At Manzú Restaurant, dining isn’t just a meal. It’s a full experience that blends Costa Rica’s vibrant coastal flavors with the raw beauty of Santa Teresa’s beachfront.
Consistently ranked among the top beachfront restaurants in Costa Rica, Manzú Restaurant is an open-air, toes-in-the-sand culinary haven offering panoramic ocean and breathtaking sunset views. The name Manzú, which means “friends” in the Chorotega language, reflects the welcoming spirit of this space, a place to gather, share, and savor.
The menu celebrates the freshest ingredients Costa Rica has to offer, staying true to the sea to table philosophy. Fresh seafood arrives daily from the Nicoya Peninsula Blue Zone, complemented by vibrant local produce and crafted into dishes that balance tradition, creativity, and pure flavor.
Our recommendation is to arrive in time for sunset. Let the colors of the sky set the mood while you enjoy one, or why not two, of our signature cocktails, which showcase the best of Costa Rican mixology. As the sun melts into the horizon, our team prepares your table so you can dine under the stars, with the ocean as your backdrop.
For a deeper culinary experience, indulge in our Pura Vida Tasting Menu, a six-course journey through Costa Rica’s rich culinary heritage, carefully designed for lovers of authentic Nantipa cuisine. Each dish tells a story of the country’s diverse landscapes, crafted with locally sourced ingredients that honor both tradition and innovation.
And for an unforgettable evening, romantic dinner offers a private beachfront table, a curated menu, a welcome glass of sparkling wine, and a special bottle of wine to pair with your meal, all accompanied by the soothing rhythm of the waves. Dive into Santa Teresa’s most romantic dining experience.
At Manzú, dining is unhurried, soulful, and intimately connected to the essence of Santa Teresa dining, bringing together the best of Costa Rica’s flavors and its coastal lifestyle.