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Restaurante Marlin
Manuel Antonio - Puntarenas

Restaurante Marlin serves fresh, well-prepared seafood — grilled octopus, whole fried fish, tuna and calamari are frequent highlights — with generous portions and popular fish tacos and tropical cocktails. The waterside, relaxed outdoor setting feels family-friendly, and staff are attentive and accommodating, though prices are sometimes a bit high.

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Takeaway
  • Bar
  • Coffee
  • Vegetarian options
  • Vegan options
  • Outdoor seating
  • Live music
  • Accepts reservations
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Kid friendly
  • Pet friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
Restaurante Buena Vista Plus
Manuel Antonio - Puntarenas

Restaurante Buena Vista Plus serves beachside fare—tuna tartare, poke bowls, burgers and a housemade veggie burger—plus smoothies and house iced tea in a covered, music-accompanied setting with ocean views, occasional monkeys on the beach and nearby parking. Service is friendly and attentive, though prices and extra charges for USD payments or add-ons can feel high.

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Takeaway
  • Delivery
  • Bar
  • Coffee
  • Vegetarian options
  • Vegan options
  • Outdoor seating
  • Live music
  • Accepts reservations
  • Parking
  • Kid friendly
Playitas Beach Club & Restaurant
Manuel Antonio - Puntarenas

Playitas Beach Club serves fresh, locally focused seafood and casual beach dishes—ceviche, chicken tacos, patacones and piña coladas are popular. The setting is a quiet, resort-like beachfront cove with wildlife and occasional live music, and staff provide friendly, attentive service; non-hotel visitors pay a $100 day-pass credit toward food and drinks.

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Takeaway
  • Bar
  • Coffee
  • Vegetarian options
  • Vegan options
  • Outdoor seating
  • Live music
  • Accepts reservations
  • Parking
  • Kid friendly
  • Pet friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible