Plant Based & Vegetarian Menu

Vegetable-based alternatives, along with mouth-watering Caribbean pastries made by local hands, intensify a sensation that nature and humanity are one, rooted on the same planet, paired in a transcendent vision. Food prepared with love truly takes us to a new level.

Plant Based Menu

The Green Turtle Restaurant at Tortuga Lodge & Gardens is beautifully designed with an open-air setting. There are no windows, doors or walls in the restaurant, allowing you to enjoy the captivating beauty and ambiance of the Costa Rican rainforest. Our restaurant offers sweeping views of the Tortuguero River, creating an enchanting dining experience for breakfast, lunch and dinner. In the evening, flickering candles and torches add a touch of tropical romance and allure. Savor an a la carte menu featuring authentic Costa Rican Caribbean dishes and fusion specialties crafted with passion and creativity.

Before or after your meal, or just to enjoy a glass of wine from our cellar, a bar with a terrace and deck area is located adjacent to the restaurant. The beverage menu includes traditional cocktails along with specialty options crafted by the resident bartender.

The Green Turtle also offers a complimentary afternoon , self-service coffee station, featuring coffee, , tea, infusions and sweet treats.