Sama

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Jipijapa: Yellow fin Tuna in leche de tigre with scallions, peanuts, cucumbers and avocado

Melissa C.

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!

Sea Breeze Even Upstairs: (The Atlantic Across The Street)

Mercedes C.

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.

Pat P.

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

Katie M.

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.

R A.

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.

Mariyam S.

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.

Lily K.

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.

Marlene S.

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.

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.

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.

Coralys L.

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

Kelly P.

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!

Rachel L.

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!

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Had a wonderful halibut dish. Very good service and it's just across the street from the fabulous Luquillo beach. read more

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Christopher W.

2 years ago

In town for conference at Rio Mar and found this new beachfront gem in Luquillo only open a year or so. Open air second floor atmosphere. A bit windy but the owner closed heavy shades when rain/wind started. Service by "JoMa" was excellent! She is an asset to your restaurant! Great wine and food recommendations! The Chinese Ribs were amazing and so tender. The steak, halibut, sides (especially crispy veggies) and desserts were outstanding! Highly recommend this family owned restaurant! read more

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Mia W.

2 years ago

We are so happy we came here. The owner and staff were extremely friendly. The food and drinks were delicious. We ordered bread and a cesar salad for an app. We had the steak frites, cooked to perfection, and the Caserecce. Finally, we had the bread pudding for dessert. Make a reservation and enjoy!! read more

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Tim R.

1 year ago

The food was amazing! A must try when you're in Puerto Rico. Fresh fish, unique dishes, and some of the best cheesecake one can find! The views of the ocean are also spectacular!! read more

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Tracy B.

2 years ago

Food was delicious! Drinks were good! A very nice view! Service was good. Definitely get a reservation!

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Susanne B.

2 years ago

We have eaten here three times over the past year and cant say enough good things about. The food, the service, the view, the ambiance- all perfection. Each visit we had different servers who were all friendly and super helpful. read more

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Haley W.

2 years ago

Beautiful ambiance and amazing food!!!! Highly recommend. Definitely suggest making a reservation as it was pretty crowded. read more

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Yadira M.

2 years ago

Place is deceiving is on the top of a guest house. Inside is very nice good ambiance good view too. The best part is the food and service. Love it! read more

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Stephenie R.

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2 years ago

We are enticed to the ads but the service and food left much to be desired. I questioned the condition of the lobster I ordered that was too chewy to be enjoyed. I was shot down by the manager, Mike, who then had our lovely server deliver our bill before offering us after dinner drinks or dessert. It was poorly handled as we had not asked for the item to be deducted from our bill, only questioned the integrity of the produce. read more

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Patriscia C.

1 year ago

"Beautiful place with a lovely view, but overpriced for the type of food they offer. The service was excellent."

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Autumn N.

2 years ago

Wow let me just say this place was amazing!! The food the drinks were seriously 10/10. The prices are a little bit expensive but the freshness and taste makes up for it! The views are great, you see the whole beach! Would definitely come back again. 5 stars all the way! read more

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C B.

2 years ago

Great experience. Just went for drinks. Very attentive staff. They handled all my requests efficiently. Will recommend to anyone!

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Mick H.

2 years ago

We were staying at the Hyatt and decided to branch out after we had a terrible meal on the first night. Sama came highly recommended by some of the locals and it did not disappoint. Among our table we tried almost everything on the menu and did not have a single bad dish. One of their specials that night was Hamachi Sashimi and it was quite possibly some of the best raw fish I have ever had, and that is coming from someone who has had a lot of very good sushi. In addition to the food, the ambiance was fantastic and it was the perfect way to enjoy the beautiful weather in the open air setting right on the water. Don't let the outside of the building fool you! Finally, I must also mention that the service was also fantastic and all of the recommendations were spot on. Overall a great dinner to end our awesome vacation, if I could I would have gone to Sama every night of our trip! P.S. we normally skip dessert but the bread pudding is a must try! read more

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Kelsey M.

2 years ago

Beautiful views, amazing service and delicious food! Highly recommend this spot. All the food we ordered was cooked perfectly and fresh. They had a great kids menu. read more

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Scott G.

2 years ago

Excellent experience and food! We will definitely go back! Friendly service and awesome views

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Mark S.

1 year ago

This was a terrific meal. The Food and service were amazing but without being overly pricey or formal. The octopus and the tuna appetizers were great and the mahi mahi was really, really good. read more

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Ashley D.

1 year ago

Best ceviche ever! The view is lovely and service was very good! Enough gluten free options to make it doable for non celiac gluten intolerance. read more

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Bob B.

