The Best Places to Eat in Belize
Pen your memior in a glass. Deep within The Great House, The Biblio Bar is a quiet sanctuary filled with leather chairs and overflowing bookcases. Catch your breath and lose yourself in a story of bygone times, aperitif in hand.
- Hours: 12 PM – 10 PM daily
- Extensive craft cocktails menu
- Beer and wine list
- Bar snack menu
- Available for private events
Mile 20 Placencia Rd, Placencia
Belize Biltmore offers traditional Belizean cuisine blended with American dishes. It’s the perfect place for working lunches and relaxing dinners.
Monday – Sunday, 6:30am – 10:00pm
Tel. 501.223.2302
Corozal’s must-visit Restaurant, signature dishes include the surf & turf burger, spicy garlic shrimp with rice, cheesy garlic shrimp, and the bacon-wrapped filet mignon.
Corozal, Belize at Cerros Sands
8:00am – 7:00pm
Tel. 501.670.8815
Located at Sunbreeze Hotel, its the ideal setting for group and family dining. Their hip atmosphere blends seamlessly with their Caribbean infused seafood cuisine, and their rotating menu keeps patrons coming back!
7 Coconut Drive, Beachfront, San Pedro
7:00am – 9:30pm
Tel. 501.226.3347
At Chabil Mar’s onsite restaurant enjoy a table with a view. The on-site Cafe Mar restaurant serves delicious Belizean cuisine in a breezy setting
Tel. 501.523.3606
As one of the few air-conditioned restaurants on the Peninsula, farm-to-table cuisine molds traditional Italian dishes with a uniquely Belizean touch! Capriccio is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner everyday, with late-night signature cocktails also available from the Capriccio bar.
Pull up a bar stool in the sand and enjoy a tipple at Danny’s Bar, the on-site bar at Matachica Restaurant that’s wrapped around a tree trunk. Sit back, unwind, and enjoy a signature cocktail by Lawrence Picard, or keep it simple with a bucket of beer!
Wood-fired in a traditional fogón, Don Tonito’s offers a sense of divine authenticity to the art of pizza-making. Sometimes, dough and sauce can be a spiritual experience, and there’s no better place to come to know that than Don Tonito’s.
The Sleeping Giant Rainforest Lodge
Mile 36 Hummingbird Highway,
Belmopan, Cayo, Belize
Toll Free: +1(888) 822-2448
Local Number: +011-501-822-0037
Just off the main lounge, guests can enjoy bright and authentic Mayan and Mestizo flavors by dining at Hidden Valley Inn. Enjoy farm-fresh Chef signatures, like Feta and Greens with smoked aioli to Grilled Chicken and Lemongrass infused rice. Not to mention, the fresh Hidden Valley Inn coffee—grown, roasted and ground on-property.
Mile 4 Cooma Cairn Road Mountain Pine Ridge
Cayo District
WhatsApp: 501-666-3363
Lodge: 501-832-8055
One of the most well-known restaurants on Ambergris Caye is Elvi’s Kitchen. With their excellent seafood menu, their great service, and wonderful ambiance, this restaurant has become a favorite among tourists and locals.
Pescador Drive, San PedroAmbergris Caye
Tel. 501.226.2404 / 501.226.2176
Our poolside Belize restaurant specializes in the cooking of Guatemala, a mildly spiced cuisine that draws on Mexican, Caribbean, and Maya traditions. Local favorites include Salpicon, shredded beef salad flavored with sour orange and cilantro, Jocon, chicken cooked with green herbs and spices, and Rellenitos, a delicious dessert consisting of plantains filled with sweetened black beans.
Blancaneaux LodgeTel. 501 824-3878
With its gorgeous outdoor view, a great selection of your favorite drinks, and tasty pub grub, Inky’s 19th Hole is made for good times. Whether you’re inside enjoying the vibe of our Caribbean bar or out on the deck soaking in the view of the golf course, you’ll feel right at home
Mile 17.5 Placencia Road, Placencia
Tel. 501.614.3220
Jambel Jerk Pit Restaurant, located at SunBreeze Suites, offers a fusion of Belize’s signature flavours with the perfect blend of Jamaican Cuisine. Carefully selected species are utilized which are sure to tantalize your taste, while the exceptional aroma awakes you! Experience the Caribbean dining in an open door atmosphere overlooking the calm blue waters of the sea.
