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Marlin Bill's

Next to Coconut Harry's Surf Shop | Diagonally across from Cafe de Paris, Nosara, Costa Rica
2682 0458
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Ranked #14 of 23 restaurants in Nosara
4.0 of 5 stars 31 Reviews
Price range: 5 AUD - 26 AUD
Cuisines: Contemporary, Continental, Family Fare, Seafood
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31 reviews from our community

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Van Wert, Ohio
Reviewer
5 reviews 5 reviews
“Just Ok”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

Atmosphere was nice. Food was just ok. Had a super nice waitress on our first visit, Tara was her name. Very helpful & very willing to give us information. Second visit was so so. People were not near as friendly or helpful. More

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Nosara, Costa Rica
1 review
“Best Burgers!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

Nice big burgers with all of the trimmings. The frys are like the ones we love back home. The wait staff speaks english and they give wonderful service. Yummm! More

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chicago, il
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“American style food”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

It was good food, but somewhat overrated. The burgers are rumored to be the best in town. We also had the turkey sandwich, which was pretty good. More

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Carbondale, Colorado, United States
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
“Good view”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Not bad food, a bit pricey in compared to the other places we ate. Still worth checking out! More

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MarlinBills, Guest Relations Manager at Marlin Bill's, responded to this review
6 May 2012

Hola, Kirk! At Marlin Bill's, we pride ourselves on great food and service, so we're incredibly sorry we didn't completely live up to your expectations! We're glad, though, that your experience was still enjoyable enough that you would suggest us to others! We hope, though, that you'll come back and let us show you how, USUALLY, we get it right,... More

San Diego, California
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“food is okay”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

The staff was very friendly and served us lots of drinks. The food was just okay - I guess if you are looking for typical heavy american food then you should go there. In our opinion everything was very greasy. The timing of our courses could've been better too since we got our entrees right as we started eating our... More

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MarlinBills, Guest Relations Manager at Marlin Bill's, responded to this review
6 May 2012

Hola! We're glad to hear you enjoyed your visit with our staff! We think they are top-notch, and it's nice to hear our guests agree with us! We are so sorry- and terribly upset- however, that your experience with our food wasn't as enjoyable! Our goal is not just to MEET the expectations of our guests, but to EXCEED them... More

Long Beach, California, United States
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4 reviews 4 reviews
“Super Friendly!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

Really nice people, food was amazing, all americans as its in the american project area of nosara :) Great bar. More

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MarlinBills, Guest Relations Manager at Marlin Bill's, responded to this review
15 April 2012

Hola, Haydee! We're so happy you had a good time with us and that you found our food "amazing!" We love happy guests, we work really hard to make sure our guests have the best experience possible with us, and we're thrilled to hear that we lived up to the high expectations we set for ourselves! We hope to see... More

Tamarindo, Costa Rica
Contributor
13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Love This Place. One of My Favorites in Guiones.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

You will never leave this place hungry and they have really good food up and down the price scale. Good for groups with mixed budget types and just damn good food. I take all of my friends here at least once when they visit. More

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MarlinBills, Guest Relations Manager at Marlin Bill's, responded to this review
15 April 2012

Hola, Larry! Thanks so much for your kind words and glowing review! We're so glad you noticed that we really try to provide menu choices for people with all different tastes and budgets, and we love all our guests, from singles to large groups! We're thrilled that we're a "must" for your visitors, and feel honored that you think so... More

Chicago, Illinois
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Nice lunch spot”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

Had a very tasty lunch here. Well prepared food in a relaxed space. Better than we expected and friendly staff More

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MarlinBills, Guest Relations Manager at Marlin Bill's, responded to this review
15 April 2012

Hola, Jennifer! We love hearing that we exceeded a guest's expectations! We pride ourselves on good food and good service, and love to hear that we've done our job well! We hope to see you again, but until then, happy travels! Pura vida! More

Utah
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews 10 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Bill's”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

Great food and service, right on the main road. The employees are a lot of fun with a great bar. More

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MarlinBills, Guest Relations Manager at Marlin Bill's, responded to this review
15 April 2012

Hola, Gordo! :) We're so glad you enjoyed your time with us! I don't know if Playa Guiones is a frequent stop for you, but we hope so- and we hope to see you, again! Often, our guests become like extended family, and we're always glad to see familiar faces! Thanks, again, and pura vida!! More

Jacksonville, Florida
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Great Burgers & Location!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

the burgers are great & good prices! also tried the spicy tuna rolls! mmmmm...... :) ...missed sunset but it is def a great location to watch! More

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See 7 more reviews by Maegan88 for Nosara
MarlinBills, Guest Relations Manager at Marlin Bill's, responded to this review
15 April 2012

Hola, Maegan! We're so glad you enjoyed your visit! I have to say, in my humble opinion (smile), our hamburgers ARE pretty spectacular, and a lot of our locals make our "Hamburger Wednesday" a weekly event. We're glad you got to try them, and hope the next time you visit, you get to enjoy our view of the sunset. That's... More

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