North Coast & Lowlands
Boasting one of the best chefs along the north coast (born here, trained in Europe), Seaflower serves delicious grilled seafood (try the spaghetti…
Must-see restaurants in North Coast & Lowlands
North Coast & Lowlands
Owned by a Spanish chef (Amalur means ‘Mother Earth’ in Basque), this trim, minimalist restaurant is a major step up from your average Ecuadorian small…
North Coast & Lowlands
There is a Peruvian sensibility to the fresh seafood served at this relaxed, open-air beachfront spot. It offers fried rice with shellfish, garlic crab…
North Coast & Lowlands
Ariceli, also Mompiche's yoga instructor par excellence, is known for her wickedly divine desserts, including lemon pie, a vegan crumble, and a chocolate…
North Coast & Lowlands
Overlooking the fishing boats bobbing on the water, this simple waterside restaurant serves delectable Manabí seafood. It’s famous for the huge shrimp…
North Coast & Lowlands
Puerto Amistad is an expat favorite for its strong cocktails and the attractive and airy deck over the water. The salads, savory crepes, quesadillas,…
North Coast & Lowlands
This amenable grill in the center of Manta’s nightlife area is a great place for a filling parillada (grilled meats for one, enough for two) and a glass…
North Coast & Lowlands
A crisp and formal setting with a varied menu of well-prepared international dishes, vegetarian options and criollo (of Spanish influence) specialties. It…
North Coast & Lowlands
Spanish-owned La Terraza has a great beach setting and turns out good pizzas that keep it packed with locals throughout the week. Pepo, who was one of…
North Coast & Lowlands
A charming team of young locals (who also run the hostel in the same building, and are all keen surfers) serve up mouthwatering burgers, salads and…
North Coast & Lowlands
Folks drive over from Canoa to visit this long-lived and well-loved cevicheria. You can get half orders of Pedro Avila's mixto shrimp or lobster ceviche (…
North Coast & Lowlands
As the name implies (camaron means 'shrimp'), shrimp is the specialty at this casual open-air spot near the water. Order them grilled, with a cocktail,…
North Coast & Lowlands
On a pleasant pedestrian lane set back just a short distance from the malecón (and Parque de la Madre), this amiable hole-in-the-wall offers frothy…
North Coast & Lowlands
There are ceviche stands on the beach and in a couple of central spots along the malecón. Pick a stand that looks clean, and dive into fresh-caught…
North Coast & Lowlands
This simple beach restaurant serves up shrimp or freshly caught fish with a sea view. It was one of the few businesses to survive the earthquake, and…
North Coast & Lowlands
The 'Shak' serves up pizzas, burgers, filling breakfasts and plenty of rum cocktails to a fun-seeking foreign crowd. Its California dreamin' surf vibe is…
North Coast & Lowlands
Beyond the uninviting decor you’ll find a decent steakhouse specializing in beef and chops. The thatched courtyard seating is preferable to sitting inside.
North Coast & Lowlands
Formerly in the main square, Willy's has moved to a side street since the earthquake. Run by a sweet family who serves up tasty grub.
North Coast & Lowlands
Right on the main drag, Wendy serves up northern beach fare like fish soup, langostina (king prawns) and fresh ceviche in a thatched-roof, open-air…
North Coast & Lowlands
Don't be fooled by its name – the only thing on the menu that costs $1 is a serving of rice. Nevertheless, this cozy seafood restaurant packs in the…
North Coast & Lowlands
This basic comedore on the main drag, across from Farmacia Rogers, no longer has sweet seaside views, but it remains a dependable choice, with filling…
North Coast & Lowlands
Near the heart of the nightlife, the popular Beachcomber is a favorite for its grilled meats. Dine in the lush backyard garden or on the open-sided front…
North Coast & Lowlands
Probably the best place in town, this laid-back joint serves breakfasts and a wide variety of food, dishes from meat to delicious local seafood. It’s in…
North Coast & Lowlands
For a bamboo beachfront eatery, try Kikes. It serves up mouthwatering encocada de camarón (shrimp and coconut stew, $8). The batidos (fruit milkshakes)…
North Coast & Lowlands
On the main street, this clean and well-liked spot serves all the local seafood favorites including ceviche and encocado de camarones (shrimp and coconut…
North Coast & Lowlands
One of a handful of Chinese restaurants right off the main plaza. Of the options we visited, it seemed the cleanest and was also the busiest, which we…
North Coast & Lowlands
A popular place for young and old with old-fashioned wood booths, a checkered floor and a satisfying assortment of cold drinks, sandwiches and other snack…
North Coast & Lowlands
Formerly called Suly's, this pizzeria has a nice mix of Italian faves like lasagna, spaghetti, pizza and overstuffed calzones.
North Coast & Lowlands
Tie-clad waiters serve up tasty Ecuadorian fare in this slick and starched eatery by the cathedral.
North Coast & Lowlands
This is a good supermarket for stocking up on provisions. In addition to this downtown locale, there's another branch next to the bus terminal (Terminal…
North Coast & Lowlands
Out in Las Palmas, this casual open-sided beachfront restaurant serves delicious seafood dishes like encocado de langosta (lobster in coconut milk) and…
North Coast & Lowlands
One of several new cafés overlooking the Plaza Cívica, La Tunda has a large menu of ceviche, lasagna, pastas and hamburgers, as well as breakfast plates…
North Coast & Lowlands
This charming little spot in Las Palmas is a local favorite for its home cooking. Enjoy daily lunch specials (fish soup, plus chicken, beef or pork dishes…
North Coast & Lowlands
Beyond the mafioso decor you’ll find a decent steakhouse specializing in beef and chops. The thatched courtyard seating is preferable.
