FOOD AND DINING

The Flamingo Marina Resort's Sunrise Cafe serves seafood, filet mignon, and the like. Also see the nightly specials at the Flamingo Marina Resort's Monkey Bar (see Entertainment).

Marie's Restaurant, tel. 654-4136, opposite the entrance to the Flamingo Beach Resort, offers basic but tasty seafood, plus daily specials and a large selection of sandwiches. It also sells cappuccinos, lattes, mochas, and espressos ($1-2). A nice touch is the burlwood tables with fish motifs.

The Bar/Restaurante/Disco Amberes, tel. 654-4001, up the hill, serves continental and tipico dishes, with daily specials; it opens at 5 P.M.

Ristorante Italiano y Pizzeria has a breeze swept patio cafe on which to enjoy calamari rings ($10), avocado with shrimp ($10), spaghetti al pesteo($7.50), and pizzas ($6-9). It has happy hour daily 5-6:30 P.M. The upstairs bar at the Mariners' Inn also features spaghetti with meatballs ($8), and grilled chicken breast with heart of palm salad. The thatched roadside restaurante at Hotel Guanacaste Lodge has appealing ambience and specializes in paellas and Spanish dishes ($5-11).

Supermercado Flamingo is a well-stocked general store at Plaza Que Pasa. The Surfside Way Liquor and Grocery Store, tel. 654-4291, across from the marina on Playa Por1rero, specializes in imported and gourmet foodstuffs. The marina office has a product list-you can fax your order in and the store will deliver. Or call, and someone will come pick you up.

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