dining.

At home in Alegría, explore a variety of dining options right in your backyard, including the Flamingo Beach Resort, where international cuisine bursts with local Costa Rican flavors and enough variety to suit most any appetite. Flamingo Beach Resort features:

Mar y Sol
Dine in an exquisite villa with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and Playa Flamingo.  Partake of succulent seafood fresh as the day, grilled over a wood fire or prepared with a sophisticated sauce.  Or savor meats and vegetables grown naturally, and fine wines and cocktails served at sunset or under the stars.  At this most famous restaurant on the Pacific Coast and included in the Top 100 Restaurants in the World list, the Taulere Family will welcome you to continue to enjoy what seven generations of family chefs have provided - an elegant dining experience.  The Sunset Lounge atop the restaurant. also with an expansive view of the beach is a more relaxed atmosphere for cocktails and lighter fare.

These favorite eateries are also in Flamingo:

Marie's Restaurant
The original restaurant in Flamingo, Marie's has a little something for everyone, starting with the best breakfast in town, and ending with a variety of everything from sandwiches to full course dinners of meat and seafood.

Amberes Restaurant
Casino, Bar and Discoteque - Amberes is a Flamingo institution, also having been here "since the beginning." A place to eat and drink 'til the wee hours. Belgian host Hubert Gysemanns will welcome you nightly to his famous casino, bar and discotheque. During holidays, it is a favorite spot for native Costa Ricans from San Jose who come to the beach to celebrate life.

Angelina's
The latest opening restaurant in the new La Plaza shoppes on the corner in "downtown" Flamingo,  Angelina's is a "California-style" restaurant and bar open from lunch to dinner, with specials of pizza (small ones), fresh gourmet seafood, and designer salads.  They also have a bar.  With great ambiance inside,  the restaurant overlooks La Plaza.

The Mariner Inn
Host and owner, Larry Barrow will welcome you to this "bird's nest" bar and restaurant overlooking the marina area.  Also here from the beginning, Larry holds one of the number one spots for the locals to meet, drink, and watch the yearly Mardi Gras Parade.  He serves also a wide variety of food, served promptly. 

Flamingo Marina Resort
Chef David Smith, prepares a  mixture of authentic Costa Rican dishes and American cuisine, and the bar boasts a special signature margaritas.  Gallo Pinto breakfasts, lunch (almost) on the beach, and a second story party bar overlooking the water make this a great beach restaurant to try.

PleaMar
Nothing is lacking in the view at this tiny Tico restaurant right on the water at the corner on Playa Portrero.  Hamburger, salads and fish are always on the menu.  They even make spaghetti!

Estero Azul
Also open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Estero Azul is an even smaller open-air restaurant behind PleaMar.  Actually, they are family!  Their Shrimp with Rice is excellent..

Bahia Potrero Resort
A variety of dishes with fresh fruits, seafood specialties, rice dishes, pastas, salads, desserts and an excellent wine list. This is a good bet for a good dinner , poolside the hotel swimming pool.

In Brasilito

The Happy Snapper
This restaurant on the corner in Brasilito leading to Flamingo, is the place for people looking for great food any time of day from breakfast to a late night cocktail.  Live entertainment is featured often, and fresh seafood is their specialty.

Pollo Tropical
This little cantina is a small green building near the bridge, and owner Miguel and his wife, serve up daily some of the best Tico-style home cooking around. For about 3,000 colones (around $5) you get a full meal including a fruit beverage.  Their daily specials consist of about five offerings a day with meat, fish and chicken.

In Tamarindo

In nearby Tamarindo you’ll discover a variety of dining options and club scenes, from the casual watering hole, to an upscale French bistro. Here are just a few of your options.

La Bella Vida
On the upper floor of the building where Super Compro is housed.  is a wonderful Italian restaurant which also serves an incredible Middle Eastern fare!  A husband and wife team offering great food, good prices, and excellent service.

Sunset Lounge
Upstairs at Nogui’s where things get going just before sunset.  Nogui’s has been around for about forty years!!

El Jardin del Eden
Restaurant with a French flair (ironically, the menu is one of the priciest in town, but the hotel is one of the most reasonably priced).

Frutas Trapicales
A great place to pick up every kind of tropical fruit or have it made into a tasty refresco. Also serves sandwiches, hamburgers and cosados.

Lazy Wave Food Company
Just inland from the loop and very popular. The menu changes daily and features seafood plus a few hearty meat concoctions (beef Wellington, jambalaya, etc.).

Shark Bite Deli
Sells great bulging filled baguettes, packed full of meat, cheese, salad, and roasted vegetables. Offers Internet access and a book exchange.

Mama’s Deli
Pannini sandwiches, fresh pasta, soups and homemade pizza.

Fiesta del Mar
Tico food and seafood that is generous, delicious and affordable. This is the only late night option in town.

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