2 years ago

Sama has an interesting but limited food and drink menu. Went twice. First time the food was good, drinks off their menu ok, excellent waitress Mia. Second time ordered a margarita (not on the drink menu) and there was a 25 percent surcharge. Ordered the rib eye steak that was tough and not worth the $54. Waitress, Louisa was gruff and when I mentioned that the lemon cheese cake was considerably smaller then during our first visit she just laughed. Note suggested tip is calculated off total including taxes, not just the meat and drinks. Disappointed and will probably not go back if they are still here next year. read more

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Christine M.

1 year ago

Recommended by the concierge at our hotel. Did not disappoint. This is not a fancy place but food was fresh, and delicious. We had the ceviche, aloo gobhi, Pasta with lamb bolognese and the fresh fish of the day made to be eaten like tacos and coconut fluff for dessert. All were well prepared!! Service was excellent!! Glad we left the resort for this little gem!!!! read more

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Tolein Q.

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2 years ago

Very cute ambiance, definitely one of the nicest looking restaurants in the area & maybe even all of PR a great place to dress up, get a drink and watch the sunset read more

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Fernando R.

2 years ago

Food was awsome Beet salad, ceviche, Calamari, Cacerece and Gambas. Service was also 5 stars. Even though there was no wind the temperature was nice. No loud crowds and each plate had new knife and forks. It was exactly what I expected from reccommendations. read more

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Yancey M.

2 years ago

I just had one of the best meals of my life at Sama. The pork belly special literally melts in your mouth. The fish was amazing! The drinks were incredible! The lemon cheese tart dessert was a fantastic ending. The staff was so friendly and informative. We made the mistake of not making a reservation, but they still squeezed us into their intimate dining room. If you are anywhere near Luquillo you MUST come here for dinner. Thank you Mike and Keira and staff for an amazing first night in Puerto Rico! read more

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Lilly G.

3 years ago

We found this amazing restaurant when passing through Luquillo! The seafood tower was delicious and large enough for 4 people. All of the food was made with fresh ingredients. The service was excellent. We had craft cocktails and piña coladas that were perfect! The restaurant is located on the second floor of the Luquillo sunrise beach hotel. There is a gorgeous view of the blue water and Luquillo beach. The ambiance is very trendy costal. We had such an amazing time! We will definitely be back when we visit Puerto Rico again! read more

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Natalie W.

2 years ago

Great restaurant with a nice view of the ocean. Our service was exceptional. Generous portions on the food and many cocktail options to choose from. read more

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Kate F.

3 years ago

So good! What a classy, beautiful beach restaurant. Our food was absolutely beautiful and delicious, the seating was something you see in movies, and our server team was fun, professional and friendly. The beet salad was very unique and delicious! The seafood pasta and calamari also great. Lemon cheesecake was very good! Great gem and one of (if not the best) places to eat on our trip! read more

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Amy C.

2 years ago

This was the best restaurant I have ever been too!! the ambiance was surreal and relaxing. the service was personal and extra of everything. the food was the best. Every bite. And we tried almost the whole menu. read more

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Jenny F.

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Amazing!! Everything from start to finish was fantastic. Some of the best food on the island for certain. Views were great, staff were super friendly and food was thoughtfully created and executed. A must try!! read more

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Lu T.

3 years ago

The food is here is great and the service is amazing! Perfect addition to Luquillo!! Todo fue brutalll read more

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Richard P.

2 years ago

Even without reservation, we received what I would consider the best table in the house. And what a house! Superb service, fantastic food and ambiance for miles. 100% recommendation. read more

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Luis M V.

2 years ago

We had a wonderful time at Sama on an early evening of a June Thursday. The service was excellent. As soon as we were seated in our previously reserved table for two, we met our waitress for the evening, a pleasant young woman who readily answered our questions on the menu choices and explained the two special offerings that evening. We chose to share one of them, a tasty ceviche and calamari combination, garnished with hominy kernels and crunchy corn, that worked surprisingly well. My companion's main course was a perfectly pan seared halibut accompanied with sweet peas, potatoes and shiitakes in a bonito beurre blanc, that she claimed to be excellent. I chose the ribeye with a green peppercorns demiglace that came with very yummy truffle-parm crispy homemade frites. The frites were outstanding, but the beef fell a bit short, being too stringy. In Puerto Rico good quality beef is hard to come by; no blame to the chef. All the above was accompanied with a nice and reasonably priced cava. Dessert was a highlight, a fantastic bread pudding with a caramel toffee rum sauce and gelato, a rarity in dessert menus on the Island. Sama is a surprising find in Luquillo, a small sea coast town. The dining room is located in a second floor, roofed but otherwise open air terrace, overlooking a beautiful palm fringed beach, cooled by soft evening sea breeze. In sum we highly recommend Sama and hope to repeat our visit next time we come to this part of Puerto Rico. We recommend making reservations for it is a popular place in which to eat, read more

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Debbie R.

