A recent dining experience in the Danube Delta revealed surprisingly high costs for traditional fish meals as the tourist season winds down. A group of ten diners at restaurants in Jurilovca and Dunavățu de Jos faced bills ranging from 774 to 808 Romanian lei (approximately $40-$42 USD). The meals featured local specialties like pike perch, carp roe, perişoare soup, and fried hamsi. These prices demonstrate that a single meal can significantly impact a vacation budget in the Delta. The expense highlights the premium placed on fresh, locally-sourced seafood within this popular tourist destination. The variation in cost between the two restaurants suggests price differences exist even within the same region.