Where to eat American food in Playa Potrero: The Best Restaurants and Bars

September 2, 2020 Phylicia Berquist

Discover Restaurants offering the best American food in Playa Potrero, Province of Guanacaste, Costa Rica including Coconutz Sports Bar & Restaurant, El Castillo, Surf Box, The Shack Restaurant and Bar, The Beach House Restaurant and Bar, Perlas, Maxwell's Cafe & Bar, Limonada, Main Street Cafe and Ice Cream Shop, Scooter's Chillin' and Grillin'
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10. 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!

9. Main Street Cafe and Ice Cream Shop

Paseo Surfside, Playa Potrero Costa Rica American, Cafe, Seafood, Central American, Costa Rican Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch Delivery, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Street Parking, Free Wifi, Table Service [email protected] +506 6293 1954
Main Street Cafe and Ice Cream Shop

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Reviewed By ToroChingo

This little spot is a throwback to the old Costa Rica. It feels like a modern soda, cute, quaint and comfy. The food is packed with fresh ingredients and flavor. My wife commented that her fish tacos were the most "Californian" style fish tacos she's had outside of California lol. The menu has items we all know, but made with a local flair...and it's fantastic. The owner is there working in the kitchen, which to us, makes all the difference...hands on quality. Definitely a must visit, if not more than once. It's a taste of Costa Rica...in Costa Rica.

8. Limonada

Playa Danta Santa Cruz, Las Catalinas 50304 Costa Rica Latin, International, Healthy, American, Bar, Central American, Costa Rican Lunch, Dinner, Drinks Delivery, Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Cash [email protected] +506 2654 4600 http://www.facebook.com/llimonadacostarica
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4 based on 269 reviews

Limonada

Limonada is a fun and casual beach restaurant located on Playa Danta in the car-free town of Las Catalinas. Excellent fish, beach bites, salads, and local takes on international favorites offer a variety of colourful and tasty dishes, served in one of the

Reviewed By Navygoat93

If you’d like an average hamburger for a lot of $$, this is your place. Server was the same lady from Ponciana the night before. She was very pleasant but the level of service was similar to Ponciana the night before. This was not her fault, I just think the property and management foster this level of service as acceptable. The burgers were mostly flavorless and very well done when we asked for medium or medium well across our group. We waited for 45 min before receiving our order. For lunch that is too long. We just wanted to eat and get out of there. I suggest buying your own ingredients cooking in your room!

7. 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.

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.

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5. 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 790 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 kellydevore

I read the great reviews of this place so we went here our second night in the area. There are many beautiful sunset views in the area, including this one. I gave this 3 because the view is beautiful. We ordered food and they were missing some of the ingredients. Instead of telling me, they made it without the ingredients. When I asked for them to be replaced (as the dish is sitting I front of me), they wanted to up-charge me. I know this seems small, but sometimes you really have a craving, and if the principal ingredients are missing, the food is not the same. All in all, fine drinks and food, but nothing too special. Id suggest looking around a bit before deciding on having dinner here.

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4. 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 506 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.

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3. 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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2. 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!

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1. Coconutz Sports Bar & Restaurant

Main St, Playas del Coco 5019 Costa Rica American, Brew Pub, Bar, Costa Rican Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Late Night, Drinks Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accept [email protected] +506 2670 1982 http://www.coconutzbar.com
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4 based on 1568 reviews

Coconutz Sports Bar & Restaurant

Coconutz is the local "Expat" hangout & tourist Bar & Grill. Home of Angry Goats craft Brew House. We have 14 TV's & projection screens for all Sports. Known for great pizza, burgers, WINGS, seafood and Costa Rican Fusion. Live Music most nights of the we

Reviewed By 44Sailor

One of our favourite places to stop in Coco. The food is good, staff friendly and fast ... the band playing the night we were there was good but too loud and never took a break so we couldn’t talk to people we met. My husband didn’t like the ribs but my wings were excellent!

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