The Cayes and Atolls Restaurants
We’ve compiled the best of the best in The Cayes and Atolls - browse our top choices for Restaurants during your stay.
Sort by:
6 Recommendations
{{numTotalPoiResults}} {{ (numTotalPoiResults===1)?'Recommendation':'Recommendations' }}
0 Recommendations
Loading...
-
1. Mambo Restaurant and Bistro
$$$$ | |Want to treat yourself? Head up to the magnificent Matachica Resort and dine leisurely in its tropical-chic veranda. In 2021, two celebrated chefs crafted a new vision for Mambo, dividing it into two––a bit confusing, but a game changer. You can now enjoy the all-day "light fare" and casual ambience of Mambo Bistro, as well as the more sophisticated Mambo Restaurant (which is dinner-only and has a "resort casual" dress code). Both options are outrageously stylish, splurgy, and delicious––we're talking an in-house mixologist and a prix-fixe weekend brunch. At the Bistro, people clamor for the chewy sourdough breads and pizzas, while seafood mains, like the banana leaf snapper, are the highlight of Mambo Restaurant. The kitchen uses ingredients grown at Matachica's sister property, the jungle lodge Gaia. Breakfast and lunch are less pricey. Note that only guests 10 and up are at allowed at Mambo Bistro, while only guests 16 and up are allowed at Mambo Restaurant: it's not your place for multigenerational occasions. Call ahead to see if a complimentary boat can be arranged to pick you up in town.
Beachfront 5 miles (8 km) north of bridge, Ambergris Caye, Corozal, Belize226--5010Known For
- Grilled piña coladas
- Fabulous pizzas
- Taco the dog
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Resort casual (for Mambo Restaurant only), Mambo Restaurant ages 16-plus only; Mambo Bistro ages 10-plus only -
2. Red Ginger
$$$$ | |A hip, LA-style restaurant of local renown, Red Ginger enlivens the island's food scene—no sea views here, but the gorgeous teal palm-leaf motif anchors you in the Caribbean. At dinner, start with ginger punch and chipotle shrimp salbutes, then accompany your entrée with a hand-selected wine. (Co-owner Mukul Kanabar might just be the only Belizean-certified sommelier in Belize!) Breakfast and lunch are superb, cheaper, and more casual. Our favorite time to go is weekend brunch, when you can sip a mimosa over an elaborate sesame shrimp eggs Benedict. Dishes at Red Ginger can at times slump under creative ambition (seafood ceviche doesn't always need a modern twist, for instance), but it's still great for a splurge. A bonus: the owners have done excellent public service projects in Belize, including giving about 80 full high school scholarships to the children of employees.
Barrier Reef Dr., San Pedro Town, Belize District, Belize613--8409Known For
- Creative dishes using local ingredients
- Stylish tropical decor with a retro flair
- Half-price wine bottles on Monday and Friday
-
3. The Truck Stop Shipping Container Food Park
$$ | |On the lagoon side, the hip-to-the-max Truck Stop pulses as the social hub of North Ambergris. Five shipping containers with different owners dish up "Nuevo Latino" food, New Haven-style pizza, trendy ice cream, a host of drinks, and other goodies. Out back, a deck sits over the lagoon (the "Warning: Crocodiles" signs are not just decorative) where folks gather in the pool for sunset. There's something for everyone: play corn hole with your kids, sunbathe with a few Belikins, or bring your big group of friends for dinner. At first blush it looks touristy, but San Pedranos love this spot, too. The Truck Stop knows entertainment: there is a film shown by the lagoon every Wednesday, trivia and adult spelling bees, and live music on the regular.
1 mile (1½ km) north of bridge, Ambergris Caye, Corozal, Belize226--3663Known For
- Happening vibes (think Austin meets the Caribbean)
- Bourbon orange chicken tacos
- Entertainment nearly every night
-
4. Black Orchid
$$$ | |Black Orchid is named for the delicate national flower of Belize, but the gorgeous food here ranges from Belizean to global fusion. Vibrant dishes include ginger pork egg rolls and teriyaki chicken cooked over a lava rock broiler. This island-elegant dining room has thatch accents, a fountain tiered like a Maya temple, and starched tablecloths. Swing by for a popular happy hour starting at 3 pm, but make a reservation if you plan to stay for dinner.
S. Coconut Dr., San Pedro Town, Belize District, Belize206--2441Known For
- A great happy hour (3–5:30 pm)
- Crusted orange rum grouper
- A romantic but not stuffy scene
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch -
5. Mesa Bistro
$$ | |The air-conditioned setting feels more United States than Caribbean, but Mesa plates up delicious change-of-pace dishes like churro-spice pancakes or, for lunch, sweet potato tacos. Vegetarians will appreciate the savory bean cake Benedict, among other options. Local drip coffee does nicely in the morning.
Tarpon St., San Pedro Town, Belize District, Belize636--8464Known For
- Coconut French toast
- Vegetarian and vegan options
- Hip diner vibes
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner -
Recommended Fodor’s Video
-
6. The Magic Grill Restaurant & Bar
$$ | |Cheesy name aside, Magic Grill is a delightful, breezy perch where you can dine on treehouse-like levels of a palapa overlooking the Caribbean. Okra snapper, sesame-seed shrimp, and Belizean comfort food are on offer, but the real draw is the dreamy setting.
Playa Asunción, Caye Caulker, Belize District, Belize226--0505Known For
- Creative seafront seating
- Playful garnishes
- Cocktails served in fresh coconuts
-
{{ (numCurrentPage-1)*numPageLimit+index+1 }}. {{ item.name }}
{{ item.price_tag }} | {{ item.neighborhood }} | | {{ item.first_keyword }}{{ item.address }}{{ item.phone[0] }}Known For
- {{ capitalizeFirstLetter(pro) }}
{{ item.details.title }} Details
{{ item.details.content.toString() }} -
Recommended Fodor’s Video
No Restaurants Results
Please try a broader search, or expore these popular suggestions:
There are no results for {{ strDestName}} Restaurants in the searched map area with the above filters. Please try a different area on the map, or broaden your search with these popular suggestions:
