Restaurants in The Northern Cayes
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Habaneros
Caulker’s ‘hottest’ restaurant, named for the habanero chili, is located in a brightly painted clapboard house in the center of town. Here chefs prepare gourmet international food, combining fresh seafood, meat and vegetables with insanely delicious sauces and flavors. Wash it down with a fine wine or a jug of sangria. Sit in the funky bar and sip a fruity cocktail or enjoy the buzz and eat by candlelight at the tables on the verandah. Reservations are recommended.
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Bamboo Grill
Arguably the best location on the island, this casually cool bar and grill sits right on the beach, with swings hanging from the rafters and tables set up in the sand. Besides the Cajun specialties, you can feast on a huge seafood burrito or a delectable grilled fish sandwich, washed down with a fruit smoothie.
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Wish Willy’s Bar & Grill
This funky place is named for a scaly tailed iguana. On the back side of the island, it’s a great place to watch the sunset, whether you’re sipping a Belikin beer or feasting on the day’s BBQ special.
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Barrier Reef Sports Bar & Grill
This unlikely spot – Canadian run – has surprisingly delicious food and good prices. And not just pub grub (although that’s good, too); you won’t be disappointed by lasagna, burritos, seafood specials and salads. Service is nonchalant, at best. If you don’t like the multiple TVs blaring sports interviews into the atmosphere, take a seat out front and enjoy the breeze off the ocean.
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Amor Y Café
There’s no contest about the most popular breakfast spot on the island. It’s always busy, but you won’t have to wait long for a table on the shaded porch overlooking Front St. Take your pick from fresh-squeezed juices, scrambled eggs or homemade yogurt topped with fruit, but don’t miss out on the fresh-brewed coffee. If you have to pack a lunch, sandwiches are available to go.
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Don Corleone
One of Caulker’s unexpected gems, Don Corleone is Dutch owned and Italian flavored. Decor is sophisticated and the service impeccable. Whatever you order lives up to management’s promise to make you a meal you can’t refuse, be it one of the gorgeous salads, a pasta with an aromatic sauce or a more substantial fish or meat main. Finish off with an excellent strong espresso.
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Femi’s Coffee Shop
Femi’s is a coffee shop and so much more. By all means, come here for your morning dose of caffeine – perhaps in the form of fresh-brewed Belizean coffee or a frozen coffee mocha. Come in the afternoon for a fruit smoothie or an energy shake. And if you need a shot of something extra, take your pick from the vast menu of frozen fruity cocktails. Prime waterfront spot!
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Happy Lobster
The lobster at this Caulker institution is actually not that happy. But you will be after eating big plates of fresh fish, spiced up with Creole flavoring or sweetened with coconut. The place has plenty of vegetarian options, as well as a popular breakfast menu. The front porch is a pleasant place to catch the breeze off the ocean and watch the activity on Front St.
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Rasta Pasta Rainforest Café
No longer located on the beach, Rasta Pasta is still serving up its extensive menu of seafood, veggie dishes, desserts and fruity cocktails. The always affable service is a highlight, as is the home-brewed ginger beer, a delectable concoction that cures all stomach woes. Note that – despite the name – there are not many pasta dishes on the menu.
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Rainbow Grill & Bar
Perched on a deck over the turquoise waters, this local favorite is evidence of Caulker’s agreeable temperatures. By day, nibble on vegetarian plates, burgers, quesadillas, burritos and sandwiches. At night fancier fare includes fish, shrimp, conch and lobster cooked how you like it, from simple lemon with butter to Jamaican jerk or oriental style.
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Glenda’s Café
Glenda’s serves traditional Belizean food in a clapboard house on the island’s west side. It has the best cheap breakfasts in town, from cinnamon rolls and orange juice to full breakfasts of eggs, bacon or ham, bread and coffee. Burritos, tacos, sandwiches and chicken with rice and beans are offered for lunch. Get there early for breakfast.
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Agave
This new super-suave place has a prime location on Front St, with a wide porch overlooking the traffic. The sophisticated menu has a selection of seafood dishes that blends Caribbean and Mediterranean influences, utilizing fresh fruits and local spices. Service can be a bit slow – all the more time to savor the flavors and enjoy the view.
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Syd’s
Syd’s is a longstanding favorite for its good-value meals and convivial atmosphere. Out back, there is a flower-filled patio, where you can dine to the soothing sounds of a gurgling fountain. Otherwise, the dining room is rather nondescript. No matter where you sit, you will be sated by the big plates of Belizean and Mexican food.
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Sand Box
With outdoor seating facing the dock, and a happy hour from 3pm to 6pm, the Sand Box is an island institution. Locals and expats gather to socialize and catch up on gossip. If you can’t check into your hotel straight away, make this your first stop coming off the water taxi.
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Lazy Lizard
The Lazy Lizard is described as a ‘sunny place for shady people’ – and there is no shortage of the latter hanging about. It mainly serves beer to swimmers and sunbathers, but has some food items as well.
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Marin’s Restaurant
Dine in the open air at treetop level on hearty Belizean fare, seafood dishes and more at Marin’s, one of the oldest restaurants on the island. There is nothing too creative about this cooking, but it is filling and cheap.
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Caye Caulker Bakery
If you want a quick breakfast to go, stop by the Caye Caulker Bakery to pick up fresh bread, rolls and buns (baked goods cost under BZ$2).
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Herbal Tribe
A large open-air restaurant and hip reggae joint with great pizzas. Happy hour (6pm to 8pm) fills the place with merry folks drinking and chatting.
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Rosa’s Café
This friendly streetside cafe has an inviting palapa out the back, where you can feast on grilled lobster and other fruits of the sea.
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Coco Plum Gardens
The highlight of the Coco Plum is the beautiful garden setting, overgrown with hibiscus, sea grape and coco plum (spot the ceiba tree at the entrance). Off Back St near the airstrip, Coco Plum is off the beaten track but worth the walk for home-baked breads and wholesome breakfasts. From 6pm to 9pm on Friday or Saturday nights, it sometimes hosts a tropical garden party (mains BZ$25 to BZ$40), with live acoustic music or drumming.
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