Restaurants and Nightlife in Nosara

Restaurants:

The Nosara restaurant scene is small, but full of variety. Italian, Mexican, American and Costa Rican restaurants and bakeries can be enjoyed right in town. From snapper to mahi mahi, eateries serve up only the freshest, most succulent locally caught fish. Many sandwich shops cater to the health conscious surfers and yogis, offering organically grown fare. For those wishing to indulge, there is plenty of pizza, juicy cheeseburgers, and fettuccini Alfredo to go around.


Marlin Bill’s
Fish sandwiches that melt in your mouth, tasty cheeseburgers and perfect onion rings are a few of the specialties served at Marlin Bill’s, along with possibly the best coleslaw in Central America. Located at Guiones, up the hill on the main road in front of Cafe Paris.

 
Pancho’s Mexican Restaurant
The best place to go when craving a quesadilla, fajita, or guacamole and chips is undoubtedly Pancho’s Restaurant. This Mexican joint, interestingly enough, also serves pizza. Located in Pelada, they are open for lunch and dinner.

 
Robin’s Ice Cream and Crepe Shop
Robin’s makes delicious healthy wraps, sandwiches and salads at very reasonable prices. They also sell ice cream cones. They are located in Guiones, near the Nosara Yoga Institute.

 
La Dolce Vita
Many locals tout La Dolce Vita as the best restaurant in town. Serving authentic Italian delicacies for dinner only, they are sure to impress hungry travelers. Closed Wednesdays.

Nightlife:

Live music is the best nightlife Nosara has to offer, particularly when performed by a local rock n’ roll band called The Medicine Show.


Kaya Sol
Kaya Sol in Guiones serves the coldest beer in town, and gets packed on live music nights. For dinner, try a mouthwatering burrito with a side of garlic-baked potatoes.

 
Gilded Iguana
Known to fill to capacity on live music nights, the Gilded Iguana is located just down the street from Kaya Sol.

 
The Black Sheep Pub
This pub is tucked away high up in the hills of Nosara. Two friendly Americans, Joe and Helena, run the operation more or less out of their private home. Albeit more European than Costa Rican, this parlor has a homey feel, and is more like an extension of the living room than a bar.

The Black Sheep Pub truly is an incredible place, brimming with imported and European beers. While technically a members-only club, becoming an affiliate is as easy as making a phone call (Tel. 8821-6957). They are normally open Friday and Saturday from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., but can operate on different days and hours for groups with reservations.