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1. Above Grounds Coffee Shop
$ | |Above Grounds sells shade-grown, organic Guatemalan coffee straight up, in lattes, iced, or however you like it. Fresh-roasted coffee by the pound is also for sale. The bagels come from The Bistro at Maya Beach, and the fresh donuts from a lady who sells them in the village.
Main St., Placencia Village, Stann Creek, Belize607–1017Known For
- Great bagels
- Fresh doughnuts
- Good selection of coffee drinks
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Rate Includes: No dinner. No lunch Sun. -
2. Ana's Aladdin Cuisine
$$ | |Near the tip of the island, this gem is hidden in plain sight. Tuck into a plate of stove-fresh pita, creamy hummus, and skewers of onion-parsley shrimp grilled in a boat of foil, all made by the charming chef Ana. These deep-flavored dishes are a wonderful surprise. It's not fast food, so have a smoothie while you wait in the family's front yard. Vegetarians will appreciate the superior options here. Cash only.
Av. Hicaco, Caye Caulker, Belize District, Belize605-3305Known For
- Garlic chicken wraps
- Vegetarian and vegan options
- A frill-free setting near the Split
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon. -
3. Asha's Culture Kitchen
$$ | |In a rustic wood shack built right over the water, Asha's has the best views of any restaurant in Punta Gorda. Asha's specializes in fresh seafood served Creole style, such as fried conch with mashed potatoes or grilled snapper with plantains and beans and rice. The menu changes daily. Stake out a place in the main dining room or on the breezy deck and look across the Gulf of Honduras toward Guatemala.
74 Front St., Punta Gorda, Toledo, Belize651–8366Known For
- Solid Creole cooking
- Rotating menu each day
- Great views of the bay
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon. -
4. Belize Chocolate Company
$ | |Those who dream in chocolate, this one's for you. Owners Chris Beaumont and Jo Sayer work with over 500 Maya cacao farms (in a handful of collectives), which average 1½ acres each and typically use organic methods. As a result, the company does marvels with one of Belize's most ancient crops. Here, the Belizean bean appears not only in bars but as champagne truffles, milkshakes, and---get ready---chocolate balsamic vinegar. Make time for Chris' amazing class on chocolate-making at about BZ$25 per person (offered at 10:30 am on weekdays; just call ahead to schedule). Expect U.S. chocolatier prices here.
Barrier Reef Dr., San Pedro Town, Belize District, Belize226--3015Known For
- Treats celebrating Belize's cacao heritage
- Lime truffles
- A fantastic chocolate-making class
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5. Benny's Kitchen
$ | |This little open-air restaurant near Xunantunich has won many fans who come for hearty Mayan, mestizo, and Creole dishes at rock-bottom prices. You'll find mostly locals here, many from San Ignacio, Benque Viejo, and other parts of Cayo District. Most items on the menu are BZ$12 or less, including chilimole (chicken with mole sauce), cow-foot soup, Belizean escabeche (marinated fish or meat), and stew pork with rice, beans, and plantains. You can make a meal of the mestizo appetizers including salbutes (puffed fried tortilla with meat), tostadas, and empanadas, most under BZ$2 each. The classic Mayan pibil (pork cooked in an underground oven) is sometimes on the menu. The banana and mango licuados (milk shakes) are delicious, and you can also enjoy the official national drinks of Belize, Belikin and Fanta.
San José Succotz, Cayo, Belize823--2541Known For
- Cheap, good food
- Pibil (pork cooked in an underground oven)
- Chilimole (chicken with mole sauce)
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6. Black and White Garifuna Restaurant and Cultural Center
$$$ | |Here's a place unlike any other on the island: from the homemade bundiga (green banana dumplings) to drumming presentations on cedar and mahogany drums, Black and White gives you a special window into the rich culture and foodways of Belize's Garifuna people. The menu spotlights Garifuna cuisine like hudut (snapper in coconut broth with pounded plantains), tikini (brown flour soup with fish and vegetables) and the staple dish, cassava bread. The owner Julia Martinez (known to everyone in town as Ms. Julia) is a true cultural ambassador for the Garifuna; speak with her and you can learn about Garifuna heritage in all its vitality. Since Garifuna (also called Garinagu) populations are concentrated in Seine Beight, Hopkins, Punta Gorda, and Dangriga—all on the mainland––this is a unique resource on the island. Try to make it to one of Black and White's entertainment nights, which celebrates Garifuna culture with live drumming, traditional dancing, and a decadent buffet.
Sea Grape Dr., San Pedro Town, Belize District, Belize605--2895Known For
- Hudut (snapper in coconut milk broth)
- Garifuna beats and dancing
- Putting the "experience" in dining experience
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Rate Includes: Reservation required for entertainment nights -
7. Briana's Food Place
$ | |If you’re hankering for a steaming bowl of cow-foot soup or just a good old plate of succulent stew chicken, join San Pedranos on their lunch break at Briana's. Crunchy eats like salbutes and garnachas won’t disappoint, but for faithful homestyle Belizean cuisine, try whatever is on special that day: think pigtail or curry chicken with coconut rice and beans, plantains, and a scoop of slaw.
