San Juan Del Sur Restaurants

Restaurants in San Juan Del Sur

  1. A

    El Timón

    This excellent beach restaurant is the place to go for a more upmarket seafood dinner, with professional service and delicious seafood; the pulpo al vapor (steamed octopus with a tasty garlicky sauce) is highly recommended.

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  2. B

    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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  3. C

    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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  4. D

    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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  5. 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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  6. E

    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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. Won Ton Sui

    Show up at meal times for the freshest choices at this Chinese steam-table buffet.

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  15. Bambu Beach Club

    European-run with Nico charm, this upscale restaurant is located on a quiet stretch of beach and has an international menu including beef, fish, chicken and more. Movie nights are held on Monday and Thursday evenings.

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