Sama was so good that we went twice during our Puerto Rico trip and honestly, I would've gone back a third time if we had more time. This is a smaller, more intimate restaurant, so definitely make reservations ahead of time because seating is limited. But from the second you walk in to the moment you leave, the service is absolutely incredible. The staff makes the entire experience feel so warm and welcoming that you genuinely don't want the night to end. Huge shoutout to the chef because every single dish was executed flawlessly. You can tell that every detail on each plate was intentional and thoughtfully done. The standout dishes for me were the elote ribs, which were unreal, the grilled octopus cooked perfectly tender, and the ceviche con leche de tigre, which was bright, fresh, and packed with flavor. But the real star of the night was the whole branzino absolutely phenomenal. And for dessert? Honestly, you can't go wrong with any of the options. We ordered one of each for the table and genuinely could not pick a favorite because every single one was that good. Hands down one of the best dining experiences we had in Puerto Rico. read more

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Service was abysmal- like worse than substandard, even for island time. 30 minutes after being seated, we still had no drinks in front of us and our waiter only offered 'specials' were appetizers.... Not going well for a Saturday night fine dining experience, right??? We were also told at that time we had to place appetizer and main orders at the same time -- keep in mind I've not yet placed a drink order... No seafood tower... it was retired on the menu yet we came almost 3,000 miles for it), and a fine dining menu that came super far from even being close to fine. No celiac options and while billed a great option for fresh inventive dishes, we found this place a huge let down and not willing to try. The front end staff needed a lot of help. The menu looks unrehearsed and neglected. I was glad to not spend my money here. Thankfully, we could leave before the $50 bottle of wine we ordered arrived. We went elsewhere! read more

Hands down, our favorite restaurant in Puerto Rico (so far). Incredible views of the ocean and small town, the most delicious food, and great service. And most important of all, the four-legged Front of the House Manager aka Rufus, was a delight! The Branzino and Picanha were to DIE FOR!! Restaurants barely serve picanha, so this was a wonderful treat and the steak was so well cooked and had the perfect crust. The branzino was cooked perfectly. This is a meal my boyfriend and I walked away from saying that we'd remember for the rest of our lives. We don't plan to stay in Luquillo again, but we will definitely take the drive over to have another meal at Sama when we visit the island in the future. Thank you Sama!! read more

First, our server Dagmari was incredible in suggesting what to try. She was lovely, friendly, welcoming and spot on with all of her recommendations. With her help, we ordered the following to share between 4 people: Caldo e Pescao and the Jipijapa which were two of our absolute favorites of the night. The crispy friend bacalao was one of the best I've ever had and the Jipijapa was a Peruvian style ceviche that was so fresh and light. The steak was amazing and it came with a mountain of fries. The Allo Scoglio was tasty and a smaller plate, but in combination with everything we could not have ordered more food. Lastly, Dagmari raved about the bread pudding and she was soo right that it was worth sharing. It was light and not overly sweet! We went on a Wednesday evening and it was a chill, calm, and relaxing environment. If you are in Luquillo, would definitely recommend! Thank you again Dagmari! It was a pleasure to meet you! read more

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Prime location on a second floor open overlooking La Pared beach. Arrive before sunset to enjoy the palm tree ocean view. It was a lovely way to spend my last evening in Luqiillo. Good service and recommendations from the staff. I started with the elote ribs, note you'll need to get your fingers dirty with this but worth it. Good juicy corn and the way they cut the ribs enables a good toss with the well balanced crema mix. The whole branzino was a treat - mostly deboned and butterflied made it easy to eat. It was very well seasoned and prepared. Came with as side of mixed vegetables. I had no room for dessert, but went for it anyway because the coco gelato was recommended by the server. And no regrets. It was creamy, not sweet, leaving room for the coco flavor to shine. It was covered in whipped cream (again, pleasantly not over sweet) and complemented the gelato - the contrast brought out the flavor of the coco more. read more

