Beachfront dining in Flamingo with a menu built around fresh, local ingredients. Known for creative cocktails, ocean views, and a relaxed atmosphere that feels like you’re eating at a friend’s beach house. One of our favorites on the coast.

Right on Flamingo Beach. Chef Jean-Luc Taulere’s seafood and tropical fusion. The ceviche in coconut shells is the signature. Best sunset view of any restaurant in the area.

The upscale option in Flamingo. International menu, good wine list, polished service. This is where you go for a date night or special occasion.

Chef Nico and his wife Andrea run this Costa Rican-French fusion spot. Breakfast and lunch only, 9am-3pm. Closed Sundays. Small and personal.

Tacos, ceviche, smoothies. Casual outdoor spot. Cash only. Good for a quick, affordable lunch between beach sessions.

The sports bar at Marina Flamingo. Burgers, shrimp, seafood, cold beers, and every game on the screens. Indoor and outdoor seating with marina views. Good place to wind down after a fishing charter or just watch the boats come in.

The best fine dining in the area, period. Farm-to-table with ingredients from their own organic garden. Stunning hilltop ocean views, infinity pool, and a menu that changes with what is fresh. This is where you go for a special occasion. Reservations recommended. In the Mar Vista development above Brasilito.

Tables in the sand under giant trees at the south end of Tamarindo Beach. Fresh seafood, grass-fed beef, premium cocktails. The best date-night spot in Tamarindo. Reservations recommended Dec-Apr.

Running since 2005. Creative global fusion menu, sushi, steaks, handcrafted cocktails. Romantic atmosphere. One of the most consistent restaurants in town.

Israeli-born Cordon Bleu chef cooking since 2003. Poolside at Hotel Arco Iris. Dinner only. Cash only. One of the best meals on the coast if you can get a table.

Right on Playa Potrero. Seafood, burgers, pasta. Great sunset views. Open 11am-10pm. Chill vibe, good for families.

Local craft brewery with rotating food vendors (tacos, poke, sliders). Live music nights. Family-friendly. The best casual hangout in Potrero.

The real deal. Tico breakfast, casados, huge portions. 7am-2:30pm. This is where locals eat. Inside Super Marcell on the main road.

Argentine grill, seafood, and international cuisine right on Brasilito Beach. Tuna tartare and ribeye are standouts. Pool access for diners. Open 7am-10pm.

First Indian restaurant in Guanacaste. Authentic dishes, creative cocktails, atmospheric decor. 400m north of the Westin. A nice change from the usual seafood.