Manglar Bar & Restaurant

What locals are saying about Manglar Bar & Restaurant

What comes up most is the sea on the plate: the seafood platter with lobster, the tuna ceviche, the tuna teriyaki cooked just right —with mashed potatoes and vegetables— and a tender, well-flavored grilled octopus. For drinks, one of the waiters recommends the pineapple and jalapeño margarita. Minor is named by two different tables for attentive, friendly service.

The feel is fresh and open, with the mangrove as a neighbor, a dining room with a wooden ceiling and hanging lamps, and a lit-up terrace with live music; there is a kids' menu and high chairs. It sits 50 meters north of Hotel Crocs in Jacó and is open every day from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM. One diner found it a little pricey though the kitchen is good: mains run from ₡8,500 to ₡20,200, and lobster dishes and platters are priced by weight.