There are many excellent restaurants in the Manuel Antonio area, and the best ones are within walking distance of Casa Sarita.. Check out our personal favorites:
Emilio’s Café - Friendly and local, stunning views, great for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Fresh Mediterranean-style seafood and other meals. Live music. Save room for dessert! 40 meters before the Hotel Mariposa.
Café Agua Azul - Often named “best restaurant” in the area. Ample servings of seafood, burgers, and more for lunch or dinner. Super-friendly service and a great view! On the main road just above Pacific Canyon Drive.
El Patio/Café Milagro - Busy, colorful café with bright lights and live music most nights. Stop in for coffee, a smoothie, or a full meal served with craft beer. Great banana pancakes for breakfast! On the main road just north of the turn to Pacific Canyon drive.
Falafel Bar - Inexpensive, casual cuisine. Falafels and other Middle Eastern favorites with great vegetarian choices. On the main road, north of the turn to Pacific Canyon Drive.
Asking for the check – In the United States, servers bring your bill without being asked, and that’s normal. In Costa Rica, bringing the bill before it is requested is considered rude. So when you're ready to pay, just flag your server and say “la cuenta (kwen-ta), por favor.” This will signal you are ready to settle your bill.
Tipping – Note that a 10% service charge is often automatically added to your bill. This is how things are done here. It’s nice to tip a little more if you found the service to be satisfactory; you also can challenge the charge if service was poor (rare).