2 years ago

Th food was fantastic. We had the veal and the shrimp. Both were very good. The Son of a Beach drinks came in festive glasses. The view was beautiful. The waitress was excellent. This place is great! read more

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David O.

2 years ago

10/10, A+++. I have never been to a restaurant that was so great I left reviews on both yelp and google service was excellent, food was exceptional, and the view is to die for! read more

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J G.

3 years ago

Ate there Xmas Eve - by far the best meal we've ever had In Puerto Rico! Very inventive and delicious. Our waiter had nothing but great recommendations and service was excellent. Do not miss having dinner here if you have the chance. read more

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Michael F.

3 years ago

Was well worth the drive from San Juan to visit. Amazing ocean views, great food and service.

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A2 Costa Azul
Luquillo, Puerto Rico 00773
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4.4(17 reviews)

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The bar here is pretty good with fast service and late-night snacks and food. One of the more…read morereasonable prices you can find on-site and the latest as well besides room services. We had a few specialty cocktails along with an order of sampling of appetizers and one main to share. Everything was delicious, we especially liked the tuna on plantains dish we got. It can be fairly relaxed, to loud and crazy depending on the day of the week and if there is a band or performance. Overall, a great place to sit and have a drink or snack.

Cracking place to watch the world cup. You'll probably read this well after 2026. Hopefully it's…read morestill a fun place.

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MojitoLab

4.3(22 reviews)

2.1 km

Clean and cool. Zu at the bar was friendly, helpful, honest and makes a great mango, guava or…read moreraspberry mojito! Even helped us with an injured family member

Best mojitos I've ever had!…read more I really like the idea of being able to create your own flavors, however keeping it simple-- the watermelon mojito is the best. The bartender was wonderful and super helpful in offering suggestions, as well as giving us a little history of rum in PR, super cool. The vibes were lit!! Definitely on my list when I come visit again! My only complaint is there aren't any public restrooms for customers.

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Sama Bistro

4.6(14 reviews)

0.2 km

Lovely venue, great atmosphere, Nice decor. Excellent service food is amazing…read more Beet salad, bacalao soup, elote ribs awesome.

Had dinner at Sama my first night in Luquillo. It did not disappoint. While the menu is somewhat…read morelimited, my friends and I all found something that appealed to us. My husband loved the vegetarian Aloo Gobi. I loved the halibut with potatoes, peas and mushrooms. Friends got veal schnitzel and some Italian dish. Service was great. Got to meet Sama's resident cat. I can't wait to return. Oh and try the Smokey Waves for a cocktail. It was phenomenal.

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Tattoo Tavern

4.3(6 reviews)

2.2 km

This isn't going to be for everyone, but for my husband and I it was absolutely perfect for the 1st…read moreday of our vacation. We went out to dinner and as we were walking amongst the kiosk we found this bar where they were having karaoke. It gave us everything we needed for a thursday night to enjoy ourselves. We grabbed a seat, had a couple of shots, a couple of beers and watched people sing. We spent our entire night there and we were amongst the people closing down the place. If you stick around long enough you will get a show!

During my stay in PR, these kioskos were close to the airbnb. Tattoo Tavern was a chill and casual…read moreplace to hang, play some pool/cards/jenga/dominos. Definitely a place to visit if you have some down time and want to be social, everyone there was super friendly We didn't have any food at the time, just drinks and the service was A1. There are a ton of other restaurants/bars in the same vicinity if the food isn't your thing. We started at La Parilla a few doors down.

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El Flamboyan

3.7(25 reviews)

0.6 km

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Food is good and takes time to prepare. Service is excellent. open air bar. Prices are goodread more

I have breakfast they regular , they cook to your taste cold beer great price drink are also good…read moreprice

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5.0(1 review)

0.5 km

This particular kiosk provides a nice view to the beach, soft music and comfortable sitting. I went…read morewith my mother who is allergic to pepper. The chef came out and catered a typical dish without pepper. My stuffed mofongo with chicken was delicious and I just could eat half. The service was very good and we had a very nice dinner. In terms of prices, they are cheap.

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Crio Mar

4.0(2 reviews)

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After the beach, we stopped by the strip. We just walked into this place since we were hungry and…read moreparked directly behind it. The foods here were decent, nothing phenomenal. We did ask for a passionfruit mojito but got served a regular mojito instead. The food came out fast and was hot and greasy. I was told that it is very similar to Puerto Rican street food.

