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Quepos - Puntarenas
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La Luna Restaurant
Quepos - Puntarenas

La Luna serves fresh, high-quality seafood and a broad menu that includes sushi, ceviche, mahi‑mahi and popular desserts. Perched at the Gaia Hotel, it offers sweeping ocean views and attentive, accommodating service that remembers preferences and handles dietary needs.

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Mangata Restaurant Manuel Antonio (Fusión Peruana)
Quepos - Puntarenas

Mangata serves Peruvian-fusion plates centered on fresh seafood — generous ceviche, flavorful tacos, risottos and hearty rice-and-steak bowls — all presented with care. The setting is relaxed and elegant with sunset views, and the staff provide warm, attentive service and helpful recommendations; cocktails like passion-fruit pisco sour complement the menu.

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Manuel Antonio Falafel Bar
Quepos - Puntarenas

Manuel Antonio Falafel Bar serves fresh, generous Mediterranean plates—falafel, shawarma and well-made hummus stand out and come with complimentary pita chips. A self-serve salad/toppings bar lets diners customize meals, while staff remain friendly and attentive; the covered patio provides a relaxed, shaded atmosphere.

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Le Papillon Restaurante
Quepos - Puntarenas

Le Papillon serves well‑executed dishes—house focaccia, beef tenderloin, and surf‑and‑turf—made with fresh ingredients and generous portions, paired with crafted cocktails. The restaurant offers dramatic sunset views and occasional sloth sightings, with attentive, knowledgeable service; reservations and a higher price point are commonly recommended.

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Arbol. Food & Wine.
Quepos - Puntarenas

Arbol serves fresh seafood and varied breakfasts, with whole fried snapper, sea bass and seafood pastas frequently highlighted. The modern, relaxed dining area overlooks the pool and ocean and staff are attentive and personable, though prices run high and portions sometimes feel modest.

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CAVA Mediterranean Manuel Antonio Restaurant Costa Rica
Quepos - Puntarenas

CAVA serves creative Mediterranean and modern European dishes, with highlights like kebab, beef short rib, spanakopanadas, seafood pasta and well-presented desserts that favor balanced portions and layered flavors. The open-air, intimate dining room overlooks the rainforest and the staff deliver attentive, knowledgeable service, accommodating dietary restrictions such as gluten-free options.

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Restaurante Cerdo Feliz
Quepos - Puntarenas
+506 6407 0888Directions

Restaurante Cerdo Feliz serves simple, well-executed Costa Rican dishes — popular picks include chifrijo, arroz de pollo, fajitas and generous casados at lunch, plus desserts like passion fruit cake and coconut flan. The vibe is relaxed and family-friendly with games on tables and lively music, and staff are friendly and attentive, though service can slow when the place fills up.

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Restaurante el Angel
Quepos - Puntarenas
+506 8776 5550Directions

Restaurante el Angel offers comforting, well-prepared Costa Rican and casual fare—standouts include yuca, pollo azteca and a chicken burger, with cold beer and piña coladas often praised. The spot maintains friendly service and a casual, soda-style setting with fair, affordable prices and a menu similar to the nearby Soda Angel.

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Carambola Seafood and Korean BBQ Restaurant
Quepos - Puntarenas

Carambola offers Korean BBQ and seafood with grilled meats (bulgogi, galbi, ribeye), ceviche and cocktails, and many diners frequently note authentic flavors and standout appetizers. The dining room overlooks the Manuel Antonio area for a relaxed, scenic atmosphere, and service is regularly described as attentive and friendly, though a few guests mention inconsistent portions, seasoning and tourist-price points.

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SUNSET RESTAURANTE
Quepos - Puntarenas

SUNSET RESTAURANTE offers panoramic sunset views and an upbeat, casual atmosphere with live music; bartenders are personable and attentive. The kitchen focuses on seafood plates and a strong happy-hour cocktail menu, and service typically makes guests feel welcome without rushing them.

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Namaste Indian Restaurant, Manuel Antonio
Quepos - Puntarenas

The restaurant serves well-executed Indian dishes such as butter chicken, fish coconut curry, lamb rogan josh and fresh naans, plus popular vegetarian plates and chaat. It offers a relaxed, stylish atmosphere with easy parking, and staff are attentive, knowledgeable and accommodating about dietary needs.

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Restaurante Manuel Antonio
Quepos - Puntarenas

Restaurante Manuel Antonio serves hearty Costa Rican dishes like casados and beef nachos, with fresh fruit juices, generous portions and fair prices. Service is warm and attentive, led by a longtime waiter who creates a welcoming, family-style atmosphere, and the restaurant offers convenient parking for Manuel Antonio visitors, often waived with a meal.

