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Restaurante Coco Loco
Playa Flamingo - Guanacaste

The oceanfront restaurant focuses on fresh seafood, ceviches and items like steak served on a hot volcanic rock, with popular surf-and-turf dishes and cocktails. The atmosphere centers on sunset ocean views and relaxed outdoor dining, and service is friendly and attentive though guests sometimes need to flag staff during busy periods.

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  • Bar
  • Coffee
  • Vegetarian options
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  • Outdoor seating
  • Accepts reservations
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Kid friendly
  • Pet friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
Surf Box
Playa Flamingo - Guanacaste

Surf Box serves a varied breakfast and lunch menu with generous portions, popular smoothies and açaí bowls, French toast, steak sandwiches, tacos and standout items like cauliflower tahini and house rolls. The casual, marina-facing spot offers indoor and outdoor seating and generally quick, polite service, though occasional order delays and limited parking time are mentioned.

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  • Outdoor seating
  • Accepts reservations
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Kid friendly
  • Pet friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
a'lo Nico
Playa Flamingo - Guanacaste
+506 2654 4008Directions

A'lo Nico offers generous, affordable plates like fish and chicken casados, a Chicken Caesar wrap and a fried chicken sandwich with Thai chili, plus hot potato wedges. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, service is attentive, and refreshing smoothies and ginger lemonade round out meals.

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  • Kid friendly
  • Pet friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
Estero Azul
Playa Flamingo - Guanacaste
+506 2654 4607Directions

Estero Azul serves fresh, local seafood—ceviche, fried snapper and casados—with generous portions and simple sides. The atmosphere is relaxed and beachside, with a local, barefoot vibe and sunset views, and service is friendly, informal and efficient, with reasonable prices.

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  • Pet friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
JP’s Bar & Grill
Playa Flamingo - Guanacaste

JP’s Bar & Grill serves fresh, generously portioned American dishes—ceviche, fish burgers, shrimp salads, steaks, burgers and house-made desserts are commonly highlighted. The casual, family- and sports-friendly patio vibe, arcade games and live TVs pair with welcoming, attentive staff including owner JP who accommodate groups and dietary needs.

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  • Bar
  • Vegetarian options
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  • Kid friendly
  • Pet friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
MONO BISTRO
Playa Flamingo - Guanacaste
+506 8668 5552Directions

Mono Bistro serves fresh, well-executed dishes—seafood like oysters, salmon and calamari, plus beef rib and a watermelon-mint-feta salad—that guests find flavorful and carefully prepared. The atmosphere is relaxed and stylish with live sax, and the staff are warm, attentive and allergy-conscious; prices are slightly higher but many deem the quality worth it.

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  • Outdoor seating
  • Live music
  • Accepts reservations
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Kid friendly
  • Pet friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
El Tiki
Playa Flamingo - Guanacaste

El Tiki serves fresh, flavorful seafood tacos (mahi mahi, shrimp) and juicy burgers alongside well-made fruit cocktails like margaritas and piña coladas. The atmosphere is welcoming and relaxed with friendly, attentive service, though it is cash-only and dishes can take a bit longer since meals are prepared with care.

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  • Pet friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
5 o’Clock Somewhere Bar and Grill
Playa Flamingo - Guanacaste

The bar serves typical beach-bar fare — nachos, fish sandwiches and frozen cocktails — with some dishes enjoyable but food quality and portion/value can be uneven. It provides a relaxed open-air, grass‑roofed atmosphere with ocean views and night lighting, though service and drink strength are sometimes inconsistent and waits can be long.

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  • Kid friendly
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
Amigos Tacos y Beer
Playa Flamingo - Guanacaste

Amigos Tacos y Beer serves generous, flavorful tacos, pork nachos and hefty burritos with fresh veggies, beans and rice, paired with a variety of cold local beers and margaritas. The casual, lively spot features swing seating and a family-friendly vibe. Staff are friendly and helpful, creating a relaxed place for a filling, reasonably priced meal.

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  • Wheelchair accessible
Banana Wind Cafe
Playa Flamingo - Guanacaste

The menu features whole fried fish and a thick, off-the-BBQ burger often highlighted, though some dishes (ceviche) and fish preparation can be inconsistent. The cafe sits steps from Playa Flamingo with a casual beachside vibe, and staff are generally helpful though service and occasional upselling can be hit-or-miss.

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  • Bar
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  • Accepts reservations
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  • Kid friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
Pleamar Restaurant
Playa Flamingo - Guanacaste
+506 2654 4521Directions

Pleamar offers fresh, well-seasoned seafood and a varied menu including local and American dishes, with highlights like mahi, fried calamari, and shrimp fried rice. The waterside, beach-front setting provides a relaxed sunset atmosphere, and staff are friendly and attentive; occasionally plates arrive less warm than expected.

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  • Accepts reservations
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  • Kid friendly
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  • Wheelchair accessible
Capriccios Pizza Bistro & Cafe
Playa Flamingo - Guanacaste

Capriccios focuses on pizza and pasta, often serving flavorful, well-presented dishes alongside popular cocktails. The bistro has a cozy, welcoming atmosphere and staff are consistently warm and attentive. Diners note the space is small and reservations can be needed, and occasional dishes or portions can be inconsistent.

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  • Accepts reservations
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  • Kid friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
Camparino
Playa Flamingo - Guanacaste

Camparino serves Italian-inspired dishes—standouts include pasta like ravioli, tuna tartare, panzarotti and flavorful appetizers and desserts—while pizzas receive mixed notes about crust char or sogginess. The restaurant offers a modern, inviting atmosphere with an open kitchen, and staff are generally attentive and welcoming though service can slow or miss items when busy.

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  • Accepts reservations
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  • Wheelchair accessible
Bar y Restaurante La Cabaña
Playa Flamingo - Guanacaste

The casual bar-restaurant serves hearty local dishes—casados, guacamole, seasoned chicken and notably crisp fried shrimp—often in generous portions at reasonable prices. The atmosphere is laid-back and local, with music and resident dogs, while service can be friendly but occasionally uneven and ordering via QR code and unclear table service may be confusing.

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  • Live music
  • Accepts reservations
  • Wi-Fi
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  • Kid friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
Top Spritz
Playa Flamingo - Guanacaste
+506 4705 4255Directions

Top Spritz serves authentic Italian fare—especially Neapolitan-style pizzas with fresh ingredients and a crisp crust, plus seafood pasta and homemade desserts like cheesecake and gelato. The atmosphere feels cozy and Italian, family-friendly with attentive, welcoming service that often includes small touches like complimentary limoncello.

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  • Wheelchair accessible
Cremrica Flamingo
Playa Flamingo - Guanacaste

It offers 15–20 ice cream flavors, milkshakes, and sundaes with many topping choices; the chocolate-brownie flavor gets frequent mention while cones and some scoops can be a bit sweet. The shop sits by Flamingo Marina with playful decor, indoor and outdoor seating, friendly, quick staff, and reasonably priced treats.

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  • Kid friendly
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  • Wheelchair accessible
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
Britt Café & Bakery Flamingo
Playa Flamingo - Guanacaste

Britt Café & Bakery Flamingo serves well-made coffee, lattes, sandwiches and a variety of pastries, with croissants and sweet lattes often highlighted. The café offers a comfortable, marina-side atmosphere with pleasant ocean views, and staff are consistently friendly and helpful. Visitors occasionally note higher prices and that pastries can be less fresh later in the day.

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  • Wheelchair accessible