Sama came highly recommended while staying in Luquillo, Puerto Rico and made it our first stop for dinner after arriving in town. Although we didn't catch a view of the ocean since we came about 8 pm or so, the sound of crashing waves in the background and the salty ocean air added a wonderful touch to the evening. The beach is just across the street and you can feel it even when you can't see it. The restaurant is tucked next to a hotel- though not sure if they're owned by the same person. You come here through side entrance and head upstairs to the dining area. It's unique setup: the space has a tin ceiling but no windows, which has this natural cross-breeze happening and an open, airy feel. It's casual yet elevated. Our server was a whipper-snapper: young, enthusiastic, and very attentive, which we appreciated. Since we were still pretty full from a hefty lunch right after landing, we kept it light and decided to share the seafood tower, paired with a Prosecco for me and a classic piña colada for my husband. By looks of it, the tower was impressive: loaded with a lobster tail, prawns, oysters, and clams. Definitely plenty for 2. But for the $130 price tag, we were hoping for a bit more quality. The lobster meat was tough, and rubbery. The oysters weren't properly detached from the shell making them awkward to eat and taking away from that smooth, briny slurp we were hoping for. While the portion was generous, the tower missed the mark. Still, Mike (owner?) was beyond amazing and hospitable. read more

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The food " Delicious " the service Second to none , ambiance open air with a view of the ocean . Thank you Mike at " Sama " read more

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We did a quick yelp search after a snorkeling excursion and found Sama. It didn't look like much from the outside but upstairs it was very charming. They squeezed us in and we had an incredible dinner! We tried the sama, ceviche, shrimp tostada and the cauliflower vegan meal. Everything was fantastic. read more

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Absolutely delicious meal. I could eat several servings of the the beets with goat cheese salad. Everything was flavor packed and the service was fantadtic. The view of the beach was also perfect. Definitely recommend if you want a delicious dinner and good service. Recommend you make reservations. read more

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Definitely give Sama a go if you're in town. We stopped by after reading all the rave reviews and loved our lunch here. We dropped in at 11:30 on a weekday, it was pretty quiet around the time which was really nice. They have a great view of the beach and there's a nice breeze blowing the whole time. Service was fantastic! We tried the eloite ribs and clams in white wine sauce with pancetta. I LOVED the clams. So delicious and beautifully presented. The drinks were excellent - I particularly liked the spritz. Dessert - cheesecake - excellent. I would for sure come back here again. The ambiance, service, and food are all worth it. read more

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To anyone reading this: if youre looking for restaurants to go to in PR, COME HERE IMMEDIATELY. This was by far the best meal of my entire trip. My bf chose this place for a nice dinner one night, it was very close to our airbnb so we walked over and checked it out. At first, I was confused. Its location was somewhat hidden away, you have to go through part of a hotel and walk up a staircase. It was also dark so I had no idea where we were. When we walked in, I immediately loved the layout. There is a beautiful view out to the ocean, real candles (not those stupid plastic ones) on every table, and warm inviting lighting. Our waitress was very friendly and provided good service. When looking at the menu, I was skeptical again. There were dishes from all around the world, there was really no theme. Little did I know I would soon be blown away. Drinks/apps: we both got cocktails, Despertar En Luquillo and Buscando Guayaba. Mine came in THE CUTEST pig cup... I almost exploded from joy. I have never ever seen something like this. Need one in my house immediately. The guava drink was strong, mine was perfect and light, it even had some fruits floating inside. I miss that piggy. For apps we had calamari which came with some fried fish pieces, shrimp, and thin zucchini slices all of which melt in your mouth with the tar tar sauce. The beet salad was wonderful as well, goat cheese with beets, strawberries and cherry tomatoes created something wonderful in my mouth. Entrees: I was in a steak mood so I chose the Picanha, which I read is a cut of meat from the top of a cows rump. The more you know! This meat was so juicy, cooked just like I asked, topped with fresh-tasting chimichurri to go with every bite. It came with cassava root on the side, which I still think about to this day. It was crispy on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside. It was even a bit juicy from being fried, with oil spilling into your mouth as you ate it. My bf went for the steak frites which was absolutely delicious as well, the mountain of fries it came with was funny to me at first, but when I tried one I found myself reaching for another, then another.... Dessert: We were really full. Like it was painful. Safe to say we got dessert! Coconut cloud looks and tastes exactly as you would think; light, airy whipped cream with some mint and lemon zest topping coconut ice cream. It came in such a beautiful dish too, looking very ethereal. What a great way to finish our dinner. Anyway. I want to close out by saying we ascended to heaven, saw god and came back. We were fundamentally changed after this meal. There was a couple sitting near us and they were also very impressed as well. I have no complaints. TL;DR: cause I know ppl aint reading allat. If you are close to Luquillo or in it at any point, it is your duty to come here. Everything is good. Maybe you will receive your cocktail in the blessed pig cup, just like me. read more

