Gusto Beach Club Samara

One of the best Italian restaurants on the beachfront of Samara, Costa Rica.

OPEN FROM BREAKFAST TO DINNER

Reviews

If you're looking for a postcard-perfect location to enjoy your beach days in Samara, Costa Rica, Gusto Beach Club — open from morning until evening — could be the perfect restaurant and solution for you, your group of friends, or your family!

Best Beach Spot in Costa Rica

This is by far the best Costa Rican option to spent the greatest time at the beach!

Everyone is so kind and helpful that you never want to leave

The spot is unique since is at the very beach with great chairs and the greatest staff, mu family don't have words to thank you all. Massimo, Randall, Beatriz and everyone else make us feel like family.

And the meal was fantastic. Best Pizzas, incredible red snapper, desserts and drinks.

100% perfect recommended

Ivan A
A perfect meal on the beach.

Gusto Beach Club has the best beach view setting in Samara for an early breakfast, a relaxing lunch and an exceptional dining experience. 16 of us enjoyed a multi course dinner with perfect wine pairings and everything about the experience was "dining at its finest". The service was fast, accommodating nd friendly, the wines were world class and every course of the meal had us convinced that the chef was having fun showing off his skills. Every dish left us impressed, but the one that stood out as a true masterpiece was the Seabass Carpaccio! We will be back for more!

Gusto Samara! Top 5 World destinations

Want to put WOW IN YOUR Costa Rica Holiday Gusto on the beach in Samara has a incredible combination of Michelin star dining right on the beach. The food is spectacular service equals the food with a million dollar view. Yes we read the reviews and have been here on vacation for best part of 4 weeks.

I beg to differ The old sayings you get what you pay for is in play here. Want the best, well it is great value for food quality and location. We spent morning for breakfast on the beach and lunch and dinner all were 5 star.

Gusto is the place!

George
Best dinner we've had in Costa Rica

Absolutely a fantastic experience on the beach. Great dinner. The best service. Massimo is the best.
Made us feel like family.

Rakesh C
A memorable dining experience

We had a wonderful dining experience at this beachside restaurant in Costa Rica. The attention from Mássimo was excellent. He truly went above and beyond. Highly recommend.

Timo
Don't miss this place!

Group of 19 on vacation celebrating two birthdays. Great atmosphere and location, tasty food, and amazing service from our waiter Massimo.

Where we are

100 meters East of the police station, Guanacaste Province, Sámara, 50205, Costa Rica

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+506 8972 4444

samara@restaurantegusto.cr

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Best Restaurant Samara - Best Italian Restaurant Samara Guanacaste | Gusto Beach Club
Best Restaurant Samara - Best Italian Restaurant Samara Guanacaste | Gusto Beach Club
Best Restaurant Samara - Best Italian Restaurant Samara Guanacaste | Gusto Beach Club
Best Restaurant Samara - Best Italian Restaurant Samara Guanacaste | Gusto Beach Club
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SUN LOUNGERS WITH UMBRELLAS — BREAKFAST — LUNCH — SNACKS — APERITIF — DINNER — KIDS' AREA — BEACHWEAR STORE 

Menu

Click the button to discover the dishes created by Chef Stefano Montalti —100% Italian, just like many of the ingredients we use, along with freshly caught fish from our ocean and local produce—and his team, available today at Gusto Beach Club – Samara.

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Events

15 Sep 25, 5:00 PM

Closing Party – Costa Rica Independence Day

Join us at Gusto Beach Club Samara this September 15th for a special Closing Party celebrating Costa Rica’s Independence Day! 🎶 Music by DJ Samurio (Latina & Reggaeton) from 5 PM to 9 PM. 🥂 Exclusive for Soy Local cardholders: a welcome glass of wine for you and a friend. Come celebrate with us, enjoy the beats, and raise a toast to freedom and good vibes by the beach! 🌴✨
09 Sep 25, 12:00 PM

Children’s Day celebration

Join us from 12 PM to 3 PM, for a fun-filled Children’s Day celebration! 🎉 Enjoy an afternoon of joy with clowns, music, bubble machines, animal balloons, a magic show, games, and much more. Bring the whole family and celebrate this special day with us!
15 Aug 25, 12:00 PM

Día de la Madre en Gusto Beach Club – Sámara

Este 15 de agosto, celebra a mamá frente al mar con una velada llena de sabor y detalles especiales. 🎁 Todas las mamás recibirán un tiramisú artesanal y una copa de prosecco de cortesía 🎶 A las 7:00 PM, disfruta de música en vivo con Josué Suite en un ambiente íntimo y tropical Haz que este Día de la Madre sea inolvidable, al mejor estilo Gusto. 📞 Reserva tu mesa directamente desde este sitio.
25 Jul 25, 12:00 AM

Guanacaste Day Celebration

Join us to celebrate the Annexation of Nicoya with a special beachfront lunch: 🍽️ Traditional Costa Rican menu featuring casado and local favorites 💃 Two folkloric dance performances (first show at 1:30 PM) 🎉 Festive atmosphere, live music, and authentic local flavor 📍 Beachfront location
15 Jun 25, 12:00 PM

