Bar & Restaurant El Chante del Parque — Restaurant in Quepos

Small place near Manuel Antonio Park. Food quality is VERY inconsistent: one meal was good, the next was awful and gave me a lot of stomach pain. we ordered chicken breast twice. first night was delicious, next night grilled chicken breast was cold(!), but was UNDERCOOKED inside, they should be ashamed of serving undercooked chicken that was not even cooked to order, because it was cold inside. Chicken and mushroom sauce was ok. Steak was tiny, overcooked well done(we asked for medium), very tough, thin. Salad was ok. Chicken with rice was ok, but not delicious, ate because was starving. We used this place every day for lack of other restaurants, but don't recommend. They also overcharge when convert colones into dollars, they use flat 500 colones to $1 rate and make extra money on every meal. Waitress is friendly and helpful. Music is 80's, lovely,...

Located just meters from the entrance of Manuel Antonio National Park, this restaurant is a hidden gem in a highly touristy area filled with overpriced shops and eateries. Despite the surroundings, it stands out with its honest pricing, excellent food, and welcoming atmosphere.

The vibe here is fantastic, with a nostalgic soundtrack of 80s and 90s music that adds to the relaxed ambiance. The service is attentive and friendly, making every visit enjoyable. We dined here multiple times and were consistently impressed by the quality of the food—especially their perfectly cooked, tender meats, refreshing smoothies made with fresh fruit, and delicious piña coladas that hit the spot.

If you're in the area and looking for a place that offers great food without the touristy markup, this spot is highly...

Was here for dinner on a Sunday evening. Several tables were occupied by locals and vacationing Ticos, which is always a good sign.

I had the whole snapper, which I feel is a very fair way to judge a Tico restaurant. It was expertly prepared, and came with fresh potato wedges, and two vegetable sides (warm and cold) which were both surprisingly good. It was a bit small for the price, but fair for Manuel Antonio. A local cat also approved of the fish.

One quirky thing was the music- they were playing top dance hits from the 80's. This wasn't necessarily a problem for me, but seemed incongruent with the rest of the experience.

I should also mention that national beers are 1500 colones- which isn't a super great price but lower than average for an upscale...