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The service was great, incredible view and nice ambiance with the restaurant being upstairs and the perfect ocean view. Unfortunately the food is giving mixed vibes, in ordered their oyster special ceviche and immediately got sick . The vidalia ash carpaccio was decent but had way too much lemon aioli so I had to order bread to balance out the flavors. Their local green salad was okay, dressing could have used some more citrus to balance out the heartiness of the greens. Worth a try, I would just be mindful of third fish dishes. read more

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The food was amazing! My husband and I sat at the bar and had great service. Restaurant is open to the ocean and temperature felt amazing. The elote was delicious, the beet salad was so good with the goat cheese and the fish dish we had was so flavorful! Our drinks were just ok. Would 100% recommend to anyone coming to Luquillo. read more

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If you're dining in Luquillo, this is the spot to choose! The vibe here is unmatched! (We loved it so much we ate here twice in one week--our first night on vacation and again with family for our final night!) The atmosphere is authentic, open-air, beachside, and upscale. The ceviche, coconut mahi, Jipijapa, and Branzino were highlights we couldn't get enough of! Don't skip this place! The second-floor ocean view pairs perfectly with their craft cocktails, rivaling the incredible food. And the service? The staff went above and beyond, catering to our every need. read more

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Food and drinks were amazing! We appreciate you accommodating us without a reservation. It made for a great birthday! read more

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If you are on the luquillo side of the island, this is a must stop restaraunt. We had the elote ribs and Jipijapa for starters - both phenomenal! Then had the Casarecce and Branzino - both also really good but the starters were our fav! Our waitress was also very attentive and helpful with any questions we had. On top of this, you can hear the waves crashing outside and the warm ocean breeze blowing lovely salty air through the second floor. read more

We went to Sama for dinner for our last night in PR and I am so glad we did. The ambience was amazing with a beautiful view of the beach. The food was delicious. Highlights were the Elote Ribs, ceviche, Bronzino and Mahi Mahi. The service was also amazing. Great recommendations and was super present and attentive. You can tell the staff is super proud of the restaurant. Definitely recommend this dining experience. read more

Love Sama! Great views, cool tropical vibes with great seafood. We live in PR and always recommend Sama. Service is good and everyone is friendly. read more

Excellent food, great service. Sam's is the whole reason I write reviews for Yelp; restaurants like Sama are so dang special! My husband and I are staying at the hotel next door and went here in a whim. It was only after we ate here that I saw the other stellar reviews. We didn't have a reservation, so we sat at the bar and had attentive and amazing service from our bartenders, who called us "family" from the start. They gave us amazing recommendations! I had the beet salad to start and my husband had the mahi mahi ceviche. My salad was probably the best bites I've had while in PR. The salad was light, flavorful, and surprising. Who knew to put beets, goat cheese, strawberries, blueberries, and piqueno peppers on a plate with a delicious balsamic to bring it all together? I had the veal ragout and my husband had the picanha for our main meals. My husband's favorite bites in PR were in this picanha dish. It had all different flavors and textures. Nevermind the fact that the restaurant overlooks Luquillo Beach and has a beautiful view! Just....wow. We felt just like our bartender called us-family. What a special meal! read more

