Dining
Restaurants Near Manuel Antonio
Our partner restaurant,
Victoria's is located 15 meters from our property entrance! We offer Breakfast and Lunch Dining at the beach, as well as private in-room chef services. Our guests are also sure to find cuisine to suit all preferences at one of the many local restaurants near to our property.
Dining at Buena Vista Luxury Villas
Tulemar Beach Dining
Tulemar Beach Café, located on-site at our private beach, is the only beach breakfast available in Manuel Antonio. Choose from mouth-watering breakfast items like French toast, breakfast burritos, fresh fruit, and various egg dishes, or soak up some sun and enjoy beach fare, appetizers and seafood from the comfort of your lounge chair for lunch.
Private Chef Services
At a cost of $150 for 4 people (add $30 for each additional person plus the cost of food/supplies), you can enjoy a catered dinner in the privacy of your luxurious villa at our beach resort in Costa Rica. La Cocina Catering Service uses locally grown ingredients to create a one-of-a-kind fine dining vacation experience, with menus that feature fresh-inspired salads, heart-
warming soups, succulent seafood dishes and other delectable main courses, and special dessert treats.
List of Nearby Costa Rica Restaurants
The Manual Antonio and Quepos region offers a wide variety
of delicious restaurants within close vicinity. Choose from
local cuisine or different flavors from all over the world.
Below we have provided you with a few of our top choices.
Manuel Antonio Restaurants
Victoria's Gourmet Restaurante
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Victoria's Gourmet Restaurante is Buena Vista Luxury Villas and Tulemar Bungalows partner for fine dining in the Manuel Antonio and Quepos area. You will be treated to the finest "Tuna Chipotle" or "Jumbo Shrimp Portobelo" in the Central Pacific or any of the other gourmet epicurean delights on the menu. Enjoy the food either in Victoria's warm and intimate setting or have it delivered... either way you can enjoy the easy of signing the bill to your room!
Kapi Kapi
To entice your palate, Kapi Kapi offers fine dining here
in Manuel Antonio. It is located just 20 meters to the left
of our property entrance. Open for dinner from 4-10pm, Tuesday-Sunday.
Agua Azul
For lunch or dinner, Paige and Chef Rob´s creations
offer a variety of food including Pad Thai, Chicken Marsala,
or Seafood Pasta. One of their most popular staples is their
Panko Crusted Tuna. It is located just 200 meters to the
right of our property entrance. Open daily from 11am-10pm,
closed Wednesdays.
Barba Roja
This is one of the oldest landmarks/restaurants in Manuel
Antonio and has an unbeatable ocean view. Located just 50
meters to the right of our main entrance, below our Buena
Vista Luxury Villas office, it has a rustic feel and offers
a French style menu. It is a fun place to relax after a
day on the beach, enjoy the sunset, and listen to live music.
Open Tuesday through Sunday, serving dinner from 3:00pm
-10:30pm. 2 for 1 sunset happy hour from 4:30pm - 6:30pm.
Café Milagro
There are two locations where you can enjoy the same Café
Milagro menu: Quepos and Manuel Antonio. In Quepos, you
will find their own coffee roaster right next door. In this
cozy café, you can enjoy a delicious breakfast, a
fabulous lunch, such as the hummus sandwich, and/or an outstanding
dinner, like the banana-leaf wrapped red snapper. Please
note that dinner is ONLY offered at the Quepos location.
Additionally, both locations offer fresh baked pastries
and cakes. Try a slice of the carrot cake, accompanied,
of course, with a cup of their famous home-roasted coffee.
It is always a good idea to purchase their coffee as a souvenir,
or other local gifts in their gift shops.
Quepos location: open 7am-10pm, closed Sundays.
Manuel Antonio location: open 7am-6pm, closed Sundays.
Ronny's Place
Their open air setting creates a real Costa Rican atmosphere.
High on a hill overlooking the ocean, Ronnie's Place has
it all from magnificent sunset views to a quality menu.
Pitchers of sangria are available. Open 2pm-10pm.
Salsipuedes
Right outside the door. The word itself means "go out
if you can". Salsipuedes is a "tapas-style"
restaurant, meaning they serve small size portions of everything
from nachos to sashimi, at great prices. They also offer
larger portions of their tapas if you want to make a meal
out of them. Open at 4pm-10pm, closed Tuesdays.
El Avion
El Avion (The Airplane) is a fun experience for the whole
family. This unique restaurant offers history, along with
a tropical dining experience. This aircraft was brought
here piece by piece after it had crashed and landed in Panama.
It is an icon in the area, and you should not miss it. Have
a drink in the cockpit or enjoy your dinner overlooking
the ocean.
Cavallo Bianco
Silvana, the Italian owner and chef, offers authentic Italian
pastas, sandwiches and salads at this small deli. It is
very nearby, about 50 meters to the right from the property’s
main entrance. Chef Silvana is also available for in-house
private dinners. Ask your concierge for more information.
