San Ignacio
Great Mayan Prince is worth the short hike up Benque Viejo Rd for the sweeping balcony view of San Ignacio and an honest (not overpriced) menu of Belizean…
Must-see restaurants in Belize
Placencia
This ocean-facing restaurant is one of the best places in town for a healthy smoothie – there are 30 varieties – or an all-day breakfast. It also serves…
Wendy's Creole Restaurant & Bar
Placencia
Wendy's is a traditional-style air-conditioned restaurant serving a wide range of dishes from burgers and burritos to seafood specialties such as…
Placencia
Good food comes from a small kitchen at Dawn's Grill shack on Main St. Changing daily specials include fajitas, chicken, pork roast and fish fillets,…
Ambergris Caye
For seriously cheap and tasty eats, do as the locals do and head to Neri's, on the back side of the island, for delicious tacos, burritos, fry-jacks and…
Ambergris Caye
Caramba is a busy place due to its excellent food, fun atmosphere and attentive service. Mexican and Creole dishes focus on fresh fish and seafood cooked…
San Ignacio
Across the river in Santa Elena, this family-run open-sided restaurant makes a welcome change from downtown San Ignacio. Pork ribs, chops and grilled…
Punta Gorda
Chef Iconie is well known locally for her fusion Belizean meals, incorporating locally caught seafood, curries, steak and pasta dishes. Choose from a…
Caye Caulker
Nestled behind a couple of rental shops, this tiny restaurant doesn't look like much but grab a stool or a picnic table and enjoy great Middle Eastern…
Dangriga
Next to the huge Family City Supermarket west of the center, this reliable Chinese place has a bright air-conditioned dining room and a popular takeout…
Punta Gorda
A longtime favorite of locals and travelers alike, Grace's offers a wide range of dishes, from Belizean specialties such as stew chicken, fry fish, and…
Belmopan
Blue Moon is a welcoming family restaurant serving a wide range of international dishes from burgers to steaks and tacos to pasta. The ceviche and fried…
Placencia
Locally famous for its breakfasts, this bright-yellow shack at the southern end of Sidewalk offers friendly service and a lavish menu of pancakes, waffles…
Southern Belize
Snugged up beside the beachside pool at Belize Underwater, Fat Mermaid is a new cafe specializing in whole foods and health-conscious plant-based food…
San Ignacio
San Ignacio's best burgers are lovingly made here with interesting variations such as the jerk chicken, pesto or mushroom burgers right up to the gut…
Northern Belize
This thatched sea-facing bar and restaurant is popular among locals, expats and visitors for its international menu of burgers, pasta, pizza, rice and…
Belmopan
This sweet Taiwanese vegetarian restaurant serves excellent ovo-lacto dishes (using eggs and dairy) from noodles to dumplings, as well as fresh juices and…
Barrier Reef Sports Bar & Grill
Caye Caulker
This unlikely spot is a no-holds-barred expat hangout but has surprisingly delicious food. If you don't like the multiple TVs blaring sports interviews…
Belmopan
In a log cabin just off Constitution Dr, this Chicago-style pizza joint has Belmopan's best range of pizzas, but if you're still not satisfied you can …
Hopkins
Peer's Place has a European flair with fresh seafood dishes, pasta, schnitzels, pork chops and some intriguing desserts such as chocolate chili cake. A…
San Ignacio
Highlights run the gamut from tasty pizza and delicious fish burritos to juicy steaks and vegetarian kebabs. Take a seat inside the wood-accented dining…
Dangriga
Just east of the Stann Creek bridge, this cafe is the place to meet fishers and the boat captains who offer tours and transport to the outlying cays. The…
San Ignacio
Rounding out San Ignacio's multicultural dining scene, this Lebanese place serves up delicious shawarma, pita wraps, felafel and kebabs. Most meals come…
Hopkins
The ladies of the Sandy Beach Women's Cooperative serve up daily Garifuna specials such as hudut (a creamy fish stew served with mashed plantain), stew…
Ambergris Caye
The pioneering restaurant at Secret Beach remains its most economical, offering wings, burgers, seafood, tacos, empanadas and more. It's set on a prime…
Hummingbird Highway
Stop in at this roadside dairy and cafe near St Margaret's village for homemade ice cream, flavored milk and fresh yogurt. It's run by a Christian…
Belize City
You wouldn't expect to find such quality in a strip mall on the edges of town but this unpretentious Lebanese diner is popular among expats and visitors…
San Ignacio
Best place in town for French bread, cinnamon rolls, croissants, apple turnovers and good coffee. It's in an open space just north of the market – get…
Belize City
At this thatched poolside restaurant at the Radisson you get to grill your own meal – steak, fajitas, shrimp, chicken satay and the like – on super-hot…
Placencia
In a lush patch of garden strung with fairy lights and hidden away from the main street, this low-key restaurant and bar offers up an eclectic menu with…
Punta Gorda
This nondescript 3rd-floor outdoor eatery on the southern waterfront has a good local reputation and great views. Marian serves up excellent east Indian…
Belize City
A large supermarket with a wide range of groceries that is a convenient place to stock up before a long trip. Has a second location southeast of city…
Northern Belize
Orange Walk's best bakery is always busy with locals helping themselves to sticky buns, cinnamon rolls, croissants and meat pies, all of which make for a…
Punta Gorda
The main ingredient here is chicken – in burgers, sandwiches, wings or with rice and beans. Also hand-cut fries and nachos. The food is good and the 3rd…
Northern Belize
This tiny local place is one of several diners popular for tasty Mexican snacks and cheap daily lunch specials. Try the burritos with beans, chicken and…
Placencia
One of several good Belizean BBQ places at the southern end of the peninsula, Mr Q serves up BBQ plates and fried chicken with rice and beans, along with…
Belmopan
With good coffee, waffles, ice cream and breakfast snacks, Casa is a great place to start the day. It also dishes up vegetarian Asian dishes such as egg…
Hopkins
A top spot for breakfast, this tiny main-street shack offers bagels, fruit cups packed with granola and yogurt, smoothies, juices and, of course, filter…
Placencia
This cool little veranda cafe on the Sidewalk has just a few tables and is best known for its pizza and pasta, but Rick also whips up sandwiches,…
Belize City
With a fantastic waterside location, this large open-air restaurant is a great place for a meal. It's also well worth sticking around afterwards for a few…
