26/08/2026
5 Manuel Antonio Restaurants You Must Try! 🌴🍽️
One of the best parts of staying in Manuel Antonio? The food. 🇨🇷
From ocean-view dinners and unforgettable steaks to fresh seafood and local flavors, these are a few of our favorite spots to add to your Costa Rica itinerary.
Swipe through and discover where we’d go for our next meal. 👀
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📍 Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
🌿 Local tips from Escape Villas
Sunset, ocean views & a great steak. 🌅🥩
There are restaurants you remember for the food… and restaurants you remember for the whole experience.
At Emilio’s Café, beautiful ocean views, elegant surroundings, and a delicious plate come together for the perfect Manuel Antonio experience.
Our tip? Time your visit around sunset. You’re welcome. 😉
Fresh, colorful & made for the view. 🌊🐟
A Manuel Antonio classic with a tropical twist.
The Tuna Tower at Café Agua Azul is the kind of dish that makes you stop scrolling — fresh flavors, beautiful presentation, and the perfect setting to enjoy it all.
Add an ocean view and a cold drink, and you’ve got yourself a pretty perfect Costa Rican lunch. 🌴
Would you try the Tuna Tower?
A taste of the Caribbean in Manuel Antonio. 🌴🍗
If you’re looking for something full of flavor, put Café Milagro on your list.
Their Caribbean-style chicken is packed with the kind of tropical flavors that make Costa Rican dining so memorable — comforting, colorful, and seriously delicious.
One more reason to come hungry to Manuel Antonio. 🇨🇷
Sunsets, fire & seriously good food. 🔥🌅
There’s something special about dinner cooked over an open flame — especially when you’re watching the sun disappear over the Pacific.
El Lagarto brings a unique BBQ style to Manuel Antonio, with delicious steaks and fresh seafood served alongside an unforgettable sunset setting.
Come for the view. Stay for the BBQ. 🥩🦐
A plate almost too beautiful to eat. 🐙✨
Almost.
Mangata is one of those Manuel Antonio spots where the food looks as good as the destination feels.
This beautifully presented octopus dish is a perfect example of why exploring Costa Rica’s food scene should be part of your itine