Tel. 501.226.4675
Farm to Jungle. Inspired by the many farms surrounding the property, La Ceiba Restaurant is celebrated for its farmhouse design and chef-driven menu. Featuring local and international cuisine, our full-service dining room pays tribute to seasonal ingredients, most of which are sourced from Ka’ana’s on-site organic garden.
- Breakfast: 6:15 to 11:00 AM
- Lunch: 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
- Dinner: 6:00 PM with last seating at 9:30 PM
69 Western Hwy, San Ignacio | Tel. +501-614-8185
Chef-driven, fisherman-inspired. Limilia celebrates the diversity and abundance of the area, with a nod to the Garifuna, its original inhabitants. With views of the pool and beach from both our indoor and outdoor dining rooms, Limilia awakens the senses beyond the palate. The seasonal, seafood-focused fare highlights locally sourced ingredients, including vegetables from our organic farm as well as fresh fish line-caught by our on-staff fisherman.
LIMILIA is open to the public by RESERVATION ONLY and can be contacted via:
Email: [email protected] or Whatsapp: +501-610-1329
A great little beachfront dining on Ambergris Caye that guarantees good memories, laughs, and delicious food and drinks.
Caribena Drive, San PedroAmbergris Caye
Tel. 501.605.8570
Expect fresh seafood and rich locally sourced ingredients. Their signature Lionfish dishes are delicious! Order this dish to help in the ongoing effort of controlling the local lionfish population that disrupts the natural habitat of indigenous marine life.
Placencia Village, Stann Creek
Tel. 501.533.4446
Tel. 501.533.4446
Mambo Restaurant’s spacious, open-air dining, which fronts the Caribbean sea and the world’s second largest barrier reef, aims to change the Belizean consumer perception that international and imported food is better.
With international chefs this restaurant introduce two distinct Mambo eateries, including the new Mambo Bistro – a casual beachfront dining experience with a light fare menu inspired by their French upbringing and training with a local Belizean twist.
5 miles north of San Pedro,
Ambergris Caye, Belize.
Tel. +501 226-5010
Fresh seafood and traditional Italian cooking come together at Turtle Inn’s flagship restaurant. Local fish is brought in daily from the fertile reefs just offshore and fresh vegetables are delivered from our organic garden.
6:30am – 9:00pm
Enjoy classic Italian cuisine in a tropical setting at our Belize restaurant. Our menu features traditional Italian dishes with a special focus on Coppola family recipes, drawn from their history in the southern region of Basilicata, Italy. Pastas, fresh fish, and braised or grilled local meats are all prepared with herbs and vegetables from our own Belize organic garden. Our Montagna restaurant also offers made-to-order pizza, cooked in an authentic brick oven.
Our dining room sparkles from candlelight and is decorated with handmade wooden furnishings, colonial era antiques, and Guatemalan fabrics. An open veranda offers moonlit views of Privassion Creek.
Blancaneaux LodgeMountain Pine Ridge Reserve
Tel. +501 824-3878
One of the happiest spots in Ambergris Caye, a unique combination of people, geography, diving, sport fishing and fun in the Caribbean.
Pescador Drive, San Pedro
10:00am – 10:00pm
501.226.2528
Culinary Excellence on Ambergris Caye. Victoria House’s onsite, full-service restaurant. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, guests can relax and enjoy world-class dining while taking in beautiful ocean views.
Victoria House22 Coconut Dr, San Pedro
Ambergris Caye, Belize
Tel. 501.226.2067
Pier Lounge Restaurant is the restaurant of your Caribbean dreams. Located over the water with views of the beach and resort, the Pier Lounge Restaurant serves delicious tropical cocktails and light bites throughout the day. The Pier Lounge Restaurant is open Thursday through Sunday from 2:00pm to close..
Ambergris Caye’s only rooftop restaurant with unobstructed views of the Caribbean Sea & Lagoons offers the perfect atmosphere to dine!