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Tule Cafe Restaurante
Quepos - Puntarenas

Tule Cafe Restaurante serves fresh Costa Rican fare — from ceviches and macadamia-coconut jumbo shrimp to arroz con pollo and casados — and is known for cocktails and dramatic sunset views. The atmosphere is relaxed and family-friendly with outdoor seating for sunset watching, and staff are generally attentive (many praise server Jose), though service pacing and occasional preparation mistakes are sometimes reported.

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Oceano Seafood
Quepos - Puntarenas

Oceano Seafood serves fresh, varied seafood—ceviche, catch-of-the-day options and large platters with crab, shrimp, lobster and mussels—paired with cocktails and a popular happy hour. The restaurant offers a sunset-facing, ocean-view setting, and staff are consistently attentive and friendly, creating a relaxed dining experience.

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Agua Azul
Quepos - Puntarenas

Agua Azul serves fresh, varied fare — popular items include hearty burgers (including a two‑pound option), burritos, and seafood like snapper, tuna and lobster pasta. The restaurant sits by the bay with a lively, scenic atmosphere and a convenient hotel‑side location, and staff are generally friendly and accommodating. Portions and preparation of some seafood and rice can be uneven.

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Ronny's Place Restaurante
Quepos - Puntarenas

Ronny's Place serves seafood-focused dishes like tuna sashimi, gazpacho and octopus and a signature flaming banana dessert, all enjoyed with dramatic ocean sunset views and a lively atmosphere. Staff are friendly and attentive, and prices sit in the mid-to-upper range; vegetarian options are sometimes smaller or less substantial.

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La POZA Restaurant
Quepos - Puntarenas

La POZA is a poolside spot in a lush, wildlife-rich setting that serves breakfast and light fare, with pastries like a Belgian danish. Service is consistently friendly and attentive—Moises is frequently singled out—though a few guests find the food somewhat pricey for the quality.

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Vista verde restaurant
Quepos - Puntarenas
+506 4701 8816Directions

Vista Verde serves generous portions of well-prepared dishes such as Pacific tuna, stuffed chili pepper, chicken nachos and local soups, with consistent flavors across visits. Outdoor balcony seating creates a breezy, music-accented atmosphere and staff are friendly and attentive, though service can occasionally be slow during busy times.

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Karolas Restaurant
Quepos - Puntarenas

Karolas serves a creative, well-presented menu from ceviche and seafood to meat and pasta, with notable cocktails and a strong breakfast selection. The renovated, family-friendly dining room has an open European-style kitchen, sunset and pool views, live music and wildlife, and staff are warm and communicative though service is occasionally slow.

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Emilio's Cafe
Quepos - Puntarenas

Emilio's Cafe offers dishes highlighting local fish and breakfast favorites—Caribbean sea bass, curries and desserts like passion fruit pie and flourless chocolate cake—though portions can be modest and the menu somewhat limited. The terrace delivers scenic seaside views and a relaxed ambiance, while service is generally attentive and prompt.

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El Lagarto
Quepos - Puntarenas

El Lagarto serves charcoal-grilled steaks, mixed meat plates, chicken and seafood with roasted garlic, tomatoes and crisp vegetables, often enjoyed with ocean views and vivid sunsets. Service is warm, professional and attentive, creating a relaxed, romantic atmosphere, though meals can feel on the pricier side.

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Hola Indian Restaurant Manuel Antonio
Quepos - Puntarenas

Hola Indian serves scratch-made Indian dishes from a wide menu, including kebabs, tikka masala, korma, paneer specialties, naans, prawn curries, biryani and notable mango and strawberry kulfi. The atmosphere is relaxed with moderate music and a central Manuel Antonio location, and staff are friendly, attentive and willing to accommodate requests or allergies.

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Rico Tico Jungle Grill
Quepos - Puntarenas

Rico Tico Jungle Grill serves fresh seafood and comforting dishes—catch of the day (red snapper), patacones and burgers are frequently recommended—and offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. The open-air dining overlooks water and wildlife at sunset with occasional live music, while staff remain attentive, accommodating and family-friendly.

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Manuel Antonio Street Food
Quepos - Puntarenas
+506 6274 7732Directions

Manuel Antonio Street Food serves fresh, quality burgers, cheesy specialties like La Quesuda, bagels and boneless chicken with well-liked fries. The casual spot offers a pleasant view and relaxed atmosphere, though service can involve a slightly longer wait and occasional small imperfections like unmelted cheese.

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La Fonda de Chayo
Quepos - Puntarenas
+506 8869 8484Directions

La Fonda de Chayo serves fresh, well-presented dishes with meat and vegetarian options at affordable prices for the Manuel Antonio area. The dining room feels welcoming and comfortable with pleasant music and decor, and staff are friendly and attentive, providing efficient service.

