Restaurants & Spas
Quepos and manuel antonio spas in costa rica
No longer considered just for beautification purposes, spa services have gained mainstream popularity in reducing stress, soothing tired or sore muscles, and providing a deep felt relaxation from head to toe, allowing visitors a temporary retreat from all that ails them. The naturally diverse of spas in Costa Rica, allow for an even more exotic experience during your vacation.
Travelers can choose from a vast selection of popular spa treatments such as massages, body scrubs, body wraps, facials, manicure, pedicure, special event hair & makeup, spa parties, spa packages, etc. Be it in the privacy and comfort of your own space, or at the local day spas, we are happy to give our recommendations and spa pricing and menus upon request.
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Costa Rica Restaurants in Manuel Antonio and Quepos Costa Rica
This is a general listing of the many restaurants in Manuel Antonio and dining options in Quepos, Costa Rica. Listed in order as you drive from from Quepos town towards Manuel Antonio Park, for specific opinions on the quality of their food, ambiance, service and location, please feel free to ask what our other guests have shared with us over the years. When the time comes, we are more than happy to make your reservation for you as well.
Don’t forget, we also offer a wonderful private chef service. These talented cooks arrange a menu with you, do the shopping, preparation, cooking, serving and clean up all in the comfort of your private vacation rental home in Manuel Antonio or Quepos. What could be better than that? Just tell us what you need and we help to work out all the details for you!!
Enjoy!!
BARU (HOTEL MIMOS)
Italian cuisine and house specialties
EL ARADO
Typical Costa Rican food made to order
BIJIGUAL RESTAURANT
Typical Costa Rica style food
MAR LUNA
Typical Style Seafood Specialties
SANCHO’S MEXICAN COUNTER
Mexican food, take out
KAPI KAPI
International fusion, upscale atmosphere
SALSIPUEDES
Tapas and full size local fresh favorites
GATO PESCADOR
Fish & Chips near the frozen yogurt stand
BILLFISH SPORTS BAR & GRILL (Hotel Byblos)
Sports Bar Food and Grilled dishes
RICO TICO (Hotel Si Como No)
Local favorites, international cuisine
EL AVION (The Plane)
Variety of foods, snacks and local favorite dishes
LA CANTINA
Bar-B-Que Meats and specialties
MARLIN RESTAURANT
Typical food, Tex/Mex, and beach snacks
RAFAEL’S TERRAZAS
Local favorites in meats and seafoods
RAINFOREST RESTAURANT (Hotel Mono Azul)
Hamburgers, pizza, and typical style food
Z SEAFOOD LOUNGE
International & Seafood Specialty Cuisine
RONNY’S PLACE (Mi Lugar)
Typical style Meats and Seafood
PIZZA PATA
Pizza sold by the Meter
NGO VIETAMESE TAKEOUT
Fresh Asian food to take out
VICTORIA’S ITALIAN
Italian and International specialties
BARBA ROJA
Tex/Mex, Sushi, Home Smoked Meats and Seafood
CAFÉ MILAGRO/El PATIO (Manuel Antonio)
Breakfast specialties, lunch, dinner and coffee delicacies
BISTRO RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA (Hotel Byblos)
Poolside pizza, typical style food and house specialties
PLAYA ESPADILLA RESTAURANT
International and local favorites
THE FALLS
International Cuisine, house specialties
THE WAGON
Pizzas, wraps, beef hotdogs, sandwiches
CALIFORNIA SUNSET (Hotel California)
International cuisine and local favorites
LA LUNA (Gaia Hotel)
International Gourmet Cuisine, fun Tapas
EL LAGARTO
Barbeque Woodfired Meats and other specialites
BACKPACKER’S COMIDA TIPICA
Delicious typical Costa Rica food
LOS AMIGOS SUSHI
Local cuisine and fresh Sushi
ANGEL’S SODA
Small typical style costa rica ‘soda’
BUENA VISTA DEL SOL (Hotel Tulemar)
International and local favorite dishes
KAROLAS
International Cuisine and house specialties
AGUA AZUL
Variety of Foods, Burgers, Fish and house specialties
CLARO QUE SI (Hotel Si Como No)
Seafood & House Specialties
EL GATO NEGRO
Italian and Mediterranean Cuisine
ANACONDA (HOTEL COSTA VERDE)
International and local cuisine
BALU RESTAURANT (on the beach)
Variety of dishes served at the beach
CAFÉ DEL MAR
Typical Costa Rica food
RESTAURANT EL SOL
Beach favorites breakfast, lunch, dinner
DRAGONFLY THAI
Popular thai dishes near the beach
PARK SUSHI
Sushi and other favorites at the entrance to park
Road to Hotel Parador:
FALAFEL BAR
Vegetarian Specialties and Famous Falafels
LOS LOBOS (Hotel Mango Moon)
International fare
JACQUES COUSTEAU (Hotel La Mansion)
International Cuisine and Seafood
LA GALERIA & 4 OTHER OPTIONS (Hotel Parador)
International Cuisine, Sushi, or try any of their 5 restaurants/cafes
EMILIO’S CAFE
Croissants, Veggie Meals, Pasta, Sandwiches, etc
MIRADOR/PLAYITAS (Hotel Arenas del Mar)
International Cuisine and Beachside specialties
ISSIMO COVE (Hotel Issimo Suites)
International and local favorite dishes
LE PAPILLON (Hotel Mariposa)
International Cuisine
SUNSPOT BAR & GRILL (Hotel Makanda)
International Cuisine and romantic specialties
SHANA RESTAURANT (Hotel Shana)
Comtemporary infused specialties
Restaurants in Quepos:
MIGUELITO’S 2 X 1 PIZZA (and wings)
Delivers for $2.00
EL PUEBLO
Typical fare of Costa Rica
DOS LOCOS
Mexican Food
EL GRAN ESCAPE
Seafood, Meats and American Style Cuisine
SODA COME BIEN
Typical Costa Rica food
SODA SANCHEZ
Typical Costa Rican Soda Food
SUBWAY SANDWICH
Chain sandwich shop
CHICKEN ON THE RUN (TAKE OUT)
Chicken takeout place
LOS PESCADORES SPORTS BAR
Sports bar fare
PIZZERIA ESCALO FRIO
Italian Food and the best Gelatos
LA ESTRELLA
Chinese Food
CAFÉ MILAGRO
Coffee House specialties
WHACKY WANDA’S
Bar fare in an air conditioned environment
RANCHO LEON (Located in nearby Paquita)
Typical Costa Rican Food
CHICKEN BRO’S (TAKE OUT)
Chicken takeout place
MIRA OLAS (Hotel Best Western)
International and local food
MONCHADOS
Caribbean Food
KUKULA
Typical Costa Rican Food
TROPICAL SUSHI
Japanese Food and Sushi
SARGENTO GARCIAS BAR
Comfort food, sandwiches
MIRA OLAS (Hotel Kamuk)
International and local specialties