Must-see restaurants in Belize

  • Corozo Blue's

    Northern Belize

    The waterfront location at this semi-enclosed, stone-hewn restaurant and day resort is unbeatable, with indoor, beachfront and garden seating offering a…

  • Little Kitchen Restaurant

    Caye Caulker

    Elba Flower's Little Kitchen is a 3rd-floor, open-air restaurant on Caulker's southwestern side serving traditional (yet artfully done) Belizean dishes…

  • Belize Chocolate Company

    Ambergris Caye

    Run by Chris and Jo Beaumont, the same couple who manufacture the amazing (and Ambergris-produced) Kakaw brand chocolate, this cafe serves up the finest…

  • Blue Water Grill

    Ambergris Caye

    It's hard to resist the huge open-air restaurant on this beachfront property, and almost everybody who comes to San Pedro ends up eating here at some…

  • Crabby's

    Northern Belize

    Crabby's is in a welcoming thatched, open-sided restaurant and bar that ranks as Sarteneja's best, with a fine waterfront location and convivial vibe. The…

  • Maracas Bar & Restaurant

    Northern Belize

    For good eats in a fantastic natural riverside setting, take a taxi down to this restaurant at the El Gran Mestizo on the banks of the New River south of…

  • Nahil Mayab

    Northern Belize

    Decked in exotic greenery and faux Maya carvings, the dining room evokes the district's surrounding jungles, as does the pleasantly shaded patio. It's a…

  • Mambo Restaurant

    Ambergris Caye

    The Matachica Beach Resort's award-winning restaurant is as eclectic and exotic as the resort itself. Although the restaurant specializes in Italian fare,…

  • Amor Y Café

    Caye Caulker

    There's no contest when it comes to the most popular breakfast spot on the island – this place is always busy, but you won't have to wait long for a table…

  • Black Orchid

    Ambergris Caye

    Fine dining in San Pedro is still a fairly relaxed affair, as demonstrated by this attractive restaurant in the deep south of the island that serves up…

  • Namaste Cafe

    Caye Caulker

    From the hibiscus-lime kombucha and garlic-cilantro hummus to the chia pudding, this place absolutely oozes hippie goodness. The salads and sandwiches are…

  • Om Shanti Cafe

    Belize City

    This fantastic new vegan cafe in Fort George is just the thing after a challenging Ashtanga class in the attached yoga studio, or a massage at the…

  • Riverside Tavern

    Belize City

    This riverfront establishment has developed a reputation for serving up the best hamburgers in Belize City, and its fried onion rings, pastas and steaks…

  • Portofino Restaurant

    Ambergris Caye

    In a brilliant Belizean setting, European-Caribbean fusion cuisine at Portofino Restaurant makes perfect sense. The menu features freshly caught snapper,…

  • Dario's Meat Pies

    Belize City

    Ask any local who makes the best meat pies and they'll tell you without hesitation: Dario's. Get in the line (which will probably wrap around the block)…

  • Leela's Bistro

    Punta Gorda

    This cozy little Creole restaurant and bar is a legacy of legendary PG brukdown (19th-century Creole music) singer Leela Vernon, who died in 2017. The…

  • Venky’s Kabab Corner

    Northern Belize

    Chef Venky is the premier – and, as far as we know, only – Hindu chef in Corozal, cooking excellent Indian meals, both meat and vegetarian. The place is…

  • Wish Willy

    Caye Caulker

    An institution on Caye Caulker, the sandy front yard of dreadlocked local Maurice Moore is easily the most chilled-out spot for a mouthwatering Belizean…

  • Pasta per Caso

    Caye Caulker

    Pull up a stool at one of the long tables on the deck and dig into some of the best homemade pasta in Belize, prepared the traditional way by the Italian…

  • O Restaurant

    Ambergris Caye

    Located inside a high-end resort, this modern restaurant feels more Miami than Belize so it's no surprise that the menu goes beyond rice and beans to…

  • Cheers

    Belize District

    This large, airy and friendly restaurant serves hearty meals, including all-day breakfasts, roast-beef sandwiches and excellent Cuban tilapia. Naturally,…

  • Thongs Cafe

    Hopkins

    This cute Caribbean-meets-Euro-style cafe is a cool spot for breakfast or a light lunch of salad, wraps and specials such as quesadillas or meatballs…

  • Crave House of Flavour

    San Ignacio

    A gourmet addition to San Ignacio's dining, Crave is a tiny and intimate restaurant with just a few tables inside and out. The changing menu is broad…

  • Glenda's Café

    Caye Caulker

    Glenda's serves traditional Belizean food in a clapboard house on the island's west side. It boasts some of the best breakfasts in town, from cinnamon…

  • Come n' Dine Restaurant

    Northern Belize

    Unassuming and unexpected, this roadside restaurant serves some of the best Belizean food around. Located right next to the gas station on a crook of the…

  • Belizean Flava

    Caye Caulker

    The island's most popular grill, and rightly so. Take your pick from the fantastic selection of lobster, snapper or conch, that will then be expertly…

  • Chachi's

    Placencia

    Chachi's is a fine addition to Placencia's main street scene: a sociable pizza joint and cocktail bar downstairs and breezy live music bar upstairs…

  • Hode's Place

    San Ignacio

    Locals love this rambling barn-sized place just north of the city center. A large terrace restaurant opening onto a citrus orchard and kids' playground,…

  • Ko-Ox Han-nah

    San Ignacio

    The name means 'let's go eat' in Maya, but Han-nah's is far from just another Belizean restaurant. The eclectic menu features an intriguing range of…

  • El Fogón

    Ambergris Caye

    At first glance the ambience doesn't seem to match the price tag at this backstreet eatery, but once the food arrives you'll not be too worried about the…

  • Elvi's Kitchen

    Ambergris Caye

    This San Pedro institution has been around since the early days, serving up local specialties such as shrimp creole, fried chicken and conch ceviche. The…

  • Corkers

    Belmopan

    This breezy upstairs restaurant and bar has a 'Brit-pub in the tropics' feel with a welcoming atmosphere and a melange of seafood, meat and pasta dishes…

  • Happy Lobster

    Caye Caulker

    The lobster at this Caulker institution is actually not that happy, but you will be after eating big plates of fresh fish, spiced with Creole flavoring or…

  • Martineja

    Northern Belize

    The place for pizza in Sarteneja, this garden terrace restaurant back from the waterfront is a great place to be on the weekend with a fun-loving local…

  • Estel's Dine by the Sea

    Ambergris Caye

    This long-standing breakfast favorite is basically an extension of the beach – complete with sandy floors and ocean breezes. Stop by for a breakfast…

  • Chon Saan Palace

    Belize City

    The Chon Saan has been beloved in Belize City since it opened in the 1970s. The extensive menu includes more than 200 items, including plenty of fresh…

  • Eva's

    San Ignacio

    Open early for breakfast, Eva's is a popular traveler hangout at the busy end of Burns Ave. The menu is pretty standard fare with Belizean and Western…

  • Farmers Market

    San Ignacio

    Saturday is the big market day in San Ignacio when traders come from all over Cayo to sell fresh produce, handicrafts and clothing. The dozen or so food…

  • Roy's Blue Water Grill

    Caye Caulker

    Beloved local chef Roy is the brains behind this simple open-air restaurant just off the main drag. The menu features plenty of fresh seafood, including…

  • Scotchies

    Belmopan

    Scotchies is a Jamaican transplant serving smoky jerk chicken and pork, sausage, wings and ribs, along with sides such as mashed sweet potato, yam,…

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