Must-see restaurants in Bay Islands

  • Roatán Oasis

    Roatán

    If you're going to splurge on a meal on Roatán, go here. The gorgeous Oasis uses seasonal and locally sourced produce to create delectable creations such…

  • Neptune's Restaurant & Bar

    Utila

    Hop on the free shuttle (every half-hour) near the Coral View Dive Center to get to this day trip–worthy bar-restaurant on a gorgeous white sand beach…

  • Tacos Raul

    Roatán

    This rustic outdoor stall fries up some of the best el pastor (pork) tacos in the country. Topped with chimole (chopped salsa), two make a large meal. The…

  • Mango Tango

    Utila

    Housed in an over-the-water building that takes in views from three sides, Mango Tango has some of the best food in town. Try the Galician-style octopus,…

  • Temporary Cal's Cantina

    Roatán

    This place is packed nightly by those willing to drive to this out-of-the-way location between Oak Ridge and French Harbor. Wooden tables on a beautiful…

  • ¿Por qué no?

    Roatán

    This adorable, friendly cafe with tables on the veranda overlooking the sea does excellent breakfasts (L190), including to-die-for pastries, bespoke…

  • Camilla's Bakery

    Utila

    Our favorite breakfast stop on Utila serves fresh bread and homemade bagels with all kinds of toppings, as well as delicious egg dishes, quiche, smoothies…

  • Hotspot Cafe

    Utila

    With real coffee and an enormous whiteboard menu that includes breakfasts, smoothies, burgers, wraps and a popular steak sub, this cute, brightly painted…

  • Creole’s Rotisserie Chicken

    Roatán

    A low-key island institution, Creole's offers excellent island-style roast chicken (a quarter chicken is L80), plus shrimp and fish mains. Choose from…

  • Sunken Fish

    Roatán

    The in-house restaurant of a lodge and dive center, the Sunken Fish is open to the public all day and enjoys a fantastic setting overlooking the sea – one…

  • Mango Café

    Utila

    Owned by Andrea, an Italian who's lived in Utila since the 1990s, this place specializes in authentic thin-crust pizza from a purpose-built brick oven…

  • La Sirena

    Roatán

    This remote restaurant is housed in a fairly run-down building on stilts over the water. Inside, however, you'll be served some of Roatán's best seafood,…

  • RJ's

    Utila

    Ask anyone on the island where you can find Utila's best food and they'll tell you RJ's without hesitation. While that may be due more to the local taste…

  • Keith's BBQ

    Roatán

    Head directly to this humble shack for the best meal deal on the beach. Reina cooks up huge potions of very fresh fish, chicken or pork with sides of…

  • Che Pancho

    Utila

    This small cafe has a garden location and serves up an excellent selection of salads, hot dogs, schnitzel, sandwiches and even a tuna fillet. Add to that…

  • Drunken Sailor

    Roatán

    Italian-run, this lively joint on a roadside outdoor patio cooks up some tasty and seriously cheap pizzas. For extra calories go for the deep-fried pizzas…

  • Java Vine

    Roatán

    There are good sandwiches, coffee and cake to be had at this friendly cafe and wine bar; it's also one of the few independent and budget-oriented places…

  • Bean Crazy

    Roatán

    Great coffee, hearty breakfasts and sandwiches at lunch in arty, modern surrounds (plus air-conditioning!) makes this the perfect spot to chill out with…

  • Munchies

    Utila

    Situated in a landmark Utilan building dating from 1864, this restaurant's front porch offers a great perch for people-watching. It offers good vegetarian…

  • Lighthouse Restaurant

    Roatán

    A traditional wooden Caribbean structure that juts out into the bay, this restaurant has sea views on three sides. Seafood is the specialty, including…

  • Bush’s Supermarket

    Utila

    Opens early so you can get your day’s supplies before you hop on a dive boat. There's relatively little available here, but by local standards the…

  • Cannibal Café

    Roatán

    Seriously large tacos are a specialty at this relaxed Mexican eatery. Everything on the menu can be made vegetarian. It also offers wine by the glass or…

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