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Low-key atmosphere and high-quality cooking come together beautifully at this backstreet
eatery southwest of the soccer field. The inviting garden setting, with chirping insects, and
picnic benches spread under colorful paper lanterns, is rivaled only by friendly chef Ray
Taylor's culinary artistry. House specialties include beef in tamarind sauce, grilled fish in
garlic sauce, and fruit drinks both alcoholic and otherwise.
Sunrise Restaurant
CARIBBEAN
(mains US$4-8; 9:30am-9pm Wed-Mon)
Between the boat dock and the national park, this cozy log-cabin-like place will lure you
in with the delicious smoky aroma of its grilled chicken and pork ribs, but it also serves
breakfast and a full Caribbean menu at lunch and dinnertime, at some of the best prices in
town.
Miss Miriam's
CARIBBEAN
(mains US$9.50; 8am-9pm)
This little place on the north side of the soccer field dishes out flavorful local food, includ-
ing pork chops, fish and well-spiced Caribbean chicken.
Soda Doña María
COSTA RICAN
( 8870-8634; dishes US$5-8; 7:30am-8pm)
Recover from a hike in the park at this riverside
soda,
serving
jugos
(juices), burgers and
casados
. It's about 200m north of the park entrance.
Miss Junie's
CARIBBEAN
( 2709-8029; mains US$13-20; 7-9am, noon-2pm & 6-9pm)
Over the years, Tortuguero's best-known eatery has grown from a personal kitchen to a
full-blown restaurant. Prices have climbed accordingly, but the menu remains true to its
roots: chicken, fish and whole lobster cooked in flavorful Caribbean sauces, with coconut
rice and beans. It's at the northern end of the main street.
Wild Ginger
FUSION
(
2709-8240;
www.wildgingercr.com
; mains US$8-26;
noon-9pm)
