
http://wikitravel.org/en/Manuel_Antonio
Where to eat.... ?
Towards the Beach:
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El Avion. Big, iconic restaurant with varied menu. Curiously, built around a huge C130 cargo plane.
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El Wagon. Pizza and Italian food, with a casual atmosphere. Curiously, built around a remodeled train car.
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La Cantina. Fusion grill. Another train restaurant--perhaps the caboose? Good food, loud live music.
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Buena Vista. Fusion beachfront restaurant & bar. New to the neighborhood, so be nice.
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Marlin's. Fusion & seafood across the road from the beach. Closest to the park.
Towards Quepos:
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Agua Azul. Fusion & American food. Good views, open air, limited seating. Beware the Big Ass Burger.
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Cafe Milagro. Fusion restaurant with great, home-roasted coffee. Selection of brews on tap. Great service. Nightly live music.
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Emilio's Cafe. (towards Mariposa Hotel) Exotic menu and ocean views. Frequently has live music. Say hi to Emilio for me.
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Barba Roja. Nachos and that famous view. Good bar w/ occasional live music.
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Samui. Asian restaurant with mixed fare.
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Express Burrito. Local dive with good prices on wraps.
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Sancho's. Mexican restaurant across from the soccer field. Local bar scene.
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El Lagarto. BBQ meat-lover's delight. Great sunset view.
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La Luna. At Hotel Gaia. Fancy place with nice views and small portions. Hit happy hour for sunset.
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Love Shak. New fusion restaurant in Quepos.
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Gran Escape. Iconic fusion & seafood restaurant & bar across from waterfront.
At the Pez Vela Marina:
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Pesca. The heart of the marina. Great place to drink wine and watch the rugrats root around in the sandboxes out front.
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Runaway Grill. Fusion restaurant & bar overlooking the marina.
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Sunrice. Asian food.
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Amorosi. Gellatto--NOT ice cream. Better, because it's Italian...
Night Life..... ?
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Jolly Roger - Right across from turn to Castillo de Amber, so worth sticking your head in to see if anything is going on...
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Cafe Milagro - Live music nightly & good bar scene.
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Barba Roja - Good bar scene & occasional live music.
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Selina's - Lively bar & pool area for backpacker crowd.
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Sancho's - Laid-back locals bar with cheap beer.
NOTE FROM THE EDITOR:
Everyone's tastes vary, and every menu has something good. Most of the restaurants in Manuel Antonio can be most aptly described as 'fusion', and have at least a couple of fresh fish options. and kids menus. Having said this--here are some Editor's Picks:
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Family Restaurants: El Avion, El Wagon, Rico Tico (waterslide!)
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Romantic Getaways: La Luna, El Arbol (Makanda Hotel)
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Cheap Eats: Gallo Pinto, Express Burrito
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Breakfast: Cafe Milagro, Mariposa
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Top Pics: Emilio's Cafe, Cafe Milagro, El Arbol