Manuel Antonio restaurants are not limited to those in the resorts and hotels of this central Pacific hideaway.
You will discover a vast variety of places to eat, from a rustic chicken shack to elegant dining on lobster with a view of the rainforest.
Pizza is popular, and there are plenty of budget places to eat in Quepos.
You will find fewer bargains in Manuel Antonio, but the rainforest setting here makes it worth the extra price
Food with a View
The terrace at Plinio's literally drips with tropical atmosphere and rain forest greenery. The pizza is the best in town, but the Asian cuisine is the hot ticket. There is a smaller place to eat at the Ranchito, beside the pool. Prices are reasonable, and the bar is one of the best-stocked in town.
For a fine sunset and world famous nachos, drop by Barba Roja ("Red Beard") for happy hour at 4:30. The BBQ place down the hill has some of the best ribs in the country.
But the hottest new place to dine is Agua Azul (blue water), with a rooftop setting over the Pacific. Reservations suggested, even during off season, as it has become very popular with the locals.