La Hacienda
This delicious Nuevo Latino, Mediterranean and Asian Cuisine
is located in Plaza Yara, 1.5 kms from the property on
the way to Quepos. La Hacienda Restaurant invites you to
enjoy excellent food in a relaxing and tropical atmosphere.
Open daily 4-11pm.
La Luna
Located in Gaia Hotel, this restaurant offers lunch, tapas
and fine dinner dining. For lunch try a Chipotle and Caribbean
Crab wrap or if you are in the mood of something lighter,
the tapas are offered from 3-6pm. For dinner, try their
smoked salmon carousel or their Gaia Signature Angus Filet
Mignon. Enjoy the wide variety of choices this menu offers.
La Cantina
A similar concept as El Avion, but La Cantina is a train
wagon. Enjoy a barbecue style dinner while listening to
some reggae notes.
Makanda
This is fine dining at its best! Enjoy their international
menu, and be sure to try one of the chef’s special-Lamb
ribs in a Mint Sauce. Open daily for lunch and fine dining
from 11am-10pm.
Gato Negro
Located across from El Avion, this restaurant will satisfy
your desire for fine Italian cuisine. Pastas and fresh fish
and other Italian fare are offered.
Marlin
Known for its seafood, this restaurant also offers a wide
variety of American, Mexican and Italian dishes. Try their
seafood extravaganza or their typical casado. Marlin is
located right across the street from Manuel Antonio Beach
and is the perfect casual setting to relax and have dinner
after a long day at the beach. Happy hour is from 4:30pm-6:30pm
daily. Breakfast available. Marlin also offers catering
for groups or parties. Open daily from 7am-8pm.
Byblos
Manuel Antonio’s Sport Bar and restaurant with great
dinner available (and pizza). Enjoy their big screen TV,
full pool table services, and casino.
Mar Luna
Mar Luna has a lot to offer. Enjoy local music while snacking
on the fresh catch of the day. They have one of the best
calamari salads in town and a tuna sashimi appetizer to
die for! With a lively atmosphere and great service, you
will walk out fully satisfied. Open daily 4-10:30pm.
Plinio
Plinio uses the freshest available local ingredients to
create an international menu. It specializes in authentically
prepared Oriental, Thai, and Indian “boca” platters.
The restaurant also features Italian, German and traditional Costa Rican
style dishes. Their kitchen uses organic herbs and spices
grown on their own farm. Open daily from 5-10pm.
Si Como No
This hotel features two local restaurants-the Rico Tico’s
Bar ‘n Grill and Claro Que Si Seafood Restaurant. They
both offer quality meals, genuine hospitality, and beautiful
atmosphere. Live music is offered nightly.
Quepos Restaurants
El Gran Escape
The fishermen’s favorite! Seafood and Mexican food
served in large portions in a laid-back but professional
atmosphere.
Tropical Sushi
This is an authentic sushi restaurant with fresh tuna and
grouper brought in daily by local fishermen. Try the Maki
Sushi and the Sashimi made with Chilean Salmon. The nicest
seating is available on their open-air patio.
L’Angolo
This little Italian deli offers very fresh ingredients in
their pastas, sandwiches, Italian meats and cheeses. Try
their espresso! Hours are from 9am-8:30pm, Monday-Saturday.
Sugar
This little cafeteria specializes in coffee and baked goods,
but also has breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. The food
is mostly American style. Open from 8am-11pm.
Soda Sanchez
This is without question the best soda (local eatery) in
town. If you are looking for simple, traditional food at
a very inexpensive price, this is the spot to try.
Another excellent and more private alternative to enjoy
your breakfast, lunch or dinner with your family, couple,
or group of friends, is in your own terrace. We have professional
private chefs available that will take care of you with
VIP treatment. Hors d'oeuvres also available for large
groups. Please ask your concierge for more information and
menu options.
Nightlife and Entertainment
Barba Roja
One of the best discos in Manuel Antonio to have some drinks
and go dancing is at Barba Roja. Their busy nights are Thursdays
and Saturdays after 10pm.
The Lounge
Tuesdays/Thursdays: Offering a unique, eclectic atmosphere
and located right across the street.
Ladies Night, 9:00pm - close. Ladies get free rum &
cokes, guaro drinks & vodka & frescas all night
long. Open late.
Republik
If you want a trendier atmosphere, Republik is your place.
This fairly new lounge bar is located in downtown Quepos.
Their busiest nights are Tuesday, Friday and Saturdays after
12 midnight.
Waky Wanda
Located in downtown Quepos, this American Bar offers Blues,
Country music and 70’s music.
Casino Kamuk
In Quepos, around the corner from the main entrance to Hotel
Kamuk/Best Western, for those who like to gamble! Free drinks
while gambling, this casino has slots, roulette, rummy &
more. Open from 12:00pm - 2:00 or 3:00am.
Live Music
La Cantina
Located across from the Costa Verde hotel, La Cantina restaurant/bar
offers live reggae music nightly.
Bambu Jam
This restaurant/bar offers live music Tuesdays and Fridays.
The best place to relax is upstairs in their cozy lounge.
Los Locos
Los Locos offers live music in downtown Quepos on Fridays
and Saturdays.
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