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Tropical Restaurant - Mountain Top Park
Quepos - Puntarenas

At this mountain-top restaurant the menu is simple but the food is consistently fresh and filling, with the tropical salad, fish tacos and buffet breakfast mentioned as standouts. The atmosphere focuses on panoramic sunset and wildlife views, while staff provide attentive golf-cart transport and helpful service; occasional cloud cover or rain can obscure the scenery.

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Soda El Angel
Quepos - Puntarenas
+506 2777 6597Directions

Soda El Angel serves affordable, authentic Costa Rican fare—casados, fried-rice dishes, plantains and hearty options like burritos and burgers—often fresh and well seasoned with vegetarian choices available. The small, relaxed soda offers attentive, friendly service, though food can take a bit longer and street parking may be limited.

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Colina's Wood Fired Pizza And Italian Cuisine
Quepos - Puntarenas

Colina's serves wood-fired pizza with a thin, crunchy crust and gooey cheese, alongside hearty Italian dishes like spinach-ricotta ravioli with goat cheese. The setting offers poolside countryside views, live music and a pet-friendly, relaxed ambiance, and the staff are generally friendly.

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Restaurante La Cantina
Quepos - Puntarenas

Restaurante La Cantina serves wood-fired barbecue and grilled steaks, plus tender seafood like octopus, with menus in English and Spanish. The cozy open-wood dining room features live music, and the staff are friendly and attentive; prices tend to be on the higher side but many guests find them reasonable for the quality.

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Mirador Oceanview Restaurant
Quepos - Puntarenas

Mirador Oceanview Restaurant offers sweeping ocean views and a relaxed beach‑club atmosphere where guests can dine on sand or at a cliffside terrace. Service is attentive and friendly, and the menu highlights cocktails, creative appetizers like burrata, and seafood entrées, though some diners note occasional inconsistency in main‑course preparation.

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Medusa Restaurant
Quepos - Puntarenas
+506 8767 6011Directions

Medusa serves fresh, flavorful dishes with careful presentation and accommodating gluten-free options, and its cocktail menu includes popular mojitos. The dining room offers a pleasant, attractive atmosphere, while staff are consistently attentive, friendly, and flexible—sometimes accepting orders after closing—and prices are noted as reasonable.

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Mercadito Gastronomico Manuel Antonio
Quepos - Puntarenas

Mercadito Gastronomico Manuel Antonio offers a wide variety of tasty options—from quality burgers and sushi to seafood like red snapper, octopus and lobster, plus creamy Costa Rican chicken, pizza, ice cream and bubble tea. The venue feels like an upscale food court with sea views, live music and cultural events, and staff are consistently friendly and attentive.

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El Patio de Café Milagro
Quepos - Puntarenas

El Patio de Café Milagro serves consistently praised dishes like seared tuna, a variety of tacos and patacones, and standout desserts such as coffee flan. The relaxed, music-filled atmosphere feels warm and central to Manuel Antonio, and the staff are friendly, attentive, and accommodating.

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El Wagon
Quepos - Puntarenas

El Wagon offers a varied menu with standout burgers, fresh chips and guacamole, and flavorful appetizers, while wood‑fired pizzas receive mixed feedback. The setting blends cozy indoor/outdoor dining, sunset views, and playful train décor for a lively, natural atmosphere. Service is generally friendly and attentive, though it can be inconsistent and some guests prefer to tip in cash.

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Terraza By Issimo
Quepos - Puntarenas

Terraza By Issimo serves fresh, well-prepared seafood and pasta dishes—ceviche, seafood pasta and specialty fish—plus memorable desserts. The restaurant offers a relaxed, scenic atmosphere with sunset views and attentive, friendly service that makes guests feel at home.

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Perezoso Sushi
Quepos - Puntarenas

Perezoso Sushi serves fresh, well-presented sushi with the salmon sashimi often highlighted, though rolls can be oversized and feel heavy. Set in a hotel with stunning sunset views, the restaurant offers a pleasant atmosphere while service is generally friendly but can be slow or uneven at times.

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La Terraza Café Bar Restaurante
Quepos - Puntarenas
+506 2261 8641Directions

La Terraza serves Costa Rican favorites such as chicken and fish lunches and a chicken with peach sauce, with strong cocktails and drinks. The open-air terrace offers ocean and wildlife views and a photo-friendly atmosphere, while attentive, friendly staff, including a server who makes small leaf crafts, provide personable, accommodating service.

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Restaurante Buru Seaside Manuel Antonio
Quepos - Puntarenas
+506 2777 3015Directions

The restaurant serves fresh seafood and hearty Costa Rican dishes—mahi‑mahi, yellowfin tuna, red snapper, casados and ceviche—along with smoothies and beachside cocktails. It offers a relaxed beachfront atmosphere with live guitar, palm‑tree views and sunset seating; staff are generally friendly and attentive, though some diners note billing or order mix‑ups.

