Garden of Eating Restaurant

We found a little spot for a nice meal that is close to our condo.  It's just a block from Constituyentes and 5th Avenue, off of 10th Avenue on 20th Street North. We couldn't help but notice the Canadian flag at the entrance so we decided to check it out. We asked our server and were told that it is owned by a lady from Toronto. It is an outdoor restaurant with tables nestled here and there among the trees and tropical plants. The entire layout is on various levels with anywhere from 2 to 4 tables in each area.  There's a waterfall on one side adding to the ambiance. You can look down into the open air kitchen and see everything going on. It has a nice menu with an interesting selection of items - some you're familiar with and some familiar ones with a twist.

Even the washroom is unique.  The ladies bathroom overlooks the back of the waterfall with just wrought iron bars and a curtain covering the opening that would otherwise give you a view of the waterfall and the restaurant area and everyone out there a view of you! The sink area is a common area for the men and women and the sink is a long trough style but the most interesting thing are the "faucets".  The water comes out of two conch shells that have been mounted as your faucets.  Very pretty but it does make a bit of a splash so you'll want to turn it on slowly and stand back a bit or your clothes might get splashed.

We enjoyed a very nice lunch there after wandering all over Playa del Carmen.  It was a very nice, refreshing way to relax after our excursion. On Friday nights there is a curry buffet so we're thinking of going back to have a sample of that too.  Hopefully the curry won't be too hot.

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