Almar
Las Huacas, Nosara
Restaurant in Nosara, Costa Rica
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Almar is a practical Playa Guiones pick when convenience matters more than a defined tasting-menu or chef-led identity. Use it as the flexible meal in a Nosara stay, then cross-shop Sendero Kitchen or Rooftop @ Silvestre when the occasion needs a clearer restaurant setting or stronger atmosphere.
About Almar
Should you book Almar in Nosara? Consider it if you want a direct Nosara option with broad daily hours. Almar is open every day from 7:30 AM to 9 PM, and the dress code is smart casual.
The practical case for Almar is its schedule. Daily 7:30 AM–9 PM hours make it easier to fit into a Nosara day than a venue with a narrower service window.
Use it as the flexible stop in a Nosara day
For a multi-stop strategy, treat Almar as the flexible slot rather than the only planned decision in town. Its hours give you a wide window, while the smart-casual dress code keeps expectations polished but not overly formal. For a more specific comparison, you might also look at Sendero Kitchen or Rooftop @ Silvestre, depending on what kind of setting you want.
For a couple or a small celebration, the recommendation is conditional: choose Almar if the known basics are enough for the occasion.
Who should pick it, and who should cross-shop
Pick Almar when daily availability and a smart-casual setting are the main decision points. Sendero Coffee Truck, Sendero Kitchen, Rooftop @ Silvestre, Harmony Nosara Restaurant, and Juice Bar are natural names to compare when deciding how to structure a Nosara plan.
Bottom line: Almar is worth considering for its basics: Nosara location, daily 7:30 AM–9 PM hours, and smart-casual dress code.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 7:30 AM–9 PM · Tuesday: 7:30 AM–9 PM
- Location
- Las Huacas 25 mts norte de la torre del ICE, Playa Guiones, Provincia de Guanacaste, Nosara, 50206, Costa Rica
- Website
- eshhotel.com
- Phone
- +506 8504 3432
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm, polished, and resort-style, with a relaxed but refined atmosphere shaped by Pacific flavors, cocktails, and a wellness-oriented beachfront-adjacent setting.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Modern
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Drinks Focus
- Craft cocktails, Beer
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten-free options
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- tiradito
- octopus
- barbacoa tacos
- shrimp tacos
- Caesar salad
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Las Huacas 25 mts norte de la torre del ICE, Playa Guiones, Provincia de Guanacaste, Nosara, 50206, Costa Rica
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 7:30 AM–9 PM
- Tuesday
- 7:30 AM–9 PM
- Wednesday
- 7:30 AM–9 PM
- Thursday
- 7:30 AM–9 PM
- Friday
- 7:30 AM–9 PM
- Saturday
- 7:30 AM–9 PM
- Sunday
- 7:30 AM–9 PM
Location
Las Huacas 25 mts norte de la torre del ICE, Playa Guiones, Provincia de Guanacaste, Nosara, 50206, Costa Rica · Directions
Also consider
Where to go if Almar is not the right fit
Choose Sendero Kitchen if the group wants a more complete seated restaurant plan. Choose Rooftop @ Silvestre if this is a date, celebration, or dinner where the room matters as much as the food.
Restaurant context
How Almar compares in Nosara
Almar is the convenience-first choice in the Playa Guiones orbit: easier to fit into a loose beach-day schedule than a more occasion-driven plan. Sendero Kitchen is the better comparison for diners who want a fuller seated restaurant experience, while Sendero Coffee Truck is the simpler move for a quick stop rather than a proper meal.
For ambience, Rooftop @ Silvestre is the stronger cross-shop if the night needs more setting and a clearer sense of occasion. Harmony Nosara Restaurant and Juice Bar belong in the broader Nosara wellness-and-casual dining set, but for a Playa Guiones decision, Almar works better as the flexible option than as the definitive special-occasion booking.
Value is hard to rank without a published price tier, so the practical recommendation is to match the venue to the job: Almar for ease, Sendero Coffee Truck for speed, Sendero Kitchen for a more complete meal, and Rooftop @ Silvestre when atmosphere matters more than convenience.
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Compare Almar
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Almar | Nosara | No published awards |
| Harmony Nosara Restaurant | Nicoya | No published awards |
| Juice Bar | Nicoya | No published awards |
| Sendero Coffee Truck | Nosara | No published awards |
| Sendero Kitchen | Nosara | No published awards |
| Rooftop @ Silvestre | Nosara | No published awards |
How Almar Nosara compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Almar?
Almar is in Nosara, with daily 7:30 AM–9 PM hours and a smart-casual dress code.
Is lunch or dinner better at Almar?
Almar's daily hours are 7:30 AM to 9 PM, so choose a time based on your schedule.
Is Almar good for a special occasion?
It may work if the basics fit your plans: Nosara location, daily hours, and smart-casual dress. If you need details on atmosphere, menu format, or pricing, compare it with options such as Rooftop @ Silvestre or Sendero Kitchen before deciding.
What are alternatives to Almar in Nosara?
Other Nosara options to compare include Juice Bar, Sendero Coffee Truck, Sendero Kitchen, Harmony Nosara Restaurant, and Rooftop @ Silvestre. Almar's strengths are broad daily hours and a smart-casual dress code.
