You’ll be glad you came to Perla’s. For breakfast, the sticky cinnamon bun is a Perla’s favorite, or go hearty with some hash browns. Try the tuna tacos or mushroom burger for lunch, then come back for Wings Wednesday or a rib dinner with live music, karaoke, and dancing. Some other dinner delights include garlic shrimp, tropical grilled chicken, and of course, big juicy burgers. You’ll come hungry and leave happy after a night of good, simple food, and a great selection of drinks.
- Open: Monday-Saturday, 6:00am-Midnight
- Price range: Low to moderate
- Payment accepted: Cash only
- Location: Located on the corner of Route 911, beside Conchitas Bar and close by The Shack, with the Flamingo Potrero bus stop right out front!
- Contact info: (506) 2654-4500
Casa Celeste Pizzeria is known for its massive, fresh, hand-tossed pizzas, but this is more than just a pizza shop! Stop in for the appetite-whetting Italian meat and cheese appetizer with fresh bread sticks, or try the seafood spaghetti. Specializing in Italian foods with locally sourced ingredients, you’ll find yourself back here time and again.
- Open: Dinner from 5:00pm
- Price range: moderate
- Payment accepted: Credit cards and cash
- Location: Contiguo Al Bar la Perla, Carretera a Potrero, Playa Potrero
- Contact info: (506) 2654-4255
The Shack is a friendly place to have some good local food, hear great live music, and enjoy the sea breezes as the night cools off. With all the best of American and Costa Rican foods, you’ll find something to come back for: bagels, pizza, hummus, and even hot dogs. Try El Gran Vegetariano sandwich, or dive into the “Famoso ‘Fish and Chips’” with locally sourced fish.
- Open: is open for breakfast and dinner only
- Price range: low ($3-$12)
- Payment accepted: Visa, American Express, Mastercard, cash
- Location: 2009 Paseo Potrero, in Surfside Potrero, just 2 blocks from the beach.
- Contact info: (506) 2654-6038
La Locanda Pizzeria is known for its generous glasses wine and delicious wood-oven-fired pizzas, either for eat-in or take-out. With Italian appetizers, plenty of pastas, and tasty desserts on the menu, there’s plenty to choose from, including a bacon-wrapped filet mignon with mashed potatoes and veggies if you’re craving a taste of home.
- Open: Closed Thursday, open Friday-Wednesday from 5:00pm to 10:00pm, OR 11:00am-10:00pm Monday-Saturday (TripAdvisor and Lonely Planet say different things, respectively)
- Price range: low to moderate ($10-$40)
- Payment accepted:
- Location: Located on Route 180 from Brasilito and an easy drive from Flamingo Resort at the Arenas Commercial Center.
- Contact info: (506) 2654-4085
Famous for his cheesecake, Harlan makes El Castillo a must-stop. The Cashew Chicken gives those who appreciate an Asian-style meal a taste of the orient, while the meatball sub provides a dose of good old-fashioned comfort food. Ribs on a Friday night are not-to-miss and the bar is well stocked with every libation one could imagine.
Family friendly, relaxed atmosphere with good vibes.
- Open: 11:00am to 10:00pm daily. Closed Sundays.
- Price range: moderate
- Payment accepted: cash, credit cards
- Location: as you head north towards Potrero from Flamingo, located on your right hand corner, opposite Costa Rica Sailing Club/ Bahia del Sol.
- Contact info: (506) 2573-4233