Angel Coral St., San Pedro Town, Belize District, Belize661--2676Known For
- Belizean comfort food
- Chimole (also called “black soup” for its black recado spice)
- Local prices and cash only
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. -
8. Chef Rob's Gourmet Café/Love on the Rocks
$$$ | |You'll recognize this restaurant by the big sign out front made from one side of a red 1964 Peugeot 404, and inside the restaurant at Parrot Cove Lodge, the eclectic Caribbean-style, locally sourced food is nothing but contemporary and delicious. The place is really a two-for-one, with the adjoining Love on the Rocks restaurant, where guests cook their own food on lava rock. You can order a four-course meal (soup, salad, entrée, and dessert) from the prix-fixe menu or order à la carte. The menu changes daily, but the entrée might be lobster, fresh fish, or ribs, all presented creatively and with interesting sauces. The Chef's Table is a third option if you have a group of at least six, but no more than 12. Rob will prepare a private, sumptuous seven-course dinner for your group for BZ$130 per person. Advance reservations of at least 48 hours' notice are required.
Sittee River Rd., Hopkins, Stann Creek, Belize663–1529Known For
- Eclectic, rotating menu
- One of Belize's top restaurants
- Option to cook your own food
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Rate Includes: No lunch, Reservations essential -
9. Cocina Sabor
$$ | |Succulents populate the restaurant’s patio, as do Orange Walk residents and a smattering of tourists who know a good food joint when they find it. The reasonably priced menu is a mix of mestizo and other Belizean favorites and includes flavors such as coconut rum salsa and ginger-citrus glaze that give Belizean classics an energetic twist. Come on Thursday for popular Dollah Wing Day or any night for dreamy frozen mojitos. Simply put, this is one of the best and most pleasant places to eat in town.
South Belize-Corozal Rd., Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk, Belize322-3482Known For
- Authentic Belizean recipes
- Friendly service
- Generous portions
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues. -
10. Corkers Restaurant and Bar
$$ | |Next door to the Hibiscus Hotel, Corkers is run by the husband-and-wife team of Geoff Hatto-Hembling and Sam Buxton from the United Kingdom. To catch any breezes, sit in the covered, open-air patio, or you can dine inside in the cozy air-conditioned dining room. The menu is eclectic, ranging from classic English fish-and-chips and a grilled American cheeseburger with fries to Indian curries, plus pasta, steak, pork ribs, fried chicken, and a nice variety of salads.
Hibiscus Pl., Belmopan, Cayo, Belize822--0400Known For
- Tasty burgers
- Half-price cocktails during happy hour 4–10 pm Thursday–Saturday
- Funky, casual decor
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. -
11. Corozo Blue's
$$ | |This popular eatery in a stone building on the bay at the South End serves excellent wood-fired pizza, burgers, sandwiches, and ceviche, plus a few traditional Belizean dishes like rice and beans. By Corozal standards, prices are on the high side, but the atmosphere, bayside setting, and friendly staff make it well worth a visit.
South End, Corozal Town, Corozal, Belize422--0090Known For
- Beautiful bay views
- Great wood-fired pizza
- Large menu
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12. Crabby's Restaurant
$$ | |This seafood restaurant is the go-to dining option for both visitors and locals in Sarteneja. Sitting across the street from the Caribbean Sea, Crabby's offers stunning views of the bay and the many fishing boats lining up the shore. Seating is mostly outdoor, with a rustic yet homey feel. Grilled lobster (when in season), shrimp and fish fillet accompany heaps of rice and beans for lunch. Lunch special changes daily and the restaurant is open for breakfast and dinner, too. Come for the views and stay for the richly whipped desserts of frappes and homemade ice cream.
127 N. Front St., Sarteneja, Corozal, Belize613--0123Known For
- Large portions
- Beautiful views of the sea
- Freshly caught seafood
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. -
13. Crocs Sunset Sports Bar
$$ | |Croc's owner, Belizean Ivan Luna, knows what he's doing: after years of industry experience, he has made this three-story palapa a lovable hangout for locals, ex-pats, Belizean vacationers from the mainland, and travelers. The service and menu are both impressive, with reasonably priced rum drinks, ceviche, and other island fare. Catching the sunset here is a no-brainer, but you can also come by later for the nightlife scene. Crocs indeed live in the lagoon, but don't drop them nachos: feeding crocodiles is illegal and dangerous for the apex predators. Watch them from afar.
0.75 miles (1.2 km) north of bridge, Ambergris Caye, Corozal, Belize610--0026Known For
- Coconut mojitos
- Parties and special events
- Good service even when popping off
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14. DandE's Frozen Custard & Sorbet
$ | |This beloved parlor is your place for creamy custards and cooling sorbets—all homemade and so dense that they resist quick melting. Custard is made with egg yolks; it's touted as a "healthier" alternative to ice cream, which we're willing to believe for the sake of dessert. For island flavors, looks for mango sorbet or soursop frozen custard.
