Samara's food scene is casual and beach-town modest. Sodas — small family-run Costa Rican diners — are the best value, serving the standard casado (rice, beans, salad, meat or fish) at local prices. El Lagarto, on the beach road, is the most consistently recommended restaurant in town, grilling fish and meats over wood fire with tables right on the sand. Lo Que Hay is a good option for lighter meals and fresh ceviche. For groceries, a small supermarket on the main street covers basics.