Caribbean Coast
Bilwi’s best-loved seafood house is set on a large concrete patio overlooking the swirling Caribbean. The food is very tasty and the view and fresh breeze…
Must-see restaurants in Nicaragua
León
León's vegetarian hot spot. This colorful eatery offers ample portions of vegetable curry, Indonesian noodles and more, in the relaxed surrounds of an old…
Corn Islands
Eat under the palms with a cricket serenade at your Great Corn mom’s house. You'll have the chance to taste dishes such as kingfish braised in tomato…
Granada
Inside the shell of a vintage movie theater, this is a fast-food-style taquería (taco stall) chain. Grab a burrito to go, or sit down for a spicy Mexican…
Southwestern Nicaragua
A beachfront restaurant serving breakfast as well as lunchtime specials like ceviche, grilled seafood and Austrian dishes such as Wienerschnitzel. There's…
Caribbean Coast
Now the president of the territory, Mr Warner isn't always around to open his restaurant, but when he is, this is the place to go for frito – the…
Granada
Scoring consistent props for the best steak in town, this large yet somehow cozy restaurant just behind the cathedral specializes in locally sourced…
Granada
Typical Nicaraguan dishes here cost more than at your local comedor (basic eatery), but it has a sweet patio setting and the portions are huge. Try the…
León
Date night? Check out one of the longer-running dining institutions in town. The decor is gorgeous, and carefully prepared seafood, pasta, meats and pizza…
Caribbean Coast
Totally unmarked from the street, this traditional Creole bakery of local preacher and career politician Rayfield Hodgson prepares the best coconut bread…
Caribbean Coast
There's a jazz soundtrack, good coffee and a friendly owner at this great little spot just off the Parque Central. The menu is simple rather than anything…
Caribbean Coast
A popular open-air restaurant perched on the banks of the Río Escondido on the south side of town that serves solid portions of Nicaraguan favorites. It's…
Caribbean Coast
Follow the sweet smells to this wooden hut to discover Caribbean baking at its finest. Tear into hot coconut bread, toto (sticky gingerbread), journey…
Caribbean Coast
A quiet comedor serving budget lunches during the day, this local institution transforms into the best fritanga (grill) in town in the evenings, serving…
Granada
You could come to this family-run place for the good-value set lunches (US$3), but most people agree that the real draw here are the quesillos (grilled…
Nicaragua
Let's face it: you're not here for the food, which is average at best. What you're here for is the spring-break vibe, for a chance to horse around on the…
San Juan Del Sur
Mixing Asian, Italian and Nicaraguan influences, this elegant restaurant focuses largely on pasta and seafood. It's right on the beach, so you can dine…
Managua
If you’re jonesing for some pan integral (wholewheat bread), this simple bakery and cafe, run by a women’s co-op, is the place to be. The fresh-baked…
Caribbean Coast
Stop at this simple comedor (basic eatery) for savory and cheap eats such as fantastic barbecued beef and chicken, served with a bit of attitude. It's all…
Caribbean Coast
This spotless tiled-floor restaurant with pressed yellow tablecloths serves up tasty Nica cuisine. The menu is pretty much the same as every other…
León
You can’t beat the location of this landmark cafe, positioned right on the plaza with spectacular people-watching and views of the cathedral. The food is…
Caribbean Coast
This friendly diner-style place with comfy booths on the main highway through town serves up soups, salads, panini, quesadillas and grilled meats. It also…
Corn Islands
The first resort on the island boasts thatched pagodas set on a magnificent stretch of sand and makes a great spot to eat shrimp and lobster in coconut…
Southwestern Nicaragua
This centrally located restaurant is one of the better dining picks in town. Come for steaks, burgers, and people-watching from the front tables: the…
Isla de Ometepe
One of the better-looking restaurants in town, with open walls, thatched roofs and a pressed-dirt floor. The menu’s your fairly standard range of meat,…
Southwestern Nicaragua
An easygoing (and affordable) bar-restaurant on the road to the beach, this is a good place to be for mojitos with an ocean view at sunset, or a…
Caribbean Coast
Serves big plates of fried fish and typical dishes in an open-air dining area. Many sailing boat captains hang out here between voyages, and so it's a…
Southwestern Nicaragua
Enjoy your grilled fish with garlic sauce, ceviche, sopa de mariscos (seafood soup) and grilled chicken at this basic beachfront joint that overlooks the…
Caribbean Coast
One of Rama's best steam-table buffets, Comedor Siu serves a mean bistek en salsa jalapeño (beef in jalapeño sauce) and good breakfasts too. Be punctual…
Granada
A few steps from the loudest stretch of Calle La Calzada, this adorable cafe does good salads, freshly grilled fish, and a few international dishes such…
Little Corn Island
This humble comedor on the trail between the Village and Iguana Beach is a fine spot for breakfast and has vegetarian pastas and coconut curries, as well…
León
In ‘Backpacker Alley,' this no-frills Nica joint gets a predictable mix of locals and travelers. The typical Nica breakfast involving huevos rancheros and…
Little Corn Island
Delicious and moist banana, ginger and coconut breads are just some of the highlights of this super-simple local bakery. It's a great option for a cheap…
Southwestern Nicaragua
In town, there’s a great fritanga (grill) that sets up in the kiosk in the Parque Central – satisfying your barbecued-chicken and people-watching cravings…
San Juan Del Sur
Four words for you: paella on the beach. One of the more upscale beachfront restaurants, this Spanish place also does good tapas and seafood dishes, but…
Granada
A refreshingly simple little cafe serving up good American and Nica breakfasts, some spicy huevos rancheros, pancakes, burgers and sandwiches, under a…
Little Corn Island
A simple sand-floored comedor surrounded by greenery, El Bosque serves up good breakfasts and filling portions of local specialties to hungry travelers.
Southwestern Nicaragua
Nicaraguan take on Cantonese food, right on the plaza. The seafood selection is the best in town and the noodle dishes make a change from typical Nica…
Caribbean Coast
This modern, spacious dining room is known for its generous cuts of export-quality beef and seafood dishes, including lobster prepared in nine different…
Southwestern Nicaragua
Rancho Marsella serves simple meals and cool drinks on the beachfront, next to the estuary. Try the sopa de mariscos (seafood stew).