Pescador Dr., San Pedro Town, Belize District, Belize676--5464Known For
- Tropical flavors like coconut and soursop
- Classic mint chocolate chip custard
- Relaxed vibes
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15. El Fogon
$$ | |Named for the open wood-fire cooking hearth ("faya haat" in Kriol), El Fogon serves authentic down-home Belizean cooking like chaya tamales, Creole stews, and gibnut (a small game rodent and delicacy). El Fogon feels like a hole-in-the-wall, but it's actually one of the most renowned spots on the island. Think island-casual but with the quality dialed up (you sit at picnic tables, but the picnic tables have cloth runners). Dishes are prepared in cast-iron pots in a traditional fogón. Next to it, a mountain of fresh veggies, about to be chopped, is part of the decor. Though it's in town, it's a little hard to find: ask any local where it is.
2 Trigger Fish St., San Pedro Town, Belize District, Belize673--2121Known For
- Fish coconut curry
- Mango smoothies
- Off-the-beaten-path dishes in a well-known restaurant
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. -
16. Elvi's Kitchen
$$$ | |Here is an island institution. In the old days, in 1974, Elvi Staines sold burgers from the window of her house, soon adding a few tables on the sand under a tree; today, the floors are still sand and the tree remains (lifeless now and cut back to fit inside the roof), but the dining experience has been upgraded. Enter through massive mahogany doors and you'll be tended to by a large and gracious staff. The Maya pulled pork and other sandwiches are big hits at lunch. For dinner Elvi's features upmarket dishes such as shrimp flambeéd in tequila or grilled pork with sorrel barbecue sauce. Don't pass on the coconut pie for dessert. The Maya Feast every Friday should be on your weekend list. It's a bit touristy, but we always enjoy Elvi's.
Pescador Dr., San Pedro Town, Belize District, Belize226--2404Known For
- An expansive but quality menu
- Maya Feast on Friday
- A classic San Pedro experience
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. -
17. Errolyn's House of Fry Jacks
$ | |Fry jacks are those puffy pillows of fried dough served at breakfast; here they come stuffed with a slew of options, from egg and ham to chicken and beans, all for a U.S. buck or two. Just one makes a filling breakfast. Pull up a stool on the pink-and-green porch, or take your fry jacks near the water. At the stand next door you can pick up a liter of fresh watermelon juice (in a repurposed Crystal bottle) for BZ$7. Yet another example of a great female entrepreneur in Belize, Errolyn does it right. She also holds a barbecue most Saturdays. Cash only.
Pasero St. at Av. Langosta, Caye Caulker, Belize District, BelizeKnown For
- Tasty portable breakfasts
- Quick counter service
- Chicken- and cheese-stuffed fry jacks
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon. No lunch, no dinner -
18. Grove House Restaurant
$$ | |Inside the Sleeping Giant Lodge, you'll find a gastronomic delight. In a beautiful setting, The Grove House serves up fresh-from-the-field, homemade meals that look amazing and taste even better. Start with homemade bread and fresh churned butter; for breakfast, try the stuffed fry jacks. At dinner, the coconut shrimp is a surefire hit.
Mile 36.5, Hummingbird Hwy., Belmopan, Cayo, Belize822--3851Known For
- Local, organic, field-to-table dining
- Stunning jungle and mountain views
- Beautiful presentation
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19. Guava Limb Café
$$ | |Located in a remodeled colonial framehouse on the far end of Burns Avenue, Guava Limb Café serves an eclectic mix of delicious soups, seafood, salads, and local and American dishes that have given it a reputation as the best restaurant in San Ignacio. Run by the owners of The Lodge at Chaa Creek, there's open-air seating and a bar on the first level, while a second-level veranda overlooks Macal River Park. You'll enjoy fresh, artful dishes like herb and garlic pan-seared shrimp with butternut squash bisque and jasmine rice, or glazed spare ribs with potato croquettes.
79 Burns Ave., San Ignacio, Cayo, Belize824--4837Known For
- Farm-to-table ingredients
- Caribbean food and Asian dishes like gado gado
- Vegetarian friendly
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20. Ko-Ox Han-Nah
$$ | |From the Mayan language, Ko-Ox Han-Nah roughly translates to "let's go eat." It's far from fancy—you eat on simple tables in what is essentially a large open-front building on busy Burns Avenue—but service is cheerful, and the food is inexpensive and well prepared. Much of the food is raised on the farm of the Zimbabwe-born owner. In addition to the usual Belizean beans-and-rice dishes, Ko-Ox Han-Nah serves fusion food influenced by Mexican, Southeast Asian, and North and South Indian cooking, with salads, sandwiches, burritos, Burmese dishes, Cambodian and Korean chicken dishes, and Indian lamb curries.
5 Burns Ave., San Ignacio, Cayo, Belize824--3014Known For
- Farm-to-table food
- Belizean rice and beans
- International options including Indian lamb curries and Korean chicken
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
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