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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 #15 of 32 restaurants in Nosara
Price range: $5 - $26
Cuisines: Seafood, Continental, Contemporary, Family Fare
Good for: Groups, View
Dining options: Reservations
Restaurant details
Good for: Groups, View
Dining options: Reservations
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Sugar Hill, Georgia
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

Compared to other places we ate this was not our favorite. The staff was very friendly and the service was good but just not our favorite meal.

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See 5 more reviews by JMenjoylife for Nosara
MarlinBills, Guest Relations Manager at Marlin Bill's, responded to this review
5 May 2013

Hola! We're glad to hear you enjoyed our service and that our staff was friendly! We work hard to let our guests know we're truly glad you're dining with us. We're sorry to hear the rest of your experience wasn't equally as enjoyable, and hope it might have had something to do with us being a Continental-style restaurant, instead of... More

Long Island New York
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

So here's the thing. There are several really charming and super good places to eat in Nosara. My problem with MB,s is the atmosphere. It feels like a Greek diner/bar and it doesn't fit the overall feel of the beachy town it's in. The server I had was also nice enough, but I felt like I was in the US.... More

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MarlinBills, Guest Relations Manager at Marlin Bill's, responded to this review
16 April 2013

Hola! You are completely correct in the fact that Marlin Bill's is not a Tico-style restaurant with a local vibe. We're sorry you were looking for that type of atmosphere when you dined with us, but we're glad you found our food tasty! We strive hard to give our guests high quality, and delicious, dining choices, and are pleased to... More

Jacksonville, Florida
Senior Contributor
21 reviews 21 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013

Great place for lunch, dinner, or drinks. The location is the best in Nosara. It is on the third level of the building that sits on a hill looking out to the Ocean. It's above the street level so no dust and you get a nice breeze . You can even watch the sunset. Our group ate here 4 or... More

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MarlinBills, Guest Relations Manager at Marlin Bill's, responded to this review
26 March 2013

Hola! We're thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your time with us, so much so that you kept coming back during your stay! We love making our guests happy, and are glad we were able to help you enjoy the fish you had the fun of catching! Our guests are number one in our priorities, so we're ecstatic that... More

New York City, New York
Senior Contributor
23 reviews 23 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013

Our hotel concierge recommended this local place that wasn't too far from our hotel. He was spot on. It had a bunch of expats (which to us was nice) and their kids chilling out. The food was good. They have "sushi" on the menu but is actually delicious, fresh hamachi-style tuna with pepper. The fried food was a little too... More

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MarlinBills, Guest Relations Manager at Marlin Bill's, responded to this review
26 March 2013

Hola, Melisa! We're so glad you enjoyed your visit with us! We pride ourselves on our specialties, like the hamachi-style tuna you liked, as well as our friendly service, and the reliable consistency of both, and are pleased that you feel we met the high expectations we set for ourselves. We're also happy to hear we were recommended by the... More

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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2013 via mobile

We've be staying in Nosara for 3 months, we've been out to most of the restaurants near by but we keep on coming back to Marlin Bill's. The staff are very friendly and attentive... Great service! By boyfriend drinks like a fish and he constantly has his draft beer replenished. Food is really tasty and generous portions. It's not cheap... More

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MarlinBills, Guest Relations Manager at Marlin Bill's, responded to this review
4 March 2013

Hola! Thanks so much for your kind words! We're thrilled that you've been enjoying your time with us at Marlin Bill's, and that you've come back to dine with us over and over! As we hope you've discovered, our guests often become more like extended family, which is a fact we love. We don't take our "extended family" for granted,... More

Sechelt, Canada
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2013

Picked us up and returned us to our hotel when we rented our golf cart. Even when we broke down they came right out and replaced it. Very nice

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MarlinBills, Guest Relations Manager at Marlin Bill's, responded to this review
13 February 2013

Hola! At Marlin Bill's, we're always happy to help our guests in any way we can. We hope your entire stay in Playa Guiones was a pleasant one! Happy travels! Pura vida! More

Westfield, New Jersey, United States
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2013

Good food nice deck, I went there to get take out, did not dine in and the food was good wholesome food and it happened to be during a nigh time thunderstorm and the view was amazing. Well worth a try. Up on a hill over looking Playa Guiones right on the main drag. easy parking and easy to get... More

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MarlinBills, Guest Relations Manager at Marlin Bill's, responded to this review
6 February 2013

Hola, David! We're glad you enjoyed your Marlin Bill's take-out experience, brief though it was! We're also glad you enjoyed the view! We believe we have the best view in Guiones, aside from the beach, of course, and we're pleased you saw the beauty it offers, even during a thunderstorm. The next time you're in Guiones, we hope you'll join... More

Houston, Texas
Senior Contributor
45 reviews 45 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2013

This place was ok, we came for dinner but thought they were overpriced compared to the fantastic meal we had the night before at Kaya Sol so we just had appetizers and left. I imagine they charge a premium because they are in the guide book. The appetizers were good so I can't really complain. The service was a bit... More

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MarlinBills, Guest Relations Manager at Marlin Bill's, responded to this review
6 February 2013

Hola! We're glad you enjoyed your appetizers, but we are so sorry that your experience with Marlin Bill's was not an entirely positive one. We pride ourselves on not just MEETING the expectations of our guests, but EXCEEDING them in every way possible, and as you can see from many of the reviews other guests have posted, we feel we... More

Washington, DC
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2013 via mobile

Been to Playa Guilones twice- Marlin Bills at least ten times. No better view of sunset save for the beach itself. Great burgers, excellent fish (they only serve freshly caught), and the wait staff is both on point and friendly. Went three times this last trip- had 3 different servers, 3 different meals, and left each time completely satisfied. Ill... More

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MarlinBills, Guest Relations Manager at Marlin Bill's, responded to this review
6 February 2013

Hola! We're thrilled that you're so satisfied with your Marlin Bill's experiences! We love to hear that we're living up to the high expectations we set for ourselves, and are making sure our guests leave happy, whether they're a one-time visitor to the Guiones area, or a repeat-guest, like you, whom we're happy to have as part of our Marlin... More

Europe
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152 reviews 152 reviews
63 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 66 cities Reviews in 66 cities
63 helpful votes 63 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2013

Had a lovely meal but service was very rushed. Had to chase down server a few times. Wine is reasonably priced and the view is gorgeous.

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MarlinBills, Guest Relations Manager at Marlin Bill's, responded to this review
6 February 2013

Hola! We're so glad you enjoyed your meal, appreciated our spectacular view, and felt our wine selection was well-priced, but we're terribly sorry you felt our service was rushed! We pride ourselves on making our guests feel special, and are disappointed to learn we didn't meet our standards on your visit. The next time you come to Playa Guiones, we... More

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