This place was completely empty when we almost went past. What a shame too because it has been my…read morefavorite meal on this trip to PR. We gorged ourselves on Medalla and seafood here. First, the bacalaíta was a bit greasy, but the flavor and crispy outside was excellent. I could always go for a bit more cod, but a little of their spicy pique made up for it. The pique (hot sauce or hot vinegar) reminded me of a spicy sofrito. There was a lot of fresh cilantro and pepper flavor which complemented the seafood we ordered. The picada mariscos or seafood appetizer platter was perfect for a late afternoon dinner. It was a generous helping of battered fish nuggets, stuffed seafood tostones, mixed seafood cocktail, and coconut shrimp. I think you can order any seafood in the plantains or cocktail, and we tried the mixed with shrimp, octopus, and conch. At $30, it can easily start a table of 4 as an appetizer, or 2 normal appetites fire dinner. We should have known better and stopped there. No, we ordered the shrimp and octopus mofongo in Creole sauce. As expected, the Creole sauce was a tomato base and absolutely awesome. It was by and far my favorite dish of the week, although my guy prefers the silky soft trifongo at Edelweiss in the kiosks. The server/bartender saw us struggle to get through the massive amount of food and took pity on us. She comped a couple of shots of a tasty orange elixir, and like magic we could eat more. Still, we took a box home with us that is enough for a meal on it's own. Crío Mar was a win for us today. Be warned though, food is made to order so expect a wait for anything ordered from the kitchen. If you just want a snack, like other kioskos they have frituras in a case to take away with your rum punch. Speaking of that, I overhead a patron who came in after us say "this is better than the other place," in reference to said punch. Also, this isn't your high-faluttin' crab house back home. Napkins are paper and while the restroom is free to diners, they charge $1 for use by the public. If language is an issue for you, you'll have no problem. Our server barely had an accent and the owner spoke fantastic English.

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5 O'clock Somewhere Bar & Grill

3.8(33 reviews)

4.3 km

Good food, great service and a great place to stay while in PR. We go every year for our fix!read more

After some sun bathing and swimming in the pool, we stopped here for a bite to eat. I got the…read moretripleta sandwich without the smoked ham and it was very good.Liza was our server and she was great! The music was good and there was plenty of seating.

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Gringo's Bar & Grill

3.8(5 reviews)

2.1 km

We searched the kiosk up and down for a good place to eat, and we were given a variety of options…read more Unfortunately for us, many of the places were closed, and we decided on Gringos. The vibe inside gringos was incredible. Our server did an excellent job handling our American questions. He recommended the fried chicken to my dad, who was very pleased with it. Unfortunately, I forgot to take pictures of our food, but the chicken kabob was delicious. It was perfect for someone looking for an authentic, light meal, but also not wanting to be too adventurous. The only complaints are the somewhat high prices and wait time. But in my experience, this is true about most restaurants in Puerto Rico. Overall it was a five star experience!

Given the setting, Im not expecting some fancy craft cocktail, so rating is based on the casual…read morebeach setting. The drink was ptetty average (coconut mojito) and I liked that I could personalize it a bit to my liking

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Tiki Hut

4.3(3 reviews)

4.2 km

I would ignore the cheap people who complain about prices, The food at the tiki hut I had 2 servers…read morejasmelee and Melissa were very pleasant and kind to be around they were fast and food was great. The employees from the resort work very hard and are very pleasant to be around they are kind and very helpful and me and my wife work very hard to enjoy the luxuries in life the food is always good and the drinks are delicious worth every penny we spent, If you never been to Puerto Rico I recommend you save up and come.

Super good food and great service. Friendly staff and the…read moreview of the ocean couldn't be better.

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Chi W.

29 days ago

My wife surprised me with dinner at Sama for my birthday while we were on a week long vacation in Puerto Rico, and she truly could not have chosen a better spot. The restaurant is small and intimate, and has one of the most beautiful ocean views. The service was honestly some of the best we've ever had anywhere. Everyone was so kind and attentive and made the whole night feel special. The food itself was insane - I highly recommend the calamari, hanger steak and the bread pudding. They were absolutely INCREDIBLE. Quick warning: if you're driving there, be prepared for the possibility of anxiety-induced road rage. It's right on the beach and everyone parks along this tiny road that is allegedly two lanes, but I'm convinced that was a lie told by someone with a scooter. At one point we kind of just accepted that we were either making it to dinner or becoming part of the local traffic pattern forever. But if you can drive down that road, you can drive anywhere. When we come back to Puerto Rico, Sama will absolutely be one of our first stops. read more

Emily C.

9 days ago

Amazing food and service! Personal favorites were the ceviche, elote ribs, hanger steak, and lemon tart. Our server was very attentive and made sure we had a great experience. One of our favorite meals here in PR. read more

Camille W.