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Our party of 6 is in Puerto Rico to celebrate 2 birthdays, and we wanted to do a nice dinner one night so we booked Sama. To start with, the views were unbeatable - right on the water. The service was top notch - our waiter, Luis (sp?), was fantastic! The manager came by periodically to ensure everything was good (it was!). The food was phenomenal - our group got the veal Ragu, picanha, steak, halibut, branzino, and seafood tower. It was all so good. The only small critique I could add is that while the seafood tower was delicious, we would recommend skipping it due to the price for the amount of food you receive. Overall, highly recommend if you are visiting this area of PR! read more

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The food, drinks and service was the best! Our server, Luis was so friendly and warm!! We really enjoyed the evening!!

The food and service were both outstanding. While parking can present a bit of a challenge and the surrounding area can feel a bit questionable at first glance, the experience more than made up for it. We celebrated a birthday and the staff assured our accommodations would be met by providing a candle to be blown out as that is a family tradition of ours. Regarding food, everything met our expectations, the branzino was delicious. The waterfront views are absolutely breathtaking; I highly recommend taking a moment to slow down and fully appreciate the scenery. read more

The best food with the best bartender and the best view!!! What a wonder experience! The Sama Spritz was very refreshing. Ceviche and elote spears were both fantastic. read more

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Beautiful dining room overlooking the beach. Excellent quality food and drinks. Attentive and friendly service. Wonderful place for romance or sharing time with friends. read more

Sama - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Luquillo, Puerto Rico

Insane meal. Insane service. Literally best meal we had in PR! Special Shout out to Ema who was superb, he went above and beyond! Don't walk, run to this restaurant! read more

Where to start? Amazing meal and amazing service! The elote ribs will ruin all future Mexican street corn for you. We wanted to lick the plate to ensure there was nothing left. My wife had a seafood pasta dish with a broth that she wanted to drink. My daughter and I shared the picanha steak which has cooked perfectly and the calamari. Both were fantastic, but to top it off the coconut cloud and the lemon blueberry cheese tart were out of this world. My 12 year-old daughter said the coconut cloud is the best dessert she's ever had. The location is amazing overlooking the beach and the staff is wonderful! Also, I can't forget that the cocktails are top notch. read more

Our group really enjoyed our experience. The staff were friendly and we appreciated the time and effort they put into our experience. We didn't realize it but the restaurant had closed more than an hour ago, and they continued to provide excellent service. Sora, especially, went out of her way to go over the menu and provide attention to us. Highly recommend this place! read more

The food was well portioned and had plenty of flavor. The server was very attentive and friendly. We sat at their outdoor dining area and it was such a breathtaking view! read more

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This was a truly a delightful experience. Great wait staff, delicious food, and generous portions with a open-roof top experience. This place checked all of the boxes! read more

Visited this restaurant in April 2025 for my birthday. Our table was perfect right next to the open air window. The Ceviche was wonderful. I was not a fan of the rib corn. It was awkward to eat. They should have used the kernels not cut into the core of the Corn. The fish dish looked pretty, but was bland. Not impressed. Overall the service was great and the restaurant was really cute. The drinks are a little expensive. Overall It was a nice restaurants, hoping that they offer more dishes that have flavor. Or maybe revamp their fish dish? I would return to have appetizers and drinks. read more

Great restaurant. Food, views ... cocktails. All of the dishes exceeded any expectations.

Phenomenal experience at Sama last night. Arrived an hour early for our reservation and, thank goodness for the wonderful host Mike, were immediately seated thanks to his "the early bird catches the worm" attitude. After spending all day in the sun and with two young daughters, I don't think we would have been able to keep our eyes open at our original reservation time of 7:15 pm. So we were already off to an awesome start. The vibe of the restaurant is very cool. Open air space with views of the ocean. Not a bad seat in the house. Our server was very warm and nice and gave us helpful info for all the dishes. We had the ceviche special which was outstanding, the calamari appetizer (so inventive with fried veggies and chickpeas mixed in with the squid), my daughter split the piranha steak (wildly good), husband had a red snapper over coconut rice soup and I had the seafood pasta, which was maybe the best I've ever had. So flavorful and fresh. It was such a great experience and made me so happy that we ventured out into Luquillo to get a true taste of Puerto Rico from a chef who is a master of their craft. Go! Enjoy! You won't be disappointed. read more

Excellent butterflied branzino and bread pudding. Wonderful second floor seating area. Appetizer specials were added bonus to the menu, consider trying if available. Very personable, attentive waitstaff. read more

Best meal in PR!! This place has it all--stunning views and serene decor, attentive service and creative, fresh and delicious food. I cannot recommend Sama more. We had the Mahi Mahi ceviche special, elote corn ribs, steak frites and the octopus special--the ceviche and steak were some of the best I've had. To finish, we had the bread pudding. Even our 3 year old loved the food (that's a high compliment!!) read more

We chose Sama for my 50th birthday dinner and it did not disappoint! The rooftop open air restaurant is perfect! The food was excellent and the service was outstanding. I definitely recommend if you want a more upscale dining experience. read more

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The food was amazing! The seafood tower was huge, I couldn't finish it alone. Very nice drink menu as well. read more

Sama - The tower - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Luquillo, Puerto Rico

Where do I start, this is the perfect restaurant. You walk up the stairs and are welcomed to the absolute perfect atmosphere. Amazing first impression, amazing view. Was greeted by a man who appeared to be the owner or manager. ALL the staff was PERFECT. Everything was timed perfectly. THEN they had the nerve to serve us 10/10 FOOD. The nerve! The elote ribs and oysters were such a pleasant start to the night. Then we had the steak frites which were to die for. Steak was cooked perfect and the sauce was amazzzzzing. THEN THE DRINKS. Like, wtf, they were amazing too. Wtf is wrong with these guys . Bunch of sick people running this place. All jokes aside. This is my new favorite restaurant ever. And I really enjoyed celebrating my 30th birthday here. read more

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If you are considering dining at Sama, DO IT!!! This was our absolute favorite meal in Luquillo and we would go back in time and eat there every night if we could. We did not have a reservation but were able to get a table in 30 minutes and the host was very kind. I do recommend a reservation though, because this is the place to be and is very busy. The ambiance is beautiful and very stylish. It makes for a nice romantic meal or a celebration with friends. We started with drinks, I had the "son of a beach" cocktail that came in a FLAMINGO. So cute. We had clams with pancetta and elote ribs to start- they were perfection. My fiancé wanted 5 more orders of the clams. For mains I had a vegetarian dish- aloo goobi- a fantastic cauliflower/potato curry. My fiancé had veal ragout- which he said was outstanding. We ended with delicious bread pudding and stuffed ourselves full. We would go back in a heartbeat. read more

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Every dish we had was well on point. Nearly all ingredients are locally sourced. Some are made in-house like kahlua and cream soda. Their reputation is in every dish and drink. They time their clam chowder to coincide with rainy days. It was phenomenal. Of the 3 years they've been in existence, they've won awards consistently every year. Their space is relatively small, so make your reservation. The coconut gelato w lemongrass meringue sent my eyes to the back of my head. Our bartender, Eddie Murphy, made sure our orders were correct, made great recommendations, and referred us to several popular spots nearby for touring, nightcaps, live music, karaoke, and sports games. I only wish I had 6 stars to give. read more

Sama hosted us for my birthday last week and it was a truly special occasion. We didn't make reservations but were able to sit at the bar, which was a fun and interactive way to enjoy the meal. Food was top notch - some of the best we've had in a decade. Drinks were inventive and delicious. We ordered both fish and meat dishes. The ceviche was world class and the whole fish were spiced and cooked perfectly. Highly recommend Sama. read more