RESTAURANTS
The El Baston River runs down from the hills, through the forest areas and joins to the sea (only during the rainy months) on Playa Marsella. The main entrance road to the beach also runs along the river and passes a variety of Restaurants. Being so close to the ocean, seafood is a specialty along with a variety of beef and chicken dishes cooked Nica style with all the local trimmings.
There are 2 Restaurants at opposite ends of Playa Marsella that face onto the beach, Rancho Marsella and El Secreto.
RANCHO MARSELLA
The El Baston River runs down from the hills, through the forest areas and joins to the sea (only during the rainy months) on Playa Marsella. The main entrance road to the beach also runs along the river and passes a variety of Restaurants. Being so close to the ocean, seafood is a specialty along with a variety of beef and chicken dishes cooked Nica style with all the local trimmings.
There are 2 Restaurants at opposite ends of Playa Marsella that face onto the beach, Rancho Marsella and El Secreto.
RANCHO MARSELLA
- Rancho Marsella or also known as “Concha’s” is on the mouth of the river overlooking the beach. Their tasty ceviches and seafood dishes caught locally, the Sopa de Mariscos (Seafood Soup) is a favourite on weekends. Sitting underneath the el rancho you can take in the beach view or see up river and catch a glimpse of “Paco” the crocodile who lives amongst the trees. Paco also likes to have lunch at Concha’s, where they call or whistle him up and he is rewarded with fish bits. Paco is approximately 3.5 metres long and he is a very happy snappy being so well fed.
EL SECRETO
- El Secreto tucked away at the end of Playa Marsella overlooks Submarine Rock. Their menu also specialises in fresh seafood dishes and the seafood pasta is popular along with their pittaya icecream for dessert. There is an upstairs balcony that overlooks the beach and Wi-Fi is also available. Sunset drinks upstairs is a relaxing way to finish the day.
VILLA MAR
- Walking 50 metres past Rancho Marsella, back along the entrance road away from the Playa Marsella entrance, Villa Mar owned by a friendly Nica family,has an elevated balcony area with Wi-Fi internet that overlooks the tree lined river as well as a view to the beach. Open for breakfast till 10pm they have an all day menu, including a variety of seafood dishes, soups, beef all prepared to your liking and the Carpaccio or chicken with jalapeño sauce are delicious.
CHILO'S LA HUMALERA NICA BAR & RESTAURANT
- Chilo’s la Humalera Nica Bar & Restaurant are always smiling, headed up by husband Cheranga and his wife Chilo. This welcoming little bar fronts onto the entrance road 50 metres before Villa Mar (100 metres back from the beach) and is also locally known as "Cheranga’s” or “Chilo’s”. Their traditional Nica menu highlights beef, chicken and seafood along with the langosta al ajillo, (lobster in garlic sauce) and the fish catch of the day filleted or entire in generous portions prepared differently with sauces of choice to tantalise the taste buds. Open all day from 7am for a hearty breakfast going all day for lunch and dinner continuing on till 10am at night or much much later by crowd demand. Here at Chilo & Cheranga’s you can also buy milk, cigarettes, cookies, packet snacks and take away beer, rum, juice and fizzy drinks like coke, pepsi etc in 1.5ltr and 3 ltr bottles.
CASA BAHIA HOTEL
- 25 metres back from Chilo & Cheranga's is the entrance into Casa Bahia Hotel formerly known as the Pacific Bay Hotel. Built on a hill, the second storey restaurant has a balcony with a panoramic view of Playa Marsella and the valley from canopy level. The Lunch Menu includes Burgers & Sandwiches from C150, varieties of Gallo Pinto, Spaghetti, Chicken and Fish Dishes from C150 prepared gourmet style with all the trimmings. Treat yourself to the Filét Mignon Steak Sandwich C175, which is a must for the beef eaters or the Grilled Chicken Breast coated with Parmesan Cheese & Mushrooms in White Sauce C200 to name a few choices. To add to your lunch experience, Casa Bahia Hotel are extending an invitation to all lunch time diners: Order from the menu and this also includes a swim in the pool, the wi-fi internet, play eight ball, ping pong or just relax poolside. PH: 8888 5289
BLUUES MUNCHIES CAFE (SERGIO'S PIZZA)
- Jungle Pizza. 450 metres back from the Pacific Bay Hotel entrance, the Bluues Munchies Café or also known as “Sergio’s Pizza” is on the Frisbee Golf complex. Open Monday & Wednesday nights the pizza’s Sergio makes are the best. Made in a stone pizza oven, using wood fire for heat, along with the traditional Italian toppings, Sergio’s pizzas’ are so good that forward bookings are necessary. PH: 8814 8530
MANGO ROSA BAR & RESTAURANT
- Mango Rosa Resort is another 500 metres back from Sergio’s and the all day Restaurant and Bar with T.V. and Wi-Fi has Daily Specials. Opens for breakfast at 7 am till 10pm at night. Mango’s mixed menu including Breakfast, Snacks, Main Meals & Desserts cater to a wide variety of tastes and choices. From Nachos, BLT’s, Chicken Wings, Burgers to beef, fresh fish and seafood caught and prepared on the day.
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