The restaurant serves fresh, flavorful Caribbean and traditional dishes—tasty meats, juicy shrimp, generous portions, and popular smoothies and milkshakes. The setting is simple with indoor and covered patio seating near the pier, and staff are friendly and usually quick, though it can get busy and dish consistency may vary.

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Takeaway
• Bar
• Coffee
• Vegetarian options
• Vegan options
• Outdoor seating
• Parking
• Kid friendly
• Pet friendly
• Wheelchair accessible

Soda Nel serves simple, homestyle Costa Rican dishes that are tasty and satisfying. The small, clean spot is conveniently located, with friendly, attentive service and affordable prices, making it a straightforward choice for everyday dining.

• Wheelchair accessible

The restaurant serves solid riverside meals—fresh fish, casado, coconut chicken and shrimp, and well-cooked meats—along with cocktails. Its two-story waterfront setting invites bird and iguana sightings and creates a relaxed atmosphere, while staff are friendly but can be slow and vegetarian options sometimes disappoint; a service charge is applied.

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Bar
• Coffee
• Vegetarian options
• Vegan options
• Outdoor seating
• Live music
• Accepts reservations
• Parking

Taylor's Place offers fresh fish, shrimp dishes, grilled chicken and small plates like hummus, often paired with garlic mash and vegetable sides. The restaurant sits in a tropical, relaxed setting a short walk from town and provides attentive, friendly service, though sauce consistency can be uneven at times.

• Lunch
• Dinner
• Bar
• Coffee
• Vegetarian options
• Vegan options
• Outdoor seating
• Accepts reservations
• Wi-Fi
• Parking
• Kid friendly
• LGBTQ+ friendly

Good Monchis Tortuguero offers tasty, affordable fast-food dishes in a casual, welcoming setting. Staff provide friendly, attentive service that contributes to a pleasant dining experience.

The restaurant serves fresh, well-prepared seafood—especially ceviche and Caribbean-style fish—along with smoothies and juicy Caribbean chicken. A lovely terrace provides a sunset spot for drinks, and staff are friendly and attentive even when busy.

• Lunch
• Dinner
• Takeaway
• Bar
• Coffee
• Outdoor seating
• Parking
• Wheelchair accessible

Tree Coffee House serves deep-flavored coffee and carefully prepared, fresh dishes, with daily specials that often feature fish, shrimp, chicken and local items like breadfruit. The riverside, authentic Costa Rican atmosphere and a friendly, accommodating team create a welcoming experience, though service can take a bit longer during busy times.

• Breakfast
• Brunch
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Delivery
• Bar
• Coffee
• Vegetarian options
• Vegan options
• Accepts reservations
• Wi-Fi
• Parking
• Kid friendly
• Pet friendly
• Wheelchair accessible