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ROOTS by Varuna ~ Plant-Based & Vegetarian Kitchen, Fresh Juice & Cacao Bar
Quepos - Puntarenas

The restaurant serves fresh, plant-based and vegetarian dishes with bold flavors—popular items include the Mari plate, Roots plate, tofu tortillas, Eco Casado and house-made cacao drinks and desserts. It sits overlooking a tree canopy with a relaxed, pet-friendly vibe, and staff are kind and quick; prices are a bit higher than other local options.

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Samui Thai
Quepos - Puntarenas

Samui Thai serves authentic, flavorful Thai dishes—popular choices include red curry, pad Thai, pineapple fried rice, spring rolls and tom yum—along with Thai iced tea and mango sticky rice. The restaurant offers a pleasant patio with sunset views, and staff are friendly and allergy‑aware, though service can slow and food may arrive only warm during busy periods.

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Restaurante El Arado
Quepos - Puntarenas

Restaurante El Arado serves fresh seafood, steaks and Costa Rican plates, with tuna rolls, Tico rice, garlic jumbo shrimp, fish casado and churrasco frequently highlighted, alongside satisfying desserts and gin & tonics, margaritas and wines. The open-wood, family-run spot has a relaxed, music-filled atmosphere and attentive, hospitable service led by host Rafael.

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Claro Que Si Seafood Grill & Wine Bar
Quepos - Puntarenas

The menu highlights fresh seafood and flavorful dishes—seared and Thai-style tuna, smoked or flambéed mahi mahi, fish tacos and beef carpaccio, plus notable cocktails and tropical desserts. The terrace overlooks Manuel Antonio bay and offers a relaxed, music-accompanied atmosphere; staff are friendly and attentive, though bar service can be slower when it gets busy.

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Quepoa By Café Agua Azul
Quepos - Puntarenas

Quepoa by Café Agua Azul serves casual favorites—plantain towers with shrimp or tuna, simple burgers with size options, coconut‑macadamia chicken fingers and fresh fries—within a relaxed sandbar/sports‑bar vibe that’s good for watching games. Staff and the owner are attentive and helpful, though some customers note occasional high add‑on charges and uneven seafood preparation.

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Terraza 77 Restaurant y Bar
Quepos - Puntarenas

Terraza 77 offers fresh, farm-to-table dishes with seafood (mahi mahi), house pizzas and composed salads standing out, and the chef discusses pairings. The restaurant sits in a boutique-hotel setting with Pacific sunset views and wildlife sightings, creating a romantic, relaxed atmosphere. Staff are warm and attentive, though service can be slow at times and portions feel modest for the price.

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La Brisa
Quepos - Puntarenas

La Brisa serves a varied menu — from breakfast and fresh catch to ribeye steaks, burgers, pastas and salads — with popular cocktails and refreshing drinks. It sits in the Hotel Layan with ocean views, and staff are consistently friendly and attentive; the restaurant is slightly tucked away above the street near the hotel parking.

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Espadilla Restaurant
Quepos - Puntarenas
+506 2777 0903Directions

Espadilla serves fresh, well-prepared seafood and steaks—tuna tartare, ceviche, chimichurri steak and coconut fish are frequently praised, and desserts such as passionfruit or starfruit cheesecake draw positive mention. The atmosphere is relaxed and peaceful, and the staff are attentive, knowledgeable and responsive, providing consistent, friendly service.

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Victoria's Gourmet Italian Restaurant
Quepos - Puntarenas

Victoria’s serves fresh, authentic Italian dishes—pastas, pizzas and focaccia sandwiches—with standout starters like meatballs, mussels and occasional octopus carpaccio, and it offers well-made cocktails and gluten-free pasta. The restaurant presents a cozy, elegant atmosphere with jungle views and live music, while staff remain attentive, friendly and accommodating.

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Takeaway
  • Delivery
  • Bar
  • Coffee
  • Vegetarian options
  • Outdoor seating
  • Live music
  • Accepts reservations
  • Parking
  • Kid friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
Burguesía Smashburgers Manuel Antonio
Quepos - Puntarenas
+506 8602 9651Directions

It serves flavorful smashburgers, with popular options such as the Mangata and Frida, offering hot, well-sized patties and tasty toppings, though a few guests find some burgers greasy and the fries small or lightly seasoned. The lively food-hall setting includes views and live music, and staff are generally friendly and prompt, though menus or drink prices aren't always clearly posted.

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Takeaway
  • Live music
  • Parking
Restaurante Donde Alex
Quepos - Puntarenas

Restaurante Donde Alex serves generous, flavorful seafood and grilled dishes — ceviche, seafood rice, tuna and mahi‑mahi tacos — as well as steaks and chicken, with popular cocktails and coffee. The dining area is a quaint, open-air space with table lights and casual music. Staff are friendly and attentive, though occasionally there is billing or service‑charge confusion.

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