Father’s Day Lunch Special

Father’s Day Lunch Special! Celebrate Dad with a delicious lunch at Gusto Samara! 20% OFF just for Dad – Show the code PAPÀCONGUSTO25 Free glass of wine for everyone else at the table Offer valid during lunch only – Sunday, June 16th
24 Apr 25, 7:00 PM

Live Music: Mar Navarrete & Vito Zumbado

Enjoy the night with live music by Mar Navarrete & Vito Zumbado starting at 7:00 PM.
19 Apr 25, 5:00 PM

Sunset Party «Eddie Busanello & Bonjo»

🌅 SUNSET PARTY VIBES — ROUND 2! 🎶✨ We’re back for the second edition of an unforgettable beach experience at Gusto Beach Club Sámara! SATURDAY, April 19th | 5PM – 11PM Dance barefoot in the sand as the sun sets and the music rises with our DJs Eddie Busanello and Bonjo spinning live by the sea. Expect golden skies, tropical beats, and pure magic.

SOY LOCAL Event – New Terrace Launch

On September 1st, we welcome Sámara residents with live music, a welcome Prosecco, and the new SOY LOCAL card with exclusive benefits.

Our special customers

Beach day

Experience Gusto to the fullest with the “BEACH DAY” package, featuring sun loungers right on the beach, umbrellas, a kids’ area, and of course, our bar and restaurant service.

If you and your group (family and friends) spend the entire day at our Club—from breakfast to dinner—you’ll receive 15% off everything you order!

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Sportfishing Tour

What if your dream experience in Guanacaste started right in the ocean waves where our freshest fish comes from? And what if you were the one to catch, with your own hands, the fish you’ll enjoy at our restaurant?

Experience the thrill of a fishing tour—contact us to learn more!

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Gift Card

Best Italian Restaurant Samara Guanacaste
Best Italian Restaurant Samara Guanacaste

Surprise your loved ones with a gift that’s out of the ordinary: purchase a Gift Card to enjoy an experience at our Italian restaurant in Samara, Guanacaste; at the Beach House VISTAMARE, located within our property; at our in-house fashion store “Holita”; or at Gusto RistoArte in Lindora de Santa Ana (San Jose)!

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Why Gusto?

There isn’t just one reason why so many people consider us one of the best Italian restaurants in Samara (Costa Rica) and throughout Guanacaste — besides being a fabulous beach bar where you can enjoy breakfast or watch the sunset during the “aperitivo”. Instead, it’s a perfect mix of ingredients: our cuisine, service, location, and our magical touch.

You’ll understand more by reading our story and discovering what makes us “Gusto.”

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More reviews about our Italian restaurant & beach bar in Samara

More testimonials from our guests that will help you immerse yourself in the “Pura Vida” spirit of our Beach Club throughout the day—from breakfast to dinner, including, of course, lunch and aperitivo. (You’ll find many more on TripAdvisor.)

Best dinner we've had in Costa Rica

Absolutely a fantastic experience on the beach. Great dinner. The best service. Massimo is the best.
Made us feel like family.

Rakesh C
Gusto Samara! Top 5 World destinations

Want to put WOW IN YOUR Costa Rica Holiday Gusto on the beach in Samara has a incredible combination of Michelin star dining right on the beach. The food is spectacular service equals the food with a million dollar view. Yes we read the reviews and have been here on vacation for best part of 4 weeks.

I beg to differ The old sayings you get what you pay for is in play here. Want the best, well it is great value for food quality and location. We spent morning for breakfast on the beach and lunch and dinner all were 5 star.

Gusto is the place!

George
Best Beach Spot in Costa Rica

This is by far the best Costa Rican option to spent the greatest time at the beach!

Everyone is so kind and helpful that you never want to leave

The spot is unique since is at the very beach with great chairs and the greatest staff, mu family don't have words to thank you all. Massimo, Randall, Beatriz and everyone else make us feel like family.

And the meal was fantastic. Best Pizzas, incredible red snapper, desserts and drinks.

100% perfect recommended

Ivan A
A perfect meal on the beach.

Gusto Beach Club has the best beach view setting in Samara for an early breakfast, a relaxing lunch and an exceptional dining experience. 16 of us enjoyed a multi course dinner with perfect wine pairings and everything about the experience was "dining at its finest". The service was fast, accommodating nd friendly, the wines were world class and every course of the meal had us convinced that the chef was having fun showing off his skills. Every dish left us impressed, but the one that stood out as a true masterpiece was the Seabass Carpaccio! We will be back for more!

A memorable dining experience

We had a wonderful dining experience at this beachside restaurant in Costa Rica. The attention from Mássimo was excellent. He truly went above and beyond. Highly recommend.

Timo
Don't miss this place!

Group of 19 on vacation celebrating two birthdays. Great atmosphere and location, tasty food, and amazing service from our waiter Massimo.

book a table!

You can visit “Gusto Beach Club Samara” any day during our opening hours, but you might not find a table and risk spoiling your evening.

Book a table here, and you can include any special requests to make your evening even more unforgettable!