Southern Belize
If you have only one dining splurge in Southern Belize, the restaurant at Copal Tree Lodge is the place to do it. The location, high on a jungle hilltop,…
Must-see restaurants in Southern Belize
Placencia
Maya Beach Hotel's popular bistro is a Placencia landmark, offering excellent international dishes using fresh local ingredients. This is the place where…
Punta Gorda
Twisted lobster, baked barracuda, cracked conch, whole snapper and lionfish fingers – and the best waterfront deck in PG. There's a lot to like about Asha…
Placencia
Rumfish is a gastro-style wine bar Central-American–style. Head up to the balcony of the beautiful old timber building and sample starters such as…
Placencia
Omar's has been around a long time and still serves some of the freshest seafood in town. Step into the small and rustic streetside shack and choose from…
Southern Belize
Well-known locally for his sublime seafood creations and steaks cooked over hot rocks, Chef Rob's changing menu here might include sautéed red snapper,…
Southern Belize
The best burgers in town are served here on homemade rolls. Try the gorgonzola-stuffed beef burger with bacon or the to-die-for surf and turf with garlic…
Dangriga
Belizean and Garifuna dishes such as hudut (fish with plantain in coconut curry), pigtail, fried plantain and stew beans are the specialty at this lovely…
Punta Gorda
Gormiers has moved from his little green shack to a new location across from the waterfront north of town. It's still the best place in PG for organic…
Placencia
If you don't like the ice cream here, you won't like ice cream anywhere. It's that simple. The Italian gelato is even better and the 18 flavors on display…
Punta Gorda
With a breezy upper deck overlooking Main St, this is the best spot in town for all-day Western or Belizean breakfasts, served alongside brain-freezing…
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…
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…
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…
Hopkins
Gecko's gets ticks for cheap tacos; vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free dishes; an interesting range of specials; and a breezy open-air dining space and bar…
Southern Belize
This casual screened-in thatch restaurant and bar on the grounds of Bocawina Rainforest Resort is a good place to stop for lunch after walking in the…
Placencia
This popular thatched-roof, open-air beachfront place specializes in tasty shrimp and seafood dishes in a range of styles: Caribbean, Belizean and North…
Southern Belize
Something of an institution for travelers driving the Southern Hwy, Coleman's offers a self-serve lunch buffet with three or four dishes plus rice, beans…
Southern Belize
In season this is a good place to try out the local lobster but it's also a convivial midrange place for tacos, burritos and fish and chicken dishes. The…
Hopkins
In a prime corner position on Hopkin's main intersection, Jalapeno's does things a little differently, specializing in fluffy crepes (from BZ$5 plus…
Southern Belize
Attached to Beaches & Dreams, Barracuda is a long-running and highly regarded beachfront restaurant. Seafood is a specialty here, including local lobster,…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
Dangriga
Serves reliably fresh breakfasts of eggs, beans and fry-jacks, as well as hamburgers and plates of fried shrimp. The coffee is instant, but juices are…
Dangriga
This clean, fun and efficient Chinese restaurant serves both Sino-Belizean fare and dishes catering to the tastes of local Chinese who still remember what…
