Are there any restaurants that I should not miss in the Manuel Antonio area? I'm staying at Si Como No for 3 nights.

Here's two I really like off the top o' my head:

- Ronnie's Place
- El Avion (at Costa Verde)

el avion definitely for sunset views!

http://costa.rica.typepad.com/manuel...nio/index.html

The best meal I had in MA was at Karolas. Though it was also the most expensive.

El Avion and Ronnies were okay.

Karolas has great food and ambience, we loved our meals at Anaconda, Barba Roja has super views, ambience, and drinks!

Has Karola's reopened? It was closed at one time, back in the spring maybe? I'm thinking it is a thing of the past, but not sure. . .

Si Como No has a couple of excellent restaurants--the Rico Tico Grill and Claro Que Si for more formal dining.

We didn't do the formal, but love the food at the luncheon grill--and always make a point to stop in there each time we are in the area. Also, we enjoy browsing the gift shop at Si Como No. Lovely jewelry and art work. I usually use their internet while there as well--located in the gift shop. Have fun and happy dining!