locally sourced seafood and chef's tasting menus, with lobster cakes, bisque, Cajun shrimp and crusted sea bass frequently mentioned. The hilltop venue offers ocean and sunset views with an infinity pool, while service is personal and the owner-chef often engages with guests; tasting portions can be modest.

  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Takeaway
  • Bar
  • Coffee
  • Vegetarian options
  • Vegan options
  • Outdoor seating
  • Accepts reservations
  • Parking
  • Kid friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
Oceana Restaurant
Flamingo - Guanacaste
+506 8602 5101Directions

Oceana sits on Marina Flamingo with scenic outdoor views and stylish, open‑kitchen decor, creating a relaxed yet upscale atmosphere. The menu emphasizes seafood and risottos—seafood and mushroom risotto and ceviche are frequently praised—while desserts and cocktails are popular; service is attentive and accommodating, though dining here tends to be pricier than nearby options.

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Bar
  • Coffee
  • Outdoor seating
  • Accepts reservations
  • Parking
  • Wheelchair accessible
Waffle Monkey Flamingo
Flamingo - Guanacaste

Waffle Monkey Flamingo focuses on light, fluffy Belgian-style waffles and breakfast sandwiches, served with coffee, cappuccinos, smoothies and mimosas. The casual, music-filled space has indoor AC and friendly, quick service, with gluten-free options and fair prices.

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Takeaway
  • Bar
  • Coffee
  • Vegetarian options
  • Vegan options
  • Outdoor seating
  • Parking
  • Pet friendly
Hibiscus bagel & café flamingo
Flamingo - Guanacaste
+506 6400 1160Directions

Hibiscus Bagel & Café in Flamingo serves fresh, high-quality breakfast and brunch items—especially açaí and smoothie bowls, bagels (BLT, salmon), waffles and specialty coffees. The café offers a relaxed outdoor atmosphere with occasional live music and consistently friendly, welcoming, and quick service.

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Takeaway
  • Delivery
  • Bar
  • Coffee
  • Vegetarian options
  • Vegan options
  • Outdoor seating
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Kid friendly
  • Pet friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
Plan de Vida
Flamingo - Guanacaste

Plan de Vida offers fresh, healthy, mostly organic fare—salads, egg-avocado sourdough, bowls like spicy tuna and green goddess, plus creamy smoothies—prepared with care. The small, spotless space near the beach feels relaxed and soulful, and the owner and staff are warm, attentive hosts.

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Takeaway
  • Delivery
  • Bar
  • Coffee
  • Vegetarian options
  • Vegan options
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Kid friendly
  • Pet friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible