Restaurante Costa Azul
On the beach road, center of town
Cuisines: Seafood
About
There are lots of local restaurants serving seafood and Ecuadorean fare, but this is my favorite. The menu is quite long, with everything from steaks to pastas, but you should stick to the seafood. Start things off with mixed ceviche or fried calamari, and then inquire what's freshest. You can get lobster here -- a great deal at $9 (£6). This open-air, beachfront joint is set on a raised wooden deck with plastic lawn chairs and long wooden tables covered with clear plastic sheets over lace tablecloths.
