Local Dining

(in addition to our on-site La Cantina)

Recommended Restaurants 

Barefoot Bar, Pickled Parrot, and Tipsy Tuna, any great options any night of the week! Barefoot’s lobster grilled cheese is a guest favorite.

For some super casual food stand options- Lil Bites for great local food, Carmens for “fast food”, Belize Mexican stand for burritos, or the Burger Joint for local burgers. Mim’s is right at the street and is amazing local food (try the stewed chicken) for a $5usd lunch. All can be found with a walk through the village!

***Please note, some restaurants may temporarily close during low season; this list is subject to change. You can always check with us when you arrive and we will give you the latest info we have. Also note - lobster and conch are seasonal.

Breakfast: 

  • The Shak is a must do, great scenery overlooking the pier.

  • Cozy Corner is about halfway down the sidewalk

  • Detatch is close to Barefoot.

  • Angel Delights on the main road has amazing breakfast sandwiches, and fresh pastries daily.

  • We also recommend the breakfast burritos at the “Belize Mexican” stand near the police station.

  • Wendy’s on main road and the Swiss Cafe on the sidewalk are also good options.

  • You can sometimes find light eats at Brewed Awakenings or Above Grounds.

Causal Dinner Options:

  • Dawn's - a great low key choice, classic local food.

  • Omar's - another classic favorite for local fish-they will even cook yours if you bring it.

  • Cozy Corner - great view and conch fritters.

  • Cha Chi's - great second floor live music and great pizza options- will even deliver.

  • Rick's - amazing organic food, wonderful chef. If you

Higher-end Dinner Options:

  • Rumfish - a classic favorite for the Caribbean deck and and amazing drinks.

  • Turtle Inn - Francis Ford Coppola’s tranquil resort - wonderful for a romantic or special dinner.

  • Dolce Vita - for great Italian, located about 2 miled north in Los Porticos.

  • Naia - a newer resort about 20 minutes north, for a special dinner.

  • Wine Bar - a newer wonderful option in the village, great cheese plates to start the night.

  • Wendy's - great people watching on their veranda - a classic, great fish.

  • Detatch - for the view and the fish.

  • Maya Beach Bistro - one of the most highly-rated restaurants on the peninsula, for seasside dining - up in Maya Beach.

  • Muna is a new upscale option at the Ellysian hotel - spectacular views overlooking the village, with specialty cocktails.

  • Secret Garden is a newly managed restaurants to try, stay tuned!