Playa Flamingo · Potrero · Surfside
Eat & Drink
Great food by day, great times by night — your complete guide to the area.
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Great Food Spots
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Nightlife Spots
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Great Food
From beachfront ceviche to marina fine dining — serious cooking across the board.
Coco Loco
Seafood & Tico
Right on the Flamingo sand with fresh ceviche, grilled whole fish, and ice-cold Imperial. The quintessential beach day lunch spot.
Angelinas
International
Elevated ocean-view dining in the Flamingo plaza. Creative international menu, excellent cocktails, and breezy terrace seating.
Patagonia del Mar
Argentinian Grill
The area's finest cuts, grilled Argentinian-style over wood fire. Exceptional beef, fresh catches, and a serious wine list.
Beach House
Bar & Grill
Feet-in-the-sand dining on Potrero Bay. Cold beers, fresh fish tacos, and an unbeatable front-row seat to the sunset.
Hemingways
American Fare
A beloved Surfside institution. Great burgers, cold drinks, sports on TV, and the kind of crowd that turns into regulars.
Diablo Mexican
Mexican
Authentic Mexican street food in Surfside — tacos, burritos, and salsas that bring the heat. Great late-night option.
Sentido Norte
Modern Cuisine
The jewel of Las Catalinas. Inventive modern menu, stunning architecture, and the kind of atmosphere that makes evenings memorable.
Gracia
Contemporary
Nestled in the Mar Vista community clubhouse with stunning views of the coast. Creative contemporary cuisine, beautiful presentation, and warm hospitality.
Surf Box
Café & All-Day Dining
California-cool surf café at Marina Flamingo with açaí bowls, smoothies, tropical tacos, and dry-aged rib eye. Gorgeous marina views. Rated #2 in Flamingo.
Hazel's Steak & Seafood
Steakhouse & Seafood
Upscale fine dining on the second floor of Marina Flamingo. American Wagyu, premium steaks, fresh seafood, and craft cocktails with marina views. Tue–Sun 5–10 PM.
Oceana
Seafood & Tapas
A slice of the French Riviera at Marina Flamingo. Boutique seafood, extensive shareable tapas, and craft cocktails in an elegant waterfront setting. 5–10 PM.
Great Food & Nightlife Fun
The spots that feed you well and keep the party going. Don't miss Las Brisas on a Wednesday.
JP's
Bar & Grill
A go-to spot for the Flamingo/Potrero crowd — great food, cold drinks, and the kind of lively energy that keeps everyone coming back night after night.
The Shack
Casual Dining & Bar
Great food AND a great time. Tacos, wraps, cold drinks — plus live bands and open mic nights that pack the place out. One of the liveliest spots in Surfside.
Potrero Brewing
Craft Beer & Pub
Costa Rica's hidden craft beer gem. Rotating taps of house-brewed ales and IPAs, solid pub grub, and a crowd that knows good beer. Always a good night.
Perlas
Seafood & Bar
Sophisticated seafood by day, lively scene by night. Fresh oysters, craft cocktails, and a curated wine list — plus live music and karaoke nights that keep the energy going.
Las Brisas
Seafood & Bar
Great seafood with sweeping Potrero Bay views — and home to one of the area's most legendary events: Wednesday Ladies' Night, with DJ and dancing, a tradition locals say has run for over half a century.
Canatico
BBQ, Pizza & Bar
The area's ultimate fun night out — wood-fired BBQ, pizza, cold drinks, live one-man singer shows, and karaoke. The kind of place where the night takes on a life of its own.
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Legendary Local Tradition
Las Brisas · Wednesday Ladies' Night
DJ, dancing, and good vibes on Potrero Bay. Locals say this Wednesday night party has been running for over half a century— making it one of the longest-running weekly beach parties in all of Guanacaste. Don't miss it.
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