2 Miles North San Pedro, Belize
Tel. 501.226.4000
The Rhum Shack offers a casual and fun beachfront dining experience. Enjoy tasty beach-inspired dishes with a selection of our favorite rums and cocktails. The Rhum Shack is home to the World’s Best Pina Colada. Relax with a delicious meal, delectable cocktail, and the best dining views in Hopkins. Visit the Rhum Shack for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
North Rd, Hopkins
Whatsapp number +501-671-0481
The Running W Restaurant is the Hotel’s all-day dining restaurant that offers a newly remodeled air-conditioned dining hall boasting exceptional views of the hillside property.
The menu is international with all the flavors and the best of Belizean cuisine eaturing meats from our own family’s ranch where the restaurant got its name. Dining outdoors very often includes the visit of resident birds, including toucans that come to feed on nearby trees making for a unique “dining with the birds” experience.
San Ignacio Resort HotelSan Ignacio, Cayo District, Belize
Tel. (501)824-2034/2125
At Hamanasi tantalize your taste buds in our Singanga* restaurant. Choose to dine in casually elegant surroundings either under the magnificent trusses inside the Great House, on the veranda, or al fresco on the deck. The many cultures of Belize inspire our cuisine. Every effort is made to source the finest local ingredients and have them delivered from the farm to your table, pure and fresh. Organic produce is used from our edible garden, which you are welcome to tour.
Hopkins, Belize
Utilizing farm-grown produce locally and on-property, seasonal produce is on full displace at The Garden Table Restaurant, Copal Tree Lodge’s signature eatery. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free accommodations are welcomed!
The Grove House is Belize’s 2019 Restaurant of the year and is a field-to-table eatery sourcing its ingredients from our 600 acre farm, from neighboring villages and from local markets.
Our Belizean culinary team work to create a unique spin on authentic Central American cuisine. Food inspired by the indigenous Mayan people and the Central American immigrants that migrated to Western and Southern Belize to work on these local farms.
Mile 36 Hummingbird Highway,
Belmopan, Cayo, Belize
Toll Free: +1(888) 822-2448
Local Number: +011-501-822-0037
Belmopan, Cayo, Belize
Toll Free: +1(888) 822-2448
Local Number: +011-501-822-0037
A full service restaurant offering delicious local and international specialities at The Lodge at Jaguar Reef.
The Paddle House by Chef Rahim has a breezy Caribbean feel. It is a culinary destination loaded with an array of delicate flavors, freshness of ingredients and impeccable presentation all with spectacular views, a comfortable and casual atmosphere.
Enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner in our beachfront restaurant. A full menu of fresh tropical fruits, seafood, salads, soups, sandwiches, Belizean dishes and some tantalizing desserts.
Freshness is key to our fantastic culinary creations. Organic in nature, all our vegetables and fruits are locally grown and do not have additional preservatives or flavor enhancers.
Hopkins, Belize
Tel.+501822-3851
The full-service eatery at Sweet Songs Jungle Lodge, The Treehouse Bar is located where its name implies: above the jungle canopy. Open daily from 6:30 am until the last guest, The Treehouse serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Craft cocktails with local vibes. At The Wallace, you’ll find a jungle-casual atmosphere with an artisanal twist. Our mixologists take pride in crafting inventive cocktails as well as refreshing variations on classics for you to imbibe as you lounge fireside in our courtyard. Come by for a pre-dinner libation and local tapas (“pedasitos”) or for a nightcap to toast the day’s adventures.
- Open daily from 11 AM to midnight
- Cocktail and juice menu curated by Bar Lab
The 69 Western Hwy, San Ignacio | Tel. +501-614-8185
Tipsy Tuna Seaside Sports Bar in Placencia offers a comfortable, colorful and relaxed atmosphere right on the beach! Great food & drinks, awesome view and friendly staff.
Placencia Village, Stann Creek District
Tel. 501.614.3890
Touring the Travellers Heritage Center, you can learn about the history of Rum making in Belize and of course, taste the spirits! Travellers has 24 different products ranging from, local rums, cashew wine, brandy, and craboo liqueur. Trying local rum is a must-do when in Belize.
2.5 Miles Philip Goldson Hwy, Belize City8:00AM – 5:00PM
Tel. 501.223.2855
Tel. 501.223.2855
