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Big Wave Dave's
The classic expat joint serves famously good breakfasts and wonderful comfort food - big burgers, bigger organic-leaf salads and more - all day.
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Cafetín El Faro
Run by the youth center, this is also the best bakery in town. Enjoy delicious fresh bread, cinnamon rolls, pizza and real coffee in the pleasant palapa (thatched-roof) dining area, or inside over a game of ping-pong.
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Chicken Lady
This local legend sells delicious roast chicken from her green and yellow house on the west side of the parque central.
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El Colibrí
Serves scrumptious veggie options, organic treats, handmade bread and meatier Mediterranean fare in the beautiful gardens; there's sometimes live music.
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El Gato Negro
With what may be the best selection of English-language books in Nicaragua, you'll have plenty of excuses to linger over real espresso beverages and yummy pastries, sandwiches and other light meals in the comfortable dining room.
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El Timón Bar
There are several charming, thatched-roof restaurants lining the beach, all with spectacular sunsets, full bars and solid seafood. One of the best is the landmark El Timón Bar, a beacon for local business and political heavyweights, who come to have their egos stroked over excellent seafood and plenty of Flor de Caña rum.
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La Cascada Restaurant
This is the fanciest fine dining in town, atop Pelican Eyes' perch above the bay, where you can relax over aged USDA-quality steaks, lobster in garlic sauce or the enormous breakfast buffet.
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Marie's Bar
Marie's spices up the usual seafood platters with eclectic variations, and the cappuccinos and espressos here are tops. Save room for the tasty dessert crepes.
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Market
The best meals in town are served in SJDS's tidy Market, where four small eateries serve Nica standards and lots of options (fruit plates, granola, veggie dishes) designed to appeal to the backpacking set.
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Pizzeria San Juan
Taste for yourself why they call this the best pizza in town, on the relaxed patio out back or phone in for delivery.
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Pizzeria-Ristorante 'O Sole Mio
Dripping with fine-dining ambience and serving up good wine, fresh pasta (gnocchi is a specialty) and, of course, pizza, this is a good spot to propose. It's open shorter hours in the low season.
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Restaurant Buen Gusto
There are several charming, thatched-roof restaurants lining the beach, all with spectacular sunsets, full bars and solid seafood. One of the best is Restaurant Buen Gusto, where you'll want everything in the garlic sauce.
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Won Ton Sui
Show up at meal times for the freshest choices at this Chinese steam-table buffet.
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