Province of Guanacaste, Costa Rica Food Guide: 10 American food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Playa Flamingo

April 27, 2020 Vergie Nakamoto

Discover Restaurants offering the best American food in Playa Flamingo, Province of Guanacaste, Costa Rica including Mamato Beach, Surf Box, The Beach House Restaurant and Bar, El Castillo, The Shack Restaurant and Bar, Perlas, Scooter's Chillin' and Grillin', Maxwell's Cafe & Bar, Mamato Beach, Banana Wind Cafe - Restaurante Flamingo Beach
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10. Banana Wind Cafe - Restaurante Flamingo Beach

Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo, Playa Flamingo 50304 Costa Rica American Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinks Seating, Table Service [email protected] +506 2654 4444 http://www.margaritavillebeachresortcostarica.com/dining.aspx
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4 based on 18 reviews

Banana Wind Cafe - Restaurante Flamingo Beach

Experience the bold flavors of coastal Central America in the warm ambiance of Banana Wind Cafe, offering indoor dining and an outdoor oceanfront patio.

Reviewed By Jenn M

So much choice on the menu, there's truly something for everyone. My 2 favourite meals were the ceviche con camarones (shrimp) and the tuna poke bowl. Delicious!! Portions are large and serving staff are very pleasant with great senses of humour. I would also highly recommend the frozen lemonade with mint!

9. Mamato Beach

Calle Central, Tamarindo 50039 Costa Rica French, American, Seafood, Spanish Lunch, Dinner, Drinks [email protected] +506 2653 0589 http://www.mamatobeach.com
Mamato Beach

New design restaurant open all Day long. French fusion food with amazing cocktails and love music. Best sunset in town

Reviewed By Amandine S

Mamato beach is a perfect place to experience the « pura vida » spirit. Stunning sunset and amazing cooking. Thank u Alicia and Julien for your hospitality ! We’ll come back for sure

8. Maxwell's Cafe & Bar

420 Avenida Tres Surfside Estates, 420 mtrs south of bar La Perlas, Playa Potrero 50304 Costa Rica American Breakfast, Lunch, Drinks Takeout, Seating, Street Parking, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Cash Only, Free Wifi, Parking Available, Reservations, Live Music [email protected] +506 8524 7641
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4 based on 121 reviews

Maxwell's Cafe & Bar

Open garden restaurant with a lovely breeze blowing through the gardens most days. Our goal is to serve the highest quality breakfast, and lunch toboth locals and tourists. We serve a myriad of dishes and offer options regarding special dietary needs. Loo

Reviewed By mikeo186

Very nice restaurant in Surfside in Playa Potrero on a quiet street. Always has a great selection for breakfast. Fast and friendly service.Welcome!!!!So happy your back.

7. Scooter's Chillin' and Grillin'

Above the Mariner Inn Playa Flamingo Marina, Playa Flamingo 5111 Costa Rica Bar, Barbecue, Pub, American Lunch, Dinner, Drinks Seating, Outdoor Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards [email protected] +506 8727 4731 http://www.scooterschillinandgrillin.com
Scooter's Chillin' and Grillin'

We brought our love of fresh food and good beer to Costa Rica. Smoked meat, fresh sauces and dressings, quality locally sourced ingredients and unique flavor combinations. We serve locally brewed beer and our exclusive cocktails as well all your favorites

Reviewed By Rockyell

We came to dinner at Scooters. If you are staying in playa flamingo, you should definitely check it out. It is a great location in downtown flamingo so it is easy to walk to, and has a wonderful ambiance with a pool, bar and TVs. (Not far from Margaritaville)It’s perfect for families or couples. The menu had tacos, burgers, bbq, wings, salads, and sandwiches. We ordered the BLT with avocado, salad and fries. All our food was delicious! They also have great beer on tap -some IPAs and service was excellent. I’d highly recommend! Thank you so much for this great review. Just getting started down there, we appreciate all the feedback we can get!

6. Perlas

Ruta 911, Playa Potrero 50304 Costa Rica Barbecue, American, Costa Rican Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night, Drinks Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Free Wifi, Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Servi [email protected] +506 2654 4500 http://www.perlas.pub
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4 based on 654 reviews

Perlas

Just great Bar food with lots of entertainment and dancing

Reviewed By Pioneer121286

We had the fish tacos and the fish burger, the filet was cooked perfectly, the service was fast and friendly. If you are lucky you’ll get to listen to Freelance, awesome band. We’ll definitely come back.

5. The Shack Restaurant and Bar

2009 Highway 911, Surfside Between Flamingo Adventures and Panache, Playa Potrero 55215 Costa Rica Central American, American, Bar, Costa Rican Brunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Drinks Outdoor Seating, Seating, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Takeout, Parking Available, Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live [email protected] +506 2654 6038 http://www.facebook.com/TheShackCR
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4 based on 505 reviews

The Shack Restaurant and Bar

Nos alegra ofrecer comida típico de Costa Rica y los Estados Unidos, cafe caliente, cerveza fría, música en vivo cada jueves, y espacio afuera para disfrutar a la naturaleza. Estamos un restaurante de la comunidad! Vengan para compartir comida rica y rela

Reviewed By 762amandaf

This place ended up being our go to spot. The staff are amazingly nice. To add to the wonderful employees, there is a mix of local regulars that are willing to chat and give you tips on your stay. But the food!!! A nice varity of food done with quality.

4. El Castillo

Across from Hotel Bahia Del Sol, Playa Potrero 50304 Costa Rica American, Bar, Seafood, Central American, Costa Rican Dinner, Drinks Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Cash Only, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Highchairs Available, Live Music +506 2573 4233 http://www.facebook.com/El-Castillo-1714849342086084
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4 based on 372 reviews

El Castillo

Reviewed By mnkotsop

This is my first TripAdvisor review ever which says a lot about the calibre of food and service you'll get at El Castillo's. My husband and I visited twice for dinner during our stay in Costa Rica. There are many great places to dine in the area but El Castillo's food was so delicious and thoughtfully crafted that we visited twice, despite our general rule to never visit the same place twice. The first time we visited I ordered the mushroom burger that had a beautiful port sauce and my husband ordered the Timmy sandwich. Both were delicious. Tonight we went for the rib dinner -- a Friday special -- and it was out of this world. We were stuffed but couldn't refuse an order of the Snickers cheesecake that was just sublime and I'm not someone who has a sweet tooth. Everything is homemade and delicious. The owner and staff are attentive and the food is out of this world. Do yourself a favor and visit El Castillo.. you will not regret it!

3. The Beach House Restaurant and Bar

800 M Norte Banco Nacional, Playa Potrero 00000 Costa Rica American, Caribbean, Bar, Seafood, Central American, Costa Rican Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Highchairs Available, Live Music, Waterfront, Beach [email protected] +506 2654 6203 http://www.beachhousecr.com/
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4 based on 789 reviews

The Beach House Restaurant and Bar

Formerly a private residence, The Beach House has been transformed into a quaint restaurant and bar, renown for its fresh seafood and equally excellent American fare. Located directly on Playa Potrero, The Beach House offers awesome daytime and nighttime

Reviewed By Shelli C

We drove the golf cart from Playa Flamingo and had dinner at The Beach House. Nice little 10 minute drive. The restaurant is small and the tables overlook the beach. Nice variety on the menu from fresh seafood to fried baskets to burgers, and everything we ordered tasted great. Watermelon mojito was yummy!

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2. Surf Box

180 25 Meters South Of The Banco Nacional, Playa Flamingo Costa Rica American, Cafe, Costa Rican Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks Takeout, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Cash Only, Free Wifi, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking [email protected] +506 8349 9773 http://www.facebook.com/surboxcr/
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5 based on 563 reviews

Surf Box

Reviewed By Wendyfio

The food was so fresh. Farm to table, sea to table. Just delicious. We enjoyed three different salads and three different entrees. All were great. We had chicken, fish of the day and Shrimp.

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1. Mamato Beach

Calle Central, Tamarindo 50039 Costa Rica French, American, Seafood, Spanish Lunch, Dinner, Drinks [email protected] +506 2653 0589 http://www.mamatobeach.com
Mamato Beach

New design restaurant open all Day long. French fusion food with amazing cocktails and love music. Best sunset in town

Reviewed By Amandine S

Mamato beach is a perfect place to experience the « pura vida » spirit. Stunning sunset and amazing cooking. Thank u Alicia and Julien for your hospitality ! We’ll come back for sure

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