Fodor's Expert Review Restaurant at La Casa

Many things stand out at this picturesque resort restaurant: the emerald-green golf course in the foreground, the majestic cliffs on the coast, and the roaring ocean in the background. A fair amount of the fruits and vegetables used in the dishes here are grown at Royal Isabela's River Farm and Gatehouse Garden; all the fish is caught off-shore. The snapper ceviche is spectacular, and specials might include wahoo with watermelon or Caribbean spiny lobster (cooked to perfection). Rack of lamb with acerola mint sauce and homemade squid-ink pasta with fresh seafood are among the main-course options.