Soda D'Leite serves authentic Costa Rican breakfasts and hearty lunches like patacones con carne, along with pancakes and good coffee. The small, casual restaurant has quick, friendly service and reasonable prices, with card and cash accepted.

• Breakfast
• Brunch
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Takeaway
• Bar
• Coffee
• Vegetarian options
• Outdoor seating
• Wi-Fi
• Parking
• Kid friendly
• Wheelchair accessible

Budda Cafe serves seafood pasta and other hearty dishes with strong cocktails, enjoyed while overlooking the lagoon and sunset. Service is generally friendly and attentive, though some people report occasional brusque behavior at the till.

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Takeaway
• Bar
• Coffee
• Vegetarian options
• Vegan options
• Outdoor seating
• Accepts reservations
• Parking
• Wheelchair accessible

Thirema Cafe serves praised coffee — cappuccinos, taro and matcha lattes, affogatos — alongside breakfast fare like waffles and pancakes and occasional savory dishes such as salmon. It offers a relaxed upstairs terrace for birdwatching and attentive, friendly service, though waffles are sometimes noted as slightly undercooked.

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Takeaway
• Delivery
• Coffee
• Vegetarian options
• Accepts reservations
• Wi-Fi
• Parking
• Kid friendly
• Wheelchair accessible

Junior Place serves fresh, authentic Costa Rican dishes, with the house special rice and beans and vegetarian/vegan options standing out. The owners create a warm, homey atmosphere and the service is consistently attentive and friendly.

Cocoman is a small, friendly snack bar in Tortuguero that serves fresh smoothies, iced matcha lattes, coffee and vegan options such as a vegan sandwich and plantain tart. The atmosphere is relaxed with seating available and service is warm and helpful, with reasonable prices for quick snacks or take-away.

• Takeaway
• Delivery
• Bar
• Coffee
• Vegetarian options
• Vegan options
• Outdoor seating
• Accepts reservations
• Wi-Fi
• Kid friendly
• Pet friendly
• LGBTQ+ friendly

Sunrise Tortuguero serves made-to-order Caribbean and seafood dishes — ceviche, Caribbean seafood soup and red snapper often stand out — with generous portions and attention to dietary needs. The atmosphere is relaxed and local with friendly, family-style service, though guests sometimes note occasional inconsistencies with certain dishes and a slow service pace.

• Lunch
• Dinner
• Bar
• Coffee
• Vegetarian options
• Vegan options
• Outdoor seating
• Accepts reservations
• Parking
• Kid friendly
• Pet friendly
• Wheelchair accessible
• LGBTQ+ friendly

The Big Bamboo serves fresh, flavorful pizzas (including Hawaii) and fruity smoothies, with pizzas offered in several sizes. The atmosphere is relaxed and pleasant, and staff are consistently friendly and quick with service.

• Dinner
• Takeaway
• Parking

Coconut Milk serves tasty breakfasts, lunches and refreshing drinks at reasonable prices, with breakfast often noted as a highlight. The restaurant offers a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere on a cozy terrace with a pleasant canal view.

Fritanga el Gordo serves freshly grilled meats and traditional barbecue dishes noted for their flavor. The spot has a family-friendly, welcoming atmosphere with a lively terrace and attentive staff, offering good portions at fair prices.

Tutti's Pizzeria y Restaurante serves hearty pizzas, burgers and local dishes like chifrijo, with vegetarian and vegan options and a selection of craft beers. The off-the-beaten-path spot has friendly, talkative staff and generous portions at reasonable prices, though some items can take a little time to prepare.

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

• Lunch
• Dinner
• Takeaway
• Outdoor seating
• Parking