Restaurant Guide Quepos & Manuel Antonio
Quepos:
Pacific Ocean views greet you at Runaway Grill, located on the marina in Quepos. They specialize in fresh seafood, and will even cook up your own fresh catch for you in-house! Happy hour from 5-7pm daily.
Phone: 2774-9095
Also located at Marina Pez Vella, Gabriella’s Steakhouse has gorgeous water views and a robust selection of wine, seafood and Angus beef served various ways, from burgers to filet mignon.
Phone: 2519-9300
Another waterfront option in Quepos! Cuba Libre has stunning patio dining overlooking the azure waters of the Pacific. Surf & turf dishes, cool cocktails, and a laid-back vibe make this a great spot for a casual dinner after a day of adventures.
Phone: 2519-9091
A streetside restaurant in Quepos with outdoor seating, serving traditional Costa Rican dishes and cold drinks. Open every day from 6:30AM to 10PM. A good option for lunch!
Phone: 2777-7273
Reasonably priced, good-tasting pizza joint that’s popular with locals. Takeout available, or stop by the family-friendly restaurant. Try their cheesy bread!
Phone: 2777-4236
A family-owned option for Costa Rican cuisine, including rice dishes, ceviche and Casado (rice, black beans, sweet plantain, corn tortilla, green salad) as well as seafood, beef and pasta. Plentiful outdoor seating.
Phone: 2777-0928
Manuel Antonio:
El Wagon Pizza
Wood-fired pizza ovens and atmospheric dining among the trees (with visits from monkeys, sloths and toucans!) or in an antique rail car. Even better, they offer 10% off for guests of Manuel Antonio Estates! Open Monday through Sunday for lunch and dinner.
Phone: 2101-7622
Café Agua Azul
Highly rated restaurant specializing in seafood dishes (the seafood pasta with parmesan cream tomato sauce is a hit) with jaw-dropping ocean views from the outdoor patio. Their daily happy hour, from 3 to 6pm, features 50% off select cocktails. Perfect after a visit to Manuel Antonio National Park! Open everyday from 12pm to 8pm.
Phone: 2777-5280
Cafe Milagro
Open every day from 6:30am to 9:30pm, Cafe Milagro has a little bit of everything: Costa Rican coffee and breakfast, sandwiches, dinner plates, and craft cocktails. Not to mention live music each evening to set the scene.
Phone: 2777-2272
Emilio’s Cafe
Sweeping sea and jungle views anchor the experience at Emilio’s, a lovely bakery where you can get a great espresso-based drink and eggs benedict to start your morning, a mid-day ceviche, or a poke bowl for dinner. Open from 7am to 9pm every day but Tuesday.
Phone: 2777-6807
La Luna @ Gaia Hotel
Another highly rated restaurant in Manuel Antonio, featuring elevated cuisine in a lush atmosphere from 7am to 10pm daily. They offer a wine tasting menu as well as a 5-course “romance menu” for a date night at a candlelit table with someone special (call in advance to reserve).
Phone: 2777-9797
El Lagarto
A unique beachfront restaurant featuring a variety of wood-fire grilled dishes, from locally raised beef to grilled fish and lots more. Find their menu here. Open every evening from 3pm to 10pm.
Phone: 2777-6932
Bar Jolly Rogers
Stop at Bar Jolly Rogers for a fun atmosphere and raved-about chicken wings, with sports memorabilia from around the world. Open from 12pm to 10pm daily, with occasional live music in the evenings.
Phone: 8451-3805
La Lambretta
Delicious wood-fired pizza (some of the best in the area!) and pasta, including homemade ravioli. Open from 12pm to 9pm every day except Tuesday.
Phone: 2777-9103
Falafel Bar
Everyone raves about the ambiance and food at Falafel Bar, a relaxed space with a Mediterranean menu, including homemade tahini, kebabs, and, of course, falafel.
Phone: 2777-4135
Get burritos delivered to you until midnight! Express Burrito features fresh ingredients like avocado, fried plantains, and your choice of meat or veggies. Perfect for those late-night cravings.
Phone: 2777-1515
Visit Barba Roja for gorgeous sunset views—and happy hour while you’re at it, from 4 to 6pm. One of the longest-running restaurants in the area (since 1975), their menu includes a daily fish special, many drink options, and two-for-one burgers on Tuesdays.
Phone: 2777-0331
Open-air dining and Pacific Ocean views (also particularly amazing at sunset!) on a 90-acre farm off the beaten path. Guests rave about the Sangrias and other cocktails. For the best views, reserve your table ahead of time. 10% off for guests of Manuel Antonio Estates!
Phone: 2777-5120