The Cayes and Atolls Restaurants
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1. Belize Chocolate Company
$ | |Those who dream in chocolate, this one's for you. Owners Chris Beaumont and Jo Sayer work with over 500 Maya cacao farms (in a handful of collectives), which average 1½ acres each and typically use organic methods. As a result, the company does marvels with one of Belize's most ancient crops. Here, the Belizean bean appears not only in bars but as champagne truffles, milkshakes, and---get ready---chocolate balsamic vinegar. Make time for Chris' amazing class on chocolate-making at about BZ$25 per person (offered at 10:30 am on weekdays; just call ahead to schedule). Expect U.S. chocolatier prices here.
Barrier Reef Dr., San Pedro Town, Belize District, Belize226--3015Known For
- Treats celebrating Belize's cacao heritage
- Lime truffles
- A fantastic chocolate-making class
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2. Crocs Sunset Sports Bar
$$ | |Croc's owner, Belizean Ivan Luna, knows what he's doing: after years of industry experience, he has made this three-story palapa a lovable hangout for locals, ex-pats, Belizean vacationers from the mainland, and travelers. The service and menu are both impressive, with reasonably priced rum drinks, ceviche, and other island fare. Catching the sunset here is a no-brainer, but you can also come by later for the nightlife scene. Crocs indeed live in the lagoon, but don't drop them nachos: feeding crocodiles is illegal and dangerous for the apex predators. Watch them from afar.
0.75 miles (1.2 km) north of bridge, Ambergris Caye, Corozal, Belize610--0026Known For
- Coconut mojitos
- Parties and special events
- Good service even when popping off
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3. DandE's Frozen Custard & Sorbet
$ | |This beloved parlor is your place for creamy custards and cooling sorbets—all homemade and so dense that they resist quick melting. Custard is made with egg yolks; it's touted as a "healthier" alternative to ice cream, which we're willing to believe for the sake of dessert. For island flavors, looks for mango sorbet or soursop frozen custard.
Pescador Dr., San Pedro Town, Belize District, Belize676--5464Known For
- Tropical flavors like coconut and soursop
- Classic mint chocolate chip custard
- Relaxed vibes
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4. Elvi's Kitchen
$$$ | |Here is an island institution. In the old days, in 1974, Elvi Staines sold burgers from the window of her house, soon adding a few tables on the sand under a tree; today, the floors are still sand and the tree remains (lifeless now and cut back to fit inside the roof), but the dining experience has been upgraded. Enter through massive mahogany doors and you'll be tended to by a large and gracious staff. The Maya pulled pork and other sandwiches are big hits at lunch. For dinner Elvi's features upmarket dishes such as shrimp flambeéd in tequila or grilled pork with sorrel barbecue sauce. Don't pass on the coconut pie for dessert. The Maya Feast every Friday should be on your weekend list. It's a bit touristy, but we always enjoy Elvi's.
Pescador Dr., San Pedro Town, Belize District, Belize226--2404Known For
- An expansive but quality menu
- Maya Feast on Friday
- A classic San Pedro experience
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. -
5. Lotus by Habanero
$$$$ | |Chef-owner Darren Casson has done it again with this global fusion restaurant (with a pan-Asian bent), lighting the way for a culinary scene to unfold on North Caye Caulker. Dynamite dishes include orange peel firecracker ribs and an aged rib eye with chimichurri sauce. At lunch, you'll also find classics like quesadillas or the daily Belizean special. Located at Blu Zen Resort, Lotus is not as atmospheric as the more intimate Hibisca by Habanero, but the menu is at least as interesting.
North of the Split, Caye Caulker, Belize District, Belize626--4911Known For
- Sizzling Bangkok hot plate
- High-octane craft cocktails
- Artful plating
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6. Mambo Restaurant and Bistro
$$$$ | |Want to treat yourself? Head up to the magnificent Matachica Resort and dine leisurely in its tropical-chic veranda. In 2021, two celebrated chefs crafted a new vision for Mambo, dividing it into two––a bit confusing, but a game changer. You can now enjoy the all-day "light fare" and casual ambience of Mambo Bistro, as well as the more sophisticated Mambo Restaurant (which is dinner-only and has a "resort casual" dress code). Both options are outrageously stylish, splurgy, and delicious––we're talking an in-house mixologist and a prix-fixe weekend brunch. At the Bistro, people clamor for the chewy sourdough breads and pizzas, while seafood mains, like the banana leaf snapper, are the highlight of Mambo Restaurant. The kitchen uses ingredients grown at Matachica's sister property, the jungle lodge Gaia. Breakfast and lunch are less pricey. Note that only guests 10 and up are at allowed at Mambo Bistro, while only guests 16 and up are allowed at Mambo Restaurant: it's not your place for multigenerational occasions. Call ahead to see if a complimentary boat can be arranged to pick you up in town.
Beachfront 5 miles (8 km) north of bridge, Ambergris Caye, Corozal, Belize226--5010Known For
- Grilled piña coladas
- Fabulous pizzas
- Taco the dog
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Rate Includes: Resort casual (for Mambo Restaurant only), Mambo Restaurant ages 16-plus only; Mambo Bistro ages 10-plus only -
7. Palmilla Restaurant
$$$$ | |Even if you're not overnighting at Victoria House, you can still enjoy its sumptuous setting over elegant dishes at Palmilla. While Palmilla is known for dinner, we recommend the more affordable breakfast and lunch, when you can enjoy the gorgeous patio in daylight. Meditative sea views and the resident iguanas set the scene at these hours. The chef does an especially fine job with seafood, notably the grilled lobster. Palmilla offers free transportation to guests within a 2-mile radius.
22 Coconut Dr., San Pedro Town, Belize District, Belize226--2067Known For
- A timeless setting
- Decadent breakfasts
- Cashew-crusted filet with avocado-plantain relish
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8. Pasta Per Caso
$$$ | |From the moment you walk under the leafy trellis, the Milanese hosts of this classic nook will make you feel at home. Choose one of two fabulous nightly pastas (one vegetarian, one meat; you won't go wrong with either), and sip Chianti underneath DIY lampshades made from colanders. Cozy up beside other visitors from around the world, as the high-top tables are shared. Owners Anna Marini and Armando Pau are highly respected cooks on the island. Pasta in the Caribbean? A better pairing than you'd think. You may even find yourself a repeat guest the next night. But be warned: you'll want to make a reservation.
Av. Hicaco, Caye Caulker, Belize District, Belize602--6670Known For
- Gorgeous handmade pasta
- Panna cotta for dessert
- Charismatic hosts
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No lunch -
9. Red Ginger
$$$$ | |A hip, LA-style restaurant of local renown, Red Ginger enlivens the island's food scene—no sea views here, but the gorgeous teal palm-leaf motif anchors you in the Caribbean. At dinner, start with ginger punch and chipotle shrimp salbutes, then accompany your entrée with a hand-selected wine. (Co-owner Mukul Kanabar might just be the only Belizean-certified sommelier in Belize!) Breakfast and lunch are superb, cheaper, and more casual. Our favorite time to go is weekend brunch, when you can sip a mimosa over an elaborate sesame shrimp eggs Benedict. Dishes at Red Ginger can at times slump under creative ambition (seafood ceviche doesn't always need a modern twist, for instance), but it's still great for a splurge. A bonus: the owners have done excellent public service projects in Belize, including giving about 80 full high school scholarships to the children of employees.
Barrier Reef Dr., San Pedro Town, Belize District, Belize613--8409Known For
- Creative dishes using local ingredients
- Stylish tropical decor with a retro flair
- Half-price wine bottles on Monday and Friday
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10. Rojo Beach Bar & Lounge
$$$ | |This red-hot beachfront bistro, both stylish and whimsical, is the treasure you didn't know you were looking for. Take your street-food tapas to the splash pool, lounge on sultry daybeds, or catch a game of Belikin pong. Famous for fascinating, boozy concoctions, there's also a range of imaginative plates, like snapper ramen and lobster pizza. Run by American Vivian Yu, Rojo isn't to be missed. Don't leave Ambergris without ordering the blended mango-jalapeño margarita, served with rings of pepper. Bring snorkel gear to see the resident nurse shark.
Beachfront, Ambergris Caye, Corozal, Belize226-4012Known For
- Customized frozen drinks with fresh fruit
- Caribbean ingredients with an Asian-fusion flair
- Keppy the pet parrot
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon., Credit cards accepted, Reservations not accepted -
11. Sunset Palace Beach Club
$$$ | |Tucked away from the main strip, Sunset Palace is a welcome alternative to the spring break vibes and #saltlife scene of other Secret Beach bars. Sure, it can be a party spot occasionally, but this beach is so spacious that you can read on a daybed while revelers play beer pong 100 feet away. Sunset Palace has friendly service and surprisingly good food for the touristy area, even though it's your standard nachos, ceviche, and seafood fare. Make sure to ask for a rum drink with fresh-squeezed juices. Note that the term "beach club" gets thrown around a lot on the cayes: Sunset Palace just a casual establishment (no admission fee).
Ambergris Caye, Corozal, Belize633--1211Known For
- Crystalline waters
- A large parcel of beach
- Rum punch with fresh juices
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12. The Hidden Treasure Restaurant & Lounge
$$$$ | |Glowing with lamplight, Hidden Treasure brings to mind a treasure chest cracked open, and indeed it's a gem. Tucked away on a residential back street, this open-air restaurant offers sophisticated dishes with local flavors. Try the signature barbecue ribs, which are seasoned with traditional Garifuna spices and glazed with pineapple sauce. Owner Ruben Muñoz, who was born in Belize City, opened Hidden Treasure in 2008; since then it's become one of the most renowned spots on the island. A gorgeous lounge upstairs---floored with bamboo, mahogany, and cabbage bark wood---hosts special events. Hidden Treasure offers a complimentary shuttle service to guests staying in or south of San Pedro Town.
2715 Flamboyant Dr., San Pedro Town, Belize District, Belize226--4111Known For
- The Seafood Treasure dish
- Lovely owners
- Romantic ambience
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Rate Includes: Closed Tues. No lunch, Complimentary transportation to your hotel -
13. The Truck Stop Shipping Container Food Park
$$ | |On the lagoon side, the hip-to-the-max Truck Stop pulses as the social hub of North Ambergris. Five shipping containers with different owners dish up "Nuevo Latino" food, New Haven-style pizza, trendy ice cream, a host of drinks, and other goodies. Out back, a deck sits over the lagoon (the "Warning: Crocodiles" signs are not just decorative) where folks gather in the pool for sunset. There's something for everyone: play corn hole with your kids, sunbathe with a few Belikins, or bring your big group of friends for dinner. At first blush it looks touristy, but San Pedranos love this spot, too. The Truck Stop knows entertainment: there is a film shown by the lagoon every Wednesday, trivia and adult spelling bees, and live music on the regular.
1 mile (1½ km) north of bridge, Ambergris Caye, Corozal, Belize226--3663Known For
- Happening vibes (think Austin meets the Caribbean)
- Bourbon orange chicken tacos
- Entertainment nearly every night
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14. Annie's Pastries
$ | |Snug as a pink box of pastries, Annie's is open only in the late afternoon and evening and offers empanadas, sandwiches, and miniloaves of banana bread at local prices. If you're feeling spontaneous, select from the unlabeled display in the window and see what you bite into.
Laguna Dr., San Pedro Town, Belize District, Belize629--7242Known For
- Savory chicken potpies
- Coconut tarts
- Afternoon pick-me-ups
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. -
15. Belize Chocolate Company
$ | |Grab a milk shake, a cacao iced tea, or a bar of coconut milk chocolate at this outpost of the fabulous chocolatier based in San Pedro. Try the "island crunch" sponge taffy––an airy yet dense delight.
Av. Hicaco, Caye Caulker, Belize District, Belize226--0015Known For
- Cacao from Maya farms in Belize
- Banana caramel
- Attracting repeat customers
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. -
16. Black Orchid
$$$ | |Black Orchid is named for the delicate national flower of Belize, but the gorgeous food here ranges from Belizean to global fusion. Vibrant dishes include ginger pork egg rolls and teriyaki chicken cooked over a lava rock broiler. This island-elegant dining room has thatch accents, a fountain tiered like a Maya temple, and starched tablecloths. Swing by for a popular happy hour starting at 3 pm, but make a reservation if you plan to stay for dinner.
S. Coconut Dr., San Pedro Town, Belize District, Belize206--2441Known For
- A great happy hour (3–5:30 pm)
- Crusted orange rum grouper
- A romantic but not stuffy scene
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch -
17. Blue Water Grill
$$$ | |The jazzy marquee letters reading “I Love Belize” capture the enthusiasm of this long-standing favorite. The beachfront restaurant serves up colorful dishes like Thai-inspired black bean-encrusted fish, plus less flashy options like a club sandwich, so there's something for everyone. Nothing about Blue Water is cheap, but it works to please, with its wood-fired pizzas, top-notch service, and breezy beachfront setting.
At SunBreeze Hotel, San Pedro Town, Belize District, Belize226--3347Known For
- Coconut shrimp skewers
- Sushi on Friday
- Playful atmosphere
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18. Caliente
$$$ | |It's nothing glamorous, but the food at Caliente—Mexican with a Caribbean and Belizean spin—hits all the right notes. The ginger-rum shrimp is brightly flavored, the waterfront patio is airy, and the attitude is unpretentious. Check out the indoor mural celebrating the reef's diversity. This San Pedrano--run restaurant frequently has live music.
Barrier Reef Dr., San Pedro Town, Belize District, Belize226--2170Known For
- Tequila-marinated meat
- Half-price margaritas on Friday
- Welcoming, tropical scene
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. -
19. Caribbean Colors Art Café
$$ | |For a good cup of coffee and a splash of color, this little café cum art gallery in the heart of Front Street is the place to go. Owner and longtime expat artist Lee Vanderwalker sells her painted canvases and silks here. The café serves up good pancakes, huevos rancheros, bagels (rare in Belize), and a smattering of healthy lunch plates, including gluten free and vegan options.
Av. Hicaco, Caye Caulker, Belize District, Belize605--9242Known For
- Local art
- Quality coffee and espresso
- Mango crumble in summer months
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon. No dinner -
20. Chef Juan's Kitchen and Pastries
$$ | |Plunk down at a mint-green picnic table and tuck into a coconut curry, grilled fish, or––better yet––a meringue-topped key lime pie (probably the island's best). Breakfast is killer, too, and at local prices. This counter-service joint is as low-key as it gets, and cheaper than anything waterfront. Note that Juan's doesn't serve alcohol.
64 Crocodile St., Caye Caulker, Belize District, BelizeKnown For
- Breakfast for a few bucks
- Mouthwatering desserts
- Belizean flavor and ambience
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Cash only
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