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Restaurants in Samara & Carrillo

Bar Arriba

Bar Arriba is the place to go to party in Samara!  DJs and live music on the open-air bar. Tapas and Cold drinks.
  • Wheel Chair Access
  • Dinner
  • Live Music
  • Late Night
  • Credit Cards Accepted

Gusto Beach Restaurant

Open 7 days a week 8am – Midnight
Gusto Beach restaurant opened in 2010 by Stefano and Stefanía from Rome who created a beachfront paradise that is cozy with a romantic atmosphere. Each year it is redesigned and keeps getting better. The kitchen offers a multi-ethnic menu. Wine lovers can choose from a wonderful selection of international wines. Gusto Beach sets the trend in Samara. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner,  
  • WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Wheel Chair Access
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Lockers
  • Live Music
  • Credit Cards Accepted

Princesa Restaurante

Open Tuesday – Saturday 5 pm until you go home!
International Comfort Food. Local bar and restaurant in a quiet neighborhood. New ownership.
  • Restaurant
  • Wheel Chair Access
  • Dinner
  • Credit Cards Accepted

Las Olas Beach Bar

Daily from 11am – 11pm —– Sunset Happy Hour 4pm
Las Olas Beach Bar is Samara’s most popular fun-in-the-sun bar on the beach. Daily drink and food specials, live music events, and beach sports. They also have a beachfront sushi bar and sunset Happy Hour.
  • Beachfront
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Pet Friendly
  • Live Music
  • Credit Cards Accepted

Bohemia Cafe

Opens early
Bohemia Cafe which is located on Center St. just behind Casa del Mar. This wonderfully decorated café has a bright, breezy and tropical feel that encourages you to sit back, relax and enjoy a superior cup of coffee with your morning breakfast. The seating is comfortable and with the soothing music in the background you can while away hours reading, writing or surfing the net. This is the perfect meeting place for a light lunch and an afternoon coffee break with your friends.
  • WiFi
  • Wheel Chair Access
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Credit Cards Not Accepted

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Here is where we can list your hours of operation or when you are closed
This is the area where we would have a short write up about your Restaurant, Cafe or Bar. To the right, we would have your logo or we could have a nice photo of you smiling or a beautiful shot of your place. Below the logo/photo is a space for your hours or closed for the season and below that space for info like “On the beach”, “Live Music” and so on. By clicking anywhere here your clients will be taken to a dedicated page with more information about you.
  • A/C
  • WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Wheel Chair Access
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Live Music
  • Delivery
  • In Town
  • Late Night
  • Credit Cards Accepted

Roots Bakery & Cafe

Open daily
Roots Bakery & Café is located at the entrance to Samara and is the home to delicious pastry, an excellent cup of coffee or espresso, and Jessica’s Creative Cakes. Stop in and try the chocolate cake with strawberry compote, fruit tart with crema pastelera, a torta, quiche, or their ever-popular cinnamon buns, and daily meal specials.
  • WiFi
  • Wheel Chair Access

Bernina Artisan Food, Restaurant & Art Gallery

Dinner By Reservation Only * Located in Curime , a few kilometers South of Nicoya.
Bernina Artisan Food is an amazing restaurant just outside of Nicoya and well worth the drive. You will know you are in for a treat from the moment you arrived. This eclectic restaurant with its funky decor also has a shop for spices, house-cured and smoked meats, and homemade cheese. There is even an art gallery and gardens to explore.
  • Credit Cards Not Accepted

El Lagarto Steakhouse and Seafood Restaurant

Open daily 3pm – Midnight
El Lagarto Steakhouse in Samara has been serving top quality bbq’d meats and seafood since 1998. With a reputation for grilled to perfection meats, fish, and amazing veggies. The full menu offers more than just meat dishes. Also on the menu is a wonderful dessert selection, wines, and cocktails. Enjoy a great meal in a wonderful atmosphere in Samara. The perfect location for your special event too. 
  • Credit Cards Accepted

BM Burger

The best burgers in Samara for dine-in or take-out. They also have wraps, nachos, and more. 
  • Credit Cards Accepted

El Ancla Beach Bar & Restaurant

10 am – 10 pm Tuesday to Sunday Closed Monday
El Ancla Beach Bar & Restaurant is the best typical food beachfront restaurant in Samara serving up the most popular local dishes and international favorites. Fresh fish plates, daily specials, happy hour, and special evenings of live music all right on the beach with amazing views of Isla Chora.
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Live Music
  • Credit Cards Accepted

MaLeHu Coffee Shop

Tuesday-Saturday 7am-5pm Sunday 7am-1pm
Malehu Coffee Shop has a wonderful selection of gourmet pastry and coffees made from freshly roasted beans. Daily meal specials are always tasty.
  • Credit Cards Accepted

El Colibri Argentine Steak House

Open 6-10pm Closed Monday
El Colibri Argentine Steak House has been the premier steak house in Carrillo since 2008. El Colibri is a family-run restaurant adding to every meal their passion for superior and consistent quality with aged meats cooked over and open fire.  
  • WiFi
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Wheel Chair Access
  • Dinner
  • Live Music
  • Credit Cards Accepted

Limey’s Bar & Restaurant

Open daily for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Good Times from 9am to 11pm.
Limey’s Bar & Restaurant on Main St. in Playa Samara is a favorite hangout for everyone featuring Daily Specials, Live Music Nights, Brewed in Samara craft beers, and much more. Open for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and evening snacking. Stop in and make new friends at Limey’s Bar.
  • Wheel Chair Access
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Live Music
  